RTE News- Banks should face 'fine threat' over tracker scandal October 22, 2017Banks involved in the tracker mortgage scandal should be threatened with fines and legislation should be fast-tracked to impose them, according to Fine Gael TD Sean Kyne.
- New Children's Hospital appeals fire safety conditions October 22, 2017The Minister for Children Katherine Zappone has confirmed that the board of the new National Children's Hospital has appealed three of four conditions included in the fire safety certificate issued for the development by the Dublin Fire Brigade.
- Spanish foreign minister denies coup against Catalonia October 22, 2017Amid continuing tension in Catalonia, the Spanish Foreign Minister today denied his government's plan to impose direct rule on the region amounted to a political coup d-etat.
- Two farmers die in separate accidents in Cork, Wicklow October 22, 2017Two farmers have died in separate farm accidents in Cork and Wicklow over the weekend.
- President Higgins urges mature discussion on migration October 22, 2017President Michael D Higgins has called for a mature discussion on the issue of migration, saying policies based on a "politics of fear" were damaging and destructive.
- Man arrested after suspicious death in Antrim October 22, 2017A man has been arrested over a suspicious death in Co Antrim, the PSNI has said.
- WHO Director-General rescinds Mugabe appointment October 22, 2017The World Health Organisation has rescinded the appointment of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe as a goodwill ambassador after major Western donors and rights groups voiced outrage.
- Research on extent of sexual violence needed - Zappone October 22, 2017Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone has said she believes the Government should fund a new study on the extent of sexual violence in Ireland.
- Gunman arrested after holding two people hostage in UK October 22, 2017A gunman who held two members of staff hostage at a bowling alley in England has been arrested.
- EU parliament chief 'fears' spread of small nations October 22, 2017European Parliament chief Antonio Tajani said Europe should "fear" the spread of small nations as Spain struggled with the Catalonia crisis as the Italian regions of Lombardy and Veneto voted in referendums on greater autonomy.
- Banks should face 'fine threat' over tracker scandal October 22, 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 Advertisements
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
