In Dublin's Fair City, some tourists are finding the statue of Molly Malone so pretty that stewards have been hired to protect the famous fishmonger's décolletage. Tourists seem to think rubbing the bronze figure's thrupenny bits will bring them good luck (a legend that dates back to the ancient times of 2012, when a tour guide made up the story). Now, the protective covering has begun to wear away from the bronze, and hiring bodyguards will be cheaper than raising the height of the plinth on which Molly stands. "Molly means a lot to a lot of people. We always use Molly Malone as our anthem, as our slogan, as our story. So she represents all of those things," Dublin City Historian in Residence Catherine Scuffil told RTE News. "A woman, independent means, her own trade, working in the city, you know, we should respect her a bit more."

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The sun will rise in #Dublin #Ireland tomorrow at 6:53, 144 seconds earlier than the day before.
It will set at 20:02, 108 seconds later than the day before.

[19:08] Urgent measles alert issued to passengers onboard train from Dublin to Sligo that may have been exposed to ‘highly suspect’ case

An urgent alert has been issued to passengers on a train from Dublin to Sligo that they may have been exposed to measles from an person who is under investigation for the highly contagious infection.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/urgent-measles-alert-issued-to-passengers-onboard-train-from-dublin-to-sligo-that-may-have-been-exposed-to-highly-suspect-case/a575266282.html

#Dublin #Sligo

Learn to solder this Saturday, April 5th,
@tdr112 Gary will guide you through the basics, and you'll leave with your very own flashing badge! No experience is needed; just bring your curiosity!
Sign up now: https://www.tog.ie/2025/03/soldering-workshop-3/
#Dublin #Soldering

[13:36] Former Dublin mayor and business partner admit breaching Covid rules drinking above pub during lockdown

A FORMER lord mayor of Dublin and his business partner have admitted breaching Covid regulations after they were found among a group of men drinking in an office above a pub during lockdown.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/former-dublin-mayor-and-business-partner-admit-breaching-covid-rules-drinking-above-pub-during-lockdown/a188695914.html

#Dublin #Covid

Ah shit. The #jessewelles show in #Dublin #academy is sold out. If anyone has extras they want to sell, ping me!

The sun will rise in #Dublin #Ireland tomorrow at 6:55, 144 seconds earlier than the day before.
It will set at 20:00, 108 seconds later than the day before.

[20:57] President of European Research Council visits Dublin

The President of the European Research Council (ERC), Professor Maria Leptin, has visited Dublin for a series of engagements with research and political leaders.

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0401/1505324-professor-maria-leptin/

#theEuropeanResearchCouncil #MariaLeptin #Dublin

The world may be crazy, but #Dublin is still looking well.

[18:02] Arrest made as man (60s) seriously injured in violent attack in Dublin

A man in his 60s is in a serious condition in hospital following a violent attack in Dublin.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/crime/arrest-made-as-man-60s-seriously-injured-in-violent-attack-in-dublin/a960737286.html

#his60s #Dublin

1 Apr 1629: Lord Deputy Falkland issues a proclamation at #Dublin for closure of #Catholic religious houses in #Ireland #otd (NTHardwickHall).

Estranged husband of Elizabeth Cary-Tanfield #writer & convert to #Rome, he was also father to several #Benedictine nun daughters

A Dublin pal has a bike for sale:

Apollo Elyse bike - €200

Step-through frame, mudguards, chainguard, front basket, rear rack carrier, kick-stand.

18 speeds, frame size 18", wheel size 28"

Excellent condition, hardly used.

Collection only. DM me if interested!

️ via @samtranum: "Visual artists in Dublin, are any of you worried about tech companies using your work to train their AIs, and thinking about what to do about that? Would you be willing to talk to us about it for an article in @dublininquirer?"