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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

February Activities

Posted on January 30, 2012 by coolamber71

Fáilte romhat chuig nuachtán na Craoibhe. We have a full schedule of activity during this week and there is a resumé of it below.  We congratulate the brave and hardy walkers who took to the hills last Wednesday in rather … Continue reading →

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Golf outing

Posted on January 27, 2012 by coolamber71

Athbhliain faoi mhaise do’n ár ngailfeoirí uilig. On Thursday 2nd Feb we shoot off at Dublin South Golf club.  We plan a 12/13 hole competition for €20 green fees.  We assemble at 10.00 with the first tee off at 10.24. Thank … Continue reading →

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Ulysses Lecture Series

Posted on January 27, 2012 by coolamber71

Ulysses Lecture Series – Spring 2012 with Dr Seamus Cannon.  This lecture series may be of special interest to those members who are in book clubs or who are interested in the writings of James Joyce.  If you want to … Continue reading →

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News Roundup for the New Year

Posted on January 20, 2012 by coolamber71

Dóibh san a bhfuil suim acu ins na siúlóidí: I hope that you received our calendar of activities in the regular post just before the Christmas and noted on the calendar that a walk in Ballinastoe Woods is planned for … Continue reading →

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Walk in Ballinastoe Wood

Posted on January 20, 2012 by coolamber71

The Walk in Ballinastoe will be led by Betty Behan and Deirdre McLoughlin and the following message from Deirdre to me is self explanatory – my sincere thanks to both of them for their guidance and support to South Dublin … Continue reading →

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Winners All the Way!

Posted on December 16, 2011 by coolamber71

Our recent meeting at Club na Múinteoirí saw a bumper attendance.  Over 169 members signed in for the meeting and attended lunch afterwards in the Club.  Tadhg Mac Pháidín was put to the pin of his collar to keep the … Continue reading →

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Final Drop-In of 2011!

Posted on December 15, 2011 by coolamber71

You are invited cordially invited to drop in for a cuppa tomorrow morning in Blackrock Education Centre, Kill Lane. (11am until 1pm) This is our final drop-in of 2011 and thanks to all of those who have come along to … Continue reading →

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Ballyroan Drop In December 7th

Posted on December 5, 2011 by coolamber71

Beatha agus sláinte chughaibh uiliig!. Hopefully you have by now digested and survived Budget Mark One 2012. On this Wednesday (7th Dec) Dublin Sth. branch will host the usual drop in in the Community Centre, Ballyroan. Mar a deirim, i gcónaí, … Continue reading →

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November Walk

Posted on December 1, 2011 by coolamber71

On the last day of November, on a cool, bracing morning, our group met in Dun Laoghaire under the able leadership of Betty Behan to embark on a “mild” hike of “The Metals”.  About 30 members met outside of “Teddy’s” and … Continue reading →

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Digital Camera Course

Posted on November 29, 2011 by coolamber71

Three members have expressed an interest in participating on a digital photography course.  We really need about 10 people on a course to make it worthwhile, so we would welcome another 7 volunteers!  The course would be run in the … Continue reading →

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