This morning.
NCT, Deansgrange, county Dublin.
Carlosfandango asks:
How DO they know?
Anyone?
Update:
Carlosfandango writes:
The Tenerife Taxi (above) failed on a tyre and reg plate bulb. All will be well, a retest has been booked.
Um.
Restrictions in Australia’s New South Wales forbids dancing…
…except at weddings.
Meanwhile…
In Washington DC:
As wedding season kicks off in May, D.C. has a strict new rule in place. Guests cannot dance or stand during a wedding cocktail hour or reception...For some couples no dancing and standing is a deal breaker so they’re looking to move their wedding to a place where restrictions are looser like their hometowns or Virginia or Maryland. In Virginia, weddings are capped at 50 people indoors and 100 outdoors.
However, starting May 15, those numbers will increase to 100 people inside and 250 outside. Over in Maryland, outdoor and indoor venues can operate at 50% capacity. Both states do not have any sort of ban on dancing and standing during weddings like there is in D.C.
New restriction at DC weddings is turning brides and grooms away (Fox)
God I love this country pic.twitter.com/3rjpwIXKFo
— The Cork Coypu (@CorkCoypu) July 29, 2020
On the frontline.
Somewhere in Cork.
Legendary.
Bournemouth, Dorset, England this afternoon
Oh.
Via MailOnline:
A major incident was declared in Bournemouth today after thousands of people flocked to Britain’s beaches leaving the emergency services ‘stretched to the absolute hilt’ on the second consecutive hottest day of the year.
Council bosses said they were ‘appalled‘ at the scenes on the Dorset coast, blasting the ‘irresponsible behaviour and actions of so many people’ as temperatures soared towards 93F (34C) in southern England and Wales today
Pic: PA
Meanwhile….
So angry at groups of teenagers/families around Connolly station squashing into DARTs towards Howth like everything is back to normal 😠No distancing or masks. Edcuate yourselves, wear a face covering to protect others. Glad they’re going to be mandatory. Better late than never
— Nicole (@Nicole_Lg) June 25, 2020
#Dublin #garda pic.twitter.com/jvKcYeQ426
— dubs life (@dubslife1) June 4, 2020
#Dublin pic.twitter.com/TmiVD5A7tD
— dubs life (@dubslife1) June 4, 2020
Last night.
Quinsborough Road, Bray, County Wicklow.
Yesterday: Ah Lads
Um.
Terry Pattinson writes:
I was tested for Coronavirus in Dun Laoghaire [County Dublin]on Friday, May 15 and this leaflet (above) was handed to me. It recommends (twice!) keeping a distance of 1 metre (3 feet) from other people.
It amazes me that there has been no comment on the fact that the HSE has already printed and is distributing advice leaflets which state: ‘Keeping a distance of more than 1 metre (3 feet) from other people is recommended.’
Anyone?
Ministers to question Chief Medical Officer over two metre social distancing rule (RTÉ)
A cartoon of Leo sunning himself….#leovaradkar pic.twitter.com/p3c6ZxiVqK
— Harry Burton (@HBtoons) May 25, 2020
Earlier:
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar with partner Matthew Barrett and friends in Phoenix Park yesterday
This afternoon.
Via RTÉ:
A spokesperson for the Taoiseach has said Leo Varadkar was complying fully with Covid-19 guidelines while out socialising in the Phoenix Park in Dublin over the weekend.
In a statement, the spokesperson said the Taoiseach was within the 5km travel limit as he is currently living on the Farmleigh Estate, which is located in the park.
Varadkar complied with Covid guidelines in Phoenix Park, says spokesperson (RTÉ)
Earlier…
society has progressed passed the need for leo varadkar pic.twitter.com/9mfYxtNP24
— seán pender (@seanpender_) May 25, 2020
Yesterday.
Phoenix Park, Dublin.
The Taoiseach and his partner Matthew Barrett met friends at the Wellington Monument on the Parkgate Street side of the park on Sunday afternoon.
The area of the park is almost 8km from his apartment on Carpenterstown Road in the Dublin West constituency.
Under the Government’s Covid-19 restrictions, people are prohibited from any non-essential travel more than 5km from their homes.
However, following queries from the Irish Independent, the Taoiseach’s spokesperson said: “The Taoiseach was in the Phoenix Park with his partner Matt and two friends on Sunday afternoon, in line with public health guidance.”
“He was within 5km of the Stewards Lodge, where he is staying during the Covid Emergency,” he added.
Good times.
Varadkar and partner living at Farmleigh lodge during pandemic (Independent.ie)
Video of Leo Varadkar enjoying sun in Phoenix Park causes controversy (Irish Mirror)
Update:
@cooper_m @ClaireByrneLive
Do you seriously think #LeosPissUpInThePark is not news worthy? The whole country is talking about it FFS! #Ignoreland
@TonightVMTV@Revolution_IRL @caulmick @broadsheet_ie@irish_abroad @jimfitzpatrick @JOEdotie @irishexaminer @Rubberbandits pic.twitter.com/7R9GmTsVfV— PAradise PAddy (@PAradisePAddy) May 25, 2020
Splutter!
No need for the language.
Eau.
This morning.
Paris Metro, Paris, France.
Bonne chance, contagious cheese-eating surrender monkeys.
Pics via Twitter
Yesterday.
Ashton Carolan (above centre) celebrated his 10th birthday with a carefully choreographed socially distant party in his Dublin driveway for relatives, friends and neighbours
In fairness.
Happy birthday, Ashton.