More astute readers of the blog will notice the new advert on the top of the blog. This is to support one of the Campaigns of Amnesty International Denmark. Next Saturday May 8th Baltic Pride is set take place in Vilnius, Lithuania. This will be the first Pride in Vilnius. So why is there a campaign? Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in the Baltic States are facing obstacles to holding their annual Pride march in the Lithuanian...
So I have received word of another event taking place in Cork for Europe Day. Its taking place in the Glucksman Gallery of University College Cork. Here is the email I got. ‘Eurotoons’ An Exhibition by Irish Times Cartoonist Martyn Turner Hosted by the Department of Government 2pm Friday 7 May 2010 (running until Sunday 9 May) Glucksman Gallery, UCC ALL WELCOME It often takes an outside perspective to point out society’s idiosyncracies. Martyn Turner, cartoonist with the Irish...
Image via Wikipedia I received information today about a Europe Day event that will take place in Bailieborough, Co. Cavan. It is hosted by Cllr Seán McKiernan Jnr and Senator Joe O’Reilly. Monday 10th May – A Celebration of Europe Day John Bruton, our former Taoiseach and former EU Ambassador to the USA, will speak on his experiences in America and his reflections on the future of Ireland and Europe. Monday, 10th May, 8.30pm sharp Venue: The Bailie Hotel,...
Image by hsivonen via Flickr As posted earlier there will be an event in Cork City for Europe Day. This will take place on May 7th at lunch time. The event will be a canvass and will involve the handing out of pens and lollipops and of course talking about Europe. So why am I blogging about this? Well we need volunteers! Anyone who volunteers will be fully briefed and supplied with t-shirt, bag, pens etc. They will also...
Image via Wikipedia Just a quick update. I have a meeting later today with the European Movement Ireland about an event in Cork for Europe Day. It will be held on Friday May 7th. There will be other events in other cities across the country. To give you an idea what is planned this is what the European Movement have on their website: As part of our Europe Day celebrations this year, EM Ireland staff and members will be canvassing...
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