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Tag Archives: Northern-Ireland
Lord Rooker: People's Hero
I was pleased to read on Slugger this evening that NIO Finance Minister Lord Rooker has set the record straight on direct rule versus devolved government. He claims that much of the unpopular reforms the the Northern Ireland Office are … Continue reading
Discussion On Irish Identity
Paul at The Northern Irish Magyar is hosting a very interesting debate on the subject of Irishness. Despite my RC upbringing, I wasn’t indoctrinated with attendant Republican or even Nationalist values. I always viewed Northern Ireland as a seperate entity, … Continue reading
For God And Ulster
A thought-provoking piece by Dr Crawford Gribben about the relationship between Unionism and Protestantism, something which has been on my mind recently. Dr Gribben makes the assertion that, demographically, Unionists no longer represent a political majority in Northern Ireland and … Continue reading
Posted in Northern Ireland: Politics
Tagged Northern-Ireland, Politics, Protestantism, Religion, Unionism
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Irish Republicans: What's Not To Like?
I took a hard line yesterday on the language of Republicanism, the talk of continuing struggles and so on. Chris took some offense at my position, which I still feel is justified. Looking To The Future Now, Chris Gaskin is … Continue reading
Republican Struggle: Now And Then
I’ll make this short. I’m tired of hearing about Republican ‘struggle’ and British oppression and occupation. I can honestly say that not once in my life have I felt oppressed or discriminated against on the grounds of my religious background. … Continue reading
Posted in Northern Ireland: Politics
Tagged Equality, Ireland, Northern-Ireland, Politics, Republicanism
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Ulster Scots School
I saw on Slugger this morning a piece about a new Ulster Scots website for children, and it reminded me that I’d meant to post about this some time ago. The funniest thing about Ulster Scots is that I grew … Continue reading
Ian Paisley Junior Outraged At Lack Of Recent Tabloid Coverage
In a move destined to shock absolutely no-one in Northern Ireland, Ian Paisley Jr is a) angry b) offended c) outraged d) all of the above by Tony Blair’s remarks about the Protestant Bigot. The gist of Blair’s outburst was … Continue reading
Posted in Northern Ireland: Politics
Tagged DUP, Ian-Paisley-Jr, Northern-Ireland, Politics, Religion
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Are Our Politicians Losing Their Grip?
A University of Ulster report that suggests that Northern Ireland’s politicians are “badly out of step with ordinary people“. Interestingly, the research shows that a growing number of DUP supporters think the party needs to learn to compromise. I’m slightly … Continue reading
Your Favourite Northern Irish Place: The Result
Well, the votes have been passed to our Independent Polling Authority (yes, another unelected government quango) for ajudication and the results are now in. The IPA have followed protocol and ignored non-Northern Irish places such as Spain and controversially…..bed. While … Continue reading
What Made Airport Security Suspicious?
I’m curious what you guys think about this. Back in December, when we went to Rome, I was held back by Airport security at Aldergrove. I was a bit surprised – this had never happened before – but I went … Continue reading