RTE News- Bag handler apologises for Dublin Airport disruption July 1, 2022Swissport, one of the baggage handlers operating at Dublin Airport, has apologised for its part in the disruption people are experiencing.
- State pension age should not go beyond 66 - Taoiseach July 1, 2022The Taoiseach has said he believes the State pension age should not go beyond the age of 66, saying there is a "clear groundswell" within his party to retain it.
- Electric Ireland to raise gas and electricity bills July 1, 2022Electric Ireland has announced it will increase residential gas bills by 29.2% and residential electricity bills by 10.9% from next month.
- Vera Pauw claims she was raped as a young player July 1, 2022Vera Pauw has released a statement alleging that she was raped as a young player in the Netherlands.
- Reid: Changes in Navan about saving lives, not politics July 1, 2022The head of the HSE Paul Reid has said the closure of the emergency department at Our Lady's Hospital in Navan should not be about politics but about saving people's lives.
- Amazon rainforest suffers record level of deforestation July 1, 2022The world's largest tropical rainforest in Brazil's Amazon region suffered record levels of deforestation during the first half of this year.
- Biden warns women seeking abortions may be arrested July 1, 2022The US President Joe Biden has predicted that some US states will try to arrest women for crossing state lines to get abortions.
- US pledges more missiles to Ukraine after Odesa strike July 1, 2022The United States has announced €786 million in additional weapons and ammunition for Ukraine as it battles Russian forces along the eastern and southern fronts.
- Musician reunited with stolen guitar 46 years later July 1, 2022They say you never forget your first love, and after pining for his stolen guitar for almost half a century, Canadian rock star Randy Bachman has finally been reunited with the instrument which an eagle-eyed fan tracked down in Japan.
- Irish inflation estimated at 9.6% in June - Eurostat July 1, 2022Inflation across the euro area rose to 8.6% in June, according to an initial estimate by the EU's statistical agency Eurostat.
- Bag handler apologises for Dublin Airport disruption July 1, 2022
Category Archives: History
Great New Book: The Presidents’ Letters (Ireland)
A collection of letters to the Presidents of Ireland from 1938-2021. Title: The Presidents’ Letters Author: Flor Mc Carthy Publisher : New Island Books ISBN: 9781848407695 Contributors include: David McCullagh | Rory Montgomery | Martina Devlin | Catriona Crowe | Samantha … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs And Blogging, History, Ireland, Irish People, Letters, Writing & Writers
Tagged Books, Flor Mc Carthy, Ireland, Irish History, letters, The Presidents' Letters
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RIP John Hume
PEACE by: W. B. Yeats (1865-1939) H, that Time could touch a formThat could show what Homer’s ageBred to be a hero’s wage.‘Were not all her life but storm,Would not painters paint a formOf such noble lines,’ I said,‘Such a … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs And Blogging, Death, History, Ireland, Irish People, Irish Politics, Politics, Terrorism, United Kingdom
Tagged Death, Ireland, John Hume, peace
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You Don’t Get To Be Racist And Irish By Imelda May
(I just love this poem. It is so full of emotion, passion and Irish history – what a poet!! ) You Don’t Get To Be Racist And Irish By Imelda May .. You don’t get to be racist and Irish … Continue reading
Posted in Anglo Irish Relations, Blogs And Blogging, Death, History, Ireland, Irish People, Irish Politics, Poet, Poetry, Politics
Tagged Black Lives Matter, Imelda May, kill people, Racism, You don’t get to be racist and Irish
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War Hero Prince Harry Suffers Hard Brexit. A Birth Royal Treated Like A Divorcee.No Compassion From Family!
War Hero Prince Harry In two years he has become a husband to Meghan and a father to his beloved Archie. He is so in love. He adores fatherhood. Prince Harry wanted to be a good husband and loyal … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs And Blogging, Family, History, Politics, The Royal Family, UK, United Kingdom
Tagged #ISupportHarry, #ISupportHarryandMeghan, divorcee, Hard Brexit, Meghan, Meghan Markle, no compassion, Prince Harry, Prince Harry has suffered alot, Racism, two tours of duty, warhero
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RIP Seamus Mallon
His Funeral Live Interesting Article Title: Tributes paid to ‘bridge builder’ Séamus Mallon at funeral Author: RTE News Source: https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2020/0127/1111117-seamus-mallon-funeral-sdlp/ Onine, The Internet, 29/01/2020 Sample Text: Séamus Mallon was a bridge-builder who dedicated himself to peacemaking, Archbishop of Armagh … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs And Blogging, Death, History, Ireland, Peace, Politics
Tagged Ireland Peace, Irish Politics, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland deputy first minister, Peace Process, Séamus Mallon, Séamus Mallon's funeral
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Rosa Parks Honored With a Barbie Doll on Women’s Equality Day — TIME
Civil rights activist Rosa Parks is being honored with her own Barbie doll. The toy company Mattel unveiled the new doll for Women’s Equality Day on August 26 as part of a range dedicated to celebrating inspiring women. Parks became … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs And Blogging, History, Human Rights, Men, Politics, Rights, Travel, USA, Women
Tagged brave, bus ride, bus seat, civil rights, equality, female, female equality, public transport, Racism, Rosa Park, sat on bus, transport, travel, women
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“Driving Passion” – A COMPLETE History of the American Automobile, part 1 of many!!! — Shared From ONLINE ARTICLES
Here is “Driving Passion,” a very complete, in-depth look at the history and development of the American automobile and the industry it created, going back to the late 1800s!! Tons of old historical black-and-white footage here, lots of interviews, presented … Continue reading
Posted in Archive, Archives, Blogs And Blogging, Cars, Films & Movies, History
Tagged driving passion, history of American automobile industry, history of cars
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First Dáil Éireann- Speech By President Michael D. Higgins
(1st Dail Eireann , The Birth Of Irish Democracy) First Dáil Éireann The Mansion House, Dublin, 21 January 2019 A Cheann Comhairle, A Chathaoirligh, A Thaoisigh, A Airí, A Theachtaí Dála, A Sheanadóirí, A ghaolta le Teachtaí na Céad Dála … Continue reading
Posted in Anglo Irish Relations, Archives, History, Ireland, Irish People, Irish Politics, Men, News, Politics, Soldiers, Terrorism
Tagged 100th anniversary, 21 January 2019, aisling de phoblacht shaor, birth of Irish democracy, Charles Stewart Parnell, Dail Eireann, Democracry, democracy, Dublin, First Dáil Éireann, Independence Day, Ireland Parliament, Ireland President, Irish President, Irish Republic, Michael Davitt, neamhspleách na hÉireann., Pádraig Mac Piarais, Prof Michael D Higgins, ROI, speech, TD, The Mansion House
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Old Ireland Was No Country For Women
Some poor Irish women of the past suffered much so we could own property, vote, earn a living and live the life we want. Thank-you brave ladies. We still have not got pay and promotion equality or even even representation … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs And Blogging, Charity, Childbirth, Children, Documentaries, Family, Health, History, Ireland, Irish People, Psychology, Religion, Women
Tagged Adoption, crimes against women, females history, Ireland, Irish Politics, Irish Women, No Country For Women, nuns, Old Ireland, RTE, women freedom, women pregnancy, Women's Lives
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I Enjoyed This Book – The Better Angels of Our Nature….
Title: The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined Author: Steve Pinker ISBN: 9780143122012 Publisher: Penguin “If I could give each of you a graduation present, it would be this—the most inspiring book I’ve ever read.” —Bill … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs And Blogging, Book Awards, Book Reviews, Books, History, Literature, Philosophy, Psychology, Publishing & Newspaper Printing, Writing & Writers
Tagged 9780143122012, Penguin, Steve Pinker, The Better Angels of Our Nature, voilence and society, Why Violence Has Declined
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Such Wealth & Beauty In Rome…..
There are many free guides to Rome online. One of them is – Rome Guide Online: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/italy/rome It was a busy, walking holiday but I really enjoyed it. There is so much to discover and everywhere is quicker on foot … Continue reading
Posted in Archaeology, Archives, Art & Arts, Art Galleries, Artists, Blogs And Blogging, Food, History, Museums
Tagged Art and Architecture, holidays, Italy, Rome, Rome culture, Rome holidays
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20 Years Dead Princess Diana Already – The People’s Princess
How proud she would be of her two sons and her two grandchildren. This slideshow is doing the rounds on social media sites. It is a beautiful tribute to the late Princess Diana. https://www.facebook.com/slideshow.metamorphosis/videos/1248068958561104/ Princess Diana By Hello Magazine … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs And Blogging, History, The Royal Family, UK, Women
Tagged 20th death anniversary, grandmother to Prince George, granny to Prince George and Princess Charlotte, granny to Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, Kensington Palace, mother to the Duke, mother's death anniversary, Prince Harry, Prince William, Princess Diana, Royal Family, UK
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The Landlord’s Tale. Paul Revere’s Ride By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Listen, my children, and you shall hear Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere, On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-five; Hardly a man is now alive Who remembers that famous day and year. 2 He said to his friend, … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs And Blogging, History, Poet, Poetry, United Kingdom, USA, Writing & Writers
Tagged Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Paul Revere's Ride, poem, poetry, The Landlord's Tale
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St.Patrick’s Day – A Day When The Whole World Celebrates The Irish Culture
Date: 17th March (Every Year) St.Patrick’s Day Website: http://www.stpatricksfestival.ie/ Title:St. Patrick and Identity Author: National Museum, Ireland Full Text & Source: http://www.museum.ie/Country-Life/Featured-Topics/St-Patrick/Decorative-arts St. Patrick and the symbols associated with him have been used to emphasis Irish identity and can been … Continue reading
Posted in Archaeology, Blogs And Blogging, History, Ireland, Irish People, Museums, Religion
Tagged Ireland, Irish History, March 17th, St. Patrick's Day, St.Patrick
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Researching your family history in Ireland: Where to start
Title:Researching your family history in Ireland: Where to start Author:Irish Genealogy Toolkit Full Text & Source: http://www.irish-genealogy-toolkit.com/irish-roots.html The Internet, Online, 6/8/2016 Sample Text: So where to start? Start with yourself and work backwards. Talk to your relatives. Find your ancestor’s … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, Death, History, Ireland, Religion, Research, Sites and Monuments
Tagged family history, Ireland, Irish ancestors, Irish Genealogy Toolkit, researching family Ireland
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25 Best Genealogy Websites for Beginners
Title: 25 Best Genealogy Websites for Beginners Author: Sunny Jane Morton, Family Tree Magazine Full Text & Source: http://www.familytreemagazine.com/article/25-best-genealogy-websites-for-beginners The Internet, Online, 7/06/2016 Sample Text: Hit the online road with this travel guide of starter tips and sites guaranteed to … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs And Blogging, Family, History, Internet, Ireland, Reading, Reference, Reports, Research, United Kingdom, Websites
Tagged 25 Best Genealogy Websites for Beginners, data, family tree, Family Tree Magazine, Genealogy, information, Ireland, records, Sunny Jane Morton, UK, USA
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