RTE News- Irish border backstop on Brussels Brexit talks agenda August 16, 2018The latest round of Brexit negotiations is due to get underway in Brussels today
- Cardinal withdraws from World Meeting of Families August 15, 2018One of the Vatican's key adviser's on clerical sex abuse, Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley, has withdrawn from the World Meeting of Families where he was due to chair its first televised debate on child safeguarding.
- Gallagher 'actively considering' second presidency bid August 15, 2018Seán Gallagher is "actively considering" a second bid at becoming President of Ireland and could announce his intentions to contest the autumn election within the next fortnight.
- Conte declares state of emergency after bridge collapse August 15, 2018Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has declared a state of emergency covering the region around Genoa, after yesterday's bridge collapse which left at least 39 people dead.
- An Post to seek up to 300 voluntary redundancies August 15, 2018An Post is to seek up to 300 voluntary redundancies in a cost-cutting plan that may also see it move its headquarters from Dublin's historic GPO.
- Bell rung at service to mark Omagh bombing anniversary August 15, 2018A ceremony has been held in Omagh, Co Tyrone, this afternoon to remember the 29 people who were killed and the hundreds injured by a Real IRA bomb on this day 20 years ago.
- Trump revokes security clearance of former CIA director August 15, 2018US President Donald Trump has revoked the security clearance of former CIA Director John Brennan, accusing him of using his access to classified information to "sow division and chaos" about the Trump administration.
- At least 48 killed in blast at Afghan education centre August 15, 2018At least 48 people have died following a suicide blast in a mainly Shia area of Kabul, the latest in a wave of attacks that have killed hundreds of civilians, soldiers and policemen over recent days.
- Inquest hears jogger killed by disqualified driver August 15, 2018The family of a jogger who died following a hit-and-run in Dublin city has said the inability of An Garda Síochána to identify disqualified drivers contributed to his death.
- Sign language anthem to be performed at hurling final August 15, 2018The new Irish Sign Language version of the National Anthem will be performed for the first time at a sporting occasion before Sunday's All-Ireland hurling final
- Irish border backstop on Brussels Brexit talks agenda August 16, 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
