RTE News- Irish border backstop on Brussels Brexit talks agenda August 16, 2018The latest round of Brexit negotiations is due to get underway in Brussels today
- Cardinal withdraws from World Meeting of Families August 15, 2018One of the Vatican's key adviser's on clerical sex abuse, Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley, has withdrawn from the World Meeting of Families where he was due to chair its first televised debate on child safeguarding.
- Gallagher 'actively considering' second presidency bid August 15, 2018Seán Gallagher is "actively considering" a second bid at becoming President of Ireland and could announce his intentions to contest the autumn election within the next fortnight.
- Conte declares state of emergency after bridge collapse August 15, 2018Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has declared a state of emergency covering the region around Genoa, after yesterday's bridge collapse which left at least 39 people dead.
- An Post to seek up to 300 voluntary redundancies August 15, 2018An Post is to seek up to 300 voluntary redundancies in a cost-cutting plan that may also see it move its headquarters from Dublin's historic GPO.
- Bell rung at service to mark Omagh bombing anniversary August 15, 2018A ceremony has been held in Omagh, Co Tyrone, this afternoon to remember the 29 people who were killed and the hundreds injured by a Real IRA bomb on this day 20 years ago.
- Trump revokes security clearance of former CIA director August 15, 2018US President Donald Trump has revoked the security clearance of former CIA Director John Brennan, accusing him of using his access to classified information to "sow division and chaos" about the Trump administration.
- At least 48 killed in blast at Afghan education centre August 15, 2018At least 48 people have died following a suicide blast in a mainly Shia area of Kabul, the latest in a wave of attacks that have killed hundreds of civilians, soldiers and policemen over recent days.
- Inquest hears jogger killed by disqualified driver August 15, 2018The family of a jogger who died following a hit-and-run in Dublin city has said the inability of An Garda Síochána to identify disqualified drivers contributed to his death.
- Sign language anthem to be performed at hurling final August 15, 2018The new Irish Sign Language version of the National Anthem will be performed for the first time at a sporting occasion before Sunday's All-Ireland hurling final
- Irish border backstop on Brussels Brexit talks agenda August 16, 2018
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
