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About coolamber71

Retired teacher with huge interest in education, especially in the area of special needs, ICT and politics. Member of Retired Teachers Association of Ireland

The Six Marys

Posted on September 22, 2014 by coolamber71

This one-woman-show is a comical yet poignant look at life, from childhood in the 1950’s, to the present day.  It draws very much on the influence of religion as taught by the nuns–preparing young Irish Catholic schoolgirls to imitate the … Continue reading →

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Funky Monkeys

Posted on September 20, 2014 by coolamber71

If you, like me, are a grandparent, often called on at a moment’s notice, or no notice at all, to look after one or more fractious grandchildren, in Dublin’s often inclement weather, then a new fun indoors play centre, opened … Continue reading →

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A Musical Tale of Three Cities Dublin, New York and Paris

Posted on September 5, 2014 by coolamber71

‘The men that is now is only all palaver and what they can get out of you’ so says Lily, the caretakers daughter in The DeadIn this performance we will take a look at ‘Irishness’ and the Irish male, as … Continue reading →

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“Where the wandering water gushes from the hills above Glencar”

Posted on March 1, 2014 by coolamber71

We were royally entertained on Tuesday 25th February when Martin Enright delivered a wonderful presentation about the Yeats’ countryside.  This presentation encompassed so much more than a mere sketch of the countryside around Sligo that inspired so much of the … Continue reading →

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Arthur GRIFFITH with James Joyce and WB Yeats – Liberating Ireland

Posted on November 24, 2013 by coolamber71

One of our members, well known author Tony Jordan, recently published a new book that should be of interest to many of our members and should find its way into your Christmas stocking!  Here is a short introduction to the … Continue reading →

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SEOLADH LEABHAIR/BOOK LAUNCH

Posted on September 17, 2013 by coolamber71

CÉAD MÍLE FÁILTE RÓMHAIBH DÉARDAOIN DEIRE FÓMHAIR 3, 1-2 I.N., AN SEOMRA MACHNAIMH, QUINN BUSINESS SCHOOL, BELFIELD  DUBLIN 4. THURSDAY  OCTOBER 3, 1-2 P-M., in THE REFLECTION ROOM, QUINN BUSINESS SCHOOL, BELFIELD  DUBLIN 4. A HUNDRED THOUSAND WELCOMES TO THE LAUNCH OF THE BOOK: GAEILGE AN CHLÁIR: SÉAD-CHNUASACH FOCAL ÓN MBÉARLA, LE CRÍONA NÍ GHÁIRBHITH.  THE TITLE … Continue reading →

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James Joyce, John McCormack, Their Friendship And Their Music Part Two

Posted on May 14, 2013 by coolamber71

Joyce used his family and friends, friends and acquaintances of his parents as well as other denizens of Dublin as models for characters in his work.  Dr. Vincent O’Brien of 37 Parnell Square (now one of the houses of the … Continue reading →

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Lobby your local TDs against cuts to pensions

Posted on May 11, 2013 by coolamber71

The government TDs are meeting on Tuesday the 14th of May 2013 to discuss legislation to cut Public Servants pay and pensions. It is essential that all RTAI members contact their LOCAL TD and ask that they “Do not legislate to worsen public service pensions”.  … Continue reading →

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James Joyce’s Freemasonry – a public lecture in asscociation with Sweny’s

Posted on April 25, 2013 by coolamber71

On Friday 14 June, Des Gunning will deliver a public lecture in the Grand Lodge Room of Freemason’s hall, Molesworth Street, entitled “James Joyce’s Freemasonry”. From about 12.15pm, Philip Lawton, church organist at St Audoen’s, Cornmarket, the church that has the longest … Continue reading →

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Walk for Wednesday March 11th

Posted on March 10, 2013 by coolamber71

Next Wednesday’s walk at 11am will be on Clontarf sea walk, Bull Wall, Dollymount Strand, St. Annes Park. The walk is on flat pathways and firm sand throughout. Meeting place is at the car park on Clontarf Road between Dart … Continue reading →

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