RTE News- Take back captured jihadists, Trump tells Europe February 17, 2019European nations must take back hundreds of Islamic State group fighters captured in Syria, President Donald Trump said, after a delay in announcing what he said would be the end of the "caliphate".
- US aid piles up on Venezuelan border February 17, 2019Venezuelan opposition leader, Juan Guaido, said he was mobilising about 600,000 volunteers to help bring American aid into the country next week, despite President Maduro saying that the aid was a pretence for a US invasion
- Groups welcome defrocking but call for more action February 17, 2019An international organisation representing survivors of clerical child sexual abuse has given a conditional welcome to the defrocking of the disgraced former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick.
- Viable devices found in Co Armagh security alert February 17, 2019Two viable devices have been discovered in Co Armagh following a security alert.
- Lessons of the past lost on those in control of Brexit February 17, 2019Michael Gallagher went home to Circular Road, Omagh, in the early hours of Sunday morning to break the news to his family.
- Surfer seriously injured in Australia shark attack February 17, 2019A 41-year-old surfer was airlifted to hospital today after being bitten in a suspected shark attack in Australia's famed Byron Bay.
- Airbus boss says no-deal Brexit would be 'catastrophic' February 17, 2019A no-deal Brexit would be "absolutely catastrophic", a boss at Airbus has said, warning future investment in the UK could be under threat.
- Nauert ends bid to be next US ambassador to UN February 17, 2019Former Fox News anchor and State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert has withdrawn from consideration to be the US ambassador to the United Nations amid criticism that she lacked the gravitas for one of the top diplomatic posts.
- Harris indicates Govt will not re-tender for hospital February 17, 2019Minister for Health Simon Harris has indicated the Government will not be re-tendering for the building of the National Children's Hospital.
- Flybmi cancels flights, files for administration February 17, 2019Airline flybmi has suspended flights and is filing for administration, blaming uncertainty around Brexit.
- Take back captured jihadists, Trump tells Europe February 17, 2019
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
