This afternoon.
Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2
Debenhams workers and their supporters picket outside Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdele (KPMG) accountancy and auditing firm, who are dealing with the store chain’s liquidation.
The workers, who were made redundant in April, have still not received their redundancy payments.
This morning/afternoon.
Tara Street, Dublin 1.
Minister for Justice and Equality Helen McEntee at the launch of a campaign to highlight the dangers of using illegal fireworks before and during the Halloween period.
Sparklers are still grand.
Meet Alan Kahn – master of the boxing speed bag and author of ‘The Speed Bag Bible’ – a man somewhat adept at the art of percussive speed baggery.
And if you thought that was good, you may also care for his impressive speed bag rendition of the ‘William Tell Overture’.
But then that’s it .
This afternoon.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson (above) raised the prospect of the Army patrolling streets in England to enforce coronavirus rules.
Via BBC:
The Prime Minister said that the police will now have the ‘option to draw on military support where required‘ as he announced fines for breaking the rule of six will be doubled to £200.
Mr Johnson said the UK is at a ‘perilous turning point’ in the fight against the virus as he imposed a 10pm curfew on all restaurants, bars and pubs across the country from Thursday with the hospitality sector also being restricted to table service only.
A requirement to wear face coverings will be extended to include retail workers and customers in indoor hospitality settings, except for when they are seated at a table to eat or drink.
Coronavirus: ‘We’ve reached a perilous turning point’, says Boris Johnson (BBC)
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Sisters Dr Lisa (left) and Vanessa Creaven, founders of Spotlight Oral Care
This month.
To celebrate Spotlight Oral Care’s 4th Birthday, the Irish oral care company is giving away over €4,500 worth of free personalised sonic electric toothbrushes to people called Lisa and Vanessa.
Sophia Heather writes:
Spotlight Oral Care was founded in 2016 by two certified dentists, Dr. Lisa and Vanessa Creaven (hence the giveaway names), and since then, Spotlight has grown from strength to strength. To celebrate their birthday, the Galway-based sisters have created this unique and fun way to give back and toast to four years of business.
If your own name is Lisa or Vanessa, or you know someone by the name of Lisa or Vanessa, you can nominate them to win a personalised sonic toothbrush. The birthday giveback launched on Spotlight Oral Care’s social media channels today, with people being encouraged to tag and nominate a Lisa or a Vanessa….
Nominate a Lisa or Vanessa on Instagram.
Nominate a Lisa or Vanessa on Facebook.
Nominate a Lisa or Vanessa on Twitter.
Irish-made stuff to broadsheet@broadsheet.ie marked ‘Irish-Made Stuff’. No fee.
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly will not attend tomorrow’s Oireachtas Special Covid-19 Committee
Dáil Covid-19 Committee hit with major cancellations ahead of tomorrow’s meeting. Health Minister, NPHET and HSE all now unable to attend scheduled hearing. Reason given is the ongoing work on the Winter Plan. @rtenews
— Mícheál Lehane (@MichealLehane) September 22, 2020
Um.
Anyone?
Oh.
This morning.
Grafton Street, Dublin 2.
Anyone?
Thanks Sauvignon Blanc
James Shannon – Cross Faded
Everybody was kung fu fighting.
Welcome to the very entertaining new video by Dublin rapper James Shannon.
Cross Faded is the second single from the album The Night Before The Morning After.
James says:
“Set in 1970s Dublin, it tells the story of James Shannon as himself, in a feud with a gang of Kung Fu fighting pimps. (Video director) Cuan DeBúrca plays the lead Pimp and sends Jaysuz Hernandez, played by Dante Canale, to take care of Shannon.
“But the final fight scene reveals a twist as James Shannon breaks out his secret Kung Fu skills and fights off the pimps before himself and Bingo on the bike, played by Ciarán McGrath, walk victoriously into the sunset.”
Nick says: Oscars all round.
On this day in 2009, the death of Edward Delaney RHA.
Irish History Bitesize! tweetz:
Award-winning @Aosdana sculptor. Studied @NCAD_Dublin & Germany. eg Thomas Davis on College Green (angels later, awakening 4 provinces), Wolfe Tone & Great Hunger in St Stephen’s Green, Dublin.
