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Music for a good Cause
Source: Irish Voice
From the Hob by Paul Keating ONE of the enduring objectives of folk music is its ability to remind us of our common humanity and bonds that should unite us rather than divide us. Sometimes, though, the harsher side of life informs and inspires us…
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President McAleese launches 'Preparing for Life'
Source: Northside Partnership
A unique early intervention programme which provides services to support parents to ensure that a child is ready for school on a social and emotional level will be launched today by President Mary McAleese at the Darndale and Belcamp Village Centre.Co-ordinated by the Northside Partnership,…
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Minister takes a stand
Source: Irish Independent
Trinity College Dublin has opened a new 30m state-of-the-art sports centre, partly funded by billionaire American philanthropist Chuck Feeney and the university's students. Facilities in the building on the corner of Pearse Street and Westland Row include a 25-metre swimming pool and a spectacular 19-metre…
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UNIVERSITY OPENS 30m EURO SPORTS CENTRE
Source: PA Newswire
By Ed Carty A state-of-the-art sports centre part funded by American billionaire Chuck Feeney was opened today at Trinity College Dublin. The 30 million euro complex, which includes a 25m swimming pool with a floating floor and a dramatic 19m high climbing wall visible from…
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Senior citizens body angry as funds cut
Source: Irish Times
THERE WERE angry responses from many of the delegates at the Senior Citizens Parliament's annual conference yesterday on hearing that its funding from the Department of Health and Children has been withdrawn from the end of 2007. The department has funded the group, which represents…
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Testimony 'not about getting revenge for Frank Connolly'
Source: Independent
By Fergus Black and Lorna Reid BROADCASTER Eamon Dunphy was persuaded by controversial journalist Frank Connolly that his information on alleged payments to the Taoiseach was significant, he admitted yesterday. Mr Dunphy denied that he had gone to the tribunal for "revenge" over how Dail…
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Scheme for vulnerable children to get 36m
Source: The Irish Times
Excerpt: The Government is to co-fund a new €36 million programme aimed at helping disadvantaged and vulnerable children. Minister for Children Brian Lenihan, announced details of the €18 million funding today. The initiative is part of a joint venture with the Atlantic Philanthropies. for full-text…
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Bridging Divides in Polarized Societies
There's no shortage of conflict and divison in today's society. The political polarization in the United States. The protracted war between Hamas and Israel in Gaza igniting a wider regional conflict. The violence, economic hardship, and climate change—deepening historic divisions, fueling inequality, and displacing millions.…
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Atlantic Fellows Poised As Transformational Future World Leaders Ensuring Social, Economic Equity
Source: Forbes
By Jackie Abramian [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="579"] The 2020-2021 AFSEE Residential Fellows in London. Photoshopped into the photo is the image of one cohort unable to travel to London from Colombia because of COVID restrictions. AFSEE[/caption] Once a year, mid-career change-makers, policymakers, researchers, activists, movement-builders…
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Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity Announces Inaugural Class of Fellows
Source: Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity
[caption id="attachment_80972" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Twenty-nine advocates, organizers and artists selected from across the U.S. and South Africa will work to tackle anti-Black racism and white supremacy. Photo: Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity[/caption] NEW YORK, NY — The Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity (AFRE) named its…
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