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Southwest Donegal: uniqueness and interdependence in 2015
OpenLearn Ireland

Southwest Donegal: uniqueness and interdependence in 2015

...English and Irish Gaelic] Signpost linking Glencolmcille to the Wild Atlantic Way (blue wave symbol) In 2015, the Slieve League Peninsula, like Killala in Northeast Mayo, is part of the Wild Atlantic Way, the tourist route along the South and West coast of Ireland. For this part of the route, tourists are encouraged to explore the area’s uniqueness in terms of the...
Rugby: A sport for sampling or specialisation?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Rugby: A sport for sampling or specialisation?

...English rugby with Rugby Schools dominating and the quest for talent forcing children to specialise and be identified earlier. Interestingly in the England 2015 World Cup Squad Stuart Lancaster has eighteen players aged under 27 including youngsters Luke Cowan-Dickie (20), Elliot Daly (22), Maro Itoje (20) and Henry Slade (22) who have progressed through the player...
From dreams to reality: becoming a nurse and educator
Health, Sports & Psychology

From dreams to reality: becoming a nurse and educator

...English. This was a pivotal stage in my life as I was finally diagnosed with dyslexia and given the support and resources to get my thoughts down onto paper. It was a huge light bulb moment and suddenly all the dots were joined together. At this point, I was awarded the ‘Student of the Year’. This was the first time in my life I had been recognised for my hard work...
Growing the popularity of women’s football: an update
Health, Sports & Psychology

Growing the popularity of women’s football: an update

...English team has won the title since Arsenal achieved the feat in 2007. From the start of next season UEFA are introducing a women’s Europa Cup competition which provides further opportunities for more WSL clubs to compete in Europe. This will be an interesting test to assess the strength and depth of the WSL compared to equivalent leagues in Europe. The expectation at...
A difficult conversation to have about racism
Education & Development

A difficult conversation to have about racism

...English”. Or another time, when I went on a training session and the topic changed to an arranged marriage. The group activity started and the people on my table looked straight to me for an answer. It took me everything not to scream “Arranged marriages happen in other cultures too, look at the Royal Family!” It was their misconceptions and stereotypes that annoyed...
What is Law?
Society, Politics & Law

What is Law?

...English and Welsh law from the laws made by the UK or Welsh Parliaments. Third, ‘common law’ is common to all the people in the country; until the 12th century, different parts of England and Wales had different laws: local customs. Fourth, and last, ‘common law’ is distinguished from another body of law called ‘equity’, which developed because the common law...
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How can honour killings be stopped?
Health, Sports & Psychology

How can honour killings be stopped?

...English would not be so sinister if harmful practices and learning English for Muslim women/mothers were not also linked to the wider agenda of preventing extremism and immigration control. Why should measures to protect these women and girls from gendered violence, which is a cause and consequence of gender inequality, be shaped by these policies which are criticised by...
Careers education and guidance
Education & Development

Careers education and guidance

...English schools, based on the five themes from Every Child Matters, CEG is part of the school's self-evaluation of how it helps young people ‘achieve economic well-being’. Some of the evidence for achieving that outcome is how well young people are ‘prepared for working life’. CEG also helps achieve the outcome of ‘making a positive contribution where… young...
Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs