Tag Archives: Fearghal McKinney MLA

Celebrity Politicians?

Posted on January 13, 2017 by fitzjameshorse

One of the most interesting things about English elections is the celebrity endorsements. Much loved Ken Barlow from Weatherfield (Coronation Street) is of course a Labour man. He even spent a week in jail in the 1960s for a protest … Continue reading →

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Poster Boys & Girls 2016: #10 Fearghal McKinney (SDLP)

Posted on April 20, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

Fearghal McKinney: South Belfast. This poster is located at the Gasworks on Ormeau Road. Retired Ulster Television journalist who stood for SDLP in Fermanagh-South Tyrone (Westminster 2010). Co-opted to Assembly to replace Conall McDevitt in late 2013. Elected Deputy Leader … Continue reading →

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SDLP: Reasons To Be Cheerful

Posted on March 11, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

I wont be able to travel to Derry for the SDLP Conference tomorrow. It promises to be a Conference with a difference. It is in Derry, spiritual home of the Party and the constituency of new Leader, Colum Eastwood. I … Continue reading →

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Colum Eastwood …New SDLP Leader

Posted on November 14, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

I blogged this on 5th November. “There are three groups in SDLP. One supporting Alasdair and one supporting Colum….but dont ignore a large body of opinion that this contest (for two different reasons) should not be taking place.” Dare I … Continue reading →

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A Nervous Week In SDLP

Posted on November 7, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

Again I emphasise that I am not a delegate at next weekend’s SDLP Conference. And I therefore do not have a vote…as instructed by my local branch. And again, I emphasise that I do not intend to be in Armagh … Continue reading →

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SDLP Leadership Contest

Posted on October 21, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

If you are travelling over the Glenshane Pass tomorrow afternoon, look out for a bus load of  SDLP “Derry wans” heading to Belfast. They are heading for the official launch of Colum Eastwood’s Leadership Election Campaign. Thursday is of course … Continue reading →

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“Spotlight”, “Nolan” and SDLP

Posted on October 8, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

At some point before the Leadership vote, I will have to blog on the contest between Alasdair McDonnell and Colum Eastwood….and just as important, other contests within SDLP. The conventional wiisdom is that divided parties do not do well. And … Continue reading →

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SDLP Selection Convention South Belfast

Posted on June 25, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

I am typing this at noon on 25th June. I will not publish this post until after the result of the Selection Convention in South Belfast is known. As far as I know there are only two candidates for two … Continue reading →

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SDLP South Belfast Campaign Launched

Posted on April 15, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

Last night. Malone House Hotel, Belfast. Alasdair McDonnell was in pretty good form officially launching the South Belfast Campaign.   Fearghal McKinney MLA made a short speech (first pic) before Alasdair spoke. There is a good mood in SDLP these … Continue reading →

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Celebrity Stormont

Posted on September 13, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Now that Fearghal McKinney (SDLP) has joined his former Ulster TV News colleague Mike Nesbitt (UUP) in Stormont…it is surely time to throw out the 106 other MLAs and replace them with our best loved journalists and celebrities. I daresay … Continue reading →

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