alternative history

Video: Rewriting the history of Ireland

The Spire was built to commemorate the launch of Ireland’s manned space programme in 1983. What do you mean you didn’t know that?

DID YOU KNOW that the Spire was built by the Office of Public Erections? That drinking Dublin canal water is a cure for syphilis?

Then you haven’t seen Radical Science’s guide to Dublin city, presented by Gary Farrelly and directed by Oisin Byrne. We can’t wait for the next installment. Cork, maybe?

via byrneoisin/Youtube

Author

Susan Daly

View 12 comments

Send Tip or Correction

12 Comments

Defamation

Damaging the good reputation of someone, slander, or libel.
Racism or Hate speech

An attack on an individual or group based on religion, race, gender, or beliefs.
Trolling or Off-topic

An attempt to derail the discussion.
Inappropriate language

Profanity, obscenity, vulgarity, or slurs.
Spam

Advertising, phishing, scamming, bots, or repetitive posts.
Other

News in 60 seconds

The Journal supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie