A History of the ICA at NMI-CountryLife

Hear about the history of the Irish Countrywomen's Association & the important role they have played in advocating access to electricity & safe water in rural Ireland.

28 Sept, 3pm, bking info: educationtph.ie

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2/ That year Mullen’s captained Ireland to their first ever 5 Nations grand slam. Before the final match against Wales in March 1948 he reportedly told the team ‘This is it boys. Boots, bollock and bite’. Mullen’s would win 25 caps for Ireland.

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The 7th Earl of Granard, George Arthur Hastings Forbes (1833-1889), Irish peer, soldier, Knight of St. Patrick & Catholic convert. His seat was Castle Forbes in Longford where he died age 56. No mention on his online bio, but he was President of the Catholic Union of Ireland.

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Shores of Erelynn! Really happy with this!
She's the spirit of a country whose culture I took inspiration from that of Ireland. Formed from the soil, air, water, fire and trees of her land, and given life through the hearts of her people.

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Biddy Early was a healer, famous throughout Ireland. She never asked for money to those who sought her help and was frequently paid in whisky. Often in conflict with the Catholic Church, she was put on trial for witchcraft but released due to lack of evidence

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Self portrait made during art residency on Achill Island, west coast of Ireland. It’s on my absolute wishlist to revisit, such beauty, it’s alien. .
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made by t https://t.co/sMIds9Nboh

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Hi I'm Claire. I'm a background painter and character designer from Ireland. Currently working as a BG Production artist at . All under NDA at the mo! I enjoy Chai Lattes, Musical Theatre and D&D!
🕸️https://t.co/xyEWGahFYk
📷 Insta: fidzyo

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I drew a card for my friends' Kate and Tadhg, whose wedding I went to at the beginning of August in Bray, Ireland. Happy with how this drawing turned out and think I managed to capture them both well.

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Hi! 👋 I'm Graham, an illustrator from Ireland. I create illustrations for books, magazines and advertising.✍

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Chef Noel is our resident Chef on Tuesday 8-9pm. Here are some things you might not know about him...
1. He owns 2 successful restaurants in Ireland.
2. He writes poetry
3. His first cookbook (released 4 weeks ago) )
4. He used to train guide dogs.

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Eileen painted "Irish County Fair" 1986 © Eileen Monaghan Whitaker 30x22 inches Watercolor after the Puck Fair in Killorglin, Ireland. She won the Walter Biggs Memorial Award for the painting. View more of Eileen's and Fred's paintings at https://t.co/lXJ7hXvZGp

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Hey , a bunch of fakémon I've made for a fangame project I'm working on, themed around Ireland. Would love to hear your thoughts!

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There's still time to lie around in the sun this summer. I'm looking at you, August in Ireland.

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It's the anniversary of the Acts of Union 1800. These created the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Their repercussions may still derail Brexit/the EU. The contested symbol of St Patrick's red saltire was added to the Union Jack, where it remains intact, despite 1922.

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Thread: A collection of masterpieces from the National Gallery of Ireland. One of the least known major art museums in Europe, the National Gallery has an excellent collection of Old Masters - I’ve chosen a few to share & entice you to visit!

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I haven't posted in a while as I was vacationing in Ireland. Now back on track with my work....#seascapepainting

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Here's one of the mounts. The swirling spirals & shield-like pelta motifs, like the use of rich red enamel, characterised the Celtic-speaking peoples of Britain & Ireland. The favoured these hanging bowls & most surviving examples come from their graves

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in 1888, Sir Ivan Magill was born in Larne, Ireland. He is best known as a pioneer of endotracheal anaesthesia. His name lives on in his forceps, tubes and circuits used by anaesthetists. Cheers to Ivan!

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Hi, im an illustrator and 2d animator from Ireland. I do illustration, character design and animation.
Thanks for the opportunity!🙏
📬 sam.lynch1607.com

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