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Pic 1: Unidentified band (probably not Blur).

Pic 2: Des Cahill with Ronnie Delaney and Michael Carruth.

Meanwhile, not grim at all.


Literally minutes ago on Dawson Street, Dublin.

Via Misteil and Fergal O’Brien (Today FM).

Previously: Four Years In The Making

Fail to prepare.

Prepare to stand in Dawson Street for three hours watching this:.

While the format of the event has yet to be finalised, it is expected that they will be interviewed on stage by a master of ceremonies, who is expected to be from RTÉ. There will also be “some light entertainment,” the city council said, although no acts have been confirmed. Footage from Ireland’s participation in the Games will be shown on a big screen. The lord mayor will bring the event to a close at 2pm, the council said. “The council is planning a lively and exciting public event,” a spokesman said.

 

Ah here.

Reception For Athletes To Be Held At Mansion House (Olivia Kelly, Irish Times)

(Mark Stedman/Photocall Ireland)

 


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

The Olympics of sports photography? Turns out, it’s the Olympics.

Reuters photographers and editors at London 2012 discuss tech, tactics and team strategy.

dailywh.at/gizmodo/reutersTV

Twenty minutes ago.

Irish bantamweight John Joe Nevin’s hometown prepares for his fight with Lazaro Alvarez Estradaat at 2pm. John Joe is already guaranteed a bronze medal and is boxing for the chance to fight for gold.

Thanks Ruairi Carroll

UPDATE:

John Joe Wins And Secures Olympic Final Spot (RTE)