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Community Relations Fund Launches new ‘Ride The Other Side’ campaign…

Brian O'Neill on April 1, 2022, 7:00 am | Readers 7867

Frustrated by the slow process of community integration, The Community Relations Fund has launched an innovative programme to encourage more cross-community dating. They have allocated £250,000 to a new dating fund with the catchy name – ‘Ride The Other Side’. The way the fund works is they are giving cash payments to encourage cross-community relationships. There are three levels to the fund: You get a £50 payment for a first date £500 for an engagement And £1000 for a wedding …

Love in a time of Covid…

Terry Maguire on August 22, 2020, 8:12 am | Readers 1991

It was on then it was off then it was on again; a typical Irish wedding really. The Bride telephoned from Doha mid-March asking my view on the new pandemic’s potential to upset her summer wedding plans. I dismissed her concerns and reassured her that by mid-August things would be back to normal and that she should keep the date. In mid-May she was less certain so, with full agreement of the venue, the caterer and the church she switched …

Caring for each other in a time of lockdown…

Philip Orr on June 6, 2020, 7:00 am | Readers 656

The global crisis wrought by the Coronavirus has made us aware of some of the most important things in life: good health, effective healthcare, supportive relationships, and wise governance. Self-isolation and fear have shown us just how much we depend on companionship for strength and well-being, while our dependence on the dedication of those who care for us when we are sick, frail, or aged has never been more evident. Perhaps it is time to invoke the wisdom of the …

The Ultimate Eurovision Song Contest Winner…

Pete Baker on May 16, 2016, 2:56 pm | Readers 685

With Russia discovering the joys of the politics of the Eurovision Song Contest this year, here’s the undoubted highlight from Saturday’s Grand Final in Stockholm – the interval act! Just in case anyone from the BBC, or from RTÉ, are looking for any tips for next year. Let’s face it, on recent form they could do with some. All together now! Love, Love, Peace, Peace… Pete Baker