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SDLP and Sinn Fein: How It Was

Posted on June 15, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

One of the books on the Troubles, it might even be Brian Feeney’s book on SDLP and Sinn Fein describes the early 1970s Sinn Fein manifestation as non combatants…the parents and wives of the activists in the Irish Republican Army. … Continue reading →

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SDLP and Sinn Fein

Posted on June 15, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

There was a conference at University of Ulster yesterday. Unfortunately due to a logistical problem, I did not get to attend. It was actually in the form of a series of discussions…one of which was on the relationship between SDLP … Continue reading →

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Fitzjames Horse MBE

Posted on June 15, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

I am honoured and a little surprised to have been awarded the MBE for services to Blogging. As a nationalist, republican and socialist, I thought long and hard about accepting it. Turning it down would be a selfish act because … Continue reading →

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Who Let The Dogs Out?

Posted on June 14, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

As I predicted….and even a broken clock is right twice a day….Alliance are the Party most affected by the emergence of NI21. Far too early to say if NI21 will have any impact on Norn Iron politics or whether Basil … Continue reading →

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G8….Wake Me Up When It’s Over

Posted on June 14, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

As part of the whole normalisation process which we must accept…the G8 Summit is coming to County Fermanagh next week. To be honest I prefer that whole Titanic crap and that Derry City of Culture nonsense. Possibly even the MTV … Continue reading →

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The Secret Life Of Keano (aka Fitzjames Cat)

Posted on June 14, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Great documentary on BBC Horizon last night. The Secret Life Of Cats. I confess to being a Cat Person. Keano, now almost twelve years old is the family pet. It has always struck me as odd that Wildlife documentaries are … Continue reading →

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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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