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Life event that changes all: Horse riding accident in Zimbabwe in 1993, a fractured skull et al including bipolar anxiety, chronic fatigue …. co-morbidities (Nietzche 'He who has the reason why can deal with any how' details my health history from 1993 to date). 17th 2017 August operation for breast cancer (no indications just an appointment came from BreastCheck through the Post). Trinity College Dublin Business Economics and Social Studies (but no degree) 1997-2003; UCD 1997/1998 night classes) essays, projects, writings. Trinity Horizon Programme 1997/98 (Centre for Women Studies Trinity College Dublin/St. Patrick's Foundation (Professor McKeon) EU Horizon funded: research study of 15 women (I was one of this group and it became the cornerstone of my journey to now 2017) over 9 mth period diagnosed with depression and their reintegration into society, with special emphasis on work, arts, further education; Notes from time at Trinity Horizon Project 1997/98; Articles written for Irishhealth.com 2003/2004; St Patricks Foundation monthly lecture notes for a specific period in time; Selection of Poetry including poems written by people I know; Quotations 1998-2017; other writings mainly with theme of social justice under the heading Citizen Journalism Ireland. Letters written to friends about life in Zimbabwe; Family history including Michael Comyn KC, my grandfather, my grandmother's family, the O'Donnellan ffrench Blake-Forsters; Moral wrong: An acrimonious divorce but the real injustice was the Catholic Church granting an annulment – you can read it and make your own judgment, I have mine. Topics I have written about include annual Brain Awareness week, Mashonaland Irish Associataion in Zimbabwe, Suicide (a life sentence to those left behind); Nostalgia: Tara Hill, Co. Meath.

Forster Street House, Galway,

Posted on September 1, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

38 +34 SOLD 20/12/2024 Forster Street House, 48 Forster Street, H91Y28K Sold: €3,000,000Asking: €3,000,000 5 Bed4 BathDetached

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nwl on X: Puppets at the Irish Times today resume their campaign for the closure of the Aughinish refinery at a estimated cost of €3bn to the Irish economy over a decade.

Posted on September 1, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Puppets at the Irish Times today resume their campaign for the closure of the Aughinish refinery at a estimated cost of €3bn to the Irish economy over a decade. They have “obtained” highly confidential documents from a Swedish tax dispute. … Continue reading →

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1.2 mn potential for Irish hospitals. Act now to prevent crisis

Posted on September 1, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

https://twitter.com/amanda2026ie/status/2094689496704922001/video/1

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Mehr News: Iran’s FM Abbas Araqchi says Washington needs to honor its word if it wants a way out.

Posted on September 1, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Mehr. Iran’s FM Abbas Araqchi says Washington needs to honor its word if it wants a way out. He’s pointing to a memorandum of understanding that Trump signed, arguing the U.S. walked away from the very deal its own president … Continue reading →

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History: Thurgood Marshall confirmed as Supreme Court Justice

Posted on September 1, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Thurgood Marshall confirmed as Supreme Court justice HISTORY.com Editors Published: November 24, 2009Last Updated: January 31, 2025 On August 30, 1967, Thurgood Marshall becomes the first African American to be confirmed as a Supreme Court justice. He would remain on the Supreme … Continue reading →

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Glenn Diesen on X: George Kennan on NATO expansion (May 2, 1998): “I think it is the beginning of a new Cold War …

Posted on September 1, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

George Kennan on NATO expansion (May 2, 1998): ”I think it is the beginning of a new Cold War… I think the Russians will gradually react quite adversely and it will affect their policies. I think it is a tragic … Continue reading →

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GZERO Daily: Russia to rescue for Niger’s junta

Posted on September 1, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Russia to the rescue for Niger’s junta Niger’s military junta survived a mutiny over the weekend with help from Russian forces stationed in the country. Gunfire erupted in the capital city of Niamey late Friday after soldiers took loyalist troops hostage at … Continue reading →

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Futurism: Doctors Just Used AI to Perform Brain Surgery

Posted on September 1, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Doctors Just Used AI to Perform Brain Surgery “It’s given me my life back.” By Frank Landymore Published Aug 29, 2026 1:02 PM EDT Add Futurism(opens in a new tab)More information Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the … Continue reading →

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The Conversation: Irish whiskey is one of Ireland’s greatest export success stories. Exports were worth over euros 90 million in 2024

Posted on September 1, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Academic rigour, journalistic flair Arts + CultureBusiness + EconomyEducationEnvironmentHealthPolitics + SocietyScience + TechWorldPodcastsInsights Share article Print article Irish whiskey is one of Ireland’s great export success stories. Exports were worth over €930 million in 2025, with the country’s much-loved spirit being sold all over the world. Even amid difficult … Continue reading →

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The Conversatiion: Fifty-three years ago, convicted criminal Jan-Erik Olsson walked into a bank on Norrmalmstorg, a square in central Stockholm, pulled a submachine gun from under his jacket and fired at the ceiling. Concrete and glass rained down. “The party has just begun!” he shouted in a fake American accent, before taking four bank employees hostage.

Posted on September 1, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Academic rigour, journalistic flair Arts + CultureBusiness + EconomyEducationEnvironmentHealthPolitics + SocietyScience + TechWorldPodcastsInsights Share article Print article Fifty-three years ago, convicted criminal Jan-Erik Olsson walked into a bank on Norrmalmstorg, a square in central Stockholm, pulled a submachine gun from under his jacket and fired at the ceiling. Concrete and … Continue reading →

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