By Olivia Seery on Mar 25, 2008 in Africa, Family, Health/Medicine, Immigration, Ireland, Issues, Landmark Education, children | 3 Comments
Little did I know that my Self-Expression and Leadership Programme Project, World Community Day, which was held in Sligo, Ireland, in the Autumn of 2005, would have such far reaching effects. My commitment was to have the many new immigrants be formally welcomed and acknowledged by the public representatives of Sligo town. I was particularly interested in Globe House where […]
By Olivia Seery on Mar 21, 2008 in Books, Ireland | 1 Comment
When Brian Langan had to choose a project for his Self-Expression and Leadership Programme, it seemed natural to choose a book project. Brian works as an editor for a publishing company, and is himself a writer, having had a novel published in 1999. It was also not difficult to choose who would benefit from his […]
By George F on Mar 8, 2008 in Health/Medicine, Ireland | 0 Comments
Anne Moore has found a unique way to make a difference for cancer patients: She has founded New Hairizons, an organization that raises money for superior quality wigs for those undergoing chemotherapy treatment. Anne, who is a hair salon owner and resident of Lurgan, Northern Ireland, began the New Hairizon project out of her participation in […]
By Olivia Seery on Feb 22, 2008 in Family, Health/Medicine, Ireland, Issues, Landmark Education, People, Society | 1 Comment
When Garda Sgt. Sarah Hargadon participated in Landmark Education’s Self-Expression and Leadership Programme in Ireland she created ’Talk 2 Me’ sponsored walks which were aimed at heightening awareness of suicide and its devasting impact on families. ’In spite of there being more suicides than road deaths in Ireland the public debate on suicide is very low key.’ Her purpose was to […]
By Olivia Seery on Feb 7, 2008 in Environment, Europe, Family, Innovation, Ireland, Issues, Landmark Education, children | 0 Comments
Alison McDuff, a participant in Landmark Education’s Self-Expression and Leadership Programme, has been living in the North Dublin seaside town of Skerries for several years. Skerries harbour is a major landing port for Dublin Bay prawns and in season is a hive of activity. A large colony of grey seals resides in and around the […]
By Vincent Cahill on Sep 10, 2007 in Health/Medicine, Ireland, People, South Africa | 0 Comments
Eileen MacEochiadh has been a guide at Florence Court House for 6 years. On a recent visit to South Africa to see her son, she was moved by the work being done at the Sisulu Paediatric Cardiac Centre for Africa. Currently participating in the Landmark Self-Expression and Leadership Program, she got permission […]
By Vincent Cahill on Jul 25, 2007 in Events, Immigration, Ireland, Writing | 0 Comments
The growth of the Irish economy over the last 20 years has led to an immigration boom. For the first time in modern history Ireland is becoming a multicultural society. With this change there have been misunderstandings that have led to incresed tensions. While Sligo resident Brian Higgins was participating in the Landmark Education Self Expression and […]
By seanc on Oct 11, 2006 in Education, Environment, Ireland | 0 Comments
While Aidan Flanagan was participating in the Landmark Self Expression and Leadership Program he created contest among schools in Northern Ireland called “Don’t Be a Litterbug”. The purpose of the contest was to have students and their families take on making their communities litter free. This is a story from […]
