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One in five still experiencing abuse
Woman's Aid LaunchThis year’s 16 Days of Action Opposing Violence Against Women 2011 campaign saw many events held to highlight the fact that one...
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Take one; leave one!
- Republic’s biggest book exchange is in Ballymun, probably!Ballymun Whitehall book exchangeOn the first Thursday of every month, over 250 people file through the...
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VOLUNTEERS RESTART ‘FAIR DAYS’ – for (very) small businesses
HELENA DEANE, business consultant and volunteer, explains the resurrection of the 1990s concept of Open Fair Days and gives some valuable information on how...
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Healthy eating course spreads across Dublin
A course in Clondalkin, that is that is also delivered in six other by other communities in Dublin, is teaching people to cook for...
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‘My trade unionist Dad set me on social justice path’
WORKING IN THE LCDP
Declan Dunne giving a talk last year on health awareness. Photo courtesy of New Communities Partnership.
- INTERVIEW WITH DECLAN DUNNE, BALLYMUN
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New UL course covers social regeneration
UL has launched a new sociology masters course focused uniquely for Ireland on ‘Youth, Community and Social Regeneration’.Employment paths include youth and community work,...
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Unpaid mentors support unemployed women in Mayo
Conor Hogan reportsConor HoganBy March of this year, there were 4,680 women on the live register in Mayo, up from 3,315 two years earlier. In...
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Rest in peace Richard Douthwaite
Richard Douthwaite, Westport, Co. Mayo, has passed away. He was a hero to many of us in Ireland and abroad who strive to promote...
