Fingal SPCA shared this yesterday. Two people were caught trying to drown a cat in Malahide and it is possible they had more cats with them which they planned to drown 💔
Arbour Hill Cemetery and Prison began as an outpost of empire and ended as a sanctuary of rebellion. The prison, designed by Sir Joshua Jebb and Frederick Clarendon, opened in 1848 as a military gaol, built to discipline the soldiers of the nearby Royal Barracks, now Collins Barracks.
The adjoining cemetery had been consecrated a decade earlier, around 1834 or 1840, to hold the remains of British soldiers and their families. Its small Church of the Sacred Heart, which served both the soldiers and the prisoners, still stands on the site today.
When the Easter Rising broke out in 1916, few could have imagined that this quiet military corner would become the resting place of the nation's martyrs. After the rebellion's collapse, fourteen of its leaders, among them Pearse, Connolly, Clarke, and Plunkett, were executed by firing squad at Kilmainham Gaol. Connolly, badly wounded during the fighting, was tied to a chair to face the rifles, unable to stand.
The British authorities, fearing public outrage, refused to return the bodies to their families. Under the cover of darkness, the corpses were taken by military wagon to Arbour Hill. There, in a corner of the prison yard, they were buried together in an unmarked pit.
Quicklime was said to have been poured over the bodies, though historians differ on whether this was meant to hasten decay or simply for hygiene. Either way, the intent was to bury the rebellion along with the men.
What the British command could not have foreseen was that they were planting the seed of Ireland's modern national myth. In 1961, the Proclamation of the Irish Republic was inscribed on a sweeping wall of Wicklow granite behind the grave.
By 1966, the fiftieth anniversary of the Rising, Arbour Hill had become the centrepiece of the state's commemoration, the once-unmarked ground now covered with a simple mound, surrounded by a limestone wall engraved with the names of the fourteen executed men.
Each year the state comes here to remember the Rising, but outside those formal ceremonies Arbour Hill is an eerily quiet and frequently empty spot, made stranger still by the fact that it sits behind a working prison with no grand entrance to announce itself. First-time visitors often walk past it entirely.
Arbour Hill Prison still functions, no longer a British military gaol but a medium security prison, taken over by the Department of Justice in 1975. The less said about its current inmates the better.
Saw a seal for the first time in the Liffey just outside the Four Courts. Sadly they dipped right after I just luckily caught this pic so didn't get a chance for a better one. Waited for 10 mins but didn't resurface (at least near me).
Smack dab in the city centre, do we really need this sign to be so obnoxious? Feels like something temporary that would be put up when there's a new restriction people wouldn't be aware of...
Is there a Buddhist temple in Dublin? I’m looking for an actual temple, not a meditation center.
story lads just wanted to ask a few questions about starting an electrical apprenticeship, currently doing a 2 month trial period and want to try get ahead..
What are some things you guys recommend to a new apprentice that you wish you’d knew starting out?
(Preparation, good videos/youtubers, tips, safety etc.)
cheeeeers
Hey r/Dublin,
I'm doing a bit of a clear-out and looking to sell some of my tech. Before I go through the hassle of listing everything, I wanted to ask what the best platforms or local shops are for selling this kind of stuff right now.
Here is what I'm looking to offload:
• Mac mini M4 (Obviously very new, so looking for a place that won't give me a massive lowball offer)
• MacBook Pro (512GB, with the Touchbar)
• AOC 31.5" Monitor (Model: Q32E2N)
• Dell 27" Monitor (Model: U2722DE)
I already know about Adverts.ie, DoneDeal, and Facebook Marketplace, but I'm wondering if one is currently better/safer than the others for high-value items like the Macs?
Also, has anyone had any luck selling directly to local shops (CeX, independent tech repair places in the city center, etc.)? I know I'll take a hit on the price for the convenience, but I'm curious if any shops offer fairer cash/voucher rates than others.
Any advice or pointers would be massively appreciated. Cheers!
Hi everyone,I’m posting this because I’m looking for some advice and honestly, I’m feeling pretty stuck. I’m currently in my final year of school, heading towards the Leaving Cert, and I’m desperate to get into an Art College next year.The problem is the application process. To even get my portfolio reviewed and sit the entrance assessment, there’s a €50 application fee. It sounds like a small amount to some, but for me, it’s impossible right now.I live in a really complicated home environment. My stepfather is incredibly controlling; he manages every cent of the family’s money and only hands out what he considers "the bare minimum." I don't have a part-time job yet, and by the time I could start working over the summer, the registration deadlines will have long passed.I’ve tried reasoning with him, but he’s completely against my plans. He wouldn't even drive me to the Open Day getting him to do that was like pulling teeth. It feels like he’d rather see me fail or end up on the streets than support my career.Does anyone know if there are options for me?Are there any student grants or specific supports for these types of fees?Is there any legal or social support for students dealing with financial abuse or "gatekeeping" from parents?I’m already a SUSI grant recipient, but unfortunately, that doesn't cover these upfront application fees. Asking friends for the cash is my absolute last resort and honestly, I’m really uncomfortable with the idea.I’d really appreciate any guidance or advice you can give. Cheers for taking the time to read this.
forward edit: looking for actors but also anyone who could get involved funding wise editor wise sound wise all experience and help welcomed
Hi there. Im trying to get a film started and im looking for actors that might be interested. Or people that just feel like they can act. Im running this as a passion project and have a very low budget so im looking for people just interested in having a bit of fun. Im nowhere near shooting it yet but here's a little rundown for anyone interested
This film will be shot in the wicklow mountains (lovely place to be) as a kind of blair witch type film. Im working on a story that will encompass themes of psychosis and liminal spaces. And im working off some of the stories of ghost sightings from the area. I want to work in a camcorder and professionally shot way to give a contrast and interesting style. This is going to be psychological horror. I plan to have 5 main characters that slowly "dissappear " throughout. I have one actor involved already but want to find others. There are some other roles involved including older folk.
So message or comment if you would be interested in something like this
I plan to get funding so there may be a small amount of pay involved. Otherwise a stay in the wicklow mountains and a bit of fun is the incentive 😁
EDIT: This project isn't exactly professional but I am an artist with a lot of ambition and artistic vision
This is just a passion project but I want it to be as clean as possible
Im looking for mid 20s actors for the main cast of 5
2 female and 2 male (one male actor already)
But other age ranges are welcome as there may be some minor roles theoughout!
I am currently working on the overview for the story and haven't worked on script yet
I plan to try have it ready for the start of next year
As this is my first proper film project I want to have it fully sorted and not just try to do it unprepared
Anyone interested in working on something like this would be much appreciated not just actors!
But if you do wish to take part please just expect a fun experience and not to be payed (at least not very much)
So this post is to see if people are interested but don't expect to be getting ready to start filming for a while!