Category Archives: Elections

Ireland Says No To Two Government Referendums

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Author Annette J Dunlea Irish Writer

The government of Ireland held two referendums on 8 March 2024 on proposed amendments to the Constitution of Ireland. The Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023 proposed to extend the constitutional definition of family to include “other … Continue reading →

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Boris Wins UK Elections – Brexit Be Done!!

Posted on December 15, 2019 by Author Annette J Dunlea Irish Writer

(LONDON) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged Saturday to repay the trust of voters in the working-class hearland of northern England who rejected the Labour Party and helped give him an 80-seat majority at this week’s election. Speaking to … Continue reading →

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Irish General Elections 2016 By RTE News

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Author Annette J Dunlea Irish Writer

Title: Election 2016 Author: RTE News Full Text & Source: http://www.rte.ie/news/election-2016/ The Internet, Online, 5/2/2016 Sample Text: Home Candidates Constituencies Polls Features Podcasts Top Stories: Sinn Féin accuses opponents of ‘cooking the books’ Taoiseach rules out deal with Michael Lowry … Continue reading →

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Know Your Rights Ireland – Search Online

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Author Annette J Dunlea Irish Writer

Title:  Citizens Information Author: Citizens Information Board Full Text & Source: http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/ The Internet, Online, 10/3/2015 Sample Text: Social Welfare Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Child Benefit, Rent Supplement, One Parent Family Payment, Family Income Supplement, … Continue reading →

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DMOZ Science Articles

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Author Annette J Dunlea Irish Writer

Title: DMOZ Science Articles Author: DMOZ Full Text & Source:  http://www.dmoz.org/Science/Publications/Journals/Free_Online_Journals/ Sample Text: Top : Science : Publications : Journals : Free Online Journals (36) ANSI Journals – List of journals, information for authors and subscribers, listings of latest articles, and … Continue reading →

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Online English Grammar Resources

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Author Annette J Dunlea Irish Writer

Title: Online English Grammar Resources Author: Edufind Full Text & Source: http://www.edufind.com/ The Internet, Online, 13/10/2014 Grammar Categories Nouns Adjectives Verbs and Verb Tenses Adverbs Determiners Direct and Indirect Speech Relative Clauses Punctuation Nouns Nouns Menu Noun gender Plural form … Continue reading →

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Local Elections Ireland

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Author Annette J Dunlea Irish Writer

Our Local Elections Are Coming Soon: Demand Action By Our Local Government Representatives by Annette J Dunlea Have you noticed that you can never get in contact with a politician or a minister when you need them. Now, suddenly they … Continue reading →

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4th Oct 2013 Referendum

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Author Annette J Dunlea Irish Writer

Referendum 4th Oct: Abolition Of Seanad & Establishment Of Court Of Appeals By Annette J Dunlea Published In The Carrigdhoun Newspaper 5th October 2013 p.18 In less than four weeks, we will go to the polls and vote whether or … Continue reading →

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CNN’s Post-Election Coverage

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Author Annette J Dunlea Irish Writer

Originally posted on TrackCNN:
During Election Day, CNN is undoubtedly one of the most popular media outlets that Americans tune into for live poll results and numbers. Their team of reporters include notable names such as Anderson Cooper, Wolf Blitzer,…

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Obama’s Victory Speech

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Author Annette J Dunlea Irish Writer

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much. (Sustained cheers, applause.) Tonight, more than 200 years after a former colony won the right to determine its own destiny, the task of perfecting our union moves forward. (Cheers, applause.) It moves … Continue reading →

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US Live Election Blogs

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Author Annette J Dunlea Irish Writer

  CNN Election Blog: http://www.cnn.com/POLITICS/ Obama Won A long and bitter presidential election comes to a close on Tuesday when Americans will choose between a second term for President Barack Obama and a new direction with former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt … Continue reading →

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Vote Obama

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Author Annette J Dunlea Irish Writer

He is the first African American to hold the office. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Obama is a graduate of Columbia University and Harvard Law School, where he was president of the Harvard Law Review. He was a community organizer … Continue reading →

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The Irish Presidential Election

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Author Annette J Dunlea Irish Writer

The Irish Presidential Election by Annette J Dunlea Published In The Carrigdhoun Newspaper 25th June 2011 p.9 With the upcoming election it is interesting to look at the role of the Irish Presidency. The President of Ireland is the head … Continue reading →

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Irish General Election 2011 : The Results

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Author Annette J Dunlea Irish Writer

The General Election 2011 : The Results by Annette J Dunlea Angry Irish voters went to the polls last Friday,and showed their anger by voting in a new coalition government. There was a huge shift of political power away from … Continue reading →

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The General Election 2011

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Author Annette J Dunlea Irish Writer

General Election 2011 by Annette J Dunlea Published In The Carrigdhoun Newspaper 12th Feb p.9 After The Greens the coalition party withdrew their support from Fianna Fail, the Irish government collapsed. This forced Ireland to have a general election which … Continue reading →

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