RTE News- Taoiseach to discuss Brexit with British PM in London September 25, 2017Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is due to meet British Prime Minister Theresa May in London today to discuss Brexit, and the continuing political stalemate in Northern Ireland.
- Merkel hangs on to power but loses support to far right September 24, 2017German Chancellor Angela Merkel won a fourth term in office today but Europe's most powerful leader will have to govern with a far less stable coalition in a fractured parliament after her conservatives haemorrhaged support to a surging far right.
- Sinn Féin wants power-sharing deal with DUP, says Adams September 24, 2017Sinn Féin is still committed to making a deal with the DUP to return to power-sharing, Gerry Adams has insisted.
- NFL players, owners defy Trump on anthem protests September 24, 2017National Football League players sat out, knelt and linked arms during pre-game national anthems played across the US and in London today, hours after US President Donald Trump called on fans to boycott teams that do not discipline players who protest.
- Dublin's goal rush secures All-Ireland glory September 24, 2017Dublin ended their losing streak in All-Ireland ladies football finals with a dominant display of attacking football to beat Mayo 4-11 to 0-11.
- Man arrested on suspicion of murder in Derry September 24, 2017A man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a 19-year-old man in Derry.
- Regulator urges compliance in charity shop sector September 24, 2017One charity shop owner has been prosecuted and three shops have ceased trading since 2016 following interventions by the Charities Regulator, the statutory body has said.
- Appeal for teenage girl missing from Dublin September 24, 2017Gardaí are appealing for help in locating a teenage girl who has been reported missing in Dublin.
- Letter claims garda kept in dark over allegations probe September 24, 2017A garda who has alleged major criminal wrongdoing within the force has urgently sought clarification on how his allegations have been investigated, RTÉ has learned.
- Corbyn resists pressure for post-Brexit single market September 24, 2017British Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is resisting pressure from Labour MPs to commit the party to keeping the UK in the EU single market after Brexit.
- Taoiseach to discuss Brexit with British PM in London September 25, 2017
Category Archives: Ireland
Free PDF Version Of The Rules Of The Road (ROI)
Title: Rules of the Road Author: Ireland, Road Safety Authority Full Text & Source: http://www.rotr.ie/Rules_of_the_road.pdf The Internet, Online, 24/09/2017 Sample Text: Foreword The purpose of the Rules of the Road is to save lives and prevent injury on our roads. … Continue reading
Rudai 23: A New Online Course for Information Professionals
The course is certified by the Library Association of Ireland.This course will be of interest to information professionals who would like to learn more about using web tools for professional development and promoting your library. Continue reading
Posted in Blogs And Blogging, Books, Education, eLibrary, Employment, Internet, Ireland, Librarians, Library, Reading, Reference, Research, Technology, Websites, Work & Workers
Tagged 23 modules, Blog, certified by the Library Association of Ireland, connect with other librarians, information professionals, Ireland Library Course Free, IT Skills, librarianship, new free online course, professional development, research, Rudai 23, The Western Regional Section of the Library Association of Ireland, web tools
A Positive Side To Social Media
I heard a story about the positive use of social media. My sister is using her ipad to teach the old people who she works with to use Facebook and Twitter, to connect with their children and grand-children. I love … Continue reading
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
Happy World Book Day 2017
Céad Míle Fáilte A Chairde, we are delighted to be celebrating World Book Day in Ireland on Thursday 2nd March 2017. Over the last 20 years (yes, it’s our 20th anniversary in 2017!), World Book Day has become firmly established … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Ireland
Tagged World Book Day 2017
The Locket By John Montague
Sing a last song for the lady who has gone, fertile source of guilt and pain. The worst birth in the annals of Brooklyn, that was my cue to come on, my first claim to fame. Naturally, she longed for … Continue reading
Posted in Ireland, Poet, Poetry, Writing & Writers
Tagged Ireland poetry, Irish Poetry, John Montague, poem, poetry, The Locket
Renew Your Public Library Books Online
There is no excuse not to have a library account, they are free. Your local libraries not only loan books but DVDs and CD-ROMS etc.If they do not have the book you need you can give them the book you … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Ireland, Librarians, Library, Writing & Writers
Tagged borrow public library books, borrowbooks.ie, library account, renew books online
