Author Archives: fitzjameshorse

“Our Two Great Countries”????

Posted on July 26, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Conall McDevitt made an interesting aside yesterday referring to “our two great countries” by which he meant Ireland and Britain. A slightly unusual but probably welcome form of words. As the American Election Campaign gets into full swing, we will … Continue reading →

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How Journalism Works

Posted on July 24, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Interesting post by Mick Fealty on Slugger O’Toole. He draws attention to a Fintan O’Toole article suggesting that Sean Quinn junior, jailed last week for three months is getting preerential treatment in Mountjoy Prison. After just one night in Mountjoy, … Continue reading →

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A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Troubles

Posted on July 21, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Truth…..Anecdote…..we all have a story. Or Three. Or Four. Just ask my sons. They have had to listen for years to what Daddy did in the War. In a way, I cant tell the story of Bloody Sunday without telling … Continue reading →

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The FitzjamesHorse Guide To Truth And Reconciliation

Posted on July 21, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I am a skeptic about Confict Resolution. My basic premise is that our Conflict was not resolved. We deliberately chose vagueness……”creative ambiguity” was the catchphrase. I always believed it to be a very dodgy concept. Even more dodgy when having … Continue reading →

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Bloody Friday July 1972

Posted on July 20, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

“Bloody Friday” was a series of bombings which took place on 21st July 1972. Before talking about the specific event, I want to point out that this was one of a series of traumatic events in the twelve months from … Continue reading →

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Burning Polish Flags

Posted on July 19, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

We should of course be outraged that flags of Poland were burned on “Orange” bonfires. Also it is outrageous that election posters of SDLP candidate Magdalena Wolska were burned in East Belfast. I declare a double interest. I am not … Continue reading →

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An Féile…Then And Now

Posted on July 18, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Small acorns and mighty trees and all that. The First Anniversary of Internment (which happened in 1971) was marked by rioting and probably death destruction and injury….in West Belfast. Thats how it was and probably the second and third anniversaries. … Continue reading →

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The West Wing….Newsroom

Posted on July 18, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I never much cared for The West Wing. It always seemed a “con”. I rarely watched a complete episode but will of course acknowledge the writing and performances are superb…especially Martin Sheen, my favourite actor who is of course one … Continue reading →

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Féile 2012

Posted on July 18, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

An Féile 2012 programme is announced. Mary Black in concert looks good. There is also a Beach Boys Tribute Band………….maybe those nice young men from the Conway Volunteer Band can learn the words of “Sloop John B”. Some worthy talks … Continue reading →

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Twenty Twelve

Posted on July 17, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

The first series of Twenty Twelve………a comedy about the Olympic Games in London was excellent. The current series is even better. The English have an ability to laugh at themselves and glory in the fact that they tend to muddle … Continue reading →

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