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The Media in “Northern Ireland” : Newspapers
Essentially there are three Daily Newspapers in Norn Iron. The News Letter deserves to be mentioned first. It is the oldest English language daily newspaper, having been first published in 1737. It was the first European newspaper to report the … Continue reading
Another Crisis For Catholic Church In Ireland
On Sunday & Monday of this week I attended three funerals (ie three in 26 hours) which may sound like a movie script where I am played by Hugh Grant. It did however give an insight into three very different … Continue reading
The Blogosphere, Blaggersphere And The Czar of Russia
I am not a bit fan of the Blogosphere. Nobody over 35 should take it seriously. All the Blogosphere really is ….is rather eccentric individuals with far too much time on our hands typing away with a maximum of three … Continue reading
Liberal Dissidents and Liberal Dysentery Explained.
One of the most unfortunate aspects of Political Life over the past few years is the presence of a class which I desribe as “Liberal Dissidents”. We have of course got Republican and Unionists and the underbelly of these traditions “dissidents” who … Continue reading
Culture After Conflict: (British-Irish Studies Event)
Culture After Conflict: Between Remembrance and Reconciliation: Ulster Museum 23rd March …Sponsored by Instiute of British-Irish Studies (IBIS) at UCD. Following closely on “Remembering the Future” a CRC event, IBIS held a related event at the Ulster Museum. There were … Continue reading
Why Do Nice People Vote Sinn Féin “Terrorists” ?
So why do nice people vote Sinn Féin? I suppose we should ask one. Take the case of a Man who describes himself as ……a socialist, republican, moderate and nationalist. And skeptical of Journalism and Conflict Resolution. He first voted as … Continue reading
James Kelly (Journalist 1911-2011)
I am saddened to learn of the death of my fathers friend James Kelly (Journalist) who has died on Thursday at the age of 100. “Jimmy” Kelly, a man of the highest integrity was a working journalist for a staggering … Continue reading
Conflict Resolution Explained
“Conflict Resolution” is basically a “cod” academic discipline. A bit like “Media Studies”. Its a bit like Synchronised Swimming, Rhythmic Gymnastics and Beach Volleyball in the Olympics. Nice to look at and occasionally interesting but “Is it Sport?”. Basically in … Continue reading
The GAA and Orange Order are Part of the Problem in “Northern Ireland” ?
A few weeks ago, I wrote an article (previously unpublished) in which I wrote about a Debate/Panel Discussion on the GAA and Orange Order. The Subject: “The GAA and Orange Order” are part of the problem in Northern Ireland The … Continue reading
Journalism In Norn Iron
Despite the fact that Norn Iron should have provided an interesting (to say the least) working environment for Journalists, there are no more than two good Journos here. The rest might reasonably be described as time serving sychophants and narcissists … Continue reading
Keeping An Eye On the Czar of Russia 