Tag Archives: SDLP

Selective DUP Nastiness

So Jim Wells MLA  is a bit unpleasant (per Sinn Féin, SDLP, Green & Alliance) On the other hand Jim Wells MLA is not at all unpleasant. (per DUP & UUP). At worst he is a bit “in your face”. … Continue reading

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Margaret Ritchie In Westminster

Sinn Féin had a bad day yesterday. Martin McGuinness seemed a bit like a rabbit caught in headlights over the G8 Summit. There’s certainly something in this for the SDLP. Better minds than mine will need to sit down and … Continue reading

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Does SDLP “Need” Journalists?

I have often thought that I would make a great Press Officer. I dont know what the SDLP Press Office looks like. I hope it has a kinda public counter…….where the great and the mediocre of Norn Iron journalism get … Continue reading

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P A MagLochlainn RIP

The SDLP was saddened today when news filtered thru that “PA” had died eraly this morning. He was unable to attend the SDLP Conference at the weekend. Perhaps it is fitting that SDLP passed a resolution on Equal Marriage. “PA” … Continue reading

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“Irish News” Today

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 Pottinger

I hope my good friend Seamas de Faoite does not mind me using this Pottinger SDLP “logo”. I was struck by the quotation. I am increasingly convinced we are in a new phase.

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Around The Councils

A few snippets from around the Councils. Mickey Coogan, Chair of Down Council, has left Sinn Féin. Seems it is nothing more than the usual in-fighting and personality clash. Sinn Féin is a minor player on Down Council. I dont … Continue reading

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Strabane Branch SDLP

The Dan McAreavey Trophy is awarded annually to the SDLP Party member who has made a  significant contribution to the Party. The winner is announced just before the Party Leader’s speech. This year it was a joint award……..honouring an Individual … Continue reading

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Fergus Gets Recognised

The Dan McAreavey Trophy is awarded annually to the SDLP Party member who has made a  significant contribution to the Party. The winner is announced just before the Party Leader’s speech. This year it was a joint award……..honouring an Individual … Continue reading

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“You Cant Win Anything With Kids”?

SDLP Conference 2012. It is odd that other weblogs are concentrating on speeches made by Dolores Kelly and Alasdair McDonnell. They are as usual completely missing the big story. And I did openly state on another website that what happens … Continue reading

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