The New Taoiseach Brian Cowan arrives at Government buildings with his family yesterday 7th May 2008. THE NEW Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, moved to put his stamp on his first Government last night by making more Cabinet changes than expected.
The Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, T.D. today, Monday 28th April, launched the
OECD major Review of the Irish Public Service. This first ever review of
the whole of the Public Service looks at how it compares with other OECD
countries, and makes recommendations for the future direction of the Public
Service. This Review will provide the basis for significant transformation
in the Public Service.
The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Brian Cowen, T.D. and the Deputy
Secretary General of the OECD, Aart de Geus, also participated in the
launch.
OECD major Review of the Irish Public Service. This first ever review of
the whole of the Public Service looks at how it compares with other OECD
countries, and makes recommendations for the future direction of the Public
Service. This Review will provide the basis for significant transformation
in the Public Service.
The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Brian Cowen, T.D. and the Deputy
Secretary General of the OECD, Aart de Geus, also participated in the
launch.
Dave Hingerty is one of the most prominent drummers in Ireland. He has played on some of the biggest stages in the world with renowned artists such as Chris Martin, The Frames, Josh Ritter, Louis Stewart, Mary Coughlin and The Corrs.
After three years on the road touring the world, internationally recognised drummer Dave Hingerty has returned to Ireland and re-started his highly successful drum school; the first of its kind in Ireland.
view Daves website here for more info on his courses
Dave Hingerty with his three kids
Dave Hingerty with his three kids
Jerry Greenfield a co-founder of Ben & Jerry's visits Dublin (Sept 2007) to launch the search for the 2008 Irish Ben & Jerry's Climate Change Ambassador.
One of the world's favourite, unconventional business men Jerry, who set up Ben & Jerry's with his friend Ben Cohen after completing a $5 correspondence course in ice cream making)in 1978 in an old gas station in downtown Burlington, Vermont. The company has since opened almost 200 franchised shops and reports earnings of $237 million annually.
I had the pleasusre of meeting the Jerry and got him to pose for afew pictures, on the roof garden of the Fitzwilliam Hotel (St. Stephens Green, Dublin)
Amy Huberman, officially opens Tom Campbell Art Exhibition in Urban Retreat Gallery, Dublin.
Amy Huberman is an Irish film and television actress who has starred in numerous productions since beginning her career in 2002.
She is best known for her role on Irish national broadcaster RTE's drama series The Clinic which has just aired its 5th season. She also starred in the BBC's television mini-series George Gently and the TV movie Showbands.
Her current movies include Satellites & Meteorites directed by Rick Larkin and an untitled Dylan Moran written film, both due for release in 2008.
She is currently going out with Ireland Rugby Captain and Leinster player Brian O'Driscoll.
The Artist:
Tom Campbell, was born in Scotland. Tom studied sculpture at Newcastle and later Crawford School of art at cork. Tom is a highly prolific, painting, sculpting and performing every hours of the day! His first solo exhibition at Urban Retreat Gallery follows a couple of residences at the Cill Rialaig Retreat in Ballinskelligs.
Continue reading Amy Huberman launches Tom Campbell Art Exhibition Dublin.
Paul Durcan Poet, writer Dublin Ireland.
Paul Durcan was born in Dublin in 1944. In 1974 he won the Patrick Kavanagh Award and more recently the Irish American Cultural Institute Poetry Award (1989), The Whitebread Prize (for Daddy, Daddy, 1990) and the London Poetry Book Society choice for The Berlin Wall Café.
His books include
Endsville [with Brian Lynch] (Dublin, New Writers' Press, 1967)
O Westport in the Light of Asia Minor (Dublin, Anna Livia Press, 1975)
Sam's Cross (Dublin, Profile Press, 1978)
Teresa's Bar (1976, Loughcrew, Co Meath, The Gallery Press; revised edition, The Gallery Press, 1986)
Jesus, Break his Fall (Dublin, The Raven Arts Press, 1980)
Ark of the North (Raven Arts Press, 1982)
The Selected Paul Durcan (edited by Edna Longley, Belfast, The Blackstaff Press, 1982)
Jumping the Train Tracks with Angela (Dublin, Raven Arts Press/ Manchester, Carcanet New Press, 1983)
The Berlin Wall Café (The Blackstaff Press, 1985)
Going Home to Russia (The Blackstaff Press, 1987)
In the Land of Punt (with Gene Lambert 1989)
Jesus and Angela
Daddy, Daddy (The Blackstaff Press, 1990)
Crazy About Women (The National Gallery of Ireland, 1991, to coincide with the exhibition of the same name)
A Snail in My Prime/ New and Selected Poems (The Harvill Press, London/The Blackstaff Press, 1993)
Give Me Your Hand (London, MacMillan, in association with National Gallery Publications, 1994)
Christmas Day (London, The Harvill Press, 1997)
Greetings to Our Friends in Brazil(The Harvill Press, 1999)
Cries of an Irish Caveman (The Harvill Press, 2001)
Paul Durcan's Diary (2003)
The Art of Life (2004)
Rosanna Davidson officially opening Debenhams of Henry, cosmetics hall on Thur 6 Dec
Exterior Shots taken of The New Debenhams Store on Henry St.
These Images were used to Advertise the launch there New store.
Interior Images I photgraphed for the front cover of "Irish Director Magazine"
FRONT COVER
INSIDE SPREAD
Stephens Green Club staircase
Amanda Brunker opens Naomi Brosnan Exhibition, at the Origin Gallery, Harcourt St, Dublin.
Naomi Brosnan (Artist) and Amanda Brunker
view more of Naomi's here
Naomi Brosnan (Artist), Noelle Campbell Sharpe and Amanda Brunker
Amanda Brunker (born Dublin, Ireland 1973) is a former Miss Ireland winner and current columnist for the Irish 'Sunday World' newspaper. After attending Mount Temple Comprehensive School she turned to modelling, eventually entering and winning the Miss Ireland competition in 1991.
Since then, she has continued modelling, acted in a film 'Head Rush', had a cameo role in the now cancelled Irish soap 'Glenroe', been a nightclub hostess, presented her own late night TV show 'The Dinner Party' and is currently a journalist/columnist for the 'Sunday World' newspaper.
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