50 m. ago Leaving Cert German: a demanding exam which pushed students to ‘think outside the box’

Linguistic challenges posed by novel topics posed steep challenges for weaker students in particular

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8 h. ago Summer concert series with Eleanor Shanley returns to Ballinasloe

The summer concert series in Ballinasloe with Eleanor Shanley and friends will return to Moycarn Lodge and Marina this year, following the sellout success of the inaugural series last year. This year’s Summer Series will start this Friday, June 13, when Eleanor will host  fellow singer/songwriter Mike Hanrahan of Stockton’s Wing, along with poet, playwright […] The post Summer concert series with Eleanor Shanley returns to Ballinasloe appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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16 h. ago Dublin TD joins Gaza peace marchers in Egypt after Irish citizens among activists detained

Over 200 activists were detained at hotels and Cairo’s airport last night, the Global March for Gaza said.

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20 h. ago Portadown: Housing association tells residents to leave homes ahead of protest

Portadown: Housing association tells residents to leave homes ahead of protest  BBC

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21 h. ago Judge declares mistrial in outstanding charge against Harvey Weinstein amid jury room feud

The foreperson of the jury refused to return to deliberations amid a dispute among jurors.

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22 h. ago Live reaction: A ‘thrilling’ start to Leaving Cert art exam, but essays challenged many students

Junior Cycle students have German and wood technology exams while it is business and art papers for Leaving Certs

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23 h. ago Leaving Cert business papers 'nice' while Junior Cert German was 'approachable exam'

Studyclix subject expert and German teacher Geraldine Dwyer said the Junior Cert German exam was "pleasant" and covered a range of topics.

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27 h. ago Irish citizens among activists detained in Egypt after arriving for march to Gaza border

Speaking to RTÉ Radio this morning, Paul Murphy repeated that the marchers have no intention of trying to enter Gaza.

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30 h. ago 'A week ago we were safe in Ireland': Family at centre of Red Cow deportation speak out

A group of people deported last week spoke to The Journal about their anger and determination to return to Ireland.

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32 h. ago ‘I don’t know what happened my money’: Students who paid to study in Ireland left in limbo

More than 150 students affected by closure, leaving some facing losses of thousands of euro

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42 h. ago Allison Eichner: Arrest made after US citizen dies in Co Antrim road collision

Allison Eichner: Arrest made after US citizen dies in Co Antrim road collision  Belfast Telegraph

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43 h. ago Reaction to day six of the State exams: tricky tests for Leaving Certs in French and history

Almost 100,000 students are completing papers on day six of the State exams

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45 h. ago Nama to return €300m more than projected to Exchequer as it winds down operations

It was announced in July last year by then-Minister for Finance Jack Chambers that Nama would this year wind down operations.

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45 h. ago Live reaction to Leaving Cert history exam: ‘Some will be bitterly disappointed’

Almost 100,000 students are completing papers on day six of the State exams

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47 h. ago Dublin announces return of Summer Fun Series with free events for all ages

Dublin announces return of Summer Fun Series with free events for all ages  WSYX

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48 h. ago Bulgarian mother leaving Ballymena 'to save my children' from attacks

Bulgarian mother leaving Ballymena 'to save my children' from attacks  BBC

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50 h. ago Cian Lynch and Jarlath Burns feel replays are preferable to penalties

Lynch doesn't think a penalty shootout was the right way to decide the epic encounter

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50 h. ago Irish cities face ‘dystopian future’ due to drone deliveries, TD warns, as clip of noise is played in Dáil

Call for drone restriction zone in Glasnevin, designated Ireland’s first autism friendly village

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51 h. ago Annie Mac: ‘I still struggle sometimes being the centre of attention’

The Irish DJ chats to Lauren Taylor about sober DJing, weight training and life since leaving Radio 1.

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51 h. ago Irish citizens living illegally in US could be transferred to Guantanamo Bay, report says

The Trump administration is currently preparing for the transfer of thousands of foreigners to the US military base

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