Hello, it's getting late and nobody wants an "I can't believe there isn't a thread Where is the thread?" thread, so here is a hastily cobbled together thread.
Random Fact of The Day as a salute to Welsh Megaman: The word Penguin comes from Wales. The (now extinct) Great Auk was called 'penguin' (Pen= Head, Gwyn =White) by Welsh settlers in Newfoundland (either because of its markings or after White Head, an island in the area). The name was then applied to other birds which were believed to be of the same family. The original usage is now obsolete, but the word lives on in relation to the Antarctic sea birds.
Ian Puleston-Davies (Owen from Coronation Street) and Mikey North (Gary from Coronation Street) plug their new Stage Show, which is all about Coronation Street. And RIP to Anne Kirkbride AKA Deirdre Barlow/Rachid/Hunt/Langton
Director Tomm Moore, producer Paul Young and actor David Rawle from the Oscar nominated 'Song of The Sea' will discuss the nomination and their chances.
Athlete
Olive Loughnane probably won Gold in the 2009 World Athletics Championship this week.
Ah, the Russian drug cheat was disqualified so Olive looks set to swap her Silver for Gold. Just Say No, Kids.
RTE sports Journalist
Evanne Ni Chuillin is on I'm not sure why.
Hazel Behan will retell her harrowing personal story, which was featured on Ryan's Radio show this week
http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/radio/tubridy-floored-by-bravery-of-woman-sharing-her-harrowing-rape-ordeal-live-on-air-30921788.html
There is also "a performance by
Stomp, a trad session and a focus on enterprise included in the line-up"
There may be more, but that's all I've got.
I'll be honest with you, I'm going down the Pub but I hope you all have fun.
Be Excellent to each other.
