Monthly Archives: September 2012

“History Ireland” Magazine

Posted on September 5, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

 The current issue of the magazine “History Ireland” contains a very good article by Kevin Haddick Flynn on the Irish in the American Civil War. Usually too much emphasis is put on the Northern “Irish Brigade” but good to see … Continue reading →

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TWO Cheers For The Paralympics

Posted on September 5, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Last week I would happily have given a rousing three cheers for the Paralympics. I am just back from the local Sainsburys where David Beckham promotes the Paralympics as “Here’s to the Extraordinary”. I am not so sure. That the … Continue reading →

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Shuffle Bored

Posted on September 4, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I know nothing about Theresa Villiers, new Secretary of State for Norn Iron. Good Stuart-Jacobite name of course. But Mrs Fitzjames Horse, who is a shrewd judge of character doesnt like the look of her. And that will do for … Continue reading →

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SDLP Membership…One Year On

Posted on September 3, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

It is just about a year since I joined the SDLP. I had of course been an active member from May 1973 to around 1981/82. I am a socialist, republican, nationalist……and those things that I believe in ….coupled with my … Continue reading →

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North Belfast Violence

Posted on September 3, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

There were 47 PSNI Officers injured yesterday in rioting with mostly loyalist thugs in Carlisle Circus/Denmark Street area. Water cannon were deployed. ONE (!!!) person has been arrested. The police commander for the area has said the violence was orchestrated. … Continue reading →

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Trying To Visit A Church

Posted on September 1, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

When I was a child……visiting a strange town……with my parents, we considered it important to visit the local Catholic Church. Not a bad habit for a Christian. And I suppose many other Catholic families did the same on seaside outings … Continue reading →

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Dublin Shopping

Posted on September 1, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

We spent Wednesday morning shopping for the family in and around Jervis Street and Henry Street. The stores were a curious mix of “total rip off” and genuine “bargains”, particuarly in sportswear and books. Yet again my overall impression was … Continue reading →

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