Monthly Archives: March 2016

A Personal Commemoration

Posted on March 28, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

I am not a big fan of flying flags from private houses. Discounting World Cups, I last flew the National Flag at Easter 1971 in West Belfast. The 1971 Flag was bought in Ardoyne and I brought it home on … Continue reading →

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Easter Centenary

Posted on March 28, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

I think that most people will accept that yesterday’s Commemoration in Dublin was a good day for the Irish Nation …the centre-piece being an ELECTED President and Defence Forces that have never been involved in a war except in their … Continue reading →

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Good Friday…The Drinks Are Not On Me

Posted on March 26, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

First of all a short statement. I dont drink alcohol and never have. My parents were lifelong pioneers and the only jewelry that my father left me was his pioneer pin. I tend to wear it on special family occasions. … Continue reading →

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Belgium and Europe

Posted on March 23, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

My sympathy to the people of Belgium. The 24 hour News is almost unwatchable. Commentators and Politicians say it is too soon to discuss the implications and then proceed to do exactly that. They are effectively setting out the boundaries … Continue reading →

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SDLP: 2016 Candidates

Posted on March 21, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

This is the full list of SDLP candidates for 2016 Assembly Election. Foyle: Colum Eastwood. Mark H Durkan.  Gerard Diver. East Derry: Gerry Mullan. West Tyrone: Daniel McCrossan. Fermanagh-South Tyrone: Richie McPhillips. North Antrim: Connor Duncan. East Antrim: Margaret Anne … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile At The Back Of The Bus…

Posted on March 19, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

You have to laugh. Sinn Féin DO have a sense of Entitlement and are not above lying thru their teeth for political advantage. Indeed Denial and Lies are part of Sinn Féin’s charm. It is their Unique Selling Point and … Continue reading →

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SDLP Conference 2016

Posted on March 13, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

I was not at yesterday’s SDLP Annual Conference in Derry. In spite of my absence…or because of it…it was by all accounts , a success. Staging the Conference in March was a success. Assembly Elections  and the fixed term British … Continue reading →

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SDLP: Reasons To Be Cheerful

Posted on March 11, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

I wont be able to travel to Derry for the SDLP Conference tomorrow. It promises to be a Conference with a difference. It is in Derry, spiritual home of the Party and the constituency of new Leader, Colum Eastwood. I … Continue reading →

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Colum Eastwood In Upper Bann

Posted on March 9, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

As Mrs FJH says I never take her out, I surprised her by taking her to hear SDLP Leader, Colum Eastwood and Senator Mairia Cahill at a SDLP Upper Bann meeting tonight. SDLP Conference is on Saturday. The Party is … Continue reading →

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“Yer Own’s The Worst”

Posted on March 8, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

I am feeling oddly nostalgic this morning. In part it is because I as replying to a comment from “An Sionnach Fionn”. Three years ago, I gave a lecture on Norn Iron to a group of post-grads at Texas State … Continue reading →

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