Shane Gavin writes:
Today’s portrait and the first woman to be featured in the series is Fiona Coghlan, captain of the women’s Irish rugby team, the Six Nations grand slam champions. Fair play.
Some of dem
Covers to Broadsheet@broadsheet,ie
Via Mike Hogan 4FM.
Thanks Joe Donnelly
Rugby ár Lá
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Eimhin Rafferty writes:
Spotted in Rome on Saturday. Flag – check, St Patrick, harp, Guinness, cliffs etc. – check.
Eh, Bobby Sands – check..
Stay classy Italy.
More as we get it.
Mario Music
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From MarioPiano.com – a valuable resource for piano players keen to play long cherished Mario themes and sound effects.
Like this.
In Doolin, Co Clare yesterday.
Thanks Tom Janes
Sarah Kliff, from the Washington Post’s Wonkblog, writes:
“According to the Census, there are 34.5 million Americans who list their heritage as either primarily or partially Irish. That number is, incidentally, seven times larger than the population of Ireland itself (4.68 million). Irish is the second-most common ancestry among Americans, falling just behind German.”
…
“There is exactly one neighborhood in the entire country that has a majority-Irish population, according to the data Kolko looked at: Breezy Point in Queens. There, 54.3 percent of the population claims Irish ancestry.”
Read more here.
Previously: Meanwhile, In Breezy Point
Thanks Edward Gash
Georgina O’Halloran writing in today’s Irish Examiner outlines Fota Wildlife Park’s ambitious €6m expansion plan to increase the size of the park by 40%.
And acquire animals such as rhinos, tigers, lions and, from China…
A PAIR OF GIANT PANDAS!
Finally.
…Fota [in east Cork] will be counting on Cork’s twinning relationship with the Chinese city of Shanghai to strengthen its case.
What would you name a pair of giant pandas from Cork?
Lang-Lang and Ring-Ring?
Anyone?
Fota Seeks Green Light for €6m Expansion (Georgina O’Halloran, Irish Examiner)
Also: ever wonder how giant pandas have black eyes? Here’s how
(Pic: WWF)
