Author Archives: fitzjameshorse

Remember! Remember!

Posted on November 5, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

In the 1960s, we sometimes got a peek into the specifically “English” way of life. In Belfast our “fireworks” night was Halloween but from TV and comics, we learned that Guy Fawkes Night (5th November) was their night…Fireworks and Bonfires. … Continue reading →

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Mortgages…1690

Posted on November 4, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

My compliments to my Bank of choice for some thirty five years. The Bank of Ireland. I am sure we all like the marketing ploy that involves the Ulster Rugby Team. But did nobody on their marketing team notice that … Continue reading →

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Don’t Mention The Diesel

Posted on November 1, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

On Monday night, Mrs Fitzjames Horse was out of town. She put some diesel in the car. She used a filling station that we may only have used a few times ever. If you are reading this in Norn Iron, … Continue reading →

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Don’t Mention The Sectarian Chanting

Posted on October 31, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Norn Iron’s Football League is of course a joke. The standard is of course awful. It is semi-professional because anybody who can actually play football, has been head-hunted to play in England. Basically Football is poorly supported. Die-hard football fans … Continue reading →

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How Journalism Works?

Posted on October 31, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

So the Phone Hacking Trial started last week. A couple of journos have already decided to plead guilty. But interestingly the Trial revealed today that the two star defendants Rebekkah Brooks and Andy Coulson were having an affair for six … Continue reading →

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#15 Years On

Posted on October 31, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

I cant believe that I have headlined a post with a hashtag. Thoroughly Modern Me. But yesterday I noticed the hashtag…#15yearson appear on Twitter. Seemingly there was a big pow-wow at Dublin Castle yesterday, where anyone who thinks they are … Continue reading →

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Don’t Mention The War #1

Posted on October 30, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Only in Belfast. One of the great tourist attractions in the City over the past few years is Crumlin Road Prison. Genuinely historic of course and more so because of the Troubles. Indeed it is iconic in “Republican” history. Tom … Continue reading →

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Dolores Fiasco Is Good For SDLP

Posted on October 29, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Dolores Kelly is the Deputy Leader of the SDLP, the Party of which I am a member. She is also the sole SDLP MLA in my constituency. Being Deputy Leader of the Party suggests #2 in the Party hierarchy In … Continue reading →

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LetsGetAlongerists With Attitude

Posted on October 29, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Here’s a strange thing. Over on Slugger O’Toole, “Alan” posted a promo for a Platform for Change event at the end of November. And it gave a welcome opportunity for PFCs many critics (ok theres usually just two of us) … Continue reading →

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Dolores Kelly Should Know Better

Posted on October 23, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

I am a member of SDLP. I rarely use this Blog to criticise colleagues. But as Stormont will be the venue horse some nonsensical pageant….where young women will be judged on looks and personality, I can only condemn Dolores Kelly, … Continue reading →

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