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Kids' menu at a Scottish restaurant.

New eye test

@BruceD16659 Yes! That was the first episode of Prime Time in 1992. Olivia is a cousin of the wine guru Oz Clarke!

@ImtaBrendan Olivia O'Leary there then too? As well as on RTE there too; she presented before here in Britain on Newsnight on BBC2; and also First Tuesday on ITV; made then by Yorkshire Television indeed then of old too?

This is a long weekend of loss. Brendan O'Brien, pictured here in the left background, has passed away. I remember him on Today Tonight, the precursor to Prime Time. He wrote a lovely book for children entitled The Story of Ireland. I think he was on Newstalk for a while too. RIP

@LesbianMallard I'm sure one of the Lambert family will!

@ImtaBrendan Will bosco be at the funeral ?

News of another sad loss, Gráinne Uí Mhaitiú of Bosco fame has passed away. She had lovely Irish and got us started with the cúpla focal during the 80s. RIP

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Gary Lydon. I enjoyed him as the bomber Brennan in the Irish series Pure Mule , Inspector Stanton in Calvary and Mr Farrell in Brooklyn. RIP

@HughGillanders She was always smiling and spoke so well. Glad you shared so many good times.

This week is always a significant date in my calendar. It was the weekend when we said an unexpected goodbye to my friend and former TD Monica Barnes. She passed away on 2 May 2018, aged 82. For me getting the call from my great friend, @SarahBarnesFG delivered one hell of a shock. Much has been written about Monica the politician, the humanitarian, the campaigner for women rights. Less is known about Monica the person. She was a most incredible friend, so much fun, she was caring - always drawn to people who were down on their luck and they seemed to be drawn to her. When you were in her company you had her attention - 100% (a nightmare for anyone organising a canvas with her trying to cover ground). She did indignation unlike anyone I’ve known. She was a wonderful story teller, stories embellished, her laughing as she was trying to tell the story and she was simply infectious. She loved a great party often her own home or in your home. Her mantra as she laid out buffet supper was always do you think we have enough for everyone, did I forget something? And normally she didn’t. Except on one occasion, her 80th birthday party. Table laid out, a superb buffet and the inevitable-have I forgotten something ? I made everyone queue for the buffet and fill their plates. LaterSarah got a call, opened the door and here were gentlemen in dress and huge ban maries of Indian feed. My role was again to drive consumption, so the queue began again. We laugh at it - in allthe fuss the Indian ordered perhaps many weeks before had slipped everyone’s mind. When she sang the songs like BlueBerry Hill the words could stray which made it quite a challenge to those of us who loved a singsong. And a tradition towards the end of the night, early morning was we closed the evening with our own special rendition of ‘well take manhattan’ followed by a rousing rendition of New York New York - on one occasion someone turning off the lights before the encore. And that the thing about great people they leave great memories and go with you wanting more.

The power to run the State is divided into 3 separate branches: The Legislature The Executive The Judiciary It's very simple if you are in one of the first two, you don't interfere with the third. irishtimes.com/crime-law/cour…

one lifetime isn't enough - Hanna Shebar one lifetime isn't enough. but that's all we have, so it will have to do.

Students’ work during Arts week. Love to see the creativity.

The death of Gabriel Rosenstock marks a profound loss to Irish-language literature. His work redefined the possibilities of contemporary poetry in Irish, particularly through his engagement with haiku and cross-cultural translation. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Today was World Autism Day. Supporting neurodivergent students in the classroom.

@Mrs_CHibbard I don't like McEwan's stuff - generally too dark.

@ImtaBrendan I borrowed What We Can Know from the library for spring break. I tried to hard to read it. I'm not sure if it was the train or the book, but I didn't make much progress.

Does anyone ever find that no matter how much you read, you generally only have a few of the books on these kind of lists read! bbc.com/culture/articl…

@DerekHolly7 @niallosiadhail @gaelchultur Well done!

B2 cert arrived today! When we learn our language as adults, we have to earn every focal (word) & frása (phrase). Céim ar chéim (step by step), we get there. When we do, tá sé tuillte againn (we have earned it) ❤️ Buíochas le @niallosiadhail & @gaelchultur !! #100daysofGaeilge

Great to see a LEGO fan share his passion with a younger generation. independent.ie/regionals/cork…

RIP Michael Lyster. I always think of him when I see the Sunday Game. He was respected for his professionalism and warm presenting style, making him a trusted voice in Irish sport.

@RMcGreevy1301 Looking forward to reading this.

Today is publication day for Seán Lemass: The Lost Memoir. It was such a privilege to edit the memoir of a man who was not just an outstanding patriot, but witty, insightful and wise with a rare facility to present complex political ideas in clear language. Many thanks to @Hodges_Figgis for the wonderful display.

The past week seems to be filled with a lot of people passing away unexpectedly. Sad to see Dolores Keane has died. She had a tough life but shared her story to help others and she leaves behind a lasting mark on Irish music. Rest in peace.