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How Would Eamonn Holmes Vote?

As Slugger O’Toole asks “How Would Rory McIlroy Vote…and Why It is Important”, I publish this pic of Eamonn Holmes, another export from Norn Iron. Coincidently I took the pic this morning while mumbling “get that gobshite off my TV” … Continue reading

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Poster Boys & Girls…#25 Neil Paine (CISTA)

27th April. Outside Dunne’s Stores, Coleraine. Neil Paine is the East Derry candidate for Canabis is Safer Than Alcohol Party. A bit like the plain packaging on tobacco products, the party is designated as “CISTA”. Presumably even in a free … Continue reading

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An Appeal On Behalf Of The Alliance Party

I have now published 24 Election posters. You will be delighted to know that I have another twenty to be published over the next few days. Why am I doing it? Well mostly for the craic. But the serious nerdy … Continue reading

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Marriage Equality Is Generational…Time For SDLP Youth To Step Up

Disappointing that four SDLP members from fourteen could not bring themselves to support the Equal Marriage Bill in the Assembly yesterday. Equally disappointing that three of eight Alliance members could not vote for this either. Although I dont really care … Continue reading

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Poster Boys & Girls …#24 Claire Bailey (Green Party)

This morning. This poster is at the corner of Botanic Avenue and Cameron Street. Claire is Green Party candidate for South Belfast. I first voted for Claire Bailey in 2006. She was standing as Mature Students Officer for the Students … Continue reading

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Wells Far Gone

So farewell Jim Wells. Last week, speaking as the DUP candidate for South Down, he made some comments at a hustings event. His view that children with parents in a gay relationship are more likely to be abused or neglected … Continue reading

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The Town I Love So Well

In recent days, I have been in East, South and North Belfast, Strangford, North Down, East Antrim, Lagan Valley and of course Upper Bann. My stately progress thru the northern constituencies began in Foyle (ie Derry City) two weeks ago. … Continue reading

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Poster Boys & Girls…#23 Sammy Wilson (DUP)

25th April. Agnew Street, Larne. Across the street from the Catholic Church. Sammy Wilson, outgoing DUP MP for East Antrim. He is also MLA for East Antrim. Made his name in Belfast Council politics …he is a previous Mayor of … Continue reading

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Poster Boys & Girls…#22 Lily Kerr (Workers Party)

25 th April. Oxford Street, Belfast…outside St George’s Market. Lily Kerr, Workers Party candidate in South Belfast. I know nothing about her.

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Poster Boys & Girls…#21 Margaret Anne McKillop (SDLP)

25th April. Margaret Anne McKillop, SDLP candidate for East Antrim. I wasn’t expecting SDLP posters in Larne. There are some on Circular Road, near the railway station and another group at the Laharna Shopping Mall. Good to see SDLP posters … Continue reading

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