RTE News- Take back captured jihadists, Trump tells Europe February 17, 2019European nations must take back hundreds of Islamic State group fighters captured in Syria, President Donald Trump said, after a delay in announcing what he said would be the end of the "caliphate".
- US aid piles up on Venezuelan border February 17, 2019Venezuelan opposition leader, Juan Guaido, said he was mobilising about 600,000 volunteers to help bring American aid into the country next week, despite President Maduro saying that the aid was a pretence for a US invasion
- Groups welcome defrocking but call for more action February 17, 2019An international organisation representing survivors of clerical child sexual abuse has given a conditional welcome to the defrocking of the disgraced former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick.
- Harris indicates Govt will not re-tender for hospital February 17, 2019Minister for Health Simon Harris has indicated the Government will not be re-tendering for the building of the National Children's Hospital.
- Lessons of the past lost on those in control of Brexit February 17, 2019Michael Gallagher went home to Circular Road, Omagh, in the early hours of Sunday morning to break the news to his family.
- Nauert ends bid to be next US ambassador to UN February 17, 2019Former Fox News anchor and State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert has withdrawn from consideration to be the US ambassador to the United Nations amid criticism that she lacked the gravitas for one of the top diplomatic posts.
- Viable devices found in Co Armagh security alert February 17, 2019Two viable devices have been discovered in Co Armagh following a security alert.
- Flybmi cancels flights, files for administration February 17, 2019Airline flybmi has suspended flights and is filing for administration, blaming uncertainty around Brexit.
- Foster warns SF restoration of devolution is 'no game' February 16, 2019DUP leader Arlene Foster has warned Sinn Féin that the restoration of devolution is "no game".
- Flood risk for 20,000 Dublin city buildings - Council February 16, 2019Over 20,000 buildings are at risk from flooding in Dublin city and another 10,000 are likely to become at risk according to Dublin City Council.
- Take back captured jihadists, Trump tells Europe February 17, 2019
Category Archives: History
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
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
