Author Archives: fitzjameshorse

No Room For Irish Flags …In…erm Irish Fermanagh

Posted on June 11, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

I read on Slugger O’Toole that there is no room for British flegs (sic) in British Fermanagh. Let me assure my British readers that this is not the case. On Friday I travelled thru County Fermanagh on my way to … Continue reading →

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Nick Ross …Catholic Schools

Posted on June 11, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

On 7th Ocober 1968, I took part in my first Civil Rights march. A group of us bunked off school to march from Queens University to Belfast City Hall.We were stopped at Ormeau Avenue and we all sat down on … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Like This In James Bond Movies

Posted on June 11, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

The present fuss over Internet usage being monitored by assorted spooks is one which should cause people of a certain age (my age) in Norn Iron to smile. There was always an assumption that our phone was tapped. It was … Continue reading →

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Platform For Change Event: Coherent Education

Posted on June 11, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Those of you with an interest in “Coherent Education” might like to attend a Platform for Change event at the Holiday Inn, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast. Date: Monday 24th June 2013. Time: 7.30pm. Even if Education is of no interest, you … Continue reading →

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Not So NICIE

Posted on June 10, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

I was sitting on a bus today when I noticed an advertisement for NICIE….the Norn Iron Council for Integrated Education.  Simple enough advert…three photogenic children and a contact number to phone to find the addresses of Integrated Schools in the … Continue reading →

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FitzjamesHorse On Tour

Posted on June 7, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Taking a short break away from home this weekend. Hopefully there will be a Tinternet connexion.

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NI21 Launch

Posted on June 6, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

    Pretty big turnout. Nine rows of ten seats. A group of journos and cameras standing to the right.  Group of staffers and volunteers standing to the left in front of curtains which would be drawn apart to reveal … Continue reading →

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Life And Times

Posted on June 6, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Great excitement over on Slugger O’Toole with the publication of the annual Life and Times Survey. This is like Christmas Day for LetsgetAlongerists as it shows them that despite voting Sinn Fein and SDLP, nationalists are not really nationalists at … Continue reading →

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Ruairi O’Bradaigh

Posted on June 6, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Most younger people will be unfamiliar with the name Ruairi O’Bradaigh. He died yesterday. He was a familiar figure in the 1970s. The Roscommon schoolteacher was a familiar figure in the 1970s and was often on TV alongside Sean MacStiofain. … Continue reading →

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Breege Meehan

Posted on June 6, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Former Sinn Fein councillor Breege Meehan has been found guilty of child abuse. The abuse relates to a step-daughter (the child of prominent Ardoyne Republican Martin Meehan). It brings overdue justice to the victim. Sordid business but it has to … Continue reading →

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