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Metro Éireann : 01.10.11

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Leaders discuss major migrant concerns in gospel fest workshops

12:06 | 01.10.11

Aside from world-class performances, the underlying mission of last weekend’s Dublin International Gospel Music Festival was to promote multicultural understanding and dialogue within the diverse Irish community.

Sadaka welcomes Irelandâ€™s support of Palestinian state

12:05 | 01.10.11

AN IRELAND-PALESTINE solidarity alliance has welcomed the Irish Government’s decision to support Palestine’s proposed entry to the UN as a member state.

Dublin Bus recognises cityâ€™s unsung heroes

12:05 | 01.10.11

The eighth annual Dublin Bus Community Support Programme celebrated the unsung heroes of the city on 22 September.

NGO highlights hot button issue of modern day slavery in Ireland

12:05 | 01.10.11

Forced labour or slavery is a global problem – and Ireland is no exception. According to the International Labour Organisation, about 1.2 million people are modern day slaves. And although there are no numbers for Ireland, the Migrant Rights Centre

Ireland to be put under microscope in upcoming UN human rights review

12:04 | 01.10.11

On 6 October Ireland’s human rights record will come under review for the first time by other UN members.

New Dublin exhibition celebrates Iranian womenâ€™s rights activists

12:04 | 01.10.11

A Trinity College student from Iran, working to raise awareness of women’s rights in her home country, was on hand to launch a new photographic exhibit celebrating Iranian women’s rights defenders.

Dublin recognises value of diversity says Lord Mayor

12:04 | 01.10.11

IT’S OFFICIAL: Dublin is intercultural. The capital has joined a network of European cities including Oslo, Berlin and Lublin that strategically promote interculturalism.

Government â€˜must practice what it preachesâ€™ over racist crime

12:03 | 01.10.11

Reports of racist incidents indicate the urgent need for action by Government on racially motivated crimes, says the Irish Network Against Racism (Inar).

Balbriggan has a lot to offer!

12:03 | 01.10.11

The Living in Balbriggan Access Fair on 15 October aims to tackle integration needs in the town by addressing barriers to accessing local services and participating in activities.

Dublin International Gospel Music Festival - Two times a charm for gospel festival

12:03 | 01.10.11

THE SECOND ANNUAL Dublin International Gospel Music Festival, an initiative of Metro Éireann, went down a treat in Liberty Hall last Saturday.

CinÃochas san Fhionlainn: tragÃ³id nÃ³ fronsa?

12:02 | 01.10.11

San Earrach, nuair a bhuaigh páirtí tuathghríosaitheach na bhFíor-Fhionlannach an t-olltoghchán, baineadh scanradh as an tromlach mór de na Fionlannaigh nár chaith vóta ar son an pháirtí.

Racism in Finland: tragedy or farce?

12:02 | 01.10.11

In Spring, when the demagogue-ridden party of the True Finns won the parliamentary elections, the vast majority of Finns who didn’t vote for them were quite shocked. In fairness, it was not the party itself that was the biggest cause of unrest, but

Charles Laffiteau\'s Bigger Picture

12:01 | 01.10.11

Last time out I expressed my concern that with no judicial institutions to protect the rights of minorities, the flowers of freedom that have bloomed in countries like Egypt and Tunisia during the ‘Arab Spring’ will be trampled by the “tyranny

Minding your manners

12:00 | 01.10.11

Dining etiquette is integral to professional and social life in Korea, finds Andrew Farrell

Book Review by Ifedinma Dimbo

12:00 | 01.10.11

The Los Angeles Times bracketed Cesar Aira with the likes of Jorge Luis Borges and WG Sebald as one of “those great modernists whom fiction was a theatre of ideas”. Not having read any of these authors before, I accepted this at face value. Then

Recipe by Jurgita Vaskel - Apple and cheese galette

11:59 | 01.10.11

Everyone loves the smell, look and taste of freshly baked apple pie. But what about sweet apples in a savoury cheese crust? The sweet and savoury combination is really delicious! If you love the deep cheddar taste, you can use sharp-tasting cheese.

IT Tips with Marcin Kulik - Social network business tips

11:59 | 01.10.11

Last time out I introduced the subject of using social networking to help your business. Below I offer a few tips on how to make the most social media.

Sam returns to Co Dublin

11:58 | 01.10.11

After 16 years ‘Boys in Blue’ triumphant in All-Ireland Final thriller against Kerry

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