Monthly Archive: July 2016

Jul 24

“A Centenarian Lady” – Josie Silo , East Wall , July 2016

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A Centenarian Lady   Fairfield Avenue is the road of her adobe Josephine is this ladies name so serene Every day to church, be it warm or cold There she will sit in prayers of dream.   One hundred years young she stands Of herself, she is still in command Living in a neighbourhood of …

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Jul 22

“ONE MILLION DUBLINERS” – Sean O’Casey Theatre , 22nd July

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A special screening of this award winning documentary . This is a FREE event , though there will be a raffle and collection with all proceeds donated to the Cycle Against Suicide initiative. In memory of our friend and colleague Sarah Lundberg , to mark the second anniversary of her death. Hosted by the East …

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Jul 17

North Wall: “Playground of the young” (1761 to 2016)

Leory & Jeanie (Courtesy: Paul Kelly / North Wall Series)

“I am satisfied, that a knowledge of the art of swimming would be far more useful to the rising generation, than many accomplishments which are at present taught at a very great expense.”  – Roger Lamb (1811) It happens every year: as soon as there is a hint of sunshine the young people of the …

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Jul 14

VARIETY SHOWCASE @ the Sean O’Casey Theatre

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Jul 10

CAREER L.E.A.P – Exciting new opportunity for local youth

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LOCAL EMPLOYMENT ACTION PARTNERSHIP) While young people might be eager to work, choosing a career and getting yourself started in it is not always straightforward for 18-24 year olds. Back in 2014 one of the local community organisations ‘East Wall Youth’ made a presentation to companies operating in the IFSC  asking them what role they …

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Jul 04

From North Wall to the American Revolution – one man’s adventure

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Today, the 4th of July is celebrated in North America as Independence Day. This marks the date in 1776 when the United States of America was formally declared as a separate nation , and allegiance to the British Crown was repudiated.  It may be Surprising to hear that a local man, Roger Lamb, is something …

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