Arthur's Day

17.59 , Thursday 23rd September - "To Arthur!!", could be heard throughout the streets of Dublin as people toasted to the great  man who discovered Guinness. 

Last year to celebrate 250 years of The Black Stuff, Guinness hosted a series of music events throughout the city. Tickets were a reasonable 10 Euro and this gained you admission  into 1 of 28 venues, ranging from small pubs (Pygmallion's) to designated gig venues (The Academy, St James Gate). The catch - you have no idea who is playing at your venue, its a complete 'surprise'. The line up was great, including The Kooks, Calvin Harris, The Roots, Ok Go, Razorlight, The Magic Numbers, David Gray and the Wombats. Basically wherever you were, you were guaranteed a top class show.

Riding off 2009's huge success Guinness decided to do it all again this year. While it wasn't quite as big and successful as last year's, everyone who got involved had a grand crack.

Here are some pics of the event...

251 years of Bovril flavored alcoholic protein shakes!!

Social Media for Good in Dublin

This is the front page of the daily Dublin Metro Herald....

Several Irish skobies  were seen two nights ago forcing a lit firework in a dogs mouth, which blew the animal's lower jaw off. Consequently the dog had to be put down. This is disgusting and unacceptable behavior, and the Irish public (including myself) are rightly outraged. In response a group has been created on Facebook calling to give up any information regarding the incident that will lead to these men being found and charged.


 Previously bringing this scum to justice would be the sole responsibilty of the Garda, however now with social media tools the public are able take a stand and actively make a difference.


Please sign the petition on this link....
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/find-and-prosecute-the-thugs-who-killed-the-dog-in-dublin-with-fireworks/

Awesome Urinal Art

I caught this over the weekend while taking a leak at a pub in St Georges street, Dublin. There was no branding or marketing attached to the picture. Just the bar going for a cheeky vibe. Lag.