Upcoming Activities in RSTA Wexford Branch
Wexford Branch
Branch Email: rstawexfordbranch@gmail.com
Group Visit to Cahir May 2023
Members of Wexford Branch enjoyed a group visit to Cahir Castle and the Swiss Cottage. Read the report of the visit here: Wexford_Cahir_Trip.pdf
View more photos of some Wexford Branchactivities here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzWDDE
Upcoming Activities in RSTA Wicklow Branch
Wicklow Branch
Scheduled Outings 2022
Note: All our outings conclude with light refreshments and a chat at a local establishment.
Christmas Lunch: Monday 4th December at 1 pm in Delgany Golf Club.
October 2023 - Branch Outings
Branch members enjoyed a tour of Kilmacurry Botanic Gardens and a guided tour of Dublin Castle which included a visit to the Chapel Royal.
September 2022: Treetop Walk , Avondale
Click on the links to read a report of the walk and view photos: Wicklow_Branch_on_the_Treetop_Walk.docx
Photos of Treetop Walk: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAcDA5
October 10th: Branch members enjoyed a guided walk of historic Dun Laoghaire led by Committee Member and National Tour Guide, Michael O'Flaherty.
October 22nd:Members visted the Mermaid Theatre, Bray for a production of Shirley Valentine.
November 21st: Vartry Lake Walk. 11.30 am - to 1pm. Meet at the carpark in Roundwood at 11.30 am
Photos from Wicklow Branch Here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAcDA5
Report on the second event in Sligo hosted by the three retired teachers' associations in March 2024
The event was organised through the co-operative efforts of the retired members of the three teacher unions RSTA, RTAI and TUIRMA.
A lecture entitled The Wisdom of Our Ages by Gerry Farrell was presented in the Black Box of the Model and Niland Centre Sligo on 12th March 2024.
This is the second successful event the RTS (Retired Teacher Sligp) has hosted.
Read a full report and view photos of the event here: Sligo_report.pdf
Report on "The Best is Yet to Come Event"
"In the world of retired teachers a truly ground breaking event happened in Sligo . . . . . ." writes Annette O'Connell
Read the full report on the very successful well-being night The Best is Yet to Come co-hosted by the three retired teachers' associations. Click here for the report.
View Photos of the event here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAcxeV
Cork Branch
Branch Email: rstacorkbranch@gmail.com
View more photos from Cork Branch trips and activities here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzQwc8
Branch Christmas Lunch 2023
Date: Tuesday 6th December at 1 pm
Venue: Hayfield Manor Hotel
Report on Trip to Sardinia 2023
A very large group left Cork Airport on Oct 2nd for a 4-night stay in Sardinia. Alghero was our base. The hotel was situated by the sea and a lovely walk to the old town.
We did a day trip along the coast to the beatiful town of Bosa where we enjoyed a tasting of the local Malvasia wine and cheeses. This was followed by a fantastic meal in a restaurant in Bosa Marina.
The weather was gorgeous with sun filled days and warm evenings. Lots of fun and lovely memories made.
Blarney Castle Tour - Summer 2023
RSTA Cork had a wonderful mid-summer outing to Blarney Castle and gardens attended by 30 members.
The sun was shining and we were guided around the gardens by Adam, the head gardener, who not only showed us the rare plants and trees but had stories as to how they got there.
The branch kindly paid for the tour guide.
Spring Break in Dunraven Arms Hotel - March 2023
30 members and friends enjoyed a most relaxing two night stay in the lovely Dunraven Arms Hotel in Adare, Co Limerick.
Dinner was included on one night of our stay and some of us dined in the 1826 Restaurant where we were lucky enough to meet the wonderful chef himself, Wade Murphy.
View more photos from the visit here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzQwc8
Cork Branch welcomes new members!
Upcoming Activities in RSTA Galway Branch
Branch Email: rstagalwaybranch@gmail.com.
Branch Secretary: Dorothy Robinsom
Coffee and Chat - on second Tuesday of each month at 11 am
Members meet at the Poppyseed at Galway Crystal.
Program of Events 2024
Wednesday 27th March at 2pm in Menlo Hotel
Talk by Tom Maguire (former Branch Chairperson). Tom will share some stories from Michael Slavin's book on Ancient Irish Manuscripts. Refreshments will be provided.
Wednesday 29th May: Summer Lunch in the Galway Bay Hotel
Thursday 28th November: Branch AGM
Thursday 12th December: Christmas Lunch in the Galway Bay Hotel
Further details of events will be posted closer to the dates.
Mayo Branch
Branch Email: rstamayobranch@gmail.com.
Branch meetings are held in Mayo Teachers' Centre, Castlebar. Members are notified of all branch meetings and activities by email. New members should contact the branch to join the email contact list.
Branch AGM October 2023
Officers re-elected were Carmel Heneghan, Chairperson, Kevin McMahon, Secretary, Antoinette Casey, Treasurer.
Upcoming Events
Thursday 16th November at 12 noon: Annual Mass for deceased members in Ballintubber Abbey followed by lunch in Corley's Ballintubber.
If you wish to join us for lunch please text Carmel at 087 2258978 as we need to confirm number with the restaurant.
Branch Christmas Lunch 2023
Venue: Ashford Castle
Date: Wednesday December 13th. Reception at 1 pm. Lunch at 1.30 pm.
Cost: Mayo RSTA member: €40 Guest of Mayo Member: €50
Please text Carmel directly at 087 2258978 before November 30th if you plan to attend.
Accommodation: Ashford Castle has offered a concessionary room rate for RSTA members:
Double: €525. Single: €505
Contact Ashford Castle directly for reservations quoting RSTA.
Branch Trip to North Mayo September 2023
Branch members set out on another of Antoinette's adventures on a bright sunny day in September. The most enjoyable and informamative trip took in Kilcummin Strand, the ruins of Franciscan and Dominican monasteries and Summerhill House. A short break for refreshments at the Céide Fields Centre en route to Ballinglen Museum of Art. Onwards via the Stags of Broadhaven, Eagle Island Lighthouse and Dún na mBo to a guided tour of Blacksod Lighthouse. Our day out concluded in the Strand Hotel for dinner. Read a full report of the trip here: Branch_Trip_to_North_Mayo.pdf
The Lost Valley Walk - June 2023
Mayo RSTA spent a memorable day exploring the magnificient Lost Valley near Louisburgh.
The walk traverses a family farm set in a beautiful valley on the shores of Killary fjord with magnificient views all around. Our guide, the current owner, shared his passion for his homeplace and his impressive knowlege of its history going back to famine times.
The weather was perfect and we gathered afterwards for a beautiful meal in Tia restaurant. A day to remember.
View more photos of the walk at link below
Visit to Michael Davitt Museum Straide - 13 March 2023
Members enjoyed a tour of the museum and a wonderful talk on Davitt and the history of Straide Abbey in the company of two excellent and knowledgeable guides.
We highly recommend this tour to any of our colleagues from other branches who may be visiting the west.
You will come away with a new regard for this remarkable man and his lifelong work on behalf of oppressed people both at home and all around the world.
View more photos of the visit here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzX1ez
Report on 2022 Branch Activities: Branch_Report_22.pdf
View more photos of Mayo branch activities - click on link below.
Upcoming Activities in RSTA Waterford Branch
Branch Email: rstawaterford@gmail.com
Notice of Special General Branch Meetiing
Date and Time: 10 am on Friday 16th February 2024 Venue: Waterford Teachers' Centre
The business of the meeting will be confined to:
- Discussion of, and decision on, motions for National Conference
- Election of Voting Delegates
A meeting of the Branch Committee will follow the SGM
Guided Visit to Waterford Gallery of Art - Thursday 1st February 2024
Notice of a specially arranged visit to view the Arnold and Hilda Exhibition. Details in the attachment below.
The business of the meeting will e confined to:
Discussio of. and decisionon, motions for National conference
Election of Voting delegates
Program of Events - November 2023 to January 2024
Upcoming events in Waterford Branch include a talk entitled "A Garden for all Seasons", the Waterford RSTA Branch AGM, the Annual Bridge Event and the branch Festive Lunch in January 2024.
Click on the link to read/download/print the detailed program: Events_NovJan.pdf
Annual Report - RSTAw Activities and Events 2022/2023
Read the report of a very busy year for members of RSTAw here: Annual_Report.pdf
VALENTIA TRIP POSTONED UNTIL THE SPRING
The Travel Committee regrets that it has not been possible to assemble a package for an RSTAw Autumn trip to Valencia. The Committee looked at various dates and hotel options but there were difficulties with each of them. The tour operator agreed with the Committee to return in September with a definite itinerary that can be put to members for a trip to Valencia in May 2024.
Cookery Demonstration with Edward Hayden - March 2023
Some 40 members of the branch were thrilled to return
to this very popular event.
Edward demonstrated a range of sweet and savoury dishes
which were available for tasting afterwards.
Photo/Orienteering Event - June 2023
A new event this year which we hope might become and annual one!
The event took place around the Viking Triangle area of the city.
A glorious mornng in the sunny south east and a very lively event which we hope to repeat next year in another partof the country.
View some more photos of RSTAw members here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjADHAx
Dublin Branch
Branch contact: rstadublinbranch@gmail.com
Branch AGM 4 October 2023
Officers elected for 2023/24: Bernadine O'Sullivan (Chairperson), Deirdre Chadwick (Hon. Secretary), Edward McCarthy (Hon. Treasurer).
Report - Branch Meeting 7th February
The first Branch meeting of the year was addressed by a solicitor on the subject of making a will. The meeting was followed by a "Meet and Greet" event with tea/coffee and scones. Click on the link to read the full report of the meeting and future branch activities with more photos from the meeting: Dublin_Branch_Feb24.pdf
6th March Meetiing: Talk on Smock Alley Theatre
3rd April Meeting: We will discuss the motions for the Annual Conference so that our voting delegates can bring forward the wishes of the branch members.Since it will be Easter week, the meeting will be followed by a 'finger food' lunch which can be booked at the March branch meeting.
Branch Visit to National Maritime Museum - July 2023
Some 20 members visited the National Maritime Museum in Dunlaoghaire for a guided tour led by Joe varley, retired ASTI member.
Following the tour, members had lunch in some of the many restaurants in the vicinity.
Read the full report of the visit here: National_Museum_visit.png
Dublin Branch Summer Lunch 2023
On June 21st the Dublin Branch celebrated another successful year of activities with our tradtional Summer Lunch, which was attended by 37 members.
A delicious lunch was served in the magnifcent Art Deco dining room of Wynn"s Hotel. On arrival, members were given a ticket and after the lunch there was a draw for prizes.
Everone was in excellent spirits and all declared that it had been a really wonderful day.
View more photos from the lunch here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAMTvb
Report on Branch Outing to Russborough House: Outing_to_Russborough_House.pdf
View some more photos from the Russborough trip
and other branch events here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAdAoE
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