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by Gillian Kelly on Dec 14th, 2015 - 1953 Views

Keep Your Pet’s Safe This Christmas Christmas is a happy time for many of us, spending time with loved ones, exchanging gifts, watching movies and over indulging in tasty calorific food and drink.  However, for your pets it can be stressful, particularly if you have noisy guests coming and going. ... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Dec 1st, 2015 - 2514 Views

Today the 1st December is World Aids Day. Across the world people will have an opportunity today to show their support for those with HIV or AIDS by wearing the red ribbon. This is also a day to remember those who have died and unite  in the fight against HIV. World Aids Day was first held in 1988.... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Nov 27th, 2015 - 2469 Views

Its a Dog’s Life Animals, especially our pets, are very close and dependent on us. They need as much love and care as we do to live well and stay healthy. Just like ourselves our little furry friends get ill and have their own problems. I have a little cat that fell ill recently and thinking that... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Nov 24th, 2015 - 2615 Views

  Brú Aimstir opened their doors on Friday the 20th November for homeless people who have been sleeping rough. Brú Aimstir is a new service provided by the Cold Weather Initiative in Dublin 8 and will be running this service for the time being during 2015 and 2016. The facility is able to accommodate... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Nov 19th, 2015 - 2592 Views

Is Work Stress Weighing You Down? A little while back RTE Radio did a programme with Professor Jim Lucey of St Patrick’s Mental Health Services about work stress. For most people in the workplace stress arrives when there is so much work to do that you don’t know where to touch ground, but... 

by Alan Finn on Nov 18th, 2015 - 4013 Views

The Rialto Community Drug Team would like to invite you all to their annual event “Remembering Loved Ones”, taking place on Thursday 19th of November, at 11.30am. This event is to commemorate our deceased loved ones. Remembering friends at this time of year, allows us to reflect on our loved ones... 

by Gillian Kelly on Nov 11th, 2015 - 2395 Views

The Alexander Technique enables you to release tension by re-educating your mind and body through various movements which improves your posture and co-ordination.  Frederick Matthias Alexander was a Shakespearean actor who constantly suffered from throat problems.  He was permanently hoarse and he... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Nov 10th, 2015 - 1702 Views

It is that time of the year again when students have the opportunity to further their education and explore their possibilities. There will be open days held at the National College of Art and Design and Griffith College on the 25th November 2015. Griffith College Griffith College was built in 1974... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Nov 9th, 2015 - 1231 Views

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by Jacqueline Spain on Nov 3rd, 2015 - 2818 Views

On Tuesday the 10th of November 2015 the 16th Nursing Clinical Skills Fair – “Care of the Older Patient” will be held at the H & H Seminar Room and Foyer at the Main Building at St. James’s Hospital. The fair will kick off from 12.30 pm till 15.00 pm and a lunchtime fair with light refreshments... 

by Gillian Kelly on Oct 29th, 2015 - 1694 Views

There are a variety of different festivities for children taking place this week. Dublinia at Halloween Creepy cures and Ridiculous Remedies 24th October – 31st October 2015 From: 12pm – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm Thomas O’Brien, the bloody Barber Surgeon, seeks advice from Biddy Deasy who uses alternative... 

by Alan Finn on Oct 28th, 2015 - 1370 Views

Halloween is a time of fun and trickery for children and adults but it can be a traumatic and stressful time for your pets. For those of us who have pets its very important to keep them safe during the Halloween period. I have heard horror stories of animals getting abused, teased and even killed. Here... 

by Gillian Kelly on Oct 23rd, 2015 - 1706 Views

Are Your Hands Clean? You may think your hands are clean after washing them but research has shown that the majority of people don’t wash their hands properly after going to the toilet.  This causes harmful bacteria such as salmonella, E.coli, clostridium difficile, campylobacter and MRSA to spread. ... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Oct 20th, 2015 - 3014 Views

‘Be Safe Be Seen’ Halloween Campaign On the 31st October every year we celebrate Halloween, also known as Hallowe’en, Allhallowe’en, All Hallows ‘Eve or All Saints’ Eve. Halloween is celebrated by Christians, non-Christians and pagans in many countries around the world. Halloween falls on... 

by Alan Finn on Oct 17th, 2015 - 1307 Views

Tourists with Cars Beware On Friday 1st October, I was walking down Echlin Street, of James Street, Dublin 8 when I noticed a parked car with a window smashed. I stopped and took an interest in this car. It appeared who ever smashed the window may have taken something from the car. The broken window... 

by Gillian Kelly on Oct 9th, 2015 - 1836 Views

World Mental Health Day October 10th The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared October 10th as ‘World Mental Health Day’. This year’s theme is “Dignity in Mental Health”. WHO want to ensure that people with mental illness are treated with the courtesy, respect and dignity that... 

by Richie MacRitchie on Oct 7th, 2015 - 2733 Views

For those who are eligible, Fuel Allowance starts this week.  The payment is 20 Euro each week in addition to your main social welfare payment, for 6 months from October until April.  If you think you are eligible and haven’t yet received your payment, you should make an application. For those... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Sep 30th, 2015 - 10059 Views

Ever wondered about opening you own business or have done so in the past, but for some reason failed? I think most of us have. Starting up a business involves a lot of preparation and it is always good to know the tricks of the trade. The Wood Quay Venue in Dublin 8 will be hosting the Startup Gathering... 

by Gillian Kelly on Sep 17th, 2015 - 1662 Views

Herbs and Spices to Boost Your Health It is coming to that time of year again when it is not quite cold enough to put on your winter coat but it is also not warm enough to discard your cardigan.  This is why you have to be careful not to catch a cold or get sick.  Cooking with herbs and spices are... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Sep 14th, 2015 - 2376 Views

NIVAL – A Haven for Art Lovers and Artists The National College of Art and Design (NCAD) is located on busy Thomas Street and is home to art students both national and international. Of course, when you are at college the library becomes your best friend and thankfully NCAD has one of the finest archived...