"In prison, criminals will have to face Covid-19 like the rest of us. Let out, the rest of us will have to face increased crime along with Covid-19"
The Government's plans to release prisoners over the virus is dangerous and wrong:
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https://gript.ie/releasing-prisoners-coronavirus/
The Government's plans to release prisoners over the virus is dangerous and wrong:
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https://gript.ie/releasing-prisoners-coronavirus/
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Releasing prisoners over Coronavirus is dangerous and wrong | Gript
Short-sighted.
Famous critic disappears after calling Chinese president “a clown”
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https://gript.ie/famous-critic-disappears-calling-chinese-president-clown/
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https://gript.ie/famous-critic-disappears-calling-chinese-president-clown/
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Famous critic disappears after calling Chinese president "a clown" | Gript
His whereabouts remain unclear after friends reported Mr. Ren as missing on Saturday, with police offering no comment on the matter.
A Sinn Fein Senator, Maire Devine, is one of many retired or ex medical staff who have decided to re-register so they can work in Irish hospitals and help those suffering with Coronavirus, putting their own health at risk in the process:
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https://gript.ie/sf-senator-devine-nurse-coronavirus/
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https://gript.ie/sf-senator-devine-nurse-coronavirus/
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SF Senator: I’m re-registering as a nurse to fight Coronavirus | Gript
Bravery.
MICHAEL COOK gives us his thoughts on lessons that may be learnt from a global healthquake
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https://gript.ie/lessons-from-a-global-healthquake/
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Lessons from a global healthquake | Gript
Some questions that we should ponder calmly when the pandemic has abatedSo far only about 6,500 people have died in the coronavirus pandemic. According to experts at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a worst-case scenario for the United States…
Church bells to ring around Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day as pope prays at Rome’s shrines
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Church bells to ring around Ireland on St. Patrick's Day as pope prays at Rome's shrines | Gript
As Ireland attempts to avoid the devastating impact of Covid-19 experienced in Italy, Pope Francis was meanwhile spotted walking deserted Roman streets to churches where people historically prayed for an end to plagues besetting the country.
BEN SCALLAN: "Coronavirus Disaster: Bad for you, great for the Climate Lobby"
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Coronavirus Disaster: Bad for you, great for the Climate Lobby | Gript
For most normal people, the coronavirus pandemic is an obvious disaster. It threatens the lives and wellbeing of older people, makes travel more difficult, creates scarcity of resources, and is, at the very least, highly inconvenient, if not outright fatal…
The Italians are singing to each other across empty streets, so famous Offaly “singing pub” JJ Houghs has released a video of the ‘Irish version’ of how to show solidarity as COVID-19 locks down the country.
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https://gript.ie/jj-houghs-coronavirus-online-session-has-gone-viral/
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JJ Hough's Coronavirus online session has gone viral | Gript
The Italians are singing to each other across empty streets, so famous Offaly "singing pub" JJ Houghs has released a video of the 'Irish version' of how to show solidarity as COVID-19 locks down the country.
A short history of Antifa, from their beginnings as Antifaschistische Aktion, a part of the German Communist party in the 1930’s, to the modern day, looking at what exactly they mean when they say ‘fascism’.
https://gript.ie/podcasts/trsi-68-what-exactly-are-antifa/
https://gript.ie/podcasts/trsi-68-what-exactly-are-antifa/
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TRSI 68 - What exactly are Antifa? | Gript
A short history of Antifa, from their beginnings as Antifaschistische Aktion, a part of the German Communist party in the 1930’s, to the modern day, looking at what exactly they mean when they say ‘fascism’. Related Posts:Antifa links in the Irish establ…
LEAKED: UK expects coronavirus crisis to last 12 months with almost 8 million hospitalised
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LEAKED: UK expects coronavirus crisis to last 12 months with almost 8 million hospitalised | Gript
One senior NHS official told the Guardian that the figures mean up to half a million people could die, if the expected mortality rate of 1% materialises in Europe.
“Arson isn’t entertainment”: Fire Brigade fighting more than COVID-19
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"Arson isn't entertainment": Fire Brigade fighting more than COVID-19 | Gript
Dublin Fire Brigade has reported cases of arson around the Finglas area in the midst of the coronavirus crisis, citing school closures and youths with too much time on their hands as a possible motive.
Dr CHIARA BERTOGOLIO writes from Italy on the coronavirus crisis there
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‘All will be well’? Only if the world acts to stop COVID | Gript
After a very sunny week, the weekend is rainy. Well, the good aspect of being shut at home is that you don’t care if it rains on Saturday and Sunday. Italy is living its worst moment since WW2, but optimism, a sense of humour and solidarity are not waning.
Happy St. Patrick's Day to all our readers, supporters, contributors and volunteers!
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Looking southwest into the Wicklow Mountains from Djouce Mountain.
Photo credit: Peter Carvill
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Photo credit: Peter Carvill
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ON THIS DAY: 17TH MARCH: St Patrick was first celebrated on March 17 1631 – as a plague raged in Italy
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ON THIS DAY: 17TH MARCH: St Patrick was first celebrated on March 17 1631 - as a plague raged in Italy | Gript
St Patrick is now one of the world's best known Catholic figures but the earliest known celebration of the saint is believed to have been held on March 17, 1631, marking the anniversary of his death in the 5th century.
"For years illegal Chinese meat trade has been driving a little anteater called a Pangolin, along with other rare animals, to extinction. Now it seems the Pangolin has had its vengeance: It is reportedly the top suspect for transmitting Covid-19 to humans"
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Is Coronavirus the revenge of the humble Pangolin? | Gript
Fightback.
MATT TREACY writes on how Boycott became a word – and a powerful strategy in Ireland’s Land Wars
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How Boycott became a word - and a powerful strategy in Ireland's Land Wars | Gript
In 1880 - 140 years ago - one of the most significant events in the social history took place on the estate of Lord Erne near Lough Mask in Mayo.
Yesterday, Boris Johnson seemed to change the UK's response, demanding that all over-70's stay indoors for four months.
This morning, his 79 year old dad went on telly and said he'd go to the pub if he felt like it. That, and other "D'oh!" moments:
https://gript.ie/boris-johnson-dad-coronavirus/
This morning, his 79 year old dad went on telly and said he'd go to the pub if he felt like it. That, and other "D'oh!" moments:
https://gript.ie/boris-johnson-dad-coronavirus/
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Boris Johnson’s 79 year old dad: Screw quarantine, I’m off to the pub | Gript
D'oh!