Monthly Archives: May 2013

Fontenoy …11th May 1745

Posted on May 11, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Jus for fun. Battle of Fontenoy (11th May 1745). Wild Geese Infantry Regiments (Dillon, Roth, Berwick, Clare, Bulkeley & Lally) and Cavalry Regiment (Fitzjames).

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Dream A Little Dream Of Me?

Posted on May 11, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Not feeling too good today. Dentist earlier this week and I am still sore and taking painkillers. And I am sleeping too much. And having weird dreams. Seemingly about the readership of this Blog. I have just dreamed that I … Continue reading →

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Czar Of Russia Merchandising Range

Posted on May 10, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

 Owing to the world-wide success of “Keeping An Eye on the Czar of Russia”, I am now a global brand. The first item available to fans is appropriately a mouse pad. These will soon be available in all branches of … Continue reading →

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CSI Belfast

Posted on May 9, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

CSI Las Vegas is great. Less so CSI Miami and CSI New York. But “CSI” is nothing to do with Crime Scene Investigation in Belfast. Im not actually sure about what the initials stand for…probably Community Strategy for Integration or … Continue reading →

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Sexual Abuse Is An Issue For Us All

Posted on May 9, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Its long been my belief that crimes against women…rape, sexual abuse, domestic violence …are and should be an issue for MEN. I base this on the rather obvious truth that if one fifth of all women suffer this crime, then … Continue reading →

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After Alex…

Posted on May 9, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

A Declaration of Interest…I have been a Manchester United fan since 6th February 1958. My sons are fans. My grandsons also. In that time we have had two great managers. Matt Busby and Alex Ferguson. What happens next? Well seemingly … Continue reading →

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Apologise For This!

Posted on May 6, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Living in Belfast in the 1970s was not a lot of fun. Death was everywhere. I was reminded of this just lately, when I was preparing a list of people who I knew…who ended up as statistics. Names in the … Continue reading →

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Manchester United Fan Arrested On Sexual Abuse Charges

Posted on May 5, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

A few days ago, I reported that a leading Manchester City fan had pleaded guilty to sexual abuse charges. So today I can blog that yesterday a leading parliamentarian was arrested and questioned on abuse charges. He is a well-known … Continue reading →

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“Win A Weekend Break For Two In London”

Posted on May 4, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

During the week, I saw a competition in a local newspaper and the first prize was a weekend trip to London. Now you are probably thinking that this is something I might have seen every day of my life for … Continue reading →

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Bloggers In Arms…#2 Séamas Ó’Sionnaigh

Posted on May 4, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Militant Gael, Celtic Nationalist, Progressive Republican, environmentalist, centre-left social-democrat, socially liberal, an atheist with spiritual leanings of a Celtic kind, disciple of An Piarsach with elements of Connolly and Davis, follower of Máirtín Ó Cadhain, Peadar Ó Domhnaill and Earnán … Continue reading →

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