Rioting in Dublin

[trinityofone]

This is what's going on. I haven't been out of my room, so I haven't seen anything first hand, but siriaeve came into town for some innocent shoe-shopping and got caught up in it. She's safe with me now, but she explains what's happening much more clearly.

We are both fine. We're in my room at college, and Trinity's behind a big fuck-off wall. We're fine.

niannah, lil_nibbler, any other Dublin people--are you all okay?

This is not something I expected to have happen today.

I'll keep you updated.

Comments

[farwing.livejournal.com]

I am really glad you are okay and that your friend is okay. (And hello- I added you to my flist because you seemed interesting and you write well.)

[randomeliza.livejournal.com]

Stay safe, yo. Thank god for that huge, huge wall.

Also, how dare the rioters interrupt shoe-shopping? Don't they understand that that is SACRED?!

Seriously, though, keep us posted...

[claire.livejournal.com]

Yikes! Stay safe, both of you!

[souliesoul.livejournal.com]

I'm glad that you and your friend are okay, and that there is a really big wall between you and t the riots.

[wychwood]

Looks scary. I'm glad you're both ok. I hope it calms down soon!

[ashfae.livejournal.com]

Stay safe, both of you!!

[chopchica.livejournal.com]

Oh, man, I'm really glad you're both okay! Stay safe.

[kageygirl.livejournal.com]

Omg.

I'm so glad you guys are okay. And... my husband is in Dublin again right now, and now I'm freaking out a little.

[trinityofone.livejournal.com]

Don't freak out! I'm sure he's fine; I think it's calmed down, and I haven't heard anything about anyone not involved with the march/protest getting hurt, except for some police. Is there anything I can do from this end to help or reassure you?

[kageygirl.livejournal.com]

Well, his hotel, and the office they're working out of, are both well south of the city center, so I'm mostly positive he's nowhere near it. Hell, he might not even know it's happening. *g* I'd just like to be completely positive, y'know?

*hugs you*

[trinityofone.livejournal.com]

Everything seems to be over; people are out in the streets, going to the pub again. Have you heard from your husband? I hope the last few hours haven't been too tense for you.

*hugs. definite hugs*

[kageygirl.livejournal.com]

Yes! He called me, and he's fine. Though, apparently, they had the afternoon off, and they had been wandering around your part of town. *eyeroll* He told me they got close enough to see barricades and the riot squad, with their dogs and horses and all, and at one point, they were across the street from your giant fuck-off walls, though he didn't tell me where.

So, on the one hand, my concern was justified, it seems! *g* But they're all fine, so, not so much.

*big hugs back*

[alie]

Oh, wow, that sounds incredibly scary. I hope it's settled quickly.

[fyrie.livejournal.com]

It just sounds surreal and not at all what you expect during an afternoon of shoe-shopping.

[niennah.livejournal.com]

Oh hell, I had forgotten they were coming here today. I'm out in Rathmines so I'm okay, but I've lost my stupid phone so I can't call my friends.

What do people think is going to happen when the loyalists march in Dublin?

[trinityofone.livejournal.com]

I don't know. The whole thing was a disaster, from start to finish. But at least it's over now.

Were you able to get ahold of your friends?

[niennah.livejournal.com]

I was. Thank you. I was just in town now and everything seems normal again, which is a relief. I hope you are still safe and sound.

[lamardeuse.livejournal.com]

So glad to hear you're OK. Take care and keep your heads down. *hugs*

[aurora]

Eeeep.

So glad you guys are okay, and yes, stay indoor.

LJ's plenty entertaining. :)

[turtlespeaks.livejournal.com]

oh my gosh! Stay safe guys, hopefully things will calm down again soon.

*hugs*

[fairestcat]

Yikes! Glad to hear you're safe.

[lil-nibbler.livejournal.com]

Hey, thanks for the concern. I am safe at home on the southside (near Dun Laoghaire) and stil recovering from surgery. I hope you are ok? It's kinda scary, I've been trans-fixed to the news all afternoon.
P.S. let me know if you wanna meet up sometime for a coffee?

[trinityofone.livejournal.com]

Glad you're all right. I think everyone mostly is. It was tense for a while, though!

I'd love to meet up sometime for coffee! I'll e-mail you later with my phone number and such. And feel better!

[lil-nibbler.livejournal.com]

P.P.S. So I was gonna text you but I don't have your moblie number or e-mail. Drop me an e-mail and let me know if you're ok now: lilnibbler@gmail.com

[livrelibre.livejournal.com]

Stay safe! Sometimes history and the worst of human nature erupt and all you can do is batten down and give thanks for shelter with friends.

[trinityofone.livejournal.com]

Yes, come back! It's scary here without you!

Actually, I was glad that I knew you were safe in Sheffield, 'cause that meant one less person I had to worry about.

I mean...Sheesh, talk about irresponsible parenting! You can't go swanning off like that!

[cynicatlantis.livejournal.com]

YIKES. Glad you're ok. Riots = so very not fun. :(

[roaringmice.livejournal.com]

Jesus, right in the city centre? But you know, that's what the wall is for, after all. I used to think it "cute" and "archaic", but I'm glad they have it now.

I can picture the scene - I used to catch the bus right there.

I'm glad you're both okay.