The title of the post is IRONIC.

I have no skills whatsoever. It is merely by way of further introduction.

I am a 59 year old man. Retired. I live about 25 miles from Belfast in North East Ireland. Married with two sons and two surviving grandchildren.

My interests include Politics (I am an Irish Republican & Nationalist but have no Party affiliation to either SDLP or Sinn Féin). I am a History graduate and my main interests in this field are Irish History, particuarly the Jacobite period and the American Civil War. My interests are often literally “in this field” as I am (or more accurately WAS an amateur archaeologist). I used to enjoy Horse Riding. I am a lifelong supporter of Manchester United FC and also take more than a passing interest in Celtic FC.

As “a little foolishness now and then is cherished by the wisest men”, this Blog might also contain references to the wonderful hobby of collecting Toy Soldiers.