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That Apology

Posted on September 6, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

So the choreography is in place for the Covenant Parade to go past St Patricks Church later this month. Step 1…….The Loyal Orders apologise to the Priest and parishioners of St Patricks for the bad behaviour of one of their … Continue reading →

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“History Ireland” Magazine

Posted on September 5, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

 The current issue of the magazine “History Ireland” contains a very good article by Kevin Haddick Flynn on the Irish in the American Civil War. Usually too much emphasis is put on the Northern “Irish Brigade” but good to see … Continue reading →

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TWO Cheers For The Paralympics

Posted on September 5, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Last week I would happily have given a rousing three cheers for the Paralympics. I am just back from the local Sainsburys where David Beckham promotes the Paralympics as “Here’s to the Extraordinary”. I am not so sure. That the … Continue reading →

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Shuffle Bored

Posted on September 4, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I know nothing about Theresa Villiers, new Secretary of State for Norn Iron. Good Stuart-Jacobite name of course. But Mrs Fitzjames Horse, who is a shrewd judge of character doesnt like the look of her. And that will do for … Continue reading →

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SDLP Membership…One Year On

Posted on September 3, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

It is just about a year since I joined the SDLP. I had of course been an active member from May 1973 to around 1981/82. I am a socialist, republican, nationalist……and those things that I believe in ….coupled with my … Continue reading →

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North Belfast Violence

Posted on September 3, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

There were 47 PSNI Officers injured yesterday in rioting with mostly loyalist thugs in Carlisle Circus/Denmark Street area. Water cannon were deployed. ONE (!!!) person has been arrested. The police commander for the area has said the violence was orchestrated. … Continue reading →

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Trying To Visit A Church

Posted on September 1, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

When I was a child……visiting a strange town……with my parents, we considered it important to visit the local Catholic Church. Not a bad habit for a Christian. And I suppose many other Catholic families did the same on seaside outings … Continue reading →

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Dublin Shopping

Posted on September 1, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

We spent Wednesday morning shopping for the family in and around Jervis Street and Henry Street. The stores were a curious mix of “total rip off” and genuine “bargains”, particuarly in sportswear and books. Yet again my overall impression was … Continue reading →

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DART To Bray

Posted on August 31, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Bray is a seaside town about 12 miles south of Dublin. We took the DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transport) train there on Tuesday evening. It was just after 6pm so the train was pretty pack with commuters going home. Thru … Continue reading →

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Collins Barracks…Tuesday

Posted on August 31, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

As always…..I urge you all to visit Collins Barracks at Arbour Hill. Mrs FitzjamesHorse lost me there………..and assumed that as I am so old, the Museum had decided to put me “on exhibit”. The Asgard Exhibit is well worth a … Continue reading →

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