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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

Walking in Glendalough

Posted on February 24, 2012 by coolamber71

Our next walk is on Wednesday next, 29th February. This is for the more experienced walkers, some of whom may have done this walk in the past. Those who have walked The Metals and Ballinastoe should find this walk within … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Activities

Posted on February 22, 2012 by coolamber71

Beatha agus sláinte chughat. I would like to bring to your notice a few upcoming events in which you may be interested. Ar dtús ár mbuíochas agus árd mholadh d’aisteoirí Club na Múinteoirí a chuir fáilte romhainn tráthnóna go dtí … Continue reading →

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RTAI Trip to Cardiff

Posted on February 18, 2012 by coolamber71

We are running out of options for holiday breaks in Ireland. To date we have visited Wexford, Sligo, Galway, Derry, Mayo, Cork City & West Cork and Kilkenny and have managed to visit most of the places of interest in … Continue reading →

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Genealogy Class Visit the National Library

Posted on February 18, 2012 by coolamber71

The Genealogy class went on a visit to the National Library this week.  They are being very coy about any skeletons they discovered in their family closets!  They do admit to thoroughly enjoying the visit though and there were offers from the … Continue reading →

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RTAI February Walking Activity

Posted on February 6, 2012 by coolamber71

Beatha agus sláinte chughat. Fáilte ar leith romhaibh siúd a chláraigh a seolta ríomh – phost linn le déanaí. Walking: We have planned a nice “easy” walk for this Wednesday and we look forward to a good turnout. The route of … Continue reading →

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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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