Monthly Archives: February 2018

Market Day in Ballaghaderreen (Irish Language Part Two)

Posted on February 24, 2018 by fitzjameshorse

While, the Irish Language should not be controversial and I fully understand that Sinn Féin would insist on an Irish Language Act, it seems counter-productive. Unionists would never agree to it and it means that its rejection by DUP closes … Continue reading →

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Market Day in Ballaghaderreen (Irish Language Part One)

Posted on February 21, 2018 by fitzjameshorse

Twelve years ago, my wife and I were passing thru the small town of Ballaghaderreen in County Roscommon. It is actually on the county line with County Mayo and was “moved” from County Mayo in a re-arrangement of administrative lines at … Continue reading →

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Civil Rights: Then & Now (SDLP Event)

Posted on February 20, 2018 by fitzjameshorse

Queens University, Belfast and Students Union Building where the SDLP Youth hosted a panel discussion “Civil Rights: Then & Now”. (Monday 19th February). SDLP was of course not formed until 1970, after the Civil Rights Movement began. But founder members, … Continue reading →

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A Play Wot He Wrote

Posted on February 20, 2018 by fitzjameshorse

A new play by Martin Lynch. Haven’t we suffered enough?

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Sinn Féin Cheer Leaders: Pic

Posted on February 17, 2018 by fitzjameshorse

A recent photograph from the special Sinn Féin Ard Fhéis as an enthralled audience listens to a speech by Mary Lou McDonald. Middle in bottom row is “Deborah from Dublin”. After listening to Mary Lou for several hours (and it … Continue reading →

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USA: A Lot of Good People There

Posted on February 16, 2018 by fitzjameshorse

On this side of the Atlantic, it is easy to see USA in terms of Donald Trump, National Rifle Association, Big Pharma, casual cruelty towards minorities and the unfortunate. But sometimes in a week like this that has shown us … Continue reading →

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Civil Rights Commemoration

Posted on February 16, 2018 by fitzjameshorse

This year will mark the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Association. No doubt a lot of events planned. This one looks interesting. Of course a lot of organisations etc will be wrapping themselves in the Civil Rights cause. Some … Continue reading →

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(Cr)Ash Wednesday

Posted on February 14, 2018 by fitzjameshorse

So…the Talks have collapsed. The Blame Game begins. No matter what the public statements say, the real debate…the real rancour is within parties. Spokespersons who are put forward (like Simon Hamilton of DUP) are essentially safe pairs of hands. BREXIT … Continue reading →

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Sinn Féin Leaders: It Rarely Ends Well

Posted on February 12, 2018 by fitzjameshorse

Amid all the hoopla surrounding Mary Lou McDonald becoming President of Sinn Féin (is she the second woman to hold the office?), few are pointing out that this kinda thing rarely ends well. Contrary to popular belief, Gerry Adams has … Continue reading →

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Votes For Women…er Wrong Centenary

Posted on February 9, 2018 by fitzjameshorse

I am bewildered by all these women politicians appearing on TV to tell me that it is one hundred years since women got to vote in the so-called United Kingdom. Did that really happen in 1918?  and is it a … Continue reading →

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