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Align & Act 2016 gathered 100 leaders from a wide range of disciplines, perspectives, influence, and systems in one conversation over one day to talk about what it will take for our nation’s young people to gain full access to a great education, meaningful work, a rich civic life, and equal opportunity. Photo credit: Shannon Finney Photography
Dragonfly focus stacked with four images handheld. Aligned and focus stacked in Photoshop. Level and light saturation, a bit of sharpening and that is it.
This fellow was quite big and he owned the pool area. It continually bombarded us when we were in the pool water. I spend about 4 days stalking it, until it finally gave up flying away.
Leinster House, 16 May 2024.
The Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl hosted an event today, Thursday 16 May, entitled ‘A Gathering for Peace’ to mark UN International Day of Living Together in Peace which is observed annually on 16 May.
The theme of this event aligned with the UN International Day of Living Together in Peace which is designated to promote peace, tolerance, inclusion, understanding and solidarity across the world.
The Ceann Comhairle held a one minute pause for peace which was observed by attendees.
A youth choir, Cór na nÓg performed songs at the event which was attended by Faith Leaders, members of the Diplomatic Corps, Oireachtas Members and the Former Members Association.
Speaking at the event, the Ceann Comhairle said: “Following on from the Pause for Peace, on St. Brigid’s Day, 1st February when we here in Leinster House paused for peace and called on other international parliaments to do likewise, a request which was considered by many, we today come together on UN International Day of Living Together in Peace."
"The UN International Day of Living Together in Peace is an opportunity for all of us to reflect on, and acknowledge, that living together in peace is about accepting differences, and having the ability to listen to, recognise, respect and appreciate others, as well as living in a peaceful and united way."
“This day aims to uphold the desire to live and act together in order to build a sustainable world of peace, solidarity and harmony. Further, it is an occasion which brings people together from many different backgrounds.”
“We also join in the aim to promote the essential empathy that constitutes a shared humanity, stresses the importance of learning from the past, and the taking of the necessary actions for a more peaceful future. Together in Peace as a means of regularly mobilising the efforts of the international community to promote peace, tolerance, inclusion, understanding, and solidarity.”
“Our attitude and our approach to living together in peace is therefore born out of our own historical experience. We recognise the importance of respect and understanding for religious and cultural diversity throughout the world, of choosing dialogue and negotiation over confrontation, and of working together. As I reflect on today’s theme, it is fair to say that the world of today is in desperate need of hope."
“While we might have diverse backgrounds and perspectives, we all have the same desire for peace. Together, we can build a world with fewer conflicts and less violence, one realized through solidarity, tolerance and reconciliation."
“On this International Day of Living Together in Peace, as we stand here in the presence of the busts of the great John Hume and David Trimble, the Northern Ireland politicians and Nobel Peace Prize laureates, let us contemplate John Hume’s words, as one of the architects of the Good Friday Agreement, reminding us to recognise and celebrate diversity as the foundation for peace –“Difference is the essence of humanity. Difference is an accident of birth and should therefore never be the source of hatred or conflict. Therein lies a most fundamental principle of peace: respect for diversity."
Là, dans la seconde section de l'alignement, on change de dimension !
On a franchi un seuil dans l'ordonnancement de la file : les menhirs sont nettement plus grands et un gros mégalithe de quartz - haut de 3,60 mètres - vient rompre la monotonie précédente !
We had our neighbours over for dinner on Sunday and they brought corn on the cob to share! It was Lukas' first time with a cob, and he LOVED it! We had to make sure he didn't eat the holders though, as sometimes he got so excited he missed the corn!
The light coming in the back window is centered on the front door on my birthday and will start moving to the right as spring get's near.