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Focuses on the contributions of the Jewish community in politics, arts and society of Dublin, Ireland. Origins of the first Jewish immigrants to the city; Quest for emancipation and anti-slavery campaigns initiated by the partnership between Jewish leaders and the Catholic Church; Names of eminent Jewish residents of the city.

Features Barretstown Gang Camp in County Kildare, Ireland. Description of Barretstown Castle; Retreat for children with cancer; Combination of elements from occupational therapy, the camping environment, and therapeutic recreation; Actor Paul Newman's philosophy about Hole in the Wall Gang camps.

Focuses on the contributions of Irish physicians to the field of Western medicine. Chronicle of Irish ancient medicine; Views on the causes of diseases and epidemics; Medical practice as an oral tradition; Profile of Irish medical professionals.

Profiles Irish film director, George Morrison. Introduction to film making; Reputation built on the creation of the landmark documentary, 'Mise Eire,' in the 1950s; Details of his influence on Ireland's cinematic traditions.

Reports that the Harvard University's Graduate School of Design is offering a scholarship on structural engineering for students from Ireland in honor of Irish structural engineer, Peter Rice. Details of Rice's contributions in the discipline; Contact information for applicants.