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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

Trips to Cardiff and to the Titanic Exhibition in Belfast

Posted on July 11, 2012 by coolamber71

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

Posted on July 10, 2012 by coolamber71

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

Posted on July 9, 2012 by coolamber71

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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June Walk

Posted on June 11, 2012 by coolamber71

Fáilte romhat go dtí nuacht na craoibhe. If you like country walks come and join your colleagues in Dublin South RTAI as we head for North Kildare on this Wednesday morning, June 13th. Our walk is on the canal towpath … Continue reading →

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Golf Outing

Posted on June 6, 2012 by coolamber71

RTAI Dublin South is goig to have a Golf Outing. This outing is for both members and friends.  Fáilte roimh chách. The outing is arranged for Monday 25th June In Elmgreen Golf Club, Castleknock. Directions– Elmgreen Golf Centre is located on … Continue reading →

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June Activities

Posted on May 30, 2012 by coolamber71

We will host our monthly drop-in in Ballyroan Community Centre on Wednesday next, the first Wednesday in June at 11am. We expect to see a very good turn out at this final Ballyroan session before we take a break for … Continue reading →

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Titanic Exhibition – Belfast Trip

Posted on May 21, 2012 by coolamber71

As you know the centenary of the Titanic launch and sinking have been much in the news over the past few weeks. Marjorie Murphy, secretary of our neighbouring branch, Dublin North RTAI has organised a one-day outing to Belfast which … Continue reading →

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Crone Wood Walk

Posted on May 21, 2012 by coolamber71

Now that Summer has arrived and the forecast for the week is good our walkers have another opportunity to take to the hills. The Luggala walk which had earlier been cancelled took place last Wednesday. At the time of  rescheduling … Continue reading →

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Walking in Bohernabreena

Posted on May 6, 2012 by coolamber71

This walk is well within the capacity of most reasonably active walkers – the  vast majority is on the flat with only a very short mild ascent at one point. The valley – Gleann na Smól  is a piece of … Continue reading →

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May Activities

Posted on May 6, 2012 by coolamber71

Our next “easy” walk is scheduled for next Wednesday morning 9th May.  (See separate posting for information on Bohernabreena walk.) You are very welcome to come along on this and bring a friend. The walk is around the Dublin City … Continue reading →

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