Scenes from the #DublinProtest opposing the lockdown in the Herbert Park – estimated turnout of 700 to 1000 in attendance.
Gardai made 16 arrests today at anti-lockdown protests, after creating a ring of steel around Dublin to stop demonstrators attending. But yesterday, a protest organised by the left-wing group ROSA took place without incident. #gript
The State broadcaster is supposed to be impartial – so why is RTÉ partnered with a climate change activist group? Ben Scallan reacts. #gript
Siobhan Ní Ghairbhith of St Tola Goat’s Cheese sits down with Gript to discuss COVID-19, the importance of community, and how SMEs support rural communities.#gript
“Like the Penal Times”: TDs, including Michael Collins, Mattie McGrath and Carol Nolan have called for a Dáíl Debate to allow churches to open for Holy Week before Easter. Michael Collins TD said that the media were ignoring the read need and desire of people for worship. #gript
Comedian Fabu D on the anti-lockdown protest, the media & more FULL INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/kMYY0EgmN-c
In the middle of the worst economic crisis in decades, the government has announced that they will be ending the levy on banks that was brought in after the bailout – a move seen by many as essentially letting the banks off the hook after being saved by the taxpayers. Ben Scallan reacts. #gript
John Ahern of Christian Voice Ireland talks with Gript about the need to reopen churches, the harms that have been caused by closing them, and how most European countries have kept their churches open. https://www.christianvoice.ie/
“What about the rest of us?” Ex-professional footballer and gym owner Gary Dempsey speaks out against the covid lockdown. #gript
Bord na Móna has moved to end all peat harvesting from Irish bogs – now Irish workers watch as briquettes and energy are being imported from Germany and elsewhere. Gript speaks to some of the people affected. #gript
“Chestfeeding” instead of “Breastfeeding” and midwives being told not to use the term ‘mother’. Ben Scallan reports on a trend critics say is erasing women. #gript
Michelle shows you how to make gorgeous bath bombs, perfect for little handmade gifts #homegrownhome More about Homegrown Home Living in the beautiful Irish countryside we live a simple lifestyle. Celebrating the beauty and simplicity of every day in a down to earth wholesome way. Bringing you unique and fresh seasonal inspirations in the Kitchen, […]