Bronze Shoes and Moccasins: First Nations and Famine Irish Forced Migration tells the story of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation that generously contributed to Irish Famine Relief in Canada West (now Ontario) on 22 March 1847 even while they were being removed from their homes, without knowing where they would resettle. The film also explores the role of European … [Read more...] about Bronze Shoes and Moccasins
Bronze Shoes and Moccasins
An End to Shame?
Thomas Keneally's latest book The Great Shame should be in every Irish household, and it should be read, all 700 or so pages of it, by anyone with an interest in the history of Ireland. It is a great book, wonderfully written by the Irish Australian author of Schindler's List. Beginning with the tale of Hugh Larkin, a twenty-four-year old rebel transported for life in 1833, … [Read more...] about An End to Shame?
Aer Lingus passengers face cancelled flights due to pilot strike
AER LINGUS passengers face cancelled flights this month as pilots prepare to strike next week. The Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (IALPA) has issued seven days’ notice to the airline’s management informing them that their pilots will begin industrial action at a minute past midnight on Wednesday, June 26. The work to rule action will last "indefinitely", the IALPA have … [Read more...] about Aer Lingus passengers face cancelled flights due to pilot strike
Man dies in hospital after serious attack in early hours of this morning
A MAN has died in hospital after being attacked in a housing estate in Dublin in the early hours of this morning. Gardaí found the man, aged in his 50s, with serious injuries in Hampton Wood Way on the St. Margaret’s Road in Finglas, at around 12.30am this morning. Gardaí are investigating a fatal assault that occurred in the early hours of this morning He was taken to the … [Read more...] about Man dies in hospital after serious attack in early hours of this morning
Nationwide programme launched in Ireland to tackle bullying in schools
A NATIONWIDE scheme has been launched to tackle bullying in schools across Ireland. Minister for Education Norma Foley launched the ‘Bí Cineálta' (Be Kind) procedures to prevent and address bullying behaviour for primary, post-primary and special schools' this week, following a report which found a third of children in schools across the country feel “unwelcome” in their … [Read more...] about Nationwide programme launched in Ireland to tackle bullying in schools


