Monthly Archives: January 2020

Back in The Saddle

Posted on January 28, 2020 by fitzjameshorse

Hello again. I have not blogged for a while. I am really getting too old for this. In part, the things that got me interested in politics nearly fifty years ago are no longer relevant. In part, the things that … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Brexit, Westminster Elections | 2 Comments

The New Executive

Posted on January 12, 2020 by fitzjameshorse

So Arlene Foster (DUP Fermanagh-South Tyrone) and Michelle O’Neill (Sinn Féin, Mid Ulster) are again the First Minister and Deputy First Minister. But the two junior ministers, Gordon Lyons (DUP, East Antrim) and Declan Kearney (Sinn Féin, South Antrim) will … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Arlene Foster MLA, Conor Murphy, Deirdre Hargey, Diane Dodds, Edwin Poots MLA, Executive, Michelle O'Neill MLA, Naomi Long, Nichola Mallon, Peter Weir, Robin Swann, Steve Aiken, Stormont | 5 Comments

Assembly: A Few Thoughts

Posted on January 11, 2020 by fitzjameshorse

I am not really enthused about the Agreement that kick starts the Stormont Assembly after three years. The Assembly was brought down three years ago because of the RHI Scandal and now it is back and there is still no … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Alex Maskey MLA, Alliance Party, Arlene Foster MLA, Assembly, Christopher Stalford, DUP, Michelle O'Neill MLA, Patsy McGlone MLA, SDLP, Sinn Féin, Steve Aiken, Stormont, UUP | Leave a comment

O’Tooles: A Guide

Posted on January 10, 2020 by fitzjameshorse

With the co-option of Matthew O’Toole as the new SDLP MLA for South Belfast, there appears to be a lot of O’Tooles around. My guide: St Laurence O’Toole…Archbiship of Dublin in 12th century. Fought the Normans. Good guy. Fintan O’Toole…jounalist … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Adam O'Toole, Fintan O'Toole, Laurence O'Toole, Matthew O'Toole, O'Toole, Peter O'Toole, Slugger O'Toole, south belfast, Timmy O'Toole | Leave a comment