Month: February 2024

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Time to ban the booze during games at the Aviva: Gerry Thornley, @IrishTimes #Noatmosphere

Gerry Thornley: Time to ban the booze during games at the Aviva

Match-day experience at internationals a big problem the IRFU needs to address

No atmosphere: The Ireland team prior to their Six Nations game against Scotland at the Aviva Stadium on March 19th. There’s anecdotal evidence of supporters who no longer wish to be there having simply become weary of the experience. Photograph: Ben Brady/Inpho

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Diageo put Dolores and Gloria Guinness out front

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The way we were. Metro Society style icons – mother and daughter: Dolores and Gloria Guinness wearing Balenciaga for French Vogue in 1957. From the 1950’s through to the end of the 1970’s they graced the society pages of fashion magazines. Stuff of legend, these two ladies led an existence that combined the high life, the best of the best, all underpinned with elegance and classic grace, and often laced with tragedy. Attending all the smart parties, being seen in all the right places, following the seasons around the globe, this mother, daughter act were repeatedly honored on the best dressed lists and considered iconic in the fashion world. Close to mirror images of one another they were each other’s inspiration to set the standard. Gloria leading by example, Dolores following up with a more moedern twist. (Photo: Henry Clarke/ @madameei)
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Jameson 40% alcohol put Ronan out front at Moran’s Oyster Cottage


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“I would often come here to spend time with my friends over drinks and some food. I love it in summer – there are great views of the weir out the front. I’d usually come on a Friday evening to finish off a week’s work.
There’s a great local community here and you always see familiar faces from the village, as well as plenty of tourists in the summer. It’s a mixed crowd, which gives it a great vibe. The GAA are very strong here and Moran’s would be a big support to the hurling club, who visit here after a match.
The week of the Galway Races is always great here, especially on the Friday. You meet everyone who is coming into Galway for the weekend from all over the country. It’s a brilliant time.
I’m looking forward to coming back here for fish and chips, having a drink, catching up with my friends. I’m looking forward to seeing the bar staff again too, who are always so welcoming.”
When the Races come back with a bang, we know Ronan and his pals will be celebrating in style at Moran’s Oyster Cottage. But no need to wait that long. Support your local bars and pubs now by grabbing a catch-up with friends over a drink.