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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

“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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Musical Evening for St Patrick’s Day!

Posted on February 23, 2013 by coolamber71

Kathy Nugent is celebrating Stephen Sondheim’s 83rd birthday at The NCH on Wed March 13th during St Patrick’s Festival Week Tickets available directly from The NCH Booking Office.  What a nice way to move towards more hectic activities for St … Continue reading →

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Maulin Hill Walk on February 27th

Posted on February 23, 2013 by coolamber71

The following are the details of Wednesday’s walk.  This is a walk for the proficient walkers among us and not for beginners and remember it is weather dependent! There are two options for getting there: 1. Go straight to Crone Wood for … Continue reading →

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February Miscellany – Author Tony Jordan talks about his works

Posted on February 13, 2013 by coolamber71

The February miscellany will be on Tuesday, February 26th at 11 a.m. in the Teachers Club.  We are delighted to have author Tony Jordan to speak about his remarkable career and some of the wonderful biographies that he has written.  His biographies … Continue reading →

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