RTE News- Further protest at beef prices as Lidl centre blockaded December 6, 2019The Irish Farmers' Association is continuing its campaign for an increase in the price of beef by staging a blockade at the entrance to the Lidl distribution centre in Charleville, Co Cork.
- Donal Conway to step down as FAI president December 6, 2019Donal Conway is to step down as President of the Football Association of Ireland at an EGM on 25 January. In a statement, the FAI said only council members who have sat for two years at any stage can be nominated to succeed Conway.
- Case of brain-damaged man in prison 'far from rare' December 6, 2019The Director of the Central Mental Hospital has said the case of a brain-damaged homeless man in prison is "far from rare".
- Status Orange wind warning ahead of Storm Atiyah December 6, 2019Met Éireann has issued a status orange wind warning for eight counties as result of Storm Atiyah.
- Irish murder charge men claiming intoxication defence December 6, 2019Intoxication will play a major part in the defence of two Irish tourists accused of murdering a 66-year-old Indigenous man in Sydney, a court has heard.
- 'Miracle' as woman revived after six hours December 6, 2019A British woman suffering from severe hypothermia who was revived by doctors in Spain after more than six hours of cardiac arrest has hailed her survival as "a miracle".
- More than 200,000 children on health waiting lists December 6, 2019Almost 215,000 children are on waiting lists for health care services, with more than one in four waiting for longer than a year.
- 30% of probationers reoffend within a year - CSO December 6, 2019Three in every ten offenders on probation reoffend within a year, rising to four in ten within two years according to new figures released today by the Central Statistics Office.
- Neil calls out Johnson ahead of leaders' debate December 6, 2019Boris Johnson will face Jeremy Corbyn in a head-to-head debate tonight, after he was berated by Andrew Neil for refusing to do an interview on his BBC show.
- Sex abuse survivors call for access to State redress December 6, 2019A group of men who suffered sexual abuse as schoolboys at a Limerick primary school have called on the Government to stop putting obstacles in their way and grant them immediate access to a State redress scheme.
- Further protest at beef prices as Lidl centre blockaded December 6, 2019
Category Archives: The Royal Family, UK
Prince Harry (The Duke) Is Now Married To Meghan Markle, The Duchess of Sussex
The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was held on 19 May 2018 in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle in the United Kingdom. I watched it on tv. It was a beautiful ceremony and the bride and … Continue reading
What Will Prince Harry’s Meghan Wear?
The world’s most eligible royal bachelor has found his love Meghan Markle. Prince Harry took his time finding love but what a beauty he picked!! She is beautiful inside and outside. I think they are a wonderful match. She was … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs And Blogging, The Royal Family, UK, United Kingdom
Tagged royal weddings, The Royal Family, Time, UK, Wedding Dresses
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 Irish – UK State Visit
Michael D Higgin’s Irish State Visit To UK Marks A New High For Anglo Irish Relations by Annette J Dunlea Michael Daniel Higgins is the ninth and current President of Ireland, having taken office on 11 November 2011, following victory … Continue reading
Posted in Anglo Irish Relations, Irish Politics, The Royal Family, UK
Tagged Anglo Irish Relations, Duchess of Cornwall, English Royal Family, Irish Politics, Irish State Visit To UK, Irish writers blogging, Mary Mc Aleese, Michael D Higgins, Peter Robinson, President Higgins, President of Ireland, Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth, republic of Ireland, Sabina Higgins, the Prince of Wales, Westminster Abbey, Windsor Castle
President Higgins UK Visit
Imeoidh an tUachtarán Ó hUiginn ar an gCéad Chuairt Stáit Chuig an Ríocht Aontaithe Imeoidh an tUachtarán Micheál D. Ó hUiginn agus a bhean, Sabina Higgins, inniu (Dé Luain, 7 Aibreán) ar an gcéad Chuairt Stáit ag Uachtarán Éireann ar … Continue reading
Posted in Anglo Irish Relations, Irish Politics, The Royal Family, UK
Tagged Áras an Uachtaráin, Irish Politics, Irish state visit 2014, Irish writers blogging, Mr. Ed Miliband MP, Mr. Nick Clegg MP, President and Sabina Higgins, President Higgins, Prime Minister David Cameron, RADA, Sabina Higgins, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Queen
The full text of Queen Elizabeth’s speech to the State Banquet in Windsor Castle
Mr. President, Prince Philip and I are delighted to welcome you and Mrs. Higgins to Windsor Castle. The Castle was founded by William the Conqueror almost a thousand years ago. And a thousand years ago this very month, across the … Continue reading
The Queen’s Christmas Speech 2013
25th December 2013 I once knew someone who spent a year in a plaster cast recovering from an operation on his back. He read a lot, and thought a lot, and felt miserable. Later, he realised this time of forced … Continue reading
