WorldbyStorm suggests a possible link between the suspicious device found in Fairview Park today, which gardai have described as viable, and the sporting event at Croke Park.
Gardaí have refused to link the device with today’s visit by a British monarch to Croke Park where the Princess Royal is to attend the Ireland v Scotland rugby international.
Great little review of Listening to Van Morrison by Griel Marcus… It’s a short book, not a biography or a career survey, but an attempt to follow those moments in Morrison’s music, as he’s made it from his first records with Them, from Belfast in 1965 to the present day, when something happens that breaks [...] read our review »
It’s not published until 3rd March, but one book I recommend you place an advance order for from Slugger’s Bookstore is James Harkin’s Niche. Belfast émigré Harkin examines a number of stories from business, culture and politics and comes to a single insight: everywhere the broad middle is collapsing. He offers Woolworths as an iconic exemplar [...] read our review »
The éirígí protest was unaffected.
Not a great day for dissident republicans, Mark.
Bit of an upgrade for Princess Anne then?
Got some pics of yesterday.
Nice site Typhoo – Loved the poster “Ulster Fry for £5 – it’s forkin magic.”