Tag Archives: North Down

Louise…What Politics Should Be About

Out and about at various polling stations today, I found myself in Bangor. Met this lovely lady Louise Macartney at the Castle Polling Station. Louise is an Independent candidate and its an uphill struggle for her. It is micro-politics …she … Continue reading

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The Alliance Party And Religion

Last week Cllr Alan Harbinson (North Down) left the Alliance Party over the issue of Gay marriage…..he is against it. The surprising thing about his resignation……and even possible defection to DUP is that he has only been on the Council … Continue reading

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Alliance Lose Seat

Less than a week ago, an Alliance Party Councillor ….Patrick Clarke (Down Council) made it all the way to the front page of the “Sunday Life” newspaper. A sordid little story………seemingly involving his “Twitter” announcement of his engagement to a … Continue reading

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MLA Constituency Offices…#2 Steven Agnew MLA

Steven Agnew’s office is just a few doors from Stephen Farry. I quite like the whole “sunflower thing” but not sure on the colour combination. Extra points for including local councillor John Barry. I think the whole Facebook, Twitter, Flickr … Continue reading

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Bangor And Back For A “Bob” 2012

I have of course been in Bangor several times in recent years but my visit on Friday was specifically to observe how much or little had changed. I never like visiting by car. The dual carriageway around Holywood is difficult if … Continue reading

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