January Edition 2007
 
 
 
 

 

Future City Park
By Enda Mullen
Further details have been revealed about Birmingham's first new city park for more than a century.
The new Eastside Park adjoining the city's Irish Quarter will be designed by international architectural practice Patel Taylor with Allain Provost...More

Nursing Homes Saved By the Bank
By Enda Mullen
Allied Irish Bank (GB) has backed the acquisition of three nursing homes in Norwich, Bristol and London, sealing the largest deal for its Midlands healthcare specialists in 2006...More

My day at The Fireside Day Centre
By Joan Cunningham
A funny thing happened at the Fireside Day Centre…I think I witnessed a personification of Christmas. But, let me explain...More

Michael’s “Vision of Knock”
By Brendan Mulvey
Every year The Annual Novena at Knock Shrine takes place from August 14th until the 22nd. Each day there is a guest soloist, on Friday August 19th Michael English was the guest, he sang several Hymns with the Choir and during the distribution of Holy Communion he sang one of his own compositions “Windows in Heaven”. After the ceremonies The Parish Priest at Knock Monsignor Joseph Quinn thanked Michael for coming and asked him had he ever considered writing a Hymn about Knock?...More

By Steam Train and Ship to Ireland - A Youthful Adventure
(And We Didn’t Have to Change at Crewe)
By Michael Fox
This month I share with readers an “adventure” from my youth, one which might possibly strike a nostalgic chord with some...More

 


Lotto jackpot winner scoops €7m
The biggest Lotto jackpot Win of 2006 was collected recently by a man from Co. Wicklow.
The winner, who wishes to keep his identity secret, scooped €7,425,671.
The man revealed that he
normally doesn’t take part in
the Lotto draw however he bought the winning ticket using a combination of personal numbers. He is said to be delighted with
his winnings.
Danger at work
A report recently proved a decrease in the number of work related deaths in Ireland for 2006.
Last year, fifty work-related deaths were reported as opposed to 74 in 2005. Agricultural workers suffered the most fatal accidents with construction work second. The most common causes were falling from height and losing control of machinery.
New Years Eve Murder
A thirty one year old man from Tralee, has been charged with his brother’s murder.
Albie Lonergan was charged for the murder of Michael Lonergan after Michael died from stab wounds during a party at his own home.
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