Bono in an interview with Anderson Cooper describes Nelson Mandela as a “lesson in humility”.
He also talks about Archbishop Desmond Tutu, “The Arch”.
As you do.
Interview in full here.
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James Kelleher writes:
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The Little Museum of Dublin writes:
A Little Museum poster of a 1967 Dublin Bus Scroll. It’s €10 unframed and €45 framed. Orders can be made by emailing bureau@littlemuseum.ie.
Frankie Francis writes:
The secret stuffing in these popular crisps is a closely guarded secret family recipe uses only the finest ingredients grown in Keogh’s farmhouse herb garden in North County Dublin. Now available in Superquinn, Dunnes Stores, Tesco, Supervalu and selected independent stores nationwide in large sharing bags for €2.49 and small impulse bags for €0.99. Hopefully you can support an independeNOMNOMNOM
Irish-made ‘Stocking Fillers’ to broadsheet@broadsheet.ie. Cuddles no charge.
Music icons return the tee-love to the artists they inspired – from a mostly accurate series by Brazilian artist Butcher Billy.
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“I know that for you, survivors of abuse and your families, days such as today are especially difficult. You have suffered terribly and I am truly sorry. I pray for you and will work to ensure that you are supported on your journey towards healing and peace.I accept this Report in its entirety and, with the cooperation of our safeguarding personnel, I undertake to act promptly on its recommendations.”
Cardinal Sean Brady
Cardinal Brady ‘Truly Sorry’ For Child Abuse (Belfast Telegraph)
(Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)
Earlier: No Hell For Leather
Via EveningEcho.ie and Independent_ie
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Mouse Agility’s trained mice Grimaldi and Brösel decorate a little Christmouse tree with tiny ornaments.
Be warned. Before this ends, you may have slipped into a diabetic coma.
Should you care for a spot of spontaneous sean nós balladeering.
Bas writes:
Damien Dempsey singing Wexford Town in the Cobblestone Bar in Smithfield, [Dublin 7] at the launch of tradirishmusic.com last Sunday…
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The 1980 Freddie White-eschewing alternative Dublin top 50.
Compiled by Dublin fanzine Imprint.
‘Epidemix’ anyone?
More here: Imprint Fanzine – Dublin May 1980 (Brand New Retro)