Tag Archives: Conflict Resolution

Don’t Mention The War #1

Posted on October 30, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Only in Belfast. One of the great tourist attractions in the City over the past few years is Crumlin Road Prison. Genuinely historic of course and more so because of the Troubles. Indeed it is iconic in “Republican” history. Tom … Continue reading →

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“One In Ten”?

Posted on September 1, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Last month I attended a lecture on “Religion, Conflict and Peace” given by Professor John Brewer of QUB at St Oliver Plunkett Church in West Belfast. Eexcellent night but for me spoiled by some unchallenged comments from the Floor. It … Continue reading →

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The Myth Of “Civic Society”

Posted on August 25, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

One of the great myths of the Peace Process, the Good Friday Agreement and the Conflict Resolutionists for fifteen years has been that there is something called CIVIC SOCIETY. As Politicians dont really like the notion…as it tends to undermine … Continue reading →

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Universities Promote Intolerance?

Posted on August 23, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Here is a thought. Especially for those of you about to start University or looking thru a list of modules on your course. Are Universities promoting INTOLERANCE? Well no self respecting Academic would agree with this proposition. They would say … 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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Ballymurphy 1971

Posted on August 8, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Unfortunately I cannot be in two places at the one time. I commend the talk on The Ballymurphy Massacre on the night of 9/10 August 1971. The talk takes place tonight in St Marys College at 7pm. As readers will … 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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“I Wont Be Reconstructed…And I Do Not Give A Damn”

Posted on July 29, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

The headline comes from a Confederate song from the American Civil War. You can listen to an excellent version by Hoyt Axton on You Tube. You may also have heard it in the first scene of the 1950s movie “Run … Continue reading →

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Shared Space Is The Worst Space

Posted on July 26, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Earlier today, I heard one of my daughters-in- law ask my grandsons to “share” something. I dont even know what it was…a toy, a packet of sweets but I got the feeling that it was going to add badly. It … Continue reading →

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Conflict Resolution Explained By A Nazi

Posted on June 6, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

If you thought that “Springtime for Hitler” was too far-fetched…think again. Heath Campbell is 40 years old and a Nazi. He lives in New Jersey and so admires the Third Reich that he has given his children Nazi forenames…such as … Continue reading →

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