Anything Good In The Galway Advertiser?

Admin at 11:17 am July 1, 2013

Apart from the more morbid colour, the bouncy castle looks the same as the standard one. It does have a layer of fine Nylcro netting which acts as sort of light soundproofing to keep down the noise of children playing in it.
…Obviously, the booking of them is more express than would be the case with a communion or a christening, but we come in and erect the castle discreetly so that we do not offend any people’s sensibilities,” he said, adding that he hopes to be operating a dozen funeral castles before the end of the year.

Beats wake boarding.

Galwayman renting out black bouncy castles for funerals (Galway Advertiser)

Thanks Fergal Fitzmaurice

About Last Night

Admin at 11:00 am July 1, 2013

Bryan O’Connell writes:

There was a massive car chase in [Dublin] city centre last night, around 12.30 a.m. involving certainly more than ten squad cars, paddy wagons and an ambulance. They were chasing a Merc around town, it passed me twice at absolutely terrifying speed, with its lights off. I can’t find out anything definite about it on the internet or radio yet, although people seem to be speculating on Facebook Perhaps some of your readers might have heard something more.

Anyone?

Pic via roadsafetyGB

A Limerick A Day

John Moynes at 10:37 am July 1, 2013

The EU is feigning surprise,
At the news that American spies,
Were reading their mail,
There’s no hope they’ll curtail,
Their snooping and prying and lies.

John Moynes

(Guardian)

Classic Cars In Your Area

Admin at 10:21 am July 1, 2013

Fiat 500 Giardiniera: “The Fiat 500 is one of motoring’s biggest icons and here is one of its lesser-known variants: the 500 K or Giardiniera. This 1971 model still sported suicide doors at a time when the 500 supermini had long done away with them. Giardinieras from 1966 onwards were built by partner company, Autobianchi hence the badge on the front of the car.”

Jaguar 3.4: “Initially I thought this was a Jaguar Mk 2 but some research indicates that it is the oft-called Mark 1 or Jaguar 3.4 (a 2.4L model was also available). That would suggest a date somewhere between 1955 and 1959. The Mark 1 and Mark 2 are very similar aesthetically so I could still be mistaken. This model has a four-speed manual transmission.”

VW Polo Mk 2 (Typ 86C): “The second generation Polo debuted in 1981 and here we have one from 1985. I forget what litre engine it is but I think it’s the base model 1043cc version. Introduction of the Mk 2 Polo was the beginning of the end for VW’s small the saloon, the Derby, which was renamed the Polo ‘Classic’.”

Pics and text: Patrick ‘Carspotter’ Cummins

Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel

Admin at 10:09 am July 1, 2013

YIKES

Outside St Ann’s Church, Dawson Street, Dublin, this morning.

Anyone?

Thanks Conor Flynn

UPDATE:
Outside Trinity College, Dublin, this morning.

jimmythehead writes:

Following “heaven must be missing an angel”, I have a feeling this is related somehow. A young lady standing outside the front gates of Trinity college with a copy of the Book of Kells in a rather fetching monk’s outfit (which I’m pretty sure is the Star Wars Jedi Bathrobe I’ve had my eye on for a while now)….

Broadsheet Trailer Park: Clear History

Admin at 9:59 am July 1, 2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ7p_q9SpoE

What you may need to know:

1. We’ve been away on holiday. We had a lovely time, cheers.

2. Larry David made a movie! For HBO, who produce Curb Your Enthusiasm. It won’t be playing cinemas. He plays a character best described as ‘Larry David-esque’.

3. It’s directed by Greg Mottola, who did Superbad (2007), Adventureland (2008) and Paul (2011), and co-stars Jon Hamm, Danny McBride, Bill Hader and Michael Keaton. Always good to see Michael Keaton.

4. Curb Your Enthusiasm will return, whenever Larry feels like it. He’s too rich to be in a hurry.

Release Date: August