Monthly Archives: October 2011

President Michael D Higgins

Posted on October 31, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

Comhghairdeas le Michal D Ó hUiginn, Uachtarán Nua-tofa na hÉireann. Congratulations to our President Elect (ninth President of Ireland) Michael D Higgins. Michael D Higgins was elected President. On balance I am glad. Clearly Sinn Féin influenced the result with … Continue reading →

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The Presidential Election…All Over Except For The Counting

Posted on October 28, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

Apologies that I have been unable to post for a couple of days. The Presidential Election took place today against a background of animosity and uncertainty. Other websites and news outlets will report the strange events of the past couple … Continue reading →

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John Hume……Simply A Good Man

Posted on October 24, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

In November last year, I attended the SDLP Conference in Belfast and was priveleged to be in the Hall, when Miriam O’Callaghan presented John Hume with his award as “The Greatest Ever Irish Person”. Well deserved of course. Last night … Continue reading →

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Science And The Arts….Never The Twain Shall Meet.

Posted on October 24, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

I hate Science. I wish I had a good reason to hate Science. But the best reason that I can come up with is……..that I dont understand Science. Surely not understanding something is good enough reason to hate it……like modern … Continue reading →

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The Presidential Election: The Opinion Polls On Last Weekend.

Posted on October 22, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

We are entering the final stretch of the Presidential Election Campaign. Voters go to the “real” polls on Thursday but two opinion polls for Red C and Sunday Business Post make interesting reading. I have taken the average below. Seán … Continue reading →

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Michael D Higgins…….Candidate for Presidency.

Posted on October 21, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

Michael D Higgins, 70 year old former Labour Party TD for Galway West. A poet, author and broadcaster and a Gaelic speaker. He has been Minister for An Gaeltacht (Gaelic speaking areas) in the Irish Cabinet. Simply known as “Michael … Continue reading →

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Dana Rosemary Scallon…….Candidate For Presidency.

Posted on October 20, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

“Dana” as she is simply known is making her second bid to become President and is the rank outsider. She was born Rosemary Brown (her professional name is Dana) and grew up in Derry. She won the Eurovision Song Contest … Continue reading →

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Sean Gallagher…….Candidate For Presidency.

Posted on October 20, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

Surprisingly perhaps, Seán Gallagher (Independent) is at 39% in an Opinion Poll. This has surprised many, not least because it is a massive jump on previous figures. Admittedly the Poll was conducted before last week’s third Presidentia Debate and frankly … Continue reading →

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Martin McGuinness…….Candidate For Presidency.

Posted on October 20, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

The Sinn Féin candidate, Martin McGuinness has stood down from his post as Norn Irons (Joint) Chief Minister in order to stand in the Presidential Election. It wasa surprise move an seen as “audacious” but his campaign seems to have … Continue reading →

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Mary Davis…….Candidate For Presidency

Posted on October 20, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

Mary Davis is an Independent. And is best known as being the Chief Executive of the very honourable charity, Special Olympics Ireland. She has been basing her campaign on NOT being a politician but this has come under scrutiny because … Continue reading →

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