Ireland Should Launch A Middle East Peace Initiative.

Like many of you I have been shocked and distressed by the appalling events in the Middle East. The attack by Hamas fighters which targeted civilians cannot be defended. Mary Lou McDonald spoke for all of us when she unreservedly condemned these actions and called for the release of all hostages.

Waterford Assembly votes for Citizens’ Assembly

Exactly one year after the first Peoples Assembly on Irish Unity was held in Belfast the ninth such conference took place in Waterford. The Waterford event was held last Thursday 12 October in the Tower Hotel in Waterford. Other  conversations have taken place in Belfast, Derry, on the border at Carrickcarnon, in Donegal, Dublin and now in Waterford. Another is planned for 27 November in the Galway  Gaeltacht. There have also been online events attracting hundreds of participants. 

Moore Street 1916  Womens Tour. 

The Moore Street Preservation Trusts 1916 Women’s Tour was a great success. Hosted by renowned singer and actress Imelda May and narrated by Liz Gillis and Honor Ó Brolcháin every one on the tour learned a lot.