Tag Archives: Orange Order

That Apology

Posted on September 6, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

So the choreography is in place for the Covenant Parade to go past St Patricks Church later this month. Step 1…….The Loyal Orders apologise to the Priest and parishioners of St Patricks for the bad behaviour of one of their … Continue reading →

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North Belfast Violence

Posted on September 3, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

There were 47 PSNI Officers injured yesterday in rioting with mostly loyalist thugs in Carlisle Circus/Denmark Street area. Water cannon were deployed. ONE (!!!) person has been arrested. The police commander for the area has said the violence was orchestrated. … Continue reading →

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Uncle Tom Eats A Choc Ice

Posted on July 16, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

So John Terry is innocent……..OK. I can of course make no comment. It is likely that the Football Association will look further into the incident which led him into Westminster Court. And likely that the crowds at Old Trafford, Loftus … Continue reading →

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BBC And The Twelfth…Again

Posted on July 15, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

For some reason “Word Press” wont let me comment on Sammy’s post on the BBC. My intention here is to contextualise his post.  On Friday in the attic, I found an old photograph of myself and my father. I was … Continue reading →

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13th July……..1980

Posted on July 13, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

In July 1980, I attended the Olympic Games in Moscow. I was of course a single man…..and spent a lot of spare time following Sport (especially Athletics and Boxing) in Ireland. Indeed I did a lot of running myself around … Continue reading →

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Slugger O’Toole…Beyond Parody

Posted on July 13, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

In pre-Twelfth mode…….Slugger O’Toole sagely commented that the Twelfth is a day for all of us. In post Twelfth mode, Slugger will be holding an online debate next Tuesday wonderfully entitled “What’s Eating Ardoyne?” It does not seem like Slugger … Continue reading →

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BBC World Service

Posted on July 12, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

There is nothing quite so sickening as the BBC congratulating…….the BBC. BBC World Service has closed down and the BBC is praising itself for speaking Truth unto Nation and general impartiality. Meanwhile in the Real World, BBC journalists in Norn … Continue reading →

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David McNasty

Posted on February 1, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

David McNarry UUP MLA for Strangford is occasionally known as David McNasty. He is in his early 60s and has been a member of the Ulster Unionist Party since he was just 15 years old. He is also Assistant Grand Master … Continue reading →

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The GAA and Orange Order are Part of the Problem in “Northern Ireland” ?

Posted on August 11, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

A few weeks ago, I wrote an article (previously unpublished) in which I wrote about a Debate/Panel Discussion on the GAA and Orange Order. The Subject: “The GAA and Orange Order” are part of the problem in Northern Ireland The … Continue reading →

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