RTE News- Natural gas users in west urged to turn off supply September 21, 2017A technical breach at the Corrib Gas processing plant in north Mayo has led to odourless gas circulating on supply lines to homes and businesses in the west.
- Government to outlaw zero hour contracts September 21, 2017The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the Government will outlaw zero hour contracts in almost all cases in new legislation which will be prioritised during this Dáil term
- Theresa May to make keynote speech on Brexit September 22, 2017The British Prime Minister Theresa May will make a keynote speech about her plans for Brexit today
- Some Ryanair bases reject pay increase proposals September 21, 2017Ryanair bases in Dublin, Barcelona and Shannon have joined colleagues at over 40 other bases in rejecting the airline's proposals for pay increases and bonuses in exchange for giving up annual leave to alleviate the staffing crisis.
- Trevor Deely search concludes, no evidence found September 21, 2017A search in Dublin for the remains of Trevor Deely has concluded, with gardaí saying nothing that furthers the search for him has been found.
- Govt considering toll exemption for electric vehicles September 21, 2017RTÉ's Prime Time has learned that the government is considering exempting electric vehicles from tolls on all national roads.
- Man dies in Mayo quad bike incident September 21, 2017A man in his 60s has died in a quad bike incident in Co Mayo.
- Verhofstadt: Ireland's interests will be taken on board September 21, 2017The European Parliament's chief Brexit negotiator has said he does not believe there will be sufficient progress to go into the second phase of Brexit negotiations by the end of October.
- Trump: US to target firms doing business with N Korea September 21, 2017US President Donald Trump has paved the way for sanctions against foreign companies doing business with North Korea, a dramatic ratcheting up of pressure on the regime.
- EU research shows rise in Muslim discrimination cases September 21, 2017There has been a significant increase in complaints by Muslims of discrimination in 15 EU states, according to research by the EU's Fundamental Rights Agency.
- Natural gas users in west urged to turn off supply September 21, 2017
Category Archives: Irish People
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
You’re Irish When You Have No Idea How To Make A Long Story Short
Wait until I tell you the news, boil the kettle and sit down! – so me 🙂 If talking was an Olympic sport I would bring a gold medal home for Ireland! 😉
Posted in Humour, Ireland, Irish People, Psychology, Quotes & Quotations, Storytelling
7th Irish Red Head Convention 2016
The 7th Irish Red Head Convention took place this year in Crosshaven, 19th-21st and once again was a great success.Ireland has the second highest proportion of redheads at 10%, but up to 40% are believed to be carriers of the … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, Ireland, Irish People, Party, Photographs
Tagged Co.Cork, competition, craft market, Crosshaven, ElectRED Picnic, festival, foxy, foxyfest, Foxygen, fun, games, gingers, King of redheads, magic, MOGO, queen of redheads, red heads, redheads, silent discos, speed dating, The Red Head Convention
Disturbing – HSE Failed Our Vulnerable Citizens!
Title: Ministers recommend Commission of Investigation into foster home allegations Author: RTE News Full Text & Source:http://www.rte.ie/news/2016/0201/764399-iasw-abuse-allegations/ The Internet, Online, 19/07/2016 Sample Text: Two ministers are recommending that the next government establish a statutory Commission of Investigation into events in a … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs And Blogging, Care, Health, Human Rights, Ireland, Irish People, Rights, Women
Tagged foster care, Grace, HSE, investigation, RTE News, south east Ireland
1916 Celebrations At Fort Camden Was A Great Success
It was a huge success , greatly supported by the local community and organised by a mass of volunteers. We had a brilliant weekend. A huge thank-you to all involved.#proudtobeIrish Cara O’Sullivan At Fort Camden https://www.facebook.com/camdenftmeagher/videos/821597411277604
Posted in Blogs And Blogging, History, Ireland, Irish People, Irish Politics, Music
Tagged 1916 celebrations, Crosshaven, Fort Camden
Camden Fort Meagher 1916 Celebrations
Camden Fort Meagher is a coastal defence fortification close to Crosshaven, County Cork, Ireland. It is a prime location to watch ships passing through Cork Harbour, the second largest natural harbour in the world. It’s name: Camden Fort Meagher is … Continue reading
Posted in 1916 Rising, Blogs And Blogging, Ireland, Irish People, Irish Politics, Museums, Music
Tagged 1916 celebrations, Co.Cork, Crosshaven
History Ireland
Title:History Ireland: Ireland’s History Magazine Editor: Tommy Graham Full Text & Source:http://www.historyireland.com/ The Internet, Online, 29/3/2015 Sample Text: History Ireland magazine has now been in production for nearly 20 years. Since 2004 it has been going from strength to strength, … Continue reading
