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All systems go for first ever virtual St Patrick s Day parade in Offaly town
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LIKE all other St Patrick s Day parades, the annual Clara event has fallen victim once again to the coronavirus.
However parade organiser Bertie McMahon has organised a virtual online parade today, St Patrick s Day.
Bertie, who has organised one of the largest parades in the Midlands for many years has put together hundreds of images from his archives.
These images will be shown on “Little Town Media” social media platforms today (Wednesday, March 17) from 12 noon to 2.30 pm.
Bertie would like to thank all those who have made the event possible including Lloyd Bracken, Barry Flynn, Ricey Scully, Tony Berry, P.J. Ward, Kevin Lalor Fitzpatrick and the local media.
Virtual St Patrick s Day parade planned in Offaly town
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LIKE all other St Patrick s Day parades, the annual Clara event has fallen victim once again to the coronavirus.
However hot on the heels of the success of Bertie s Virtual Christmas parade, organiser Bertie McMahon has decided to have a virtual online parade this St Patrick s Day in Clara.
Bertie, who has organised one of the largest parades in the Midlands for may years, is already putting together hundreds of images from his archives.
These images will be shown on “Little Town Media” social media platforms on Wednesday, March 17 next.
Music Policy Forum to Address Nighttime Economy Advocacy
Join a Zoom discussion with the Music Policy Forum to discuss nighttime economy advocacy, planning and management in the United States. Panelists include Allison Harnden, Nighttime Economy Manager, City of Pittsburgh; Scott Plusquellec, Nightlife Business Advocate, City of Seattle, Office of Film + Music + Special Events; Joe Reilly, Nighttime Mayor, Iowa City Downtown District; Sarah Spurlock, ICMA-CM, Nighttime Economy (NITE) Manager, City of Fort Lauderdale, City Manager’s Office; Adrian Tonon, Director of Customer Service, 24-Hour Economy Ambassador; and Mayor Michael E. Duggan’s Office, Department of Neighborhoods, City of Detroit. The panel will be moderated by Michael Bracy of the Music Policy Forum.
2 February, 2021
Students from the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics have come top in the annual UK-wide Model NATO competition held remotely this year.
Model NATO 2021 was a simulated response to a natural disaster impacting NATO allies in the Mediterranean. Discussions were chaired by professional diplomats, with diplomats, armed forces personnel and academics advising teams throughout the simulation.
The competition was sponsored by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, NATO’s Public Diplomacy Section and the British International Studies Association.
The Queen’s team was one of 14 other universities throughout the UK taking part including Birmingham, Cardiff, Coventry, Kent, Kings College London, Leeds, Newcastle, Plymouth, Sheffield, South Wales, Staffordshire, Stirling, Surrey, Westminster, in total representing 30 NATO allies.