Monthly Archives: January 2016

Honouring The Women Of 1916

Posted on January 10, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

Many readers will be aware that I collect Irish stamps which have relevance to Irish History. The strange thing about stamps is that they not only tell the story of an event…for example the Rebellion of 1798…but how such events … Continue reading →

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Alban …My Part In His Success

Posted on January 5, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

I think it has been assumed for some time that Alban Maginness would stand down from Politics in 2016. He joins Joe Byrne, Dominic Bradley, Pat Ramsey, and John Dallat as SDLP “veterans” who are making way for younger colleagues … Continue reading →

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I Wish It Was 2017

Posted on January 4, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

We are in the fourth day of 2016 and I already wish it was 2017. Later today I might take a very large sleeping tablet but I am not aware of any that will keep me asleep until 2017. Maybe … Continue reading →

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MBEs …And Stuff

Posted on January 2, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

Isn’t it funny how you discuss a subject frivilously and end up having a row. Mrs FJH and I only row twice a year…at the “Queens” Birthday Honours and “New Year Honours”. Basically I have told Mrs FJH that she … Continue reading →

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