Monthly Archives: April 2012

Football Result: SDLP Youth 6…UUP Youth 4

Posted on April 6, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

A game of two halves seemingly. SDLP were losing 1-4 at Half Time but came back to win 6-4. Pic shows both teams. And £120 raised for the Chest, Heart & Stroke Association. Fair play to them.

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Olympic Update

Posted on April 6, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Another Irish Qualifier……Martyn Irvine (competing in the World Championships in Australia) earned Ireland a place in Track Cycling.

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PSNI Suspend Officers Over Racist & Sectarian Texts

Posted on April 6, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

The news that the Police Service of Born Iron has suspended four of its officers while it investigates racist and sectarian messages apparently sent (to each other)  by text is to be welcomed. The speedy suspension and the press conference … Continue reading →

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There Goes The The Boston Bunglers

Posted on April 6, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

There is an interesting article by Ruan O’Donnell in the current issue of History Ireland. The Boston Archive has vexated bloggers and journalists for a while. In common with many individuals, Ed Moloney and Anthony McIntyre (thats what I thought … Continue reading →

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Minister Joan Burton

Posted on April 6, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I have never been a big fan of Labour Minister Joan Burton. Frankly I am not a big fan of the Irish Labour Party. They rarely take an interest in the North…..and too many like Eamonn Gilmore and Pat Rabitte … Continue reading →

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I Had A Dream

Posted on April 6, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I suppose it is inevitable that the dreams we dream reflect in some way our everyday concerns….family, Manchester United,work etc. Now that I am retired I rarely dream about work. Now that I have developed an interest in politics, I … Continue reading →

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Sky Hack Hacks

Posted on April 5, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Not surprisingly BBC News was giving greater prominence than Sky News to the story that Sky News journalist Gerard Tubb hacked email account of the “Canoe Man”. Being public-spirited an’ all Tubb gave the information to the Cleveland Police which … Continue reading →

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RTE Drop “Prime Time Investigates”

Posted on April 4, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Nobody can deny that there has been a lot of scandals……..political, financial, Church over the past two decades. Nor can anyone deny that there is an ongoing “drugs war” among the criminal classes. RTE deserves a lot of credit for … Continue reading →

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Titanic…The First Centenary

Posted on April 3, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

The Titanic Centenary is perhaps the first much anticipated centenary of the decade. Its treatment in the media, especially local TV News is an indication of how the “decade” is likely to be treated. The Titanic is not nearly so … Continue reading →

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Eligibilty (Political Football) A Guest Post from “Sammy McNally”

Posted on April 3, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

With the DUP turning up at GAA matches, SF ministers turning up at Windsor park and funds from Stormo being allocated to Sports facilities to be shared between Soccer, Rugby and GAA, you could be forgiven for believing that sport … Continue reading →

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