Tag Archives: Twelfth

Six Hundred ” British” Policemen

Posted on July 10, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

It was perhaps inevitable after the G8 Summit that “British” police would be flown into Norn Iron for the Twelfth. There is perhaps a great principle for Republicans. BRITISH police!!!! In Norn Iron??? Personally I am very relaxed about it … Continue reading →

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Parades Commission Ruling

Posted on July 10, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Three days to the Twelfth. The Parades Commission has ruled that the Orange Order cannot return home via the Ardoyne Shops. Of course that decision might be reversed. Good news for nationalists. Bad news for unionists. Zero Sum. Thats how … Continue reading →

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No One Side Owns A Day

Posted on December 10, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I have been out all day (Christmas shopping) and I cant reply to all the comments……..Mrs Fitzjames is dragging me out again after she has fed me. But the stand-out comment of the day (take a bow Mick Fealty) about … 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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BBC And The Twelfth…Guest Post From “Sammy McNally”

Posted on July 15, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Surprise news from Northern Ireland, the BBC gets it badly wrong. Although a massive fan of RTE (production warts and all), even I don’t think it can compete in terms of quality or variety of output with its neighbour the … Continue reading →

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What’s Eating Slugger O’Toole?

Posted on July 14, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

The greatest minds on Slugger O’Toole will convene online next Tuesday to discuss the question “What’s Eating Ardoyne?” Seems a tad elitist…….but possibly no more so than great minds convening to discuss “What’s Eating Slugger O’Toole?” The wording seems strange. … Continue reading →

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The Twelfth And “Uncle Tom”

Posted on July 12, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

One of the most unfortunate things about the Twelfth is the Catholics…….”Uncle Tom” types who feel that it is a day for everyone. Pathetic but thankfully not typical.

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