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HAVING TO STAY up most of the night didn’t deter people across Ireland from getting out to see last night’s blood moon.
The rare total lunar eclipse happened between 2am and 6am last night and saw the moon turn a blood red colour and appear brighter and bigger than usual.
For individuals who didn’t manage to get up in time there is some bad news in store.
We’re not likely to have another total eclipse of the moon visible from an Irish sky until 20 December 2029.
If you didn’t manage to get out and see it, here is what you missed…
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With his health issues the only place Joe should be visiting is Lourdes.
@Raymond Barry: but Frankie has a direct line to upstairs, so he can by pass all the Lourdes beauocracy!
@Raymond Barry: If he survived this far he’ll be alright.
How about Joe ditch all his government transport and use public transport? He could have three suits. He could do all his meetings by zoom. Lead by example.
@Richard Right: For all his years in the Senate prior to his being VP Biden travelled to DC every day via Amtrak. Because he wanted to be at home each night with his kids.
Why be so disrespectful?
Is the pope a politician?
@Tv1985: I have heard Francis called a lot of things but greedy is a new one.
No accounting for hate I suppose.
@Peter: Yes
@Peter: He’s head of state so yes.
Surely with a direct line to God, Covid19 and climate could be fixed with one phone call?
@David Van-Standen: Atheist Ireland might have issues with that line of logic.
@David Van-Standen: LOL
What would any pope know about ‘girls’? If any women needs a medical procedure then that her business. The life and well being of one women outweighs all the teaching of any religion.
At least Joe Biden is man enough to stand up against power bishops. His convictions mean more then populist support. Shows his calibre compared to Irish politicians.
Oh grand so, that’s it sorted. Everyone else go grab a cuppa, the lads have it done.
The Catholic Church until recently was for practical reasons the national provider of Medical Care, Social Care and Education but finally the secular State has started to take responsibility for these. It’s about time.
@Tom Molloy: the only reason it had them roles was so it could indoctrinate from before birth till death of every person in Ireland
@Tom Molloy: the State isn’t secular. The bunreacht upon which it’s built is dominated by sky-fairies, TDs stand to say prayers at the start of the day, the State funds religious indoctrination in ~90% of primary schools, the civil and public services are riddled with conservative and religious types in decision-making positions, etc. I don’t disagree with your point otherwise, but be clear that the State is far from secular.
@michael walsh:
I’m not an apologist for Catholicism in Ireland but your assumption is wrong. The main reason the Church was involved in the provision of social welfare and social protection was because we were a fledgling nation. We simply did not have the money to do these things for ourselves.
The Church did an awful lot of damage to our society but they did some good too.
@Jane Waters: are you sure about this June. Was the church not paid for these services by the state from the outset? I ask the question because this line was raised in regards to the women’s laundries enquiry, and they were paid by the state (I need to get citations but I’m 99% sure) to provide this “service” . I have my doubts (personal opinion) whether the church did or does anything for free ( weddings, funerals, mass) but especially in regards to the services you mentioned. Happy to be corrected
‘I’m Jill’s husband’…..enough said!!!
Did the telepromter breakdown?
“I bet I’m the only Irish man you’ve met who isn’t drunk” [or smiliar to that]
Offensive, Joe.
@Sean Ryan: “who doesn’t drink”. But still offensive.
@Tom Molloy: Exactly! Stereotyping to beat the band.
I fancy joe if it goes to penalties.
White smoke and a vial of blood. Popes are into strange stuff.
Should go straight to pens imo
If you didn’t know what age you are , what age would you think you are. Interesting thought.
To be fair, as a leader he should not bring his personal beliefs into it. He is there for the people not his own opinion.
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