"Ce Mise",  a recently published novel by RSTA  member Sean Mac Sheáin-Mac Eochaidh, tells the story of Trevor Acton, a sergeant in Arm Shasana who was present in Kilmainham Gaol in Easter week 1916.  Published by Coisceim the book is available in Book Centres in Waterford, Kilkenny, Wexford, Belfast and Dingle.

Ce_mise_cover.pdf

RSTA in INDOCHINA!  The intrepid travellers of the Midland Branch took off again this year to far flung places.  Members and friends enjoyed an exciting trip to Indochina.  Read a report of their trip and photos below: Report_from_Indo_trip.pdf    Photos:   Group_in_Indochina.jpg     Indochina.jpg

RSTA Midland branch recently enjoyed a tour of the beautifully restored Longford Cathedral guided by Midland member and RSTA President Padraic O'Doherty.  Padraic has generously offered to guide a tour for any other branch or members who would like to visit.

Read a report of the the visit here: Cathedral_visit.pdf

Newsletter_Spring_2018.pdf

IMPROVEMENTS TO POST-2012 STATEPENSIONS.  The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection has announced improvements to the state pension calculations for post 2012 pensioners.  Higher rates will commence from 30 March 2018.  The Department's statement is available here: Press_release.pdf

January 2018