RTE News- Turkey vows to reveal all details of Khashoggi's death October 20, 2018Turkey has pledged to reveal all details of the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi after Saudi Arabia admitted he was killed at its Istanbul consulate, state media reported.
- Hundreds of thousands take part in anti-Brexit march October 20, 2018Organisers have claimed that more than 670,000 anti-Brexit campaigners joined a central London protest calling for a fresh referendum.
- A brief history of the backstop October 20, 2018Europe Editor Tony Connelly traces the formation of the backstop and how it grew into the most intractable source of conflict in the lengthy Brexit negotiations.
- Saudi explanation of Khashoggi's death credible - Trump October 20, 2018US President Donald Trump said that he found credible Saudi Arabia's assertion that dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi died as a result of a fight.
- 276 motorists caught speeding on National Slow Down Day October 20, 2018Almost 300 motorists were detected speeding during National Slow Down Day, with one driver clocked at 177km/h in a 120km/h zone in Co Kilkenny.
- Protest march in Tipperary over lack of investment October 20, 2018Over 1,000 people have taken part in a march through Tipperary town to protest at what they describe as years of neglect and lack of investment.
- Khashoggi critical of Saudi prince in final interview October 20, 2018Journalist Jamal Khashoggi criticised Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's "authoritarian rule" shortly before his death, in an interview published following confirmation he died at the kingdom's Istanbul consulate.
- Hard border a threat to peace process - Robinson October 20, 2018Former president Mary Robinson has said "mischief-makers" may be lying in wait to cause trouble if a hard border is imposed on the island of Ireland.
- Appeal for man missing from Co Wexford October 20, 2018Gardaí are appealing for information about a 50-year-old man who is missing in Co Wexford.
- Huge migrant caravan stopped on Mexico-Guatemala border October 20, 2018Thousands of people in a caravan of migrants that crossed from Honduras into Guatemala staged a dramatic bid to breach the Mexican border, as local governments began preparing to disperse the convoy under pressure from Washington.
- Turkey vows to reveal all details of Khashoggi's death October 20, 2018
Category Archives: History
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
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
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
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
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
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
