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“Where the wandering water gushes from the hills above Glencar”

We were royally entertained on Tuesday 25th February when Martin Enright delivered a wonderful presentation about the Yeats’ countryside.  This presentation encompassed so much more than a mere sketch of the countryside around Sligo that inspired so much of the … Continue reading

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Lobby your local TDs against cuts to pensions

The government TDs are meeting on Tuesday the 14th of May 2013 to discuss legislation to cut Public Servants pay and pensions. It is essential that all RTAI members contact their LOCAL TD and ask that they “Do not legislate to worsen public service pensions”.  … Continue reading

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February Miscellany – Author Tony Jordan talks about his works

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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Historic Dublin Walks

Des O Dowd, a member of the Branch has asked me to inform you of a series of Talks and Walks for Tuesday and Thursday mornings during March. There a good response from the last Comhnasc but a few more … Continue reading

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Leisure Cycle Tuesday 19th February

Black Horse Pub This will be a leisurely cycle along the Grand Canal from Inchicore to Adamstown, lasting approximately 2 hours.  We meet at the Black Horse Pub in Inchicore at 11 a.m.  The team leader for this cycle is Pat Fitzgerald. … Continue reading

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Joyce and McCormack – lives in synergy

On the Tuesday in January and the first miscellany of 2013, over 50 of our members gathered in the Teachers’ Club to listen to a most entertaining presentation by Michael Shanley.  Mick regaled us with a wealth of information about … Continue reading

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Brtanch Activities for Week beginning February 4th

Just a brief note to alert you to this week’s activities. Art Classes as usual on Monday; the Leisure Cycle that was postponed from last month will, weather permitting, take place in the Phoenix Park on Tuesday morning.  Cyclists are asked to meet  at … Continue reading

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Fógra Práinneach – Cycle in Phoenix Park Cancelled

The cycle run in the Phoenix Park scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled on health and safety grounds.  Walter would be extremely interested to hear from members who know of cycle paths or routes that they would care to share, … Continue reading

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Happy Christmas to all!

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Christmas Activities

A chara,Nollaig shona duit.Take a minute or two out of the preparations for Christmas to consider the last few Branch activities of 2012.On this Monday our artists will have their Art lesson (usual time and venue).On Tuesday we will have … Continue reading

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