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Circular from the Civil Service Commissioners, October 1953, relating to the open competition for the position of Chief Medical Officer for the Civil Service. The terms and conditions relating to the position are outlined in detail, for example, 'female candidates must be unmarried or widows'.

s 15737

circular

Newsclipping from the 'Irish Press', 13 August 1954, containing an article entitled 'Irish names that are honoured by India's people'. The article is the last in series by Erskine Childers Jnr on his Indian tour. Amongst other topics, the article refers to the links between Irish and Indian revolutionaries. 'During the thirties, several Indian leaders visited Ireland. The late Sadar Patel, the iron man of the Congress Party, sponsored an Indian - Irish Independence League during his visit, under the presidency of Maud Gonne MacBride'.

s 15740A

newsclipping

Newsclipping from the 'Irish Times', 7 November 1953, containing an article entitled 'Seven farm bodies join forces'. The article states that representatives of seven farm bodies met in order to discuss the proposed Institute of Agriculture. The Irish Countrywomen's Association was included amongst the seven.

s 15926A

newsclipping

agriculture; rural life

Newsclipping from the 'Irish Press', 12 December 1953, containing an article entitled 'Taoiseach talks with farmers: Agricultural Institute plan advanced'. The article states that delegates from seven agricultural organisations met with the Taoiseach in order to discuss the proposed Agricultural Institute. Mrs Olivia Hughes represented the Irish Countrywomen's Association. A photograph attached to the article shows the delegation, including Mrs Hughes, with the Taoiseach at Government Buildings.

s 15926A

newsclipping

agriculture; rural life

Newsclipping from the 'Irish Times', 5 May 1954, containing an article by Judith D'Arcy entitled 'Northern Ireland's Agriculture: Education'. D'Arcy states that there is a comprehensive scheme for agricultural education in Northern Ireland. Amongst other topics, she refers to the courses given at Loughrea College, Cookstown. 'This diploma takes three years to complete, and consists mainly of instruction in all aspects of poultry-keeping with regard to breeding, rearing and general housing'.

s 15926A

Judith D'Arcy

Irish Times

Newsclipping from the 'Irish Times', 6 May 1954, containing an article by Judith D'Arcy entitled 'Northern Ireland's Agriculture: Progress in research'. The article outlines the role of the research divisions within the Northern Ministry of Agriculture. The following activities are referred to: soil testing, plant breeding, livestock research and animal nutrition. The concluding paragraph of the article praises the work undertaken by the researchers. 'It was difficult not to be impressed by their enthusiasm, their real interest in the work they are doing at present, and their plans for future progress'.

s 15926A

Judith D'Arcy

Irish Times

Newsclipping from the 'Irish Independent', 16 May 1955, containing an article entitled 'Rural Adult Education Congress'. The article refers to the Annual Congress of lecturers and students of Adult Education Courses in Munster. A photograph attached to the article shows the Congress delegates. Several women are included in the picture.

s 15926A

newsclipping

agriculture; rural life; education

Newsclipping from the 'Irish Independent', 16 July 1955, containing an article entitled 'Institute Commission meets: Need for proper agricultural facilities'. The article states that the need for proper agricultural facilities was stressed by Mr P Meagher, Chairman of the Agricultural Institute, at a Commission meeting in Dublin. 'The scarcity of Agricultural Graduates and our totally inadequate research facilities have been commented upon'. A photograph attached to the article shows one woman delegate.

s 15926A

newsclipping

agriculture; rural life; education

Newsclipping from the 'Sunday Press', 24 July 1955, containing an article entitled 'New Institute - Give it to Munster call'. The article refers to the proposed Agricultural Institute. 'Miss M Cooper, Irish Countrywomen's Association, said her organisation was behind the plan to have the Institute set up in the provinces'.

s 15926A

newsclipping

agriculture; rural life; education

Newsclipping from the 'Irish Independent', 25 July 1955, containing an article entitled 'Plan to make Munster main farming centre'. The article refers to the location of the proposed Agricultural Institute. It states that the matter was discussed at a meeting in Limerick at which members of rural organisations were present. The Irish Countrywomen's Association was amongst those represented at the meeting.

s 15926A

newsclipping

agriculture; rural life; education