The u.s. democrat’s pretence at backing Ireland with regard to Brexit and eu negotiations but in actuality they are aligned to British protocol in Ireland, a no border all Ireland policy which belies Ireland’s eu membership.
New median age but average age of fatalities late eighties
According to a report 93% of Irish covid fatalities report an underlying condition, 44% of which was said to be chronic heart disease, a big killer in Ireland over the years. Chronic heart disease results in fatty acidic molecules clogging the arteries and veins. Meat eating is the major cause, smoking adds other pollutants.
The majority of new covid cases are reported to be in the twenties to forties age group. It seems they are not dying. It is not known how infectious they are. Possibly smokers, have addiction problems and/or homelessness. Cough medicines should lower the infection rate, and a serious look at the homeless issue.
Elections, who is pulling the strings?
In the u.s. the democrats have said they want to count every vote regardless of right to vote protocol. Media coverage does not substantiate but legalities should. Brings to mind other elections globally. In Israel reportedly the Blue and White party won the general election but Benjamin Netanyahu is still prime minister. The Irish election resulted in complaints about the counting process and several recounts. Media coverage belied figures which was a slim Fianna fail majority, after which a practical republican government was seemingly neglected in favour of a rotating toiseach and seeming non nationals taking key roles. Has resulted in a focus on Brexit rather than Europe. Sinn fein who were tipped to win despite figures not being quite good enough are currently calling for Leo Varadker’s resignatio over a mild protocol error. A red herring. According to the media no one has complained about fine gael’s banking policies which have resulted in both Irish banks being controlled by Britain. Sinn fein are seemingly republicans but fail to demonstrate Republican values except in a negative sense. Gerry Adams who reportedly left the north following alleged torture in a British jail and became involved in the Shell corrib oil battle, has now left as sinn fein try to become respectable again. A lack of true Republican principles and seeming undue support from the media might indicate something is amiss. Recent media coverage has resulted in covid related complaints and complacencies. Previous reported fall outs with unionists concerning the Irish language bill are not believed, but reportedly resulted in a return to Westminster rule. The northern Ireland executive are now back at Stormont, but is this the end of British rule?
Murder of Adam Muldoon
According to a report Philip Dunbar, a twenty year old man admitted murdering Adam Muldoon in court earlier this month. Twenty three year old Adam who was homeless at the time, suffered from cerebral palsy and walked with the help of a Zimmer frame. On the night of the murder in June 2018, a group were hanging out in Tallagh. Philip and Adam went to the park where the murder took place. According to the report Adam was stabbed 183 times. The murderer was said to have been under the influence of alcohol and had been smoking cannabis prior to the offence. He later told friends then gardai about the murder. The court was told that Philip Dunbar had an addiction to pills including benzodiazepines. He has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Adam was described as a floater. May have had alcohol problems.
Homeless man murdered
Gardai have charged a 16 year old with the murder of a homeless man in Dublin. The man who is believed to be of eastern european descent hasn’t been named. His body was found in a lane way off South Circular Road. The juvenile will reportedly be undergoing a psychiatric assessment while on remand.
Delia Murphy, singer of Irish songs
Delia Murphy’s father, Jack was lucky in the Klondike gold rush, north western Canada. During his time abroad he was said to have married Ann Fanning of Tipperary. Jack was raised in Hollymount, County Mayo where they returned and bought land. Delia was born in February 1902. According to various reports she made friends with travellers who camped on the land. She loved their singing and was said to have learnt some songs from them. She attended the local school, followed by a convent school in Tuam and University College Galway. A contempary was believed to have been William Butler Yates. The political situation at the time was seemingly that the Irish were being displaced after losing the war for independence.
Delia met her Gaelic husband Thomas J Kiernan in Galway. She married at 22, he was 26 or so. Neither family attended the wedding. They were involved in the Irish free state but Thomas reportedly got a move to London. She began singing at parties whilst in London, and subsequently music halls. She made some recordings. Three songs most associated with her are The Spinning Wheel, Three lovely lassies and The Blackbird.
Thomas worked away, reportedly being sent to Bonn and Ottawa. Reportedly Delia returned to Ireland in 1951. She was said to have featured regularly on BBC radio. She later went to live in Canada where she made her first cd, The Queen of Connemara. After Thomas’s death in 1967 she moved back to Ireland, to Dublin. The songs she accumulated and sang over the years included a version of The Boston Burglar, the story of a man who supposedly broke into the union bank and stole an insignificant amount of money as a protest against colonial exploitation. The cd entitled Delia Murphy has Irish songs from times gone by and is a collector’s item.
Immunity
According to a report, research in the United States identified individuals recovered from covid who are now immune. Results were those who suffered mild acute symptoms had longer lasting immunity according to the report. According to various reports, corona virus symptoms can vary from mild to severe, and covid can leave chronic symptoms such as bronchitis.
Biden admin reportedly plans to lean in Ireland’s engagements with the eu
Reports are that democrats wish to include votes from illegal/ not yet legal immigrants though in many if not all other nations being a citizen is a prerequisite to the right to vote. Joe Biden’s thought to be colonial roots indicate a probable pro British delegate. According to a report his plans include collaberating with the eu and taxation and opposition to trade with China are on the agenda. A Biden administration, according to the report is likely to lean in Ireland a lot, especially in its engagements with the eu.
Factory farm versus family farm?
According to a report, planning permission has been granted for a factory farm in Mayo with a capacity for 40,000 chickens. Locals object due to the possible environmental impact. Animals in factory farms lack an acceptable quality of life. Antibiotics are often given indiscriminately but are ineffective against viruses and not suitable replacements for adequate diet, suitable living conditions and fresh air.
TD minister leaves fine gael
TD minister Patsy O’Brien has left fine gael after being suspended in March according to a report. Could this be connected to the Connemara oireachtas dinner? Mr O’Brien will continue to serve on Mayo county council as an independent member.