Categories: Politics, Constitution, Devolved Government, Direct Rule, Local Government
Lets have a think about that Nigel....
by Michael Shilliday on 03 Jun 2008 at 13:00. Categories: News, Northern Ireland, Sinn Fein, Republicans, Local Government, Politics
Tom Hartley succeeded Jim Rogers as the new Lord Mayor last night. DECAL minister Nigel Dodds said:
"It was very noticeable that the leader of the Ulster Unionist group, David Browne, failed to back the Unionist candidates and in return he got the Si… more »
I have a question
Isn't a "sectarian consensus" an oxymoron? more »
Peter Robinson Must Call Sinn Fein's Bluff
by beano on 31 May 2008 at 20:51. Categories: Northern Ireland, Sinn Fein, Direct Rule, Devolved Government, Journalism
I'm preparing to go on a two week holiday and as I was out buying sun cream and collecting some Euros I noticed an odd headline on the chest of one of those guys selling the Tele at busy junctions. According to the ever-reliable Belfast Telegraph and an… more »
DC Get League Score Breakdown - Appeal Put Back
Next year the Irish League will be reorganised with clubs invited to participate in the top flight based on various criteria in addition to league performance. Based on this criteria Donegal Celtic were excluded even though they finished several places a… more »
Conservatives Recruiting
After using their blog to make a call for potential Westminster candidates, Northern Ireland's Conservatives are now seeking to recruit a "Party Development Officer" to "oversee the development of the Party in Northern Ireland".
It seems like a small… more »
UK Communication Database: An Orwellian Step Too Far
Big Brother looks set to get even bigger if officials have their way and Parliament approves the creation of a communications database containing records on all phone calls and internet activity in the United Kingdom.
Figures estimate the number of te… more »
UUP/SDLP ministers remain popular
by Michael Shilliday on 17 May 2008 at 11:08. Categories: Internet, News, Northern Ireland, Politics, Devolved Government
Have a read of Chekov's piece on the Bel Tel/MORI poll last week. The data set is fascinating. The voting intention figures are bunkem as usual (DUP 20%, UUP 14%, SDLP 13% SF 11% APNI 7%), but it's interesting that Reg, Michael and Margaret Ritchie are… more »
McNarry gives McElduff a kicking
I thought this picture was priceless in yesterdays Irish News. more »
I could pick a better education policy out of my ...
by beano on 13 May 2008 at 16:19. Categories: Sinn Fein, Local Wackos, Education, Devolved Government
Another one for the "What the hell is she thinking?" scrapbook. Everyone's favourite tennis star Caitriona Ruane has finally put forward her proposals for ending academic selection... by not quite ending it? Well not quite, not yet. Maybe.
It seems as… more »
About That Stadium
It's been a busy few weeks for those following the debate over the national stadium plans for the Maze.
A matter of a couple of weeks before Peter Robinson is due to make his 'recommendation' to the Executive over the Maze plans, it has emerged John S… more »