In this moment... Everyone is asleep. Except me. It is midday. Saturday. Chaos is not reigning. Outside rain pounds the pavement. Hailstones appear. The dogs are indoors. Asleep. Both babies dream. A poorly husband, rarely ill, gone upstairs to nap, is fast asleep. He will be cross I didn't wake him. It is rare he … Continue reading A Moment
Today I want to discuss history. Patriotism. Terror. Poetry. Reality. Destruction. Rebellion. 100 years has passed since the Easter Rising in Dublin. It started April 24th so officially we aren't at the 100 year marker yet, but it was Easter so it feels correct to remember it on this bank holiday. At the time, many of … Continue reading Easter 1916
It is time to extol the pleasures of being a Mam of two under two. They won't be this small and sweet for ever. I will look back and long for these days. They may be long, tiring and at times very stressful but they are always, always worth it. I started this blog with … Continue reading The Joys of Two Under Two!
Poetry and I are friends. In fact, poetry is a central part of my job. My passion for verse is bottomless. Thankfully! I don't believe myself actor enough to fake it. I teach teenage boys poetry. A LOT of poetry. Outsiders often comment. Not for all the money in the world, they say, could I … Continue reading Cupid shoots Poetry
Remote CPD sessions, resources and blogs by Laura Webb
A look at some of my Prose, Poetry and Short Stories, past, present and hopefully future..
The history and archaeology of Athlone and its environs
Supporting literacy and learning in Irish schools
Author of popular books about Hollywood history
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A Teacher Figuring Out What Works
photos, film and stories from the archive at ESB
Scottish Octogenarian Author
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In a forlorn attempt to convince myself that the eight years I spent studying history was not a complete waste of time, I have started this blog in the hope of passing on some historical information to those who are either interested or have absolutely nothing else going on in their lives.....enjoy!!!
Storytelling
Chekhov Technique,Voice,Directing and Me
my early breast cancer story & my journey to a fitter, healthier me after...
Secondary teacher based in Ireland. Insider thoughts. Conversations happening in Irish schools right now.
Education in Ireland in 2020
Vincent Hanley
Andrew-Gower.co.uk
News and updates on current Offaly History projects.
Taking a delve into the politics of sport
Contemporary newspaper articles and illustrations from the Great Hunger in Ireland, 1845-52
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