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NEED TO CATCH up? The Journal brings you a round-up of today’s news.
#TAIWAN Chinese fighter jets and warships simulated strikes on Taiwan today as they encircled the island during a second straight day of military drills that were launched in response to its president meeting the US House speaker.
#NUREMBERG Ben Ferencz, the last living prosecutor from the Nuremberg trials, who secured guilty verdicts from 22 Nazis and dedicated his life to fighting international injustice, has died at age 103.
#UKRAINE Weekend shelling by Russian forces killed at least seven civilians, Ukrainian officials reported on today as Pope Francis used his traditional Easter message to highlight the war in Ukraine and other conflicts around the world.
#ALPS AVALANCHE Four people were killed and more injured in an avalanche earlier today near Mont Blanc in southeastern France, the French interior minister has said.
#HAMBURG Police today warned people in Hamburg, Germany, to close their windows after a large fire that engulfed several warehouses sent black, chemical-laden smoke drifting over the city.
In this morning’s poll, we asked our readers what their favourite brand of chocolate was and there was fairly mixed response.
While not a runaway winner, Cadbury’s was the most popular choice for our readers, with 39.1% of all respondents choosing it over the seven other options.
Coming in second place was Lindt, who took 31.2% of the vote, while Butlers came in third with 10.4%.
Here are the full results:
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Heya! The Ballinamore Free Fringe is on in Leitrim this weekend too! Music, Comedy and Improv!
Dunmore East, Waterford…
this weekend,
The first of three nights in a row of Councillors Outside Cinema takes place on the Strand – at 8pm it’s The Goonies followed by Stand by Me at 10pm. Saturday night sees Finding Nemo at 8pm and The beach at 10pm while Sunday night it’s The Jungle book from 8pm. The viewings are weather permitting, and cost €10 per adult and €5 per child. Bring something warm to sit on. On Saturday you can catch a demo on how to make Ginger Beer in Azzuro from 1.30pm at a cost of €5, also for €5 there’s seaweed foraging on Councillors strand from 4.30pm, and there’s a free bee-keeping talk in the Lemontree at 2.30pm. The Saturday Market runs from 4pm until 10pm on the Park Road, where you can sample the finest of local produce. Sunday sees an all day farmers market on the Park Road from 10am to 5pm. Waterford GIY will host a spud-off competition for adults and kids in the Park from 11am which is free to attend – the idea is to find the tastiest spud of 2015 and kids are asked to turn up with their best potato head creation. You’ll catch free cookery demos in the Park from midday with The Lemontree Restaurant and local fishmonger Tony Kelly and the big event Sunday is the Picnic and Play in the Park between 1pm and 4pm – which is a free afternoon of family entertainment.
The weekend comes to a close in the Strand in from 6pm Sunday evening where there’s a BBQ for €15 a head, and free entry to a DJ set from Tony Legend.
It’s fun, it’s free and it’s all over Ireland. Visit parkrun.ie for details of over 30 free, weekly, timed 5k runs all over the country. All you have to do is register once, it won’t cost a cent, and bring your printed barcode to any parkrun (there are hundreds in the UK and it is spreading worldwide). All community-based and entirely volunteer-run.
Carrickmacross Arts Festival in Co.Monaghan all weekend check out their Facebook page
Hip hop legends The Jungle Brothers will be playing in the Sugar Club in Dublin…. Check them out if your around Stephens Green.
*TONIGHT
The Craft Beer & Roots Festival is the place to be in Co. Clare this weekend. Held in Hotel Doolin on the West coast of the Banner County.
Anything on in Wicklow???
Charlie Chaplin Film Festival in Waterville, Co Kerry.
FREE family fun day, artisan food & blues festival in The Mall, Castlebar, co. Mayo to celebrate the 20th anniversary of local community radio station CRC FM. takes place on Sunday from noon
Any recommendations fir Sligo..? Hoping for sun anyway
Lee Berger : warriors run on in Sligo http://www.warriorsfestival.com/
The warriors run / festival is on tomorrow in Strandhill, if the sun makes an appearance it’ll be a good day out! https://www.facebook.com/TheWarriorsFestival
Cork Heritage Open Day runs tomorrow. Over 40 buildings open, great buzz in the city centre, and it is free.
ukulele festival in people’s park dun laoire this Sunday
Check out http://www.dublineventguide.com for free events in Dublin
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