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I Am So Very Disappointed In Irish Government For Not Insisting On 14 Day Self Isolation Or Jail
Quarantine is a way to separate and to restrict movements of someone who may have been exposed to the virus to check if they become sick.The CDC recommends self-quarantine if a close contact of yours has confirmed case of COVID-19.Usually, … Continue reading
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Rosa Parks Honored With a Barbie Doll on Womenâs Equality Day â TIME
Civil rights activist Rosa Parks is being honored with her own Barbie doll. The toy company Mattel unveiled the new doll for Womenâs Equality Day on August 26 as part of a range dedicated to celebrating inspiring women. Parks became … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs And Blogging, History, Human Rights, Men, Politics, Rights, Travel, USA, Women
Tagged brave, bus ride, bus seat, civil rights, equality, female, female equality, public transport, Racism, Rosa Park, sat on bus, transport, travel, women
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Fodor’s Travel – Great Website
Fodor’s Travel Website offers a list of key phrases and its’ pronunciation in all major languages. Source: http://www.fodors.com/language/italian/ I am studying Italian for my trip to Rome. This Italian section is divdied into key sections: Overview Greetings Directions Shopping Numbers … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs And Blogging, Languages, Travel
Tagged Arabic, Chinese, dining out, directions, Fodor, French, German, Greetings, holidays, Italian, Japanese, key phrases, Languages, learn to speak foreign languages, Numbers, shopping, Spanish, travel
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Bookings.com & Skyscanner
I am planning my summer holiday and my niece recommended these two websites!! I am thinking of Italy or Lanzarote. She and her friends travelled Europe and Asia, after university, using these two sites! There are amazing, so much information … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs And Blogging, Budget, Search Engines, Summer, Travel
Tagged apartments, best value, Bookings.com, cheapest air flights, hotel rooms, Skyscanners
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Just Chilling – 3 o’clock break
Photo: Saravut Whanset âIf you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath.â Amit Ray âWork. Don’t Think. Relax.âRay Bradbury I just love Saravut Whanset’s photography. See More Of His Photos Online @ … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Blogs And Blogging, Nature, Photographs, Photojournalism, Travel
Tagged Asia, break, photography, relax, Saravut Whanset
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Do You Have A Bucket List?
t I think it is important to have dreams and ambitions. My Bucket List: 1. Visit Egypt http://www.egypt.travel/ Egypt has one of the longest histories of any modern country, arising in the tenth millennium BC as one of the world’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Bucket List, Dreams, spiritual, travel
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See what awaits you â Irelandâs Ancient East
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Tagged East Ireland, Irelandâs Ancient East, Irish History, Travel Ireland
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Last year’s World Happiness Report from the United Nations ranked Denmark the happiest nation on Earth
Title: What Copenhagen can teach the world Author: BBC Travel Full Text & Source: http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20120412-travelwise-what-copenhagen-can-teach-the-world The Internet, Online, 11/3/2015 Sample Text While Denmarkâs capital may not be perfect, its successes in sustainability and liveability provide teaching points for metropolises across … Continue reading
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Tagged 33 hour work week, âŹ20 min. pay, Denmark, free childcare, free healthcare, free university, people happiest
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New supplementary passport card for Irish citizens
Title: New supplementary passport card for Irish citizens Author: RTE News Full Text & Source: http://www.rte.ie/news/2015/0126/675641-passport-card/ The Internet, Online, 26/01/2015 Sample Text: Irish citizens will be able to travel within the European Union and the European economic area using a … Continue reading
Posted in Ireland, Irish People, Law and Legislation, Travel
Tagged Irish citizens travel, passport card, passport ROI
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Scoilnet – Ireland’s Online Resource For Primary & Secondary Schools For Teachers & Pupils
Title: Scoilnet ( SchoolNet Translated Into English) Author: Department Of Education, Ireland Full Text & Source: https://www.scoilnet.ie/ The Internet, Online, 14/11/2014 Sample Text: Perform a simple search and then narrow results by subject or format Narrow your results Clear selected filters … Continue reading
Posted in Academic, Books, Children, Drama, Education, English - Learning The Language, English Lit, Exams, Fiction, Gaeilge - Irish Language, General Fiction, History, Ireland, Literature, Music, Nature, Nutrition, Poetry, Reading, Reference, Religion, Research, School, Science, Sports, Teaching, Technology, Travel, Websites, Writing & Writers, Writing Skills
Tagged primary school Ireland school, resources Irish teachers, resourcouses Ireland kids, school resources Ireland, Scoilnet, secondary school Ireland
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Learn A Foreign Language Free For Research Or Travel
Title: Learn a Language Author:LearnLanguage.Com Full Text & Source: http://www.learnalanguage.com/ The Internet, Online, 13/10/2014 Free Language Courses Online GERMAN ITALIAN GREEK LATIN FRENCH SPANISH CHINESE JAPANESE RUSSIAN TURKISH KOREAN HEBREW DANISH DUTCH ARABIC NORWEGIAN Sample Text – Spanish Learn Spanish … Continue reading
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Tagged free course online, free language course, learn language, research, travel
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Ireland’s Hidden Gems – Gardens
Title: Ireland’s Hidden Gems Author: Susan Byron Full Text & Source Online: http://www.irelands-hidden-gems.com/ireland-gardens.html The Internet, 16/7/2014 Sample Text: Ireland gardens are mainly open in the summertime, although Altamont and Caherbridge open early in February to show off their extensive collections … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, Ireland, Tourism, Travel
Tagged gardens, ireland's hidden gems, public gardens
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Gardens Of Ireland
Title: Gardens Of Ireland Author: DiscoverIreland.ie Full Text & Source: http://www.discoverireland.ie/Things-To-Do/Ideas-for-arts-culture/Gardens-of-Ireland The Internet, 16/7/2014 Sample Text: Ireland isnât known as the Emerald Isle for nothing and summer truly showcases the beauty and splendour of our gardens. Magnificent formal designs, sweeping … Continue reading
Posted in Gardens, Ireland, Tourism, Travel
Tagged gardeners holiday Ireland, gardens Ireland, herb gardens, municipal gardens, public gardens
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Here I Go Again: The Onset of New Travel Writing
blog on travel lit
Posted in Travel, Writing & Writers
Tagged Irish writers blogging, publishing, travel writing
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Turn your commute into a classroom
Originally posted on Craig's Thought Spot:
âA mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge.â â George R.R. Martin (Photo credit: Nomadic Lass) A co-worker of mine suggested a great service…
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Books for travel writers #1: Trieste and the Meaning of Nowhere
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Travel News: Ireland to Lure Cruisers
Originally posted on Marko Polo Travels:
Ireland is positioning itself to be a new port of call on European Cruises. Read more at Travora.com
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SENDING CHRISTMAS SPIRIT TO IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN
Originally posted on The Jolly Good News:
It takes just 7 dollars to send a shoe box of toys, school supplies, hygiene items and candy to children who will only receive this one small gift this year. ileSending Christmas spirit…
From 1992 The Government Information Leaflet Referendums on “The Right to Life, Travel and Information”
Originally posted on Irish Election Literature:
From The 1992 Referendums Campaign, The Government Information Leaflet Referendums on “The Right to Life, Travel and Information” I’ve uploaded it in pdf here or click on the image to launch.
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Dingle and Muckross
Originally posted on around the world in 18 days:
Wednesday was pretty much all occupied with driving to Dingle. We stopped off at a few spots, but the only thing/area that was interesting or noteworthy was the Poulnabrone Dolmen. Dolmens are…
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