At the Tour de France.
Brian writes:
At the top of the Alps just before the finish in today’s stage.
Earlier: Meanwhile, At ‘Irish Corner’, Tour de France
Thanks Brian Dunne
This Jets In
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The #Boss has landed @Cork_Airport for tonight’s gig in #Cork. Met everyone on the ramp & looking fit and ready to rock Cork tonight
— Cork Airport Ireland (@Cork_Airport) July 18, 2013
Via Frank O’Leary
Earlier: Queueing Like A Boss For The Boss, Like
Bruce at his traditional pre-show three song acoustic set (‘I’ll Work For Your Love’, ‘Girls In Their Summer Clothes’ and ‘Real World’) for early arrivals.
Thanks Just Some Mick
We asked would you go to a live gig on a Sunday afternoon?
You answered in your dozens.
Possibly, was the overwhelming response
The Rhythm Kings will, therefore, take to the stage upstairs in Stag’s Head, Dame Court, Dublin, on August 11 at 4pm and continue until 7pm.
It may change the way we view Sundays.
Kinetic iconography based on a TED talk by psychologist, sociologist and MIT professor Sherry Turkle.
Written and animated by Shimi Cohen
Further to the news that the four religious orders that Martin McAleese investigated – the Mercy Sisters, the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity, the Sisters of Charity and the Good Shepherd Sisters – are refusing to contribute to the Magdalene Laundry redress scheme, which is estimated to cost €58million, the Magdalene Survivors Together group is calling on Catholics to boycott mass.
RTÉ reports:
“Irish Catholics have been urged to boycott weekend Masses in protest at the refusal of the congregations of nuns which owned Magdalene laundries to contribute to the redress fund for survivors of the institutions.”
“The call has been made by the Magdalene Survivors Together group which also accuses Taoiseach Enda Kenny of siding with the orders on the issue.”
“In a statement, the group’s spokesman, Steven O’Riordan, said survivors need the public’s support because the Government is “totally out of its depth”.
“He also called on ministers to exempt the women from the Statute of Limitations so that they can sue the four congregations concerned.”
Catholics urged to boycott mass over Magdalene fund (RTÉ)
Pic: Gloucester Street Magdalenes via Limerick Museum
Here’s how many people are around @amandapalmer in Dublin #dublin pic.twitter.com/czJr1SGVdL
— Darragh Doyle (@darraghdoyle) July 18, 2013
On Liffey Street Lower, Dublin 1.
Previously: Femail Online
He’s grown.
Dublin Zoo writes:
“The male calf, born on July 1st to mum Rio and dad Marmaduke. Tapir calves are born with a number of white spots and stripes which act as camouflage in the wild. These spots and stripes mimic the dappled sunlight on the forest floor but these markings will disappear by the time the calves are about six months old.”
The little fella is still unnamed. Dublin Zoo is inviting suggestions on its Facebook page.
You may recall last Monday’s post on Grafton Street’s new paving and the stains on the same, above.
Well, Dublin City Council is on it.
It writes:
“…Some concerns have been expressed about staining on the new paving stones. The Grafton Improvement Scheme (which includes repaving, new public lighting and street furniture) will play a key part in improving Grafton Street as a retail environment and a destination. The finished project will be of a very high standard. The current staining will be addressed as follows:
“Once the current Phase 1 is fully completed (the section from South King Street to Chatham Street), it is proposed to thoroughly clean the entire area and a sealant will be applied to the stone. This sealant will facilitate the future cleaning of the paving and the removal of stains, gum and dirt.”
“As granite is a natural material it is normal that stains appear initially. Use and weathering will reduce the appearance of stains.”
“Stains are more noticeable because of the recent very dry weather and the lack of rainfall, which in normal circumstances would wash away much of the staining.“
So now so.
News and update, Dublin City Council
Previously: Grafton Street: The New Paving!
