RTE News- Govt can't afford any more clashes with FF - McGrath June 25, 2017Fianna Fáil's finance spokesman Michael McGrath has warned the Government that it cannot afford any more clashes with his party in the wake of the controversy surrounding the appointment of the former attorney general Máire Whelan to the Court of Appeal.
- 128 consultant appointments in breach of regulations June 25, 2017Patient safety may be compromised in public hospitals because of the appointment of doctors without specialist training to consultant positions, says the Irish Hospital Consultants Association.
- Remaining residents told they 'must leave' blocks June 25, 2017Residents remaining in four tower blocks evacuated over fire safety concerns in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster will be told they "must leave", Camden Council has said.
- Man charged with assault after another man dies June 25, 2017A 20-year-old man has been charged in court with assaulting another man who died early yesterday.
- 146 killed in Pakistan oil tanker fire June 25, 2017An overturned oil tanker exploded killing 146 people in Pakistan, as most of the victims had gathered round when spilt fuel from the stricken vehicle ignited, officials said.
- LÉ Eithne rescues over 700 migrants in Mediterranean June 25, 2017The LÉ Eithne has rescued more than 700 people during a number of rescue operations in the Mediterranean today.
- Istanbul police enforce ban on Pride march June 25, 2017Turkish police were deployed in central Istanbul today to enforce a ban on the city's annual gay and transgender Pride march, blocking off a main street and dispersing groups of demonstrators who gathered nearby.
- Sean Whelan: Beware the Brexit goggles June 25, 2017Brexit goggles cause the wearer to see a Brexit angle in everything - trade, travel, transport, the economy, tax policy, terrorism, football: you name it, it's all about Brexit, writes Sean Whelan, Economics Correspondent.
- Yemen faces world's worst cholera outbreak June 25, 2017The World Health Organisation and the UN childrens' agency UNICEF have said that Yemen is now facing the worst cholera outbreak in the world with over 200,000 suspected cases of the disease.
- Davis 'not certain' UK will secure Brexit deal June 25, 2017UK Brexit Secretary David Davis has said he is not certain the UK will secure a withdrawal deal with the EU.
- Govt can't afford any more clashes with FF - McGrath June 25, 2017
Monthly Archives: December 2016
Recommended Reading For Writers Of Fiction
Title: Burning Down the House: Essays on Fiction 2 (Expanded Edition) Author: Charles Baxter Paperback: 288 pages Publisher: Graywolf Press; 2 Expanded edition (September 2, 2008) Language: English ISBN-10: 1555975089 ISBN-13: 978-1555975081 Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.8
Great Book To Read For Writers
Title: The Writing Habit Author: David Huddle ISBN 10: 0874516684 ISBN 13: 978-0874516685 Publisher: UPNE, 1994 My Ratings : 5 stars
Posted in Advice, Blogs And Blogging, Writing & Writers, Writing Skills
Tagged craft writing, David Huddle, how to write, The Writing Habit, UPNE, writers advice, writing, writing skills
A Week To Christmas!
Merry Christmas All! Enjoy My Favourite Carol Silent Night: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87q5dmW6zDg Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright. Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child. Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas
Tagged Carol, Enya, Merry Christmas, Oíche Chiúin, Silent Night, song
The Locket By John Montague
Sing a last song for the lady who has gone, fertile source of guilt and pain. The worst birth in the annals of Brooklyn, that was my cue to come on, my first claim to fame. Naturally, she longed for … Continue reading
Posted in Ireland, Poet, Poetry, Writing & Writers
Tagged Ireland poetry, Irish Poetry, John Montague, poem, poetry, The Locket
Renew Your Public Library Books Online
There is no excuse not to have a library account, they are free. Your local libraries not only loan books but DVDs and CD-ROMS etc.If they do not have the book you need you can give them the book you … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Ireland, Librarians, Library, Writing & Writers
Tagged borrow public library books, borrowbooks.ie, library account, renew books online
Best Tech Gifts 2016
Title: The Classic, the Unexpected, and the Hottest Tech Gifts of 2016. The most anticipated gadgets of the year. Author: Justine Carreon, Elle Full Text & Source: http://www.elle.com/fashion/accessories/tips/g8220/tech-gifts/ The Internet, Online, 8/12/2016 Sample Text: This has been quite a year … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs And Blogging, Christmas, Gifts, Technology
Tagged Elle, gifts, Hottest Tech Gifts of 2016, Justine Carreon, technology
