knipebrothersgiants(top: The 7 ft 2ins Knipe twins from Magherafelt, Derry. flanking their cousin Charles Byrne, 7ft 7ins and , above, and a cutting  about the Knipes from 1788 via Bodleian library)

They were tall and tender.

Sibling of Daedalus writes:

Reputedly the tallest identical twins ever recorded, at 7 foot 2 inches tall, the Knipe Brothers of Magherafelt, Co Derry toured London as ‘the Gigantic Irish Twins’ in 1784.
There they became known not only for their height but their sweet natures.
Height ran in the family;  Charles Byrne, who stood 7 foot 7 inches tall was their distant cousin. A recent examination of Byrne’s bones shows that his height was due to a rare genetic mutation causing pituitary tumours; presumably the Knipe twins suffered from the same condition.

 

 

limericklimerick2The Anglo Irish scholarship.

Aisling Hussey writes:]

Anglo Irish Bank,  a “leading financial institution”, still on UL’s website – think it’s time for an update.

 

Admissions, scholarships (University of Limerick)

croagh patrickAh hee haw.

This just pilgrim

Éidhne writes:

The photo was taken last Saturday on the summit of Croagh Patrick. This enterprising gent hauls Coke (€3), Mars Bars and Tayto up “The Reek” by donkey power during the summer. He was busy listening to the radio when I took this.

 

Fair play though in fairness.

 

alice

Does the Geezer of Rock – currently recording an album of 70s covers – favour the folky-rocky stylings of the likes of Mumford And Sons?

You will be stunned to learn that he does not.

Alice Cooper Slams Mumford & Sons And The Lumineers, Says Labeling Them Rock Bands Is ‘An Offense’ (Huff Po)

biotv/fuse

 

Previously: Fail To Plan

On Foot Of Mahon

Why Did Phil Hogan Stop Five Separate Planning Inquiries?

Update:

inq

 Thanks Jimmythehead

-1Thursday: Grizzly Bear, Matthew E. White @ Iveagh Gardens, Dublin (€33.50. 6:30pm)

Nialler 9 writes:

Iveagh Gardens is host to a bunch of gigs at the moment and Grizzly Bear would be my pick of the gigs there this week.

The New York-based band now have four albums of intricate indie-rock songs to draw from since they played a sold out Vicar Street in 2009. Support from Virginia groove rocker Matthew E. White.

 

Nialler’s Gig Guide, July 16-22 (Nialler9)

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