RTE News- Remains believed to be of newborn baby found at beach December 15, 2018An investigation is under way into the discovery of what appears to be the remains of a newborn baby at a Dublin beach.
- Thousands left without power as Storm Deirdre lands December 15, 2018Thousands of homes and businesses are without power this afternoon as Storm Deirdre lashes the country with powerful winds and rain.
- Trump's interior secretary Zinke to step down December 15, 2018US Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, who has sought to open US offshore waters to oil and gas drilling despite environmental protests, will be leaving his post at the end of the year, US President Donald Trump tweeted today.
- Dramatic Brexit week leaves us none the wiser December 15, 2018Europe Editor Tony Connelly writes that after one of the most dramatic weeks yet, we are none the wiser about the Brexit endgame.
- Fifth weekend of anti-government protests in France December 15, 2018Groups of defiant "yellow vest" demonstrators faced off with thousands of police around France today, but their numbers were lower on what was the fifth weekend of protests for the anti-government movement.
- The hitman hired to take out a 'rogue' cartel member December 15, 2018Imre Arakas was this week sentenced to six years in prison for conspiring to carry out a murder as part of the ongoing Hutch-Kinahan feud. But how did gardaí foil the former wrestler's planned attack?
- Nurses are victims of most hospital staff assaults December 15, 2018Figures released by the HSE show that of almost 11,000 assaults against hospital staff over the last ten years, over 7,500 were targeted against nurses.
- Man dies after being struck by car in Cork city December 15, 2018A man has died after being struck by a car in Cork city this morning.
- Donald Trump's 'dirty deeds': A presidential problem? December 15, 2018Donald Trump first met Michael Cohen 13 years ago. He was on a residents' committee at a Trump property.
- Witness appeal over Dublin cash-in-transit robbery December 15, 2018An investigation is under way into a suspected armed robbery from a cash-in-transit van in Dublin.
- Remains believed to be of newborn baby found at beach December 15, 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
