Anyone from the Bronx, NY and her surrounding boroughs will be able to tell you that “only the strong survive.” It’s a slogan that has been widely plastered onto cheap souvenirs sold to tourists and copied by others worldwide. But for people from the Bronx, people like Brian, the message holds a meaning that neither … Continue reading FiftyOne Bikes – Semper Fidelis
Confusion & Confidence: An #IREXIT Story
The left aren’t the only culprits of pseudo politics in the validation generation. Around 400 people turned out to the Bonnington Hotel in Whitehall yesterday calling for Ireland to leave the European Union. The afternoon was chaired by former government hopeful Kate Lawlor, who hosted a number of spokespeople for the ‘Irexit’ movement; a campaign to … Continue reading Confusion & Confidence: An #IREXIT Story
FiftyOne Bikes- The Magic Dragon Story
“Make me a stiff fucking fighter jet. I just want to go fast as fuck. I’m not worried about comfort. I want speed!” The heritage of this frame can be traced to the heartlands of America’s Last Frontier. The punishing terrain of Alaska is a well trodden path for biking enthusiasts, a path familiar with … Continue reading FiftyOne Bikes- The Magic Dragon Story
Thousands of Demonstrators Gather for Counter-Papal Mass in Dublin City Centre
Emotions ran high in the North City centre last Sunday as thousands gathered outside the Garden of Remembrance in Parnell Square to demonstrate against clerical abuse during Pope Francis’ visit to Ireland. The ‘Stand4Truth’ rally, fronted by Colm O’Gorman, assembled outside the GPO on O’Connell Street at approximately 2pm before migrating north to Parnell Square … Continue reading Thousands of Demonstrators Gather for Counter-Papal Mass in Dublin City Centre
FiftyOne Bikes Steinès Story
Two months before the 1910 Tour de France, somewhere on the Tourmalet pass of the Pyrenees mountain range, Alphonse Steinès lay wounded in a frozen abyss of snow under the night’s sky. His car was no longer capable of functioning in the extreme conditions on his ascent of the pass and he had continued on … Continue reading FiftyOne Bikes Steinès Story
FiftyOne’s SR-71 Blackbird Story
Winners never quit, and quitters never win. This is a story of sentiment that reaches far beyond a bicycle. This is a story of persistence. A story of belief. A story of winners and quitters. But this story is more than just a story, for this is the story of a dream. This story starts in 1964: … Continue reading FiftyOne’s SR-71 Blackbird Story
Crowds Demand Expulsion of Israeli Diplomats
07/04/18. Israel Embassy in Dublin, Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge Dublin 4. Approximately 100 people gathered outside the Israeli Embassy in Ballsbridge, South Dublin on Saturday afternoon demanding the Irish Government take action against Israeli diplomats. The demand comes in light of a number of Palestinian protesters who were killed during clashes with Israeli military last … Continue reading Crowds Demand Expulsion of Israeli Diplomats
Pint of Politics – Episode 2!
Check out Jordan & I's next instalment of 'Pint of Politics,' where we look at homelessness, horse meat, Palestine, the HSE and cannabis. (You'll be pleased to hear we kept it under an hour). https://soundcloud.com/evan-ogorman-302112561/pint-of-politics-episode-2
He Who Seeks to be Heard
When Kojaque (Kevin Smith) appeared on the dry-ice engulfed stage last Wednesday night, dressed in his token deli-inspired white apron, a Soft Boy t-shirt and the trademark rolled up beanie, a certain aroma of confidence and inspired focus bled out from the but of his microphone and drowned out the sea of eager fans that … Continue reading He Who Seeks to be Heard
Pint of Politics (and a pack of bacon fries)
Schoolmate and long time friend Jordan Freeney and I sat down and decided it was about time we started our very own current affairs and politics podcast. It took us two whole months of rainchecks, postpones and sickies to make episode one. And boy was it worth the wait: https://soundcloud.com/evan-ogorman-302112561/pint-of-politics-and-a-packet-of-bacon-fries-episode-1
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