Monthly Archives: December 2023

We wish all our members and their extended families a very Happy Christmas and a joyful and prosperous New Year.

The first time Tadhg Mac Pháidín flitted into my life, like a butterfly on a sunbeam, in a dusty school corridor in 1972 left me with my first taste of union politics. Before he disappeared back into the ether he had … Continue reading →

The Christmas Miscellany was held in the Teachers’ Club on Tuesday, December 12. There were approximately 100 members in attendance. We were treated to a veritable feast of Christmas fare. The music was led once again by the inestimable John Johnston, who co … Continue reading →

The Drop In was held in the BYCC on Wednesday, December 6th. There was a large attendance of over 80. There was ample provision of hearty sandwiches, mince pies, pavlova, cakes and tea or coffee. Indeed there were sufficient left … Continue reading →

The Branch AGM was held in The Teacher’s Club in November. Aifreann na Marbh was celebrated by Monseigneur Dan O’Connell before the AGM. I think we had the largest ever attendance at an AGM since the Branch was founded 15 … Continue reading →

Don’t forget to come along to our December Drop In this Wednesday, December 6. Remember the new start time is 12.00 noon! The Drop In will be distinctively Christmassy, with mince pies, carols and craic. Don’t forget to bring your … Continue reading →