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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

Computer Courses

The committee met to consider a programme of activities up to Christmas today.  We considered our programme in the light of returns on the questionnaire sent to members re their preferences for different activities.  There was a demand for various … Continue reading

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Explore Historic Dublin

I have attached details of the course  organised by Des O’Dowd for October in the Teachers Club.  I am sure that this course will prove to be of interest to many of our members. For full details of the course please click … Continue reading

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Interesting events for September and October

Approximately 70 members were present this morning at the “drop” in Ballyroan and I hope everyone enjoyed the company. The following may be of interest to some of our members: A new book will be published in 6 Harcourt Street … Continue reading

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Golf Outing to Castlewarden – Results

On Friday 17th August, 15 enthusiastic members of RTA and friends turned up at Castlewarden Golf Course for our second game of golf….only to be met by a big sign saying “sorry course closed”.. While Vincent and Sheila pondered another course … Continue reading

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Reminder – Golf Outing

Our second golf outing has been arranged for Friday 17th August in Castlewarden…..Exit 6 off Naas dual carriageway. Tee time is from 10 30am to 11 30am and the cost is 30 euros…..that includes the extra 5 euros toward prizes…. … Continue reading

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2nd Golf Outing

Our second golf outing has been arranged for Friday 17th August in Castlewarden….. Tee time is from 10 30am to 11 30am and the cost is 30 euros…..that includes the extra 5 euros toward prizes…. Winners from our first outing … Continue reading

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Blackrock Education Centre Drop-In

The retired teachers coffee morning drop in takes place in the Blackrock EC on the last Friday of the month from 11 – 1.  The room is informally set up and coffee is available throughout the morning.  Parking is also … Continue reading

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Trips to Cardiff and to the Titanic Exhibition in Belfast

The success of this trip was very much due to Marjorie’s exceptional skill at organisation and as usual, she is owed a huge debt of gratitude by the association for arranging everything. We had a very comfortable coach and our driver and courier, Martin and Siobhan, … Continue reading

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Golf Outing and RTA Golf Society

Monday 25th June was one of our rare warm sunny days and was also the first day of our newly formed RTA golf society…… Although some of us got a little confused about which turn to take off the roundabout at … Continue reading

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Free Lunchtime Concert

Tanya, a soloist with The Guinness Choir will be doing a FREE–Lunchtime Recital on Thursday July 19th at 1.15pm in St. Ann’s Church Dawson Street  and we would love to see some of you there if you are around. Admission free, … Continue reading

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