Tag Archives: Conall McDevitt

Next Deputy Leader Of SDLP?

Posted on October 19, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

To be very clear, this is NOT a comeback. I will not be resuming my Blogging career. I am enjoying retirement far too much. This post is in response to a request and also to tie up some loose ends. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Alasdair McDonnell, Alex Attwood MLA, Claire Hanna, Colum Eastwood MLA, Conall McDevitt, Dolores Kelly, Fearghal McKinney, Mark H Durkan MLA, Nichola Mallon, SDLP, SDLP Youth, Slugger O'Toole, south belfast | 12 Comments

Dolores Fiasco Is Good For SDLP

Posted on October 29, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Dolores Kelly is the Deputy Leader of the SDLP, the Party of which I am a member. She is also the sole SDLP MLA in my constituency. Being Deputy Leader of the Party suggests #2 in the Party hierarchy In … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Alasdair McDonnell MLA, Alex Attwood MLA, Colm Eastwood MLA, Conall McDevitt, Dolores Kelly MLA, Joe Byrne MLA, Karen McKevitt MLA, Margaret Ritchie MP, Mark Durkan MP, Mark H Durkan MLA, Patsy McGlone MLA, SDLP | 4 Comments

“Our Two Great Countries”????

Posted on July 26, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Conall McDevitt made an interesting aside yesterday referring to “our two great countries” by which he meant Ireland and Britain. A slightly unusual but probably welcome form of words. As the American Election Campaign gets into full swing, we will … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Conall McDevitt, nationalism, unionism | 5 Comments

The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Runner

Posted on March 29, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

My sister just phoned from London to ask if I was going over next month. The London Marathon passes her front door and I have watched it pass a few times. I used to run quite a lot ..even did … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Conall McDevitt, Gladys Ganiel, London Olympics, Marathon | Leave a comment

The Day That I joined The SDLP…They Stopped Listening To Me

Posted on February 16, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I like Dawn Purvis. I have met her twice now and found her extremely pleasant. Some might regard her previous membership of the Progressive Unionist Party (PUP) as baggage…because of its perceived links to the UVF. The real point is … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Alasdair McDonnell, Conall McDevitt, Dawn Purvis, progressive unionist party, PUP, SDLP | 4 Comments

Will Conall McDevitt Stand For SDLP Leadership?

Posted on September 15, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

With just over 24 hours to go before nominations close, it might have been expected that political anoraks like myself had more names to mull over. We dont. Therefore we speculate on the names and we speculate on the motives. … Continue reading →

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