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Draft Public Service Pay Agreement

Confirmation that the application of the pay increases to pensioners, once acceptance of union members has been achieved, was received by ICTU yesterday. A letter, dated 1 February, from Deputy Secretary General of the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery … Continue reading

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Nollaig Shona! Happy Christmas!

We wish all our members and their extended families a very Happy Christmas and a joyful and prosperous New Year.

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Tadhg Mac Pháidín

The first time Tadhg Mac Pháidín flitted into my life, like a butterfly on a sunbeam, in a dusty school corridor in 1972 left me with my first taste of union politics. Before he disappeared back into the ether he had … Continue reading

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Christmas Miscellany 2023

The Christmas Miscellany was held in the Teachers’ Club on Tuesday, December 12. There were approximately 100 members in attendance. We were treated to a veritable feast of Christmas fare. The music was led once again by the inestimable John Johnston, who co … Continue reading

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Christmas Drop In 2023

The Drop In was held in the BYCC on Wednesday, December 6th. There was a large attendance of over 80. There was ample provision of hearty sandwiches, mince pies, pavlova, cakes and tea or coffee. Indeed there were sufficient left … Continue reading

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Annual General Meeting

The Branch AGM was held in The Teacher’s Club in November. Aifreann na Marbh was celebrated by Monseigneur Dan O’Connell before the AGM. I think we had the largest ever attendance at an AGM since the Branch was founded 15 … Continue reading

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Christmas Drop In

Don’t forget to come along to our December Drop In this Wednesday, December 6. Remember the new start time is 12.00 noon! The Drop In will be distinctively Christmassy, with mince pies, carols and craic. Don’t forget to bring your … Continue reading

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Christmas Miscellany 2023

The Christmas Miscellany will be held in the Teachers Club on December 12 at 11.30. As usual, this will be a seasonal event with stories, carols, singing and Christmas bonhomie ably chaired by Carmel Uí Loingsigh in her own inimitable … Continue reading

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Lacken Walk

This is the group of intrepid members who did the Lacken Walk in October led by Norah Walsh.

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Branch Activities

Dublin South is a vibrant branch and the recently expanded committee is an ideal launching pad for developing new activities. The branch currently organises a monthly Drop In for members in the Ballyroan Youth and Community Centre. Members are invited … Continue reading

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