Tag Archives: An Féile

Robert Ballagh…Question & Answer Session

Posted on September 3, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

Tying up some loose ends here. Almost a month since I attended the lecture on “1916 Centenary” given by artist Robert Ballagh at An Féile. I blogged about the lecture and intended to blog about the subsequent Question and Answer … Continue reading →

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Robert Ballagh….1916 Centenary Commemorations.

Posted on August 4, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

An Féile Lecture. Robert Ballagh, artist, stamp designer, bass guitarist and committed Republican discusses how we should remember 1916 Easter Rising. As you all probably know there is an Orange parade held in County Donegal on the Saturday before the … Continue reading →

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Gerry Conlon Memorial Lecture…Preview

Posted on July 31, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

Previewing An Feile programme last week on Slugger O’Toole, Alan Meban noted that the “SDLP is back”. Well, I am tempted to say that we havent gone away ya know…although GOD knows Slugger would like that. But I think Alan … Continue reading →

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The Night They Drove Old Ulster Down?

Posted on August 10, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

“A Week Is A Long Time in Politics” Forty-Two years….is a very long time indeed. Earlier this week I blogged about the introduction of Internment without Trial and its violent aftermath on 9th August 1971. For several years afterwards the … Continue reading →

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Religion, Conflict & Peace

Posted on August 9, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Lecture by Professor John Brewer at St Oliver Plunkett at Lenadoon 8th August 2013. It was interesting watching the audience arrive. Some (elderly) parishioners from St Oliver Plunkett, a sprinkling of ecumenical people, academics and some men with that whiff … Continue reading →

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Parity Of Esteem…The “Gotcha” Moment In Irish History?

Posted on August 7, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Years ago…pre Good Friday Agreement I believe, David Trimble signed unionists up to Parity of Esteem. I dont recall if I actually punched the air at the news. But I am pretty certain that I said “Gotcha!” because signing up … Continue reading →

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Sometimes ….There Are No Words

Posted on August 6, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Well attended SDLP event at An Feile last night. Truth. Reconciliation. The Past. Victims. Panel chaired by Alex Attwood MLA. Catherine McCartney…whos brother was murdered some years ago. Brid Quinn from South Armagh…whos son was beaten to death with iron … Continue reading →

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Sinn Fein, SDLP Undermining An Feile?

Posted on July 25, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

First of all an apology to Gaelic speakers. I am blogging from the ipad and have not yet mastered the “fada” (accent marks) and apologies if there are any spelling errors. An Feile an Phobail…the Peoples Festival, the largest Arts … Continue reading →

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Human Rights And Journalism (Amnesty International Event)

Posted on August 6, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

About one hundred people attended An Féile event at St Marys University College on the Falls Road in West Belfast. Outside a small group of protesters half heartedly gave out leaflets in support of Marian Price, the dissident republica who … Continue reading →

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An Féile…Then And Now

Posted on July 18, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Small acorns and mighty trees and all that. The First Anniversary of Internment (which happened in 1971) was marked by rioting and probably death destruction and injury….in West Belfast. Thats how it was and probably the second and third anniversaries. … Continue reading →

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