Monthly Archives: April 2012

Olympic Update

Posted on April 30, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Irelands latest qualifier is Derek Burnett in Clay Pigeon Shooting.

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Hugh News RIP

Posted on April 30, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Saddened to learn of the death of Hugh News, former SDLP Assembly Member for Armagh (his area being North Armagh particuarly Lurgan). Ar dheis De go raibh a anam. Hugh News was elected in 1973, held his seat in the … Continue reading →

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King Of The Road? Or Route 66?

Posted on April 30, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

My DRD Translink Pass arrived today. Thank you Nelson McCausland. This means in ten days, I can travel for free on public transport anywhere in Norn Iron. This makes me feel like I am hopping a freight train with Boxcar … Continue reading →

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Almost Interesting Piece About Co-Terminosity

Posted on April 30, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I see Nicholas Whyte has a piece on Slugger O’Toole., the website which is a partner of Stratagem, which advises Rowntree which has given the Alliance Party £98,000 since 2007. Mr Whyte is a former advisor to David Ford MLA, … Continue reading →

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Moderating The Moderators

Posted on April 29, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I received an email earlier asking me if I had seen a rather unpleasant comment about me on another blogging site. I hadnt. And when I did look at it, I did not think it was THAT bad. Certainly rude. … Continue reading →

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Jon Stewart

Posted on April 28, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I am a big fan of Jon Stewart but I am not entirely sure that I agree with a campaign to have him moderate a Presidential Debate. Indeed I am not even sure it is a serious campaign. I read … Continue reading →

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Olympic Update

Posted on April 27, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Some more qualifiers for the London Olympics: Boxing: Paddy Barnes (Belfast), Adam Nolan (Wexford) Athletics: Caitriona Jennings (Marathon) is the fourth woman qualified but a maximum of three will be selected. Judo: Lisa Kearney (Belfast) Cycling: Martyn Irvine (Newtownards) Badminton: … Continue reading →

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Any Taig Will Do?

Posted on April 26, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Interesting comment on Slugger O’Toole-Stratagem noting that so many are not well disposed to Fr Brian D’arcy. But is it all that surprisin? There is a belief crudely masquerading as “liberal” that every Catholic priest is bad and that every practising Catholic … Continue reading →

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Fr Brian D’arcy

Posted on April 26, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Perhaps Ireland’s most popular priest. And in my eyes the model for the “Father Trendy” character invented by the late Dermot Morgan. Much is made today of the fact that following an article he wrote…he has now having to submit … Continue reading →

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The Nolan TV Show

Posted on April 26, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Awful moment last night when I walked into the living room and discovered Stephen Nolan had been given a TV Show. I had a Father Jack Hackett moment ….”How did that gobshite get on the television?” I would like to … Continue reading →

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