Because of the internet, the whole world is linked together. Thousands of miles and oceans apart are turned into nothing more than a few seconds of loading time. Because of the internet, we are all together in Paris. But tonight, as we have spent the day glued to news channels and Twitter feeds, much as […]
10 years ago
With the hashtag #PorteOuverte Parisians advertise ‘open doors’ for those stranded by terror attacks. Meaning that French humanity and compassion rapidly raised its head in the midst of the horror that took place last night in the French capital. A mere moments after the terrorist attacks struck, the Twitter hashtah #porteouverte was launched. It quite […]
10 years ago
Cities around the world are turning landmark buildings and large events red, white and blue in a touching tribute to Paris, who last night came under siege from terrirosts, leaving more than 150 people dead and many more injured. Our own Convention Centre in the Dublin Docklands lit up in the French colours last night […]
10 years ago