There was an average of 633 drink-driving arrests per month during the lockdown period of up from an average of 550 per month during 2019.
It may seem bizarre but it’s true
Some will knock back a bottle or two
Then go for a drive
And if they survive
Say there wasn’t much else they could do
John Moynes
Creators say robot dolphins provide an alternative to keeping cetaceans in captivity
There are many who say that it’s cruel
To keep a wild beast in a pool
These scruples do not
Apply to a bot
Which is ethically fine, and quite cool
Pic: Maytronics
in one of the first known camera-trap images of the species, a group of Cross River gorillas can be seen in the Mbe mountains of Nigeria
Some zoologists thought for a jape
They’d film a rare type of ape
And they soon got their thrills
On Nigerian hills
When they captured the creatures on tape
John Moynes
PA
A tell-all book about the US President by his niece is set to be released next week
The President’s niece wrote a book
Which may leave the poor fellow shook
She claims that his dad
Was exceedingly bad
And raised his son to be a crook
Pic: The Mega Agency
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) said its members still did not know if policing pubs should be done under liquor licensing laws or health regulations
I’d like to enquire now if you
Are worried if this news is true?
There’s a virus about
And it seems there’s some doubt
That the Gardaí are sure what to do
John Moynes
Historian David Starkey has issued an apology for claiming slavery was not genocide because there are “so many damn blacks” still around
David Starkey, with egg on his face
Has admitted his thoughts about race
Were so far from wise
That he’ll apologise
And try to reduce his disgrace
John Moynes
Pic: Telegraph
Scientists in Italy are investigating the mysterious appearance of pink glacial ice in the Alp
These days it’s easy to think
That our planet is now on the brink
As diseases run free
And we’re starting to see
Alpine glaciers that are turning pink
John Moynes
The White-Throated Sparrow of British Columbia (above) has devised a new song that has gone viral across Canada
Canadian expats may long
To hear the famous sparrow’s song
But the famous white throat
Has dropped the last note
And the tune is no longer as strong
Pic: Minden Pictures
Russian President Vladimir Putin can now lead the country until 2036.
Some good news for Putin today
As it’s clear that he’s now here to stay
It’s important to note
That they had a fair vote
And the people have all had their say
John Moynes
AP
Reopened pubs will be monitored by hundreds of health-and-safety inspectors and Fáilte Ireland staff
Some pubs can currently choose
To let people in to drink booze
But watch out for a spy
Who checks if rules apply
But can’t fine the pubs who refuse.
John Moynes
Pic via Frances
