Posted by Jim on August 31, 2018
RADIO FREE EIREANN will broadcast this Saturday September 1st on WBAI Radio 99.5FM or Stream on line at WBAI.ORG at 12 noon-1pm New York time or 5pm-6pm in Ireland or anytime after the program on WBAI.ORG – Archives (scroll back to 12 noon Saturday)
In New York where immigrants from many nations have no difficulty in being bi-lingual or preserving their language across generations, Radio Free Eireann, will ask Professor RUAN O’DONNELL of Limerick University about why Irish is spoken by so few before reporting on opportunities to lean Irish and the latest on next week’s Gaelic Mass at St. Barnabas in Woodlawn.
We will have breaking news about the arrest of Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey,investigative journalists who produced the dramatic documentary NO STONE UNTURNED, about the RUC’S inability to convict the loyalist murderers of six men watching a World Cup match,in a case of apparent collusion and cover-up.
We will also have the latest announcements on Irish Festivals and events.
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John McDonagh and Martin Galvin co-host.
Posted by Jim on August 30, 2018
SEPTEMBER 11TH MEMORIAL SERVICE AT FDNY HEADQUARTERS
On Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at 1400 hours, a Memorial Service will be held in the Auditorium of 9 Metro Tech in remembrance of the members of Fire Headquarters who made the Supreme Sacrifice on 9/11/01. A wreath will be laid at the Memorial Wall, and flowers will be placed by the plaques honoring Chief of Department Peter Ganci, First Deputy Commissioner William Feehan, and Assistant Chiefs Donald Burns and Gerard Barbara.
2018 WEST INDIAN DAY PARADE
Permission is granted for off-duty members to participate in the 2018 West Indian Day Parade on Monday, September 3, 2018. Participating members of the Department should assemble on Eastern Parkway and Schenectady Ave., Brooklyn NY at 1000 hours. Dress uniform shall be worn. For more information contact Regina Wilson, FDNY Vulcan Society, at (718) 749-7633.
BLOOD DRIVE
The NYC Fire Museum plans to host a Blood Drive on Thursday, September 6th, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Museum is located at 278 Spring Street between Hudson and Varick Streets in Manhattan. In accordance with NYC Blood Center requirements, donors must be between the ages of 16-76, be feeling well, be a minimum weight of 110 lbs., and have not received a tattoo in the past 12 months. If you are interested in being a donor, please provide your name and phone number to Gary Urbanowicz at Director@NYCFireMuseum.org or call (212) 691-1303 ext 15. Forms for compensatory time will be available at the Museum on the day of the Drive.
STEUBEN DAY PARADE
Permission is granted to off-duty members of the Department to participate in the annual Steuben Day Parade, scheduled for Saturday, September 15, 2018. Members participating shall wear dress uniform.
Assembly Time: 1130 hours Assembly Point: East 67th Street and Madison Avenue, Manhattan
The Post Parade Collation is to follow at the St. Ignatius Loyola School Cafeteria, located at 84th Street between Park and Madison Avenues. For further information, visit www.fdnysteuben.org.
FDNY HOCKEY TEAM TRYOUTS
Tryouts for the FDNY Hockey Team will be held at Abe Stark Rink, Coney Island, Brooklyn, September 18th & 25th. All tryouts begin at 11 am. For more information, email fdnyhockey25@gmail.com or call 718-913-0720.
20 YEAR REUNION
A 20 year reunion for members in the August 16, 1998 probationary firefighter class will be held on September 27, 2018. Call Lt. Ed McNulty, E-291, at 516-655-1136 or Lt. Bill Roesch, D-13, at 917-685-9206.
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Irish News Editorial. Belfast. Thursday, August 30, 2018
Earlier this month the Irish government extended an invitation to the leaders of all the main political parties in Northern Ireland to attend a reception for Pope Francis in Dublin Castle during his visit last weekend.
This was not a religious service, which may have caused some difficulties for non-Catholics, but a civic event where politicians, community representatives and those from different denominations had to opportunity to hear from a leading world figure.
Within a short time of the invitations being sent, most of the party leaders made their intentions known.
Alliance leader Naomi Long was due to be out of the country but asked the taoiseach’s office if she could send someone else, which was agreed and Kellie Armstrong represented the party.
Similarly, UUP leader Robin Swann was unable to attend but confirmed that MLA Robbie Butler would take his place.
Sinn Féin northern leader Michelle O’Neill had hoped to go but due to a broken leg sent Conor Murphy in her stead.
However, it took much longer for the DUP leader to clarify her position, eventually saying she would be on a pre-planned family holiday. Significantly, she did not nominate a colleague to represent the party in her place.
When questioned about this on Tuesday, Mrs Foster was in defensive mode suggesting critics “couldn’t understand that she was with her family at the weekend”.
The fact that she had a pre-planned holiday was not the issue. No one would expect her to abandon those arrangements. The issue is that no-one from the DUP took up this invitation, which would have demonstrated the party’s commitment to outreach and sent a message to the traditional Catholic voters it is apparently trying to attract.
In all respects the DUP’s presence would have been seen in welcome and positive terms. Clearly, if Mrs. Foster had wanted the party to be represented, it would have happened.
The DUP has not handled this matter particularly well and ultimately that will reflect badly on the leader’s judgment.
Posted by Jim on August 29, 2018
LAOH NYS
Congratulations Dolores Desch, NYS FFAI Chair on being selected as one of the recipients of AOH Division 5 Woodlawn’s “Spirit of 1916” award. We’re told she will be the first woman to receive this award.
When she learned she had been selected Dolores said, “I see this as a great honor for not only myself but for the LAOH.”
Sisters from across the state, please join us in celebrating this well deserved honor recognizing Dolores’ ceaseless dedication to raising awareness and support for Freedom For All Ireland.
If you are unable to attend in person donations can be sent to the Bronx AOH, mention the event in the memo. There will also be a souvenir journal. We will share the details when they are available.
