What would everyone’s favorite stuffed Dubliner think of this Garth Brook’s nonsense that sweeps the nation? Too young to remember? As Garth Brook’s popularity reached a pinnacle in the mid 1990’s, so too did the craze of line dancing among bog trodders and concrete chompers alike. The threat posed was so great that kiddie’s TV favorite Dustin the Turkey led the forces of good against the boxes of stetsons and buckle … Read More
#rabbleEye: A Taste Of Home.
Tony Kane is a photographer, originally from Kilbarrack, and last June he returned from spending 9 months in Palestine. Himself and some fellow artists have set up the Bare Collective and their first collaboration is featured in this year’s Photo Ireland festival. The exhibition includes a short video documentary by Kieran Quigley and Mark Ponisi. Where Tony chats candidly about how his stay in Palestine impacted both his work as a photographer and his … Read More
Garden’s Where D8 Is.
Activists from the Tom Kelly Flats in Dublin’s Charlemount Street are dismayed over a suspected attack on a community garden. The grounds the garden were established on had been ignored by Dublin City Council. Speaking to the Dublin 8 Housing Action Committee page, Tony Nicoletti said: “Myself and some family members together with other residents decided to start up the community garden as a project.The project quickly gained support and we moved … Read More
Residents’ Relief.
Croke Park only gets licence for 3 of 5 Garth Brooks concerts. In what will be a relief for people who joined the mad speculation in Garth Brooks tickets and haven’t been able to flog ’em, planning has been granted for just 3 concerts in late July. Presumably the promoters will refund the fans and speculators who bought for the two now invalid dates. Aiken promotions had sold tickets in advance before … Read More
#rabbleReels: Secrets And Children.
Sinead O’Shea’s stark documentary for Al Jazeera investigates the number of children who died in the state’s care during the 2000’s and the neglect and abuse faced by children in its care services. “I think that the HSE is essentially a busted flush in dealing with children’s services. The HSE has been a grossly dissfunctional agency right across the health service. It’s been a disaster in the childcare area.” … Read More
Breaking: Paris Bakery Occupation Ending.
GREAT news for #ParisBakery workers: just got official confirmation from Revenue that they’re stepping in, so the workers can FINALLY leave! — MigrantRightsCentre (@MigrantRightsIR) June 10, 2014 This literally just in. A press release from the Migrant Rights Centre saying the Paris Bakery Occupation is ending at 17:30. The occupation was 19 days in. The workers had spent part of yesterday talking about the possibilities of a co-op. According to … Read More
Dublin Represent.
Regular enough Youtube videos on Dublin street art talent. First up is sticker bomber Kill. You can’t not have seen these stickers. Catch that clip with the tiny easel.
It Was A Very Crusty Protest.
‘No pay is not ok. Enda must act!’ Big protest at Dáil now as #ParisBakery workers demand justice. @MigrantRightsIR pic.twitter.com/fotZ8oxLrc — Ruairí McKiernan (@ruairimckiernan) June 4, 2014 #ParisBakery workers and supporters at the Dáil pic.twitter.com/MgdJSzW4hl — Workers Solidarity (@WSMIreland) June 4, 2014 Good support for the #ParisBakery workers demonstrating outside Leinster House @labouryouth @YoungWorkersNet @siptu pic.twitter.com/rPEG2vJASE — Marty O’Prey (@MartyOPrey) June 4, 2014 They came armed with baguettes and supporters. … Read More
Bread And Circuses
Ministers Joan Burton and Joe Costello visited the Paris Bakery on Monday and met with workers and supporters occupying the premises. The workers have been left without wages (as detailed here) and are occupying until they find justice. Union representatives had choice words for the visiting Ministers and left them in no doubt that this better be more than a photo opportunity following a disastrous election weekend for Labour. Results are needed … Read More
#ruckusAlert: Diamond Version (Alva Noto & Byetone)
https://soundcloud.com/s_p_a_c_e_s/pitch Not at Life Festival this weekend? In need of jaw-dropping visuals and bass that threatens to shake your eyes from their sockets? Then pop round to see Diamond Version in the Button Factory tonight. Diamond Version are two ABSOLUTE LEGENDS of the electronic scene: Alva Noto and Byetone, stalwarts of the bastion of electronica that is the Raster-Noton label. They will be performing an Irish debut of their AV … Read More