I think the members of the Technical Group who came along onTuesday for the briefing and then tour of the site of the Easter Rising and evacuation around the G.P.O., along Moore Street, Moore Lane, O'Rahilly Parade and into Parnell Street were very taken by the way the area has been allowed fall into neglect and disrespect for the men and women of the Easter Rising. The Save Moore Street have very interesting plans for the preservation and development of the area as a historic and cultural centre.
I was able to participate and enjoy the celebrations for Africa Day; one in Buswells attended by the Ambassador of Kenya and with a lively dance and singing group; then the local AKIDWA celebration in Buckingham Street on Saturday.
I had my speaking time on the Finance Bill on Wednesday which you can read here
Thursday was a great day for the East Wall For All Festival in East Wall; the Garda Band were brilliant. I presented the prizes to the primary school students for their posters and that night we had our first céilí in East Wall, held in the Youth Club. Another inter-generational event with the teenagers from the club and the older ladies doing their Fallí Luimnigh and other dances. Music from Fidelma and Grainne with a few songs.
Crinan project had a great cake sale on Friday - I came alway with lots of goodies and I won a prize in the raffle.
The gender issue has come up again with the Minister's plans for a quota so I have had some contacts from the media, including R.T.E. calling on Saturday for an input for the news which I missed as I was attending an event in the Dublin Writers Week - the readings from Dermot Healy and Hisham Matar. I have some local radio (not Dublin) on Monday.
I did get to see Dublin hurlers start the championship in fine form though with a few heart-stopping moments in the second half. Back in school - St. Mary's Baldoyle - for the Transition Year production of 'Annie' and as usual it was fantastic; so much talent and lovely to be back where I spent so many brilliant years.
I was able to participate and enjoy the celebrations for Africa Day; one in Buswells attended by the Ambassador of Kenya and with a lively dance and singing group; then the local AKIDWA celebration in Buckingham Street on Saturday.
I had my speaking time on the Finance Bill on Wednesday which you can read here
Thursday was a great day for the East Wall For All Festival in East Wall; the Garda Band were brilliant. I presented the prizes to the primary school students for their posters and that night we had our first céilí in East Wall, held in the Youth Club. Another inter-generational event with the teenagers from the club and the older ladies doing their Fallí Luimnigh and other dances. Music from Fidelma and Grainne with a few songs.
Crinan project had a great cake sale on Friday - I came alway with lots of goodies and I won a prize in the raffle.
The gender issue has come up again with the Minister's plans for a quota so I have had some contacts from the media, including R.T.E. calling on Saturday for an input for the news which I missed as I was attending an event in the Dublin Writers Week - the readings from Dermot Healy and Hisham Matar. I have some local radio (not Dublin) on Monday.
I did get to see Dublin hurlers start the championship in fine form though with a few heart-stopping moments in the second half. Back in school - St. Mary's Baldoyle - for the Transition Year production of 'Annie' and as usual it was fantastic; so much talent and lovely to be back where I spent so many brilliant years.
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