Yearly Archives: 2012

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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DART To Bray

Posted on August 31, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Bray is a seaside town about 12 miles south of Dublin. We took the DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transport) train there on Tuesday evening. It was just after 6pm so the train was pretty pack with commuters going home. Thru … Continue reading →

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Collins Barracks…Tuesday

Posted on August 31, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

As always…..I urge you all to visit Collins Barracks at Arbour Hill. Mrs FitzjamesHorse lost me there………..and assumed that as I am so old, the Museum had decided to put me “on exhibit”. The Asgard Exhibit is well worth a … Continue reading →

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Smithfield, Dublin

Posted on August 31, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Most foreign visitors will know Smithfield in Dublin as the site of the Jameson Distillery Tour and St Michans Church with the mummified bodies in its crypts. Most Dubliners will know it as the Old Farmers Market and even today there … Continue reading →

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When “General Knowledge” Became “Trivia”

Posted on August 31, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Dublin……been there. Bought the T-shirt. Well to be totally honest it was Mrs Fitzjames Horse who bought me this T-shirt…in Grafton Street.  Unfortunately the “Blue” and “Green” do not show well in this pic but the slogan says “Why Google……..Ask … Continue reading →

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Did You All Miss Me?

Posted on August 31, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Home from Dublin. Had a great time. I was not allowed to bring my new ipad. But I got some good material (well at least I think so) for blogging. Actually that was the first time that I have stayed … Continue reading →

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