Category Archives: reading

Arthur GRIFFITH with James Joyce and WB Yeats – Liberating Ireland

Posted on November 24, 2013 by coolamber71

One of our members, well known author Tony Jordan, recently published a new book that should be of interest to many of our members and should find its way into your Christmas stocking!  Here is a short introduction to the … Continue reading →

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SEOLADH LEABHAIR/BOOK LAUNCH

Posted on September 17, 2013 by coolamber71

CÉAD MÍLE FÁILTE RÓMHAIBH DÉARDAOIN DEIRE FÓMHAIR 3, 1-2 I.N., AN SEOMRA MACHNAIMH, QUINN BUSINESS SCHOOL, BELFIELD  DUBLIN 4. THURSDAY  OCTOBER 3, 1-2 P-M., in THE REFLECTION ROOM, QUINN BUSINESS SCHOOL, BELFIELD  DUBLIN 4. A HUNDRED THOUSAND WELCOMES TO THE LAUNCH OF THE BOOK: GAEILGE AN CHLÁIR: SÉAD-CHNUASACH FOCAL ÓN MBÉARLA, LE CRÍONA NÍ GHÁIRBHITH.  THE TITLE … Continue reading →

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James Joyce, John McCormack, Their Friendship And Their Music Part Two

Posted on May 14, 2013 by coolamber71

Joyce used his family and friends, friends and acquaintances of his parents as well as other denizens of Dublin as models for characters in his work.  Dr. Vincent O’Brien of 37 Parnell Square (now one of the houses of the … Continue reading →

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February Miscellany – Author Tony Jordan talks about his works

Posted on February 13, 2013 by coolamber71

The February miscellany will be on Tuesday, February 26th at 11 a.m. in the Teachers Club.  We are delighted to have author Tony Jordan to speak about his remarkable career and some of the wonderful biographies that he has written.  His biographies … Continue reading →

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Weekly Activities for week commencing 19th November

Posted on November 20, 2012 by coolamber71

Monday 19th : Art in Parish Centre, Orwell Park, Templeogue. Lap-top classes in Blackrock Education Centre Tuesday 20th Leisure Cycling: Bohernabreena proved such an attractive, safe place for our walk last week that our cyclists will return to it on this Tuesday … Continue reading →

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Activities for week beginning November 5th

Posted on November 4, 2012 by coolamber71

Beatha agus sláinte chughat. A short reminder of our scheduled activities for this week. Tomorrow, Monday, 5th November sees the first in our series of tutorials on Using your Lap-top. These classes will be held in Blackrock Education Centre and … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Activities – Oct 1- 5

Posted on October 2, 2012 by coolamber71

Beatha agus sláinte chughat. A quick reminder of the scheduled activities for this week. Dé Luain: 10.30am Art Class commences in Templeogue. Arrangements have been sent to all of the participants. Dé Máirt: 11am Our Leisure Cycle. This cycle will take place … Continue reading →

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Ulysses

Posted on September 28, 2012 by coolamber71

This notice is for all the Joyceans in the branch who have read James Joyce and who may wish to understand more about Ulysses.  In October, Seamus Cannon, retired director in Blackrock EC is beginning a series of talks on … 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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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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