Category Archives: culture

Book Launch

Posted on September 11, 2012 by coolamber71

As we indicated in an earlier post there is a very interesting book launch taking place later this month on the fascinating subject of Logainmneacha.  Please click on the link for fuller information and an invitation to this the book launch. … Continue reading →

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Explore Historic Dublin

Posted on September 6, 2012 by coolamber71

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

Posted on September 5, 2012 by coolamber71

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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Blackrock Education Centre Drop-In

Posted on July 13, 2012 by coolamber71

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

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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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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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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