Rebuilding Lives in Northern Ireland
Posted in Announcements on Apr 17th, 2017
In the News: The Irish Independent reported on April 8 the number of individuals on hospital waiting lists in Ireland exceeds 658,000 people, a new record. Some people have been waiting more than 18 months for surgery or an outpatient appointment and includes children and young people with deteriorating scoliosis who need spinal surgery. Public […]
Posted in Announcements on Feb 19th, 2017
Ireland will become the first country to fully divest of fossil fuels. Parliament voted to drop coal, oil and gas from the Strategic Investment Fund.
Posted in Announcements on Feb 16th, 2017
The British House of Commons has voted 494 to 122 to pass the Brexit Bill.
Posted in Announcements on Feb 15th, 2017
The giant printer company HP will close its plant in Kildare, costing up to 500 jobs locally.
Posted in Announcements on Feb 15th, 2017
Former President Barack Obama will visit Dublin in the near future where he will be presented with the Freedom of the City award. He and Michele last visited in 2011.
Posted in Announcements on Feb 9th, 2017
The President of the GAA has suggested that they may stop singing the National Anthem and flying the Tri-color at events.
Posted in Announcements on Oct 26th, 2016
Titanic Belfast has been named Europe’s number one visitor attraction, beating the Eiffel Tower in Paris to the title this year. Source: Irish Central
Posted in Announcements on Apr 17th, 2016
A new interactive visitors’ museum is opening in May at Custom House Quay in Dublin. It is titled: “Epic Ireland” and covers all aspects of Ireland from history to famous members of the diaspora.
Posted in Announcements on Mar 26th, 2016
Ten drawings of Leonardo da Vinci will be on display in Dublin at the National Museum in early summer. The display includes anatomical drawings of internal organs as well as horses, lions, cats and a dragon.
Posted in Announcements on Mar 25th, 2016
Ireland’s first luxury sleeper train will be in operation later this year. It will cover scenic and iconic parts of the island and is available for 2, 4, or 6 nights with costs ranging from £2,338 to £5, 714 per person.
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