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Covid 19 Part XXXV-956,720 ROI (5,952 deaths) 452,946 NI (3,002 deaths) (08/01) Read OP

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  • #1712
    ArthurDayne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,932 ✭✭✭ArthurDayne


    shadyslimshady wrote: »
    She's 59. Don't think i'd want to be a pub i can barely move in at that age with a heap of drunk younger people around bumping into me.

    Plenty of other pubs around more suited to the older folk with a nice relaxed atmosphere.

    She does talk some scutter, its like our media are twenty years behind and ran by oul wans and oul lads close to retirement age.

    Absolutely, I’ve never really struggled to find a quiet pub in Dublin or my native area in South Down for those who don’t want to be crammed in like sardines and shouting over eachother. I also think the options for those who prefer a quieter drink have improved in the past ten years.

    I’d personally be more than happy if the pandemic encourages authorities and business owners in places like Dublin to put more effort into street dining and drinking in the warmer months — even if that entails putting overhead cover on alleyways and small streets (places like Dame Lane for example) and pedestrianising streets where possible.

    But there’s very little you can do for those like Brenda who just hope that the pandemic burns away the things that others enjoy.


  • #1713
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 91,099 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    corkie wrote: »
    https://twitter.com/roinnslainte/status/1395414433955041282

    As of midnight, Wednesday 19th May, the @hpscireland
    has been notified of 469* confirmed cases of #COVID19.

    103 in hospital. 38 in ICU.

    *Daily case numbers may change due to future data validation.

    No county breakdowns?
    https://forumofgames.com/




  • #1714
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,399 ✭✭✭corkie


    JP Liz V1 wrote: »
    No county breakdowns?

    Due to the current disruption of the HSE IT system, no county breakdowns or death reports, since before the 15th May.

    ⓘ "At some point something inside me just clicked and I realized that I didn't have to deal with anyone's bullshit ever again."
    » “mundus sine caesaribus” «



  • #1715
    Hooter23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,528 ✭✭✭Hooter23


    They are trying to convince people in South America to take out of date vaccines...at least here in ireland we are smarter we just extended the length at which vaccines can be stored from 5 days to a month...same thing I suppose problem solved


  • #1716
    Wolf359f
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,400 ✭✭✭Wolf359f


    Hooter23 wrote: »
    They are trying to convince people in South America to take out of date vaccines...at least here in ireland we are smarter we just extended the length at which vaccines can be stored from 5 days to a month...same thing I suppose problem solved

    It wasn't an Irish decision. That was the EMA based upon new data from Pfizer. It also follows findings from moderna with extra shelf life once defrosted but not diluted etc... Out of date vaccines (based on batch expiry date) is complete different than how long it will last once thawed out. Same way an open vial must be discarded after a certain few hours. You'd be better off posting that in the conspiracy thread if that's what you actually believe.


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  • #1717
    Jim_Hodge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,118 ✭✭✭✭Jim_Hodge


    Hooter23 wrote: »
    They are trying to convince people in South America to take out of date vaccines...at least here in ireland we are smarter we just extended the length at which vaccines can be stored from 5 days to a month...same thing I suppose problem solved

    And the dates here reflect the amended storage advice. There's a huge difference.


  • #1718
    DebDynamite
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,719 ✭✭✭DebDynamite


    What’s so good about the Scandanivan model anyway? It’s not as if the Scandinavians are renowned for the craic, and you don’t get people going over there especially for the nightlife.

    There’s a reason Irish bars are so popular worldwide, and they’re not just even frequented Irish immigrants in those countries either. Craic and hospitality is one thing we are widely known for, why are we trying to change that?


  • #1719
    Dr. Bre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,841 ✭✭✭Dr. Bre


    wadacrack wrote: »
    Its only rain , you can still go outside. Society has become very strange about the weather. Rain and cold does not equal an awful day. Understandable to a point obviously for certain events but its gone abit too far now at this stage.

    This is why we need the pubs open. Some of my best days looking out at the rain from the pub


  • #1720
    podgeandrodge
    Site Banned Posts: 5,975 ✭✭✭podgeandrodge


    DebDynamite wrote: »
    What’s so good about the Scandanivan model anyway? It’s not as if the Scandinavians are renowned for the craic, and you don’t get people going over there especially for the nightlife.

    There’s a reason Irish bars are so popular worldwide, and they’re not just even frequented Irish immigrants in those countries either. Craic and hospitality is one thing we are widely known for, why are we trying to change that?

    Because Brenda knows that even if you think you enjoyed doing it, you really didn't!


  • #1721
    prunudo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,104 ✭✭✭prunudo


    I look forward to the day that restrictions are lifted and life goes back to how we lived in 2019. These experts and columnists who've been given a free reign on the airwaves the last 15 months will get a rude awakening when they see the 'new normal' is nothing more than a media buzzword.
    A large percentage of people in this country like busy pubs, packed gigs and generally socialising with other people, and long may that last.


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  • #1722
    DebDynamite
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    podgeandrodge wrote: »
    Because Brenda knows that even if you think you enjoyed doing it, you really didn't!

    No surprise that Brenda is married and nearly 60. I’m sure she would’ve said different if she was in her 20s or 30s. Her demographic is not exactly the one keeping the Irish nightlife going.


  • #1723
    Jim_Hodge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,118 ✭✭✭✭Jim_Hodge


    DebDynamite wrote: »
    No surprise that Brenda is married and nearly 60. I’m sure she would’ve said different if she was in her 20s or 30s. Her demographic is not exactly the one keeping the Irish nightlife going.

    I'm not defending her but it's more than 'nightlife'. Those in their 50s and 60s have a lot of disposable income that finds it's way to bars and restaurants.


  • #1724
    sporina
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,127 ✭✭✭sporina


    are there any stats on what % of the population here to date have refused a vaccine or who are saying that they won't get one?


  • #1725
    Jim_Hodge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,118 ✭✭✭✭Jim_Hodge


    sporina wrote: »
    are there any stats on what % of the population here to date have refused a vaccine or who are saying that they won't get one?

    I'd say that's a No.


  • #1726
    Goldengirl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,902 ✭✭✭✭Goldengirl


    DebDynamite wrote: »
    What’s so good about the Scandanivan model anyway? It’s not as if the Scandinavians are renowned for the craic, and you don’t get people going over there especially for the nightlife.

    There’s a reason Irish bars are so popular worldwide, and they’re not just even frequented Irish immigrants in those countries either. Craic and hospitality is one thing we are widely known for, why are we trying to change that?

    Very true :D


  • #1727
    sporina
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,127 ✭✭✭sporina


    Jim_Hodge wrote: »
    I'd say that's a No.

    why?


  • #1728
    Goldengirl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,902 ✭✭✭✭Goldengirl


    DebDynamite wrote: »
    No surprise that Brenda is married and nearly 60. I’m sure she would’ve said different if she was in her 20s or 30s. Her demographic is not exactly the one keeping the Irish nightlife going.

    Haha , massive generalisation there , some of us will be boogying on down for more years than some of you have lived !
    Although I would not put even 60 year olds in Brenda's " demographic"!
    She is her own country apparently :)


  • #1729
    boardise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,538 ✭✭✭boardise


    Doctor Jimbob wrote: »
    The insistence on having every town/city centre packed with cars is a much bigger barrier to outdoor dining/drinking than the weather. You'd swear our summer was like winter in the arctic circle the way some people go on.

    I always marvel at the stoicism / stupidity of people I see eating out -a few yards from a busy road where streams of traffic belch out fumes into the air surrounding the determined diners. How can such an experience beset by noise and smoke combined add up to anything worthwhile ?
    Also applies to joggers who go jogging on main routes during rush hour. Seems crazy and self defeating.


  • #1730
    Polar101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,038 ✭✭✭Polar101


    DebDynamite wrote: »
    What’s so good about the Scandanivan model anyway? It’s not as if the Scandinavians are renowned for the craic, and you don’t get people going over there especially for the nightlife.

    First time I've heard of a Scandinavian (pub/nightlife) model and I lived in that neck of the woods for decades. I think she just made it up.


  • #1731
    DebDynamite
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,719 ✭✭✭DebDynamite


    Goldengirl wrote: »
    Haha , massive generalisation there , some of us will be boogying on down for more years than some of you have lived !
    Although I would not put even 60 year olds in Brenda's " demographic"!
    She is her own country apparently :)

    Haha, true! I’m late 30s myself, so not exactly a young wan either! Sorry if I offended you by putting you in the same group as Brenda. I can tell you like a good packed pub and throwing some shapes as much as anyone :)


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  • #1732
    Goldengirl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,902 ✭✭✭✭Goldengirl


    DebDynamite wrote: »
    Haha, true! I’m late 30s myself, so not exactly a young wan either! Sorry if I offended you by putting you in the same group as Brenda. I can tell you like a good packed pub and throwing some shapes as much as anyone :)

    No problem.
    Used to think she was 60 about 20 years ago :pac:
    There are some people who are born ancient !

    Btw, in your 30s is a young wan , take it from an oul wan !


  • #1733
    FintanMcluskey
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    sporina wrote: »
    are there any stats on what % of the population here to date have refused a vaccine or who are saying that they won't get one?

    It’s a good question

    Most of us are taking to the vaccine to return to normal, but in countries where lockdown wasn’t as strict the vaccine confidence is lower

    But I would imagine as Ireland vaccinates people at negligible risk from covid that the uptake will start to diminish slightly

    https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.irishtimes.com/news/health/people-in-ireland-most-willing-in-eu-to-take-covid-19-vaccine-survey-1.4564007%3fmode=amp
    People in Ireland are the most willing among European Union member states to take the Covid-19 vaccine, according to a survey released on Thursday.

    So despite Ireland being a nation of paralytic drunk leprechaun’s we are still the most likely to take the vaccine in the EU it seems


  • #1734
    Goldengirl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,902 ✭✭✭✭Goldengirl


    Polar101 wrote: »
    First time I've heard of a Scandinavian (pub/nightlife) model and I lived in that neck of the woods for decades. I think she just made it up.

    Haha, my husband said the same :)


  • #1735
    Dickie10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,067 ✭✭✭Dickie10


    im a bit confused but how exactly does dating work in continental europe or Scandinavia if people are not out throwing shapes and getting pissed in pubs and nightclubs. Hands up how many people you know that got married or are a couple now, that DIDNT meet in a pub or nightclub or at least pave the way for the relationship.

    I was only in Liepzig once had a pint midweek two nights and was quiet as i would expect on a tuesday and wednesday night so didnt really get to expereince it much but i know if you were in the right spot in dublin on that monday and tuesday you could have a right good piss up. so what does a night out in sweden or europe look like? how do people pull? another thing i thought that Holland and germany were hot beds for djs and dance music scene even the aul vengaboys stuff, that is all fairly raucos would their not be djs in pubs in europe if that scene is so big?


  • #1736
    DebDynamite
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,719 ✭✭✭DebDynamite


    Goldengirl wrote: »
    No problem.
    Used to think she was 60 about 20 years ago :pac:
    There are some people who are born ancient !

    Btw, in your 30s is a young wan , take it from an oul wan !

    Haha, thanks! Well when I grow up, I what to be just like you :D


  • #1737
    Goldengirl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,902 ✭✭✭✭Goldengirl


    Dickie10 wrote: »
    im a bit confused but how exactly does dating work in continental europe or Scandinavia if people are not out throwing shapes and getting pissed in pubs and nightclubs. Hands up how many people you know that got married or are a couple now, that DIDNT meet in a pub or nightclub or at least pave the way for the relationship.

    I was only in Liepzig once had a pint midweek two nights and was quiet as i would expect on a tuesday and wednesday night so didnt really get to expereince it much but i know if you were in the right spot in dublin on that monday and tuesday you could have a right good piss up. so what does a night out in sweden or europe look like? how do people pull? another thing i thought that Holland and germany were hot beds for djs and dance music scene even the aul vengaboys stuff, that is all fairly raucos would their not be djs in pubs in europe if that scene is so big?

    Ahh they do have great pubs and discos in Europe ,and even in Sweden , we are only joking .
    Just not as good as Ireland , unless your name is Brenda


  • #1738
    bodhrandude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,856 ✭✭✭✭bodhrandude


    Dickie10 wrote: »
    im a bit confused but how exactly does dating work in continental europe or Scandinavia if people are not out throwing shapes and getting pissed in pubs and nightclubs. Hands up how many people you know that got married or are a couple now, that DIDNT meet in a pub or nightclub or at least pave the way for the relationship.

    I was only in Liepzig once had a pint midweek two nights and was quiet as i would expect on a tuesday and wednesday night so didnt really get to expereince it much but i know if you were in the right spot in dublin on that monday and tuesday you could have a right good piss up. so what does a night out in sweden or europe look like? how do people pull? another thing i thought that Holland and germany were hot beds for djs and dance music scene even the aul vengaboys stuff, that is all fairly raucos would their not be djs in pubs in europe if that scene is so big?

    I don't get the Scandinavian comparison, Copenhagen is a decent party capital, and there's no shortage of party animals over there, OK, maybe a little more subdued than the Irish, Scots or English but not that much. Sweden and Norway maybe a bit different. Actually there is plenty of party pissheads in Oslo the time I was playing gigs there.

    If you want to get into it, you got to get out of it. (Hawkwind 1982)



  • #1739
    sporina
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    FintanMcluskey wrote: »
    It’s a good question

    Most of us are taking to the vaccine to return to normal, but in countries where lockdown wasn’t as strict the vaccine confidence is lower

    But I would imagine as Ireland vaccinates people at negligible risk from covid that the uptake will start to diminish slightly

    https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.irishtimes.com/news/health/people-in-ireland-most-willing-in-eu-to-take-covid-19-vaccine-survey-1.4564007%3fmode=amp



    So despite Ireland being a nation of paralytic drunk leprechaun’s we are still the most likely to take the vaccine in the EU it seems

    thanks a mill for that - did a google on it but didn't find anything - cheers..


  • #1740
    shtpEdthePlum
    Closed Accounts Posts: 556 ✭✭✭shtpEdthePlum


    podgeandrodge wrote: »
    Brenda Power on Claire Byrne Live this morning. The quality of RTE current affairs gets better and better! Doing her bit for the hospitality industry and telling us what we like and don't like while she's at it!

    Brenda Power: "I can't see myself ever wanting to crowd into a pub and stand side by side with complete strangers in the sort of way that we felt was acceptable and even enjoyable when it clearly wasn't so i think a lot of things you know that we felt was expected of us, a lot of behaviours that were expected of us actually weren't that much fun but we did them. For instance, I was writing about this in the Sunday Times, that I went to a pub close by on New Year's Eve in 2019, and when I say packed I don't just mean there was quite a few people there, it was literally like the London Underground packed, like someone had squashed people in. We opened the door, there was no way of going in. Now, nobody there was having a good time, I don't care what they told their friends the next day. The only reason they were there was to say "Oh God, we were in such and such a place last night and it was great craic". No it wasn't. It was awful. "

    Claire Byrne: "Maybe we will feel now, or maybe we won't, but a lot of people will, that we don't have to do that anymore, or put ourselves through it"

    Brenda Power: "I think going forward we will adapt to a more Scandanavian or more continental model where you have tables, with people sitting at them, and having a conversation where they can actually hear each other. A novel idea"
    Why doesn't she just do her dry shyte carry on in her stupid asshole establishments and leave the rest of us do whatever we want far, far away from her.


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  • #1741
    eagle eye
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    shtpEdthePlum wrote:
    Why doesn't she just do her dry shyte carry on in her stupid asshole establishments and leave the rest of us do whatever we want far, far away from her.
    I think it's a valid point. Most people don't like being squashed in a pub.
    This pandemic has made us all aware of how virus gets transmitted and more people will want to avoid places where you could pick up a bug.
    It might be good for the pub business, you might get people spread out in many pubs instead of crammed into one.


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