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Your focus on how to promote better school outcomes for children is welcome (‘Pupils in rural areas more likely to be in overcrowded classes’, Irish Independent, August 4). However, there is a need for more analysis of why some classes are large, before policy conclusions are reached.

Following the review and publication of the Electoral Commission’s recommendations, it is clear that the number of Dáil seats cannot increase indefinitely to reflect an ever-growing population, given the chamber’s finite size.

HONOLULU (KHON2) – Well, we are here back at the Hawaii Convention Center. This time we are talking about culture.  In particular, the Okinawan culture and the return of this year’s Okinawan Festival fill up this first area and first floor of the Hawaii Convention Center setting up for a wonderful weekend ahead. So, to […]

Organizers of “Kipuni Aloha no Maui” (“Embrace Beloved Maui”) said the various vigils, held at sunrise, noon and sunset, were rooted in traditional Native Hawaiian healing practices and ceremonies.

Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners will lead a statewide, one-day vigil on Friday, Sept. 1, to aid the emotional and spiritual healing of those on Maui who suffered devastating loss from wildfires that swept through Lahaina and other areas of the island. “There’s an urgent need for prayer, cleansing, and reflection so that together, we can help Maui and Hawai‘i heal,” Holt-Padilla said. “This vigil will help to create a space for grief and healing and the opportunity for Hawai‘i ...

All Hawaii residents — as well as people around the world — are invited to join in the Friday vigil, “Kipuni Aloha no Maui,” meaning “embrace beloved Maui,” during the ceremonies to be led by spiritual leaders at sunrise, noon and sunset.

Here's how you can watch or attend one of Kīpuni Aloha no Mauiʻs vigils, a statewide vigil dedicated to the victims of the Maui fires.

I am grateful to Ian Futcher for furnishing us with this weeks Bygone Salisbury.

The awards presentation took place at Thomas Square as part of a daylong observance of La Ho‘iho‘i Ea, Hawaiian Sovereignty Restoration Day.

LA Hoihoi Ea, known as Sovereign Restoration Day is back in Hawaii however celebrations began early at Thomas Square Park.This is the second year this holiday will be recognized as