Monthly Archives: April 2010

Europe Day – UCC Event

April 29, 2010
By Stephen
Europe Day – UCC Event

So I have received word of another event taking place in Cork for Europe Day. Its taking place in the Glucksman Gallery of University College Cork. Here is the email I got. ‘Eurotoons’ An Exhibition by Irish Times Cartoonist Martyn Turner Hosted by the Department of Government 2pm Friday 7 May 2010 (running until Sunday 9 May) Glucksman Gallery, UCC ALL WELCOME It often takes an outside perspective to point out society’s idiosyncracies. Martyn Turner, cartoonist with the Irish...

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Europe Day Event – Bailieborough, Co. Cavan

April 29, 2010
By Stephen
Europe Day Event – Bailieborough, Co. Cavan

Image via Wikipedia I received information today about a Europe Day event that will take place in Bailieborough, Co. Cavan. It is hosted by Cllr Seán McKiernan Jnr and Senator Joe O’Reilly. Monday 10th May – A Celebration of Europe Day John Bruton, our former Taoiseach and former EU Ambassador to the USA, will speak on his experiences in America and his reflections on the future of Ireland and Europe. Monday, 10th May, 8.30pm sharp Venue: The Bailie Hotel,...

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UK Election in Videos

April 26, 2010
By Stephen
UK Election in Videos

Image via CrunchBase While procrastinating I cam across some really interesting youtube videos concerning the UK Election. So I decided to post a few of them. First up is a viral from the Independent. I really like and points out the faults with all three parties. The Truth Behind the UK Election I also enjoyed Yahoo’s look at what people on the street think of the election. Total Politics put together a video encouraging people to vote. Its a...

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UK Election 2010

April 26, 2010
By Stephen
UK Election 2010

Image via Wikipedia I haven’t yet blogged about the general election in the UK. For me this has been one of the most interesting ones to watch. The rise of Liberal Democrats is amazing to see, and the polls are all over the place. The only thing for certain is that Labour will not win the popular vote. That is where watching UK elections get boring. No matter haw much you play with swing calculators and polls the Lib...

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Europe Day – Cork Event – Update

April 21, 2010
By Stephen
Europe Day – Cork Event – Update

Image by hsivonen via Flickr As posted earlier there will be an event in Cork City for Europe Day. This will take place on May 7th at lunch time. The event will be a canvass and will involve the handing out of pens and lollipops and of course talking about Europe. So why am I blogging about this? Well we need volunteers! Anyone who volunteers will be fully briefed and supplied with t-shirt, bag, pens etc. They will also...

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Europe Day – Cork Event

April 21, 2010
By Stephen
Europe Day – Cork Event

Image via Wikipedia Just a quick update. I have a meeting later today with the European Movement Ireland about an event in Cork for Europe Day. It will be held on Friday May 7th. There will be other events in other cities across the country. To give you an idea what is planned this is what the European Movement have on their website: As part of our Europe Day celebrations this year, EM Ireland staff and members will be canvassing...

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My Europe Week – Celebrating Europe Day Online

April 19, 2010
By Stephen
My Europe Week – Celebrating Europe Day Online

Image by Leucippus via Flickr So what started off in the comments on my post about Europe Day and continued on twitter and email has come to fruition. I give to you, My Europe Week! It takes place from the 3rd to 9th of May. My Europe Week is a way of celebrating Europe Day online. By running for a week we incorporate both the Council of Europe’s Europe Day on May 5th (marking its foundation) and the EU’s...

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Fine Gael and Labour

April 19, 2010
By Stephen
Fine Gael and Labour

Image via Wikipedia I read two posts (Jason and Tadhg) over the weekend about the Labour Party conference in Galway. It made me realise one thing. Fine Gael cannot work with Labour to better this country! In the next election, the main battle will be between Labour and Fine Gael. They will be fighting to pick up seats from Fianna Fail, who will be desperately trying to hold on to them. This is especially true in Dublin where Fianna Fail...

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Challenge Europe 2010

April 15, 2010
By Stephen
Challenge Europe 2010

I received information today about a programme being run by the British Council. It is called “Challenge Europe 2010“. Challenge Europe aspires to make a definite and lasting impact on the climate change debate and is ambitious in its aim to accelerate change to a low carbon future. The philosophy of the campaign is simple: to create momentum through collaboration, innovations, energy, drive passion, understanding and knowledge-sharing They are looking for 15 young people from both sides of the...

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