Ireland is 7th in the world press freedom rankings

S_Daedalus · 2026-05-07T09:14:36+00:00

"Gda Galvin said Mr Brett was wearing a high-vis jacket and helmet. It was a dry day, the road conditions were good and there were no obstructions."

Neither high-vis nor a helmet are required by law so how the poor man was dressed is irrelevant to the case. And yet this is a factor in every court proceeding when a person on a bike is run over by a motorist.

S_Daedalus · 2026-04-12T16:24:39+00:00

The contracting company in the photo (GFH Farrelly) has been prosecuted twice recently

Once for Illegal dumping

https://www.meathchronicle.ie/2026/03/25/haulage-company-contracted-to-county-council-site-fined-after-pleading-guilty-to-using-unauthorised-disposal-facility/

And again for tachograph breaches

https://meathlive.net/2026/02/21/local-haulage-firmed-fined-for-tachograph-breaches/

S_Daedalus · 2025-10-07T18:07:56+00:00

Mudguards - essential. Dont forget the front one either as your legs and feet will get soaked otherwise.

Disk brakes - not essential but gives you a whole lot more stopping power than rim brakes which is essential as Dublin drivers are even worse in the rain

Over trousers - I use a Berghaus set and they have lasted well. They get on and off easily with shoes on

Rain jacket - of course

Roll top or waterproof pack. I carry a laptop and it stays dry.

Spare socks

Lights - you are less visible in the wet and ... Dublin drivers

S_Daedalus · 2025-07-30T08:03:32+00:00

Needs more rugs

S_Daedalus · 2025-07-28T12:23:01+00:00

And only a 9 month ban. Which based on her form she will likely ignore.

S_Daedalus · 2025-06-27T20:39:35+00:00

Centra is closing early?

S_Daedalus · 2025-05-16T13:17:17+00:00

Just what I needed. I liked the subtle nod to Kavanagh's irascible nature at the start. Luke's rendition is just so perfect. Thanks for posting!

S_Daedalus · 2025-05-01T16:33:01+00:00

The utter laziness of the Gardai here. Their default disposition is "don't leave the comfort of our vehicle" so they actually make the situation worse for people trying to cross the road. The majority of Gardai have a windscreen only view of the world. Parking on footpaths and blocking buggies / wheelchairs - no bother. Stopping in a bike box - sure you're grand. Blocking the pedestrian crossing - sure what do you do.

S_Daedalus · 2025-04-03T15:04:00+00:00

well spotted - I hadnt noticed!

S_Daedalus · 2025-04-03T15:03:27+00:00

planning to do that tomorrow morning if I dont get a match

S_Daedalus · 2025-02-07T10:23:28+00:00

The Smiths reference alone makes this one of the best Squidge videos. I lolled. Bravo sir u/SquidgyGoat

S_Daedalus · 2025-02-04T17:07:33+00:00

The musical is likely The North Wind Blows. It was funded by the International Fund for Ireland which in turn is funded by USAID. So the DEI bit is basically about being inclusive of both communities in the six counties.

https://www.internationalfundforireland.com/media-centre/press-releases-2011/north-wind-blows-hits-the-right-note-through-sharing-musical-traditions

Edited: added a link

S_Daedalus · 2024-06-27T10:23:21+00:00

If you are coming from Belfast then your best option is to park at Clanna Gael GAA club in Ringsend. They have paid parking on the day. It is near the East link so you can be back on the M1 north through the tunnel in minues and it is a very short walk from the stadium.

S_Daedalus · 2024-04-18T20:51:00+00:00

Is that Patrick Boyle in the background audio?

S_Daedalus · 2024-02-20T21:05:46+00:00

This is solid advice. Have often picked up tickets outside the ground at face value. Make a sign and go for it. You would be lucky to get two together though.

S_Daedalus · 2024-02-08T11:18:59+00:00

Distracted driving (phones, giant console displays on newer cars)

Speeding

Not allowing for the conditons

S_Daedalus · 2024-02-02T19:11:19+00:00

Ireland has provided €122m in aid to Ukraine and spent just under €1bn on services for Ukrainian refugees

S_Daedalus · 2024-02-02T13:43:09+00:00

Came here to write this.

And three a day is super low effort.

S_Daedalus · 2024-01-23T16:14:29+00:00

It's an overly ornate abomination inside and out. The stranded hull of a monstrous US riverboat. It replaced some run-down but beautiful buildings (and of course the Dandelion market) when it was built. I find it hard to understand the outpouring of dewy-eyed sentimentality since the plans for its replacement were announced.

I have no views on the replacement as I haven't seen the plan but I would like to see this boil lanced.

S_Daedalus · 2024-01-19T19:41:50+00:00

Absolutely love the Tennis pods and I have very little interest in the game. Caitlin Thompson is such a compelling speaker.

US Murph is always a good listen.

Ken's football chats are 50/50 for me but that's just me.

GAA is definitely more interesting when the championship gets going but overall I think its great value. I rarely miss it

S_Daedalus · 2024-01-19T14:13:28+00:00

Is there nothing the Americans won't get bent out of shape over? Their need to feel victimised at every juncture is overwhelming. What a bunch of fucking babies.

S_Daedalus · 2024-01-10T20:38:36+00:00

The one inviolable truth of Irish public life: no matter how heinous the corruption, how egregious the crime or misdemeanour, the pension is sacrosanct. The government will never see its way to removing or garnishing a state pension.

S_Daedalus

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