Someone fixed the ‘Ireland for the Irish’ graffiti on Tara Street: pic.twitter.com/bZZOAYw83k
— Elaine Edwards (@ElaineEdwards) August 22, 2013
And wardrobe.
Michaella McCollum Connolly (left) and Melissa Reid during their most recent court hearing in Lima, Peru.
Mr Madden said: “Their main concern at the minute is that they may be separated, sent to different prisons. “They are very concerned that might happen. They did not know each other before this started, they have now become best friends.“
Michaella McCollum and Melissa Reid, Peru Drug Bust Pair, Could Spend 3 Years In Prison Before Trial (Huffington Post)
Pics: AP
The cenotaph in remembrance of Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith on Leinster Lawn, Leinster House, Dublin, 1923, top, and its slender 1950 replacement, above
For the day what’s in it.
Sibling of Daedalus writes:
A report on on the radio today stated that no memorial to Michael Collins exists in Dublin apart from a small bust in Merrion Square. It is worth noting that in fact there WAS and it was removed in the 1940s.
It was originally a temporary memorial [in plaster by Albert Power] to be replaced by a permanent structure but De Valera had it removed during The Emergency (Dail question about the matter here). Then replaced it in 1950 by the ‘almost invisible obelisk’ by Raymond McGrath.Nice downsizing, Fianna Fail…
Pics via Archiseek, Oireachtas
Nimble-fingered Sam Westphalen picks and thuds out an impressive guitar cover of Michael Jackson’s Black or White at the Australian Institute Of Music.
An old schoolbus converted into a sleek living space, floored with wood panels recycled from an old gymnasium, created over 14 weeks by architecture student Hank Butitta.
He’s currently midway through a 5000 mile road trip to test it out (yes, his is a hard ‘oul station) and you can curse his youthful dream chasing follow his progress here.
Could you be the next AA Roadwatch Broadcaster? Send a CV & 60 sec traffic demo to roadwatchjob@gmail.com by 5pm Mon 26th Aug #jobfairy
— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) August 20, 2013
Arwen Foley writes:
The position involves approx. 20 hours per week and will involve shift work. Shifts will mainly be during rush hour (6-9am and 4-7pm) Monday to Friday, but will also involve night time (7-11pm), weekend and public holiday shifts….
…The successful candidate will also need an excellent broadcasting voice, be familiar with social media and have a willingness to partake in online campaigns. Training or experience in journalism is an advantage.
Applicants are requested to send a CV and a 60 second demo of a mock traffic report by e-mail with CV and Audio File Demo of a mock traffic report to roadwatchjob@gmail.com
Closing date for applications is Mon 26th Aug at 5pm.
Rapscallion writes:
Snakes on a plane style title-led concept. Mine’s a Smithwick’s….
But is it as good as Sharknado?
“Put your ham hands in the air
you shouldn’t give a damn if I’m smelling your hair.”
Catnip (plus extra track Goblin) by mo-t (feat. Mo Fitz (microphone and non sequiturs) and Pablo Shitface (production).
Give it a minute.
Strangely infectious end of Summer anthem?
Or something else entirely?
YOU decide.
The late, great Olly Reed inflicts a bad-guy acting masterclass on former That’s Life presenter Paul Heiney in a clip from the 1985 BBC series In At The Deep End.
He can’t see.
It’s a Wonder he’s even alive.
Cat’s Aid writes:
A very urgent appeal. Stevie was born blind. Last year he came to us after nearly being knocked down by a car. We believe he’s 8 -12 yrs old. We are looking for a longterm foster or ideally forever home for him to live out the rest of his years in peace and quiet. He would need a quiet, laid-back, strictly indoor-only home (preferably with an enclosed garden).
Stevie doesn’t know he is blind and can do all the things every other cat can do. If you’re interested in giving him a forever home/sofa and having your life turned around by this amazing cat who is full of love then please call our helpline 01-6683529