A hot Reddit post today asks ‘is the Pledge a harmless affirmation of patriotism or a daily dosage of propaganda?’ An American studying for a Master’s degree in Ireland asks the question following her recital of the Pledge in front of her new classmates. ‘Littlespark88’ goes on – I’m getting my master’s degree at a university here (Ireland), and was completely startled by a lecturer’s comments about the daily American pledge. … Read More
A Mix For Mongos
We had the pleasure of having Fran Hartnett down to play at one of our parish fundraisers nearly a year ago. Sweatbox. That is all need to say. The more miscreant among you might be familiar with Mongo. A regular all dayer event that pops up on Bank Holiday weekends. The past wee while has seen it take over the Grand Social. To get around our obnoxious licensing laws it … Read More
UN concerned for Shell protestors
“credible reports indicating the existence of a pattern of criminalization of what has mostly been a peaceful protest movement, including acts of non-compliance and passive resistance”, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders, Margaret Sekaggya
Rough Cut & Ready Dubbed.
Came across this little gem of musical documentary making over the weekend. The scenes with Stiff Little Fingers are amazing, and the rooks come rolling hard. What’s nice about it is the sense of the punk scene’s immediate energy. It’s not judged on its legacy or weighed up by cultural historians or scene leaders looking back frustrated on their youth – rather it just happens in front of you on … Read More
Bundles
The last few bundles of issue 5 are making their way to you rabble, around the country and further afield. Message us yer details if you think you can distribute some before they’re all gone…
Video Report From Saturday
Did ya stay in out of the cold and miss the DCTU march? Well, ya can check out the selected highlights here.
TShock Transforms Dublin. Win A Print Here!
Remember that Dublin bus Tshirt that got the maker in a spot of legal warning? Well, Tshock are back with this rather nifty riff on the logo used to celebrate the 1988 millennium of Dublin. 2013 will mark 25 years since the people of Dublin celebrated 1000 years of history with a year-long extravaganza involving milk bottles, 50 pence pieces and an inflatable giant. The Dublin 1988 Millennium anniversary … Read More
French Film Festival
We happened to be in the IFI this evening and caught Juliette Binoche attending the premiere of her latest performane in La Vie D’une Autre (Another Woman’s Life), the directorial debut of Sylvie Testud.
Anti Austerity March
Thousands marched in the capital today to protest against cuts and the Household Charge. Early Garda estimates of 4,000 were wildly short of the mark as organisers and participants were surprised at the large turnout.
Bottler in trouble again
Primary care list altered evening before launch. The Irish Times carries more revelations from the primary care centres fiasco that saw two care centres in Minister for Health, James Reilly’s constituency added to the list without recommendation by the HSE or Junior Minister Roisín Shorthall. Shorthall resigned on foot of the revelations. “There are now 36 locations. Ballaghaderreen is new . . . Kilkenny is new, Castlecomer is out, Oranmore … Read More