Yearly Archives: 2012

John McCallister…SDLP Youth Conference

Posted on April 15, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I am not usually a big fan of SDLP paying too much attention to “other voices”. At SDLP Annual Conference 2010, SDLP members were treated to a critique from (among others) Duncan Morrow, Rev Norman Hamilton and (God save us!) … Continue reading →

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RMS Lusitania Centenary?

Posted on April 13, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

There appears to be something of a backlash to the way that the media is treating the Titanic Centenary. Hand out enough access to enough journalists and you get a favourable press. That is after all how Journalism works. Ask … Continue reading →

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Republic of Ireland…84% Catholic

Posted on April 11, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Although you wont see it mentioned much on anti-Catholic, hibernophobic websites, a statistic from the preliminary results of the 2011 Republic of Ireland Census shows that the population, the biggest in the “26 counties” since before the Famine in the … Continue reading →

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Shock As Man Makes Boat Race Interesting

Posted on April 8, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Thank you Trenton Oldfield. “THE Boat Race” between Oxford University and Cambridge University is actually just “A Boat Race” between Oxford University and Cambridge University. While many of the rowere have been or are top class athletes, most are not … Continue reading →

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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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