Tag Archives: Dolores Kelly MLA

Dolores Kelly To Resign AS SDLP Deputy Leader?

Posted on May 12, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

Probably not. But there is a certain logic. Brid Rodgers, Dolores predecessor as MLA for Upper Bann and Deputy Leader has an interview in The Irish News in which she says that Alasdair McDonnell should resign from the Leadership. It … Continue reading →

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SDLP And Health

Posted on January 18, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

About ten days ago, a family friend and young mother took her 2year old child to the Accident and Emergency Department in a major hospital. The child had injured an arm and the young mother needed re-assurance that there was … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Dolores Kelly Should Know Better

Posted on October 23, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

I am a member of SDLP. I rarely use this Blog to criticise colleagues. But as Stormont will be the venue horse some nonsensical pageant….where young women will be judged on looks and personality, I can only condemn Dolores Kelly, … Continue reading →

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SDLP:Reasons To Be Cheerful?

Posted on March 8, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Yes….mostly. The point has been made that SDLP is “only” back to 2007 figures. I think this misses the point that the 2013 percentage was against a single unionist candidate. It also misses the point that SDLP added about 600 … Continue reading →

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“Irish News” Today

Posted on November 14, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I have received a couple of emails asking me to comment on Brian Feeney’s colum in the “Irish News” today. This necessitated me walking down to the local shop at 6pm. I spare no effort on behalf of my readers. … Continue reading →

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SDLP Conference…How Was It For You?

Posted on November 11, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Always difficult to comment on SDLP Conference. There might seem some special pleading of the “well he would say that….wouldnt he?” if I say that it was pretty good. Of course the whole purpose and stage management of a modern … Continue reading →

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Dolores Kelly

Posted on November 10, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

A big thank you to Dolores Kelly MLA who took me home last night from the SDLP Conference. On way home, I asked her if she would send me a copy of her speech and she kindly let me have … Continue reading →

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MLA Constituency Offices…#6 Dolores Kelly MLA

Posted on May 14, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

The most striking feature of the constituency office of SDLP Deputy Leader Dolores Kelly is the absence of the letters “MLA”. The window shows photographs of Ms Kelly and the (only) two SDLP councillors on Craigavon Council. A poster in … Continue reading →

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