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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

Historic Dublin Walks

Posted on February 13, 2013 by coolamber71

Des O Dowd, a member of the Branch has asked me to inform you of a series of Talks and Walks for Tuesday and Thursday mornings during March. There a good response from the last Comhnasc but a few more … Continue reading →

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Leisure Cycle Tuesday 19th February

Posted on February 11, 2013 by coolamber71

Black Horse Pub This will be a leisurely cycle along the Grand Canal from Inchicore to Adamstown, lasting approximately 2 hours.  We meet at the Black Horse Pub in Inchicore at 11 a.m.  The team leader for this cycle is Pat Fitzgerald. … Continue reading →

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Joyce and McCormack – lives in synergy

Posted on February 3, 2013 by coolamber71

On the Tuesday in January and the first miscellany of 2013, over 50 of our members gathered in the Teachers’ Club to listen to a most entertaining presentation by Michael Shanley.  Mick regaled us with a wealth of information about … Continue reading →

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Brtanch Activities for Week beginning February 4th

Posted on February 3, 2013 by coolamber71

Just a brief note to alert you to this week’s activities. Art Classes as usual on Monday; the Leisure Cycle that was postponed from last month will, weather permitting, take place in the Phoenix Park on Tuesday morning.  Cyclists are asked to meet  at … Continue reading →

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Tibradden to Three Rock Walk

Posted on January 27, 2013 by coolamber71

Tibradden to Three Rock Walk, Wed 30th Jan The harder walk this month will be on Wed next, Jan 30th and will be from Tibradden to Three Rock Mountain, returning by Fairy Castle. The full route takes over 4 hours … Continue reading →

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James Joyce and John McCormack – Their Relationship and Their Music

Posted on January 27, 2013 by coolamber71

First Miscellany of 2013 James Joyce (Feb 2 1882- January 13th 1941) and John McCormack (June 14th 1884-September 16th 1945) were two iconic Irishmen, born within two years of one another and destined for fame in literature and music respectively. … Continue reading →

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Fógra Práinneach – Cycle in Phoenix Park Cancelled

Posted on January 21, 2013 by coolamber71

The cycle run in the Phoenix Park scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled on health and safety grounds.  Walter would be extremely interested to hear from members who know of cycle paths or routes that they would care to share, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Jan 22nd Leisure Cycle

Posted on January 20, 2013 by coolamber71

A note about Tuesdays cycle, Jan 22nd.  Phoenix Park Route We will meet as before on the side road leading to the Wellington Monument at 11am.  There is adequate free parking on this minor road and we will take a trip within … Continue reading →

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First Walk of 2013

Posted on January 10, 2013 by coolamber71

The “easy” walk this month, next Wednesday Jan 16th is the coastal walk along the train track from Greystones to Kilcoole and back. Round trip distance of 4/5 miles – should take between 2 and a half to 3 hours … Continue reading →

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January Activities

Posted on January 7, 2013 by coolamber71

Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh go léir, Here is a brief summary of activities for January Our cycling group will meet at 11am on Tuesday, Jan 8th (tomorrow) at the Martello Tower in Sandymount. We cycle to Dun Laoghaire/Dalkey via Blackrock … Continue reading →

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