RTE News- Banks should face 'fine threat' over tracker scandal October 22, 2017Banks involved in the tracker mortgage scandal should be threatened with fines and legislation should be fast-tracked to impose them, according to Fine Gael TD Sean Kyne.
- New Children's Hospital appeals fire safety conditions October 22, 2017The Minister for Children Katherine Zappone has confirmed that the board of the new National Children's Hospital has appealed three of four conditions included in the fire safety certificate issued for the development by the Dublin Fire Brigade.
- Spanish foreign minister denies coup against Catalonia October 22, 2017Amid continuing tension in Catalonia, the Spanish Foreign Minister today denied his government's plan to impose direct rule on the region amounted to a political coup d-etat.
- Two farmers die in separate accidents in Cork, Wicklow October 22, 2017Two farmers have died in separate farm accidents in Cork and Wicklow over the weekend.
- President Higgins urges mature discussion on migration October 22, 2017President Michael D Higgins has called for a mature discussion on the issue of migration, saying policies based on a "politics of fear" were damaging and destructive.
- Man arrested after suspicious death in Antrim October 22, 2017A man has been arrested over a suspicious death in Co Antrim, the PSNI has said.
- WHO Director-General rescinds Mugabe appointment October 22, 2017The World Health Organisation has rescinded the appointment of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe as a goodwill ambassador after major Western donors and rights groups voiced outrage.
- Research on extent of sexual violence needed - Zappone October 22, 2017Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone has said she believes the Government should fund a new study on the extent of sexual violence in Ireland.
- Gunman arrested after holding two people hostage in UK October 22, 2017A gunman who held two members of staff hostage at a bowling alley in England has been arrested.
- EU parliament chief 'fears' spread of small nations October 22, 2017European Parliament chief Antonio Tajani said Europe should "fear" the spread of small nations as Spain struggled with the Catalonia crisis as the Italian regions of Lombardy and Veneto voted in referendums on greater autonomy.
- Banks should face 'fine threat' over tracker scandal October 22, 2017
Category Archives: History
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
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
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
Research – Best Of History Sites
Title: Best of history websites Author:Ed Tech Teacher Full Text & Source: http://besthistorysites.net/research/ The Internet, Online, 17/05/2016 Sample Text: General History Resources Ancient/Biblical History General Resources Pre History American History European History Modern History Art History Military History Oral History
