Tag Archives: Ann Travers

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Posted on June 3, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Oh dear …another post on the vexed question of Sinn Fein and their “right” to appoint their own Special Advisors to the (taxpayer-funded) civil service OR  the “responsibility” of Sinn Fein not to appoint persons (people who have served fourteen … Continue reading →

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It’s Zero Sum Stupid!

Posted on May 31, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Bad week for nationalism. Hence the gloating on Slugger O’Toole and the admiration there for Jim Allister of the TUV. He socked it to Sinn Fein this week or to paraphrase Slugger …it was a victory for common sense and … Continue reading →

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Ann Travers…Part Deux

Posted on May 23, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Well that was interesting. There are effectively two places the SDLP could have held a meeting with Ann Travers…seemingly to clarify their stance on  the Jim Allister (TUV) “Special Advisor” Bill. One venue would be Stormont. But that would be … Continue reading →

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Killers….Where Are They Now?

Posted on May 22, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

In September 2011, I attended a Platform for Change event in the Black Box in Belfast. The event was actually a presentation by some women mostly from Derry. Victims….including the widow of Patsy Gillespie, chained to his car which was … Continue reading →

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