Posts by Sharon
Samhain’s about right!
Halloween is widely known to have originated in Celtic Ireland in particular from the festivities during Samhain. The festival of Samhain marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter and was believed to be a time when the boundary between the living and the dead was blurred, allowing spirits to roam…
Read MoreThe fight continues for ISCP members
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our members and delegates for attending our 2023 Annual Parliament Meeting last week. We had a wonderful day of discussion and debate while exchanging views on the announcements of Budget 2024. The overall response to the Budget was one of disappointment and confusion. Our…
Read MoreBudget 2024 proves disrespect is rising quicker than our ageing population
Irish Senior Citizens Parliament members believe that this current Government no longer have respect for older people. Speaking at their Annual Parliament Meeting, members expressed disbelief at how detached and dispassionate current Ministers are. “Believing that the €12 offered would allow people to meet their bills especially as we head into winter, is evidence of…
Read MoreCulture Night 2023 – the perfect opportunity to reengage with your community
Culture Night first began back in 2006, largely contained within Temple Bar in Dublin City Centre. This year, Culture Night celebrates its 18th birthday as an all-island celebration of Irish culture. Thousands of free events are taking place tomorrow night, Friday 22nd September, all over the country. Culture night brings people of ages together, bridging…
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