Image by Martin LaBar via Flickr I am not sure if many people i Ireland are aware of the promises made by people today attending Rembrenance Day and Armstice Day Services make a very poignant promise during the service. Maybe we should all make this promise. Let us commit ourselves to responsible living and faithful service Will you strive for all that matters for peace? We will Will you work seek to heal the wounds of war? We will...
Someone filled me in on a little something at is happening on Staurday here in Cork! See below for the details! Let Mr. Blue Sky in! Who do we want? Everyone! No experience necessary. For what? A flash mob to celebrate the arts in Cork. A Flash mob? Check out these links http://improveverywhere.com/2008/01/31/frozen-grand-central/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UE3CNu_rtY When is it happening? Saturday 14th Nov. at 1.30pm Where is it happening? Patricks Street, Cork How long will it last? Around 3.5 minutes Why?...
Image via Wikipedia Last night the at the Fine Gael Presidential Dinner, Enda Kenny announced the following: I believe the Seanad should be abolished and the next Fine Gael Government will put this to the people. I have come to the conclusion that a second house of the Oireachtas can no longer be justified. In abolishing Seanad Eireann, I have examined the outcome of similar decisions in countries such as Sweden, Denmark and New Zealand. Our two-house Oireachtas is...
Via GayCork.com GLEN (Gay & Lesbian Equality Network) is coming to Cork. WHAT IS IN THE CIVIL PARTNERSHIP BILL?? Information Event! “Informing The Debate On Legal Recognition” Cork Gay Project & L.inC are hosting an information session on the Civil Partnership Bill. Date: Thursday 15th October Venue: Cork Gay Project, 8 North Mall Time: 7pm Contact: Cork Gay Project on 021-4304884 or L.inC on 021-4808600 THIS IS AN OPEN EVENT TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC. www.glen.ie I’m thinking...
On the 26th of August Talk To EU comes to Cork City and are holding an event in Jurys Hotel on the Western Road at 8pm. This is an opportunity to ask some questions and learn more about the EU. From the poster: The EU is coming to you. It’s a forum where you can learn more about what we do, and we can learn more about what you think. It’s open to you, your friends, work colleagues, or...
There were two events held over the weekend involving the Gay Population in Ireland. One was a great success, the other a waste of time. Lets start with the success, Northwest pride held an event in a town called Easkey. The village in Co. Sligo has a population of 250 and it went gay for the day with local people and businesses taking part in the event. Reading the coverage in the Guardian though really brought it home for...
Carmel has some videos from Luxembourg up on her blog, so I have robbed them in case you missed them! I of course am in them and the second video as me attempting Irish Dancing while under the influence. It really gives you a taste of what we got up to and why it was so much fun! Part one: Presenting Our Online Identities Offline Part Two: Intercultural Night These videos reminded me of all the fun I had...
While lots of the Yes Campaign seems to be based online with facebook fan pages, websites and so on, the campaign will not be won online. While yes it will play a role, it is not the most effective tool availible. The Yes groups need to be willing and able to get out on the doorsteps and explain to people what this is all about. I can assure you that this is what Sinn Fein and the other No...
Image via Wikipedia In a recent blog post Stephen Kinsella has the following to say about the Middle Class in Ireland: When you look closely, you see the middle class just doesn’t exist. While I would agree in principle that on paper and using accepted definintions the middle class in Ireland is very small, but thats not what matters. It is self perception. When I read his post, I could see myself agreeing but then realising, hang on, thats...
The Picket Dilemma: I’ve decided
Image by Getty Images via Daylife I know the blog seems to be obsessed with Strikes at the moment, but they are a big part of whats going on with me at the moment! Between asking you what you think of crossing pickets to my teachers going on strike its time that I decided what I am going to do about the strike at Boots. I have talked to a few friends about this and teachers about my predicament...
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