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Wednesday 25 November 2020
The figures have been disputed.
Dublin Bay North candidate Naoise Ó Muirí has gone to the gardaí over false claims made in letters received by local residents.
The plan to build 381 homes at a site adjacent to St Anne’s Park fell at the first hurdle after the developer used the wrong name.
The Battle of Clontarf did not go down exactly as you might have read in primary school.
The Dublin footballer took part in a mass training session with his local club.
These amazing photos also show how sometimes a simple photographic set-up can be as effective as a studio.
The stamps are a limited edition range.
Sun, swords and a bloody battle. What’s not to love?
Blood, battle cries and graphic art.
This week marks the 1,000th anniversary of the famous battle.
The royal houses of Europe are also being approached, with a view to adding small pieces of gold to the crown…
The Battle of Clontarf was fought on Good Friday 1014, when the high-king Brian Boru lost his life.
The massive 3 x 2 metre painting depicts the 1014 battle, in which Brian Boru was killed.
In the words of Cilla Black: What’s your name and where d’ya come from?
The 1826 painting by Hugh Frazer will be on display at the Casino at Marino as part of the 1,000th anniversary commemorations.
Heritage Minister Jimmy Deenihan hoping for major programme to mark Battle of Clontarf (although, fact fans, it took place “closer to Glasnevin than modern-day Clontarf”.)
This battle will probably have a lot less bloodshed and a lot more off-loading.
The non-profit organisation “Jewels for Cures” aims to recreate Brian Boru’s crown from the unwanted gold, before selling it off.
THE NATIONAL PUBLIC Health Emergency Team is meeting today to make its recommendation to Government about easing Level 5 restrictions.
The recommendation will potentially set out what people are able to do in the weeks leading up to Christmas, ahead of the Government’s decision this week on whether or not it will re-open things like pubs and restaurants across the country after 1 December.
It’s been reported this week that some ministers believe restaurants should be allowed to open for indoor dining during December and that pubs should also be allowed to reopen.
However, some public health experts believe that it would not be safe to re-open restaurants next month, given the potential to the virus to spread in congregated indoor settings.
But what do you think? Today we’re asking: Would you be comfortable going to a restaurant for a meal in December?
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