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Orange Order Invited to St Patrick's Day Parade
by beano on 18 Jan 2008 at 10:08. Categories: Northern Ireland, Orange Order / Other Marches, Republicans
Apparently discussions are ongoing about the possibility of an Orange Lodge taking part in the Saint Patrick's Day parade in Downpatrick this year. The Orange Order seem to be treading with caution, but hopefully the Order and the organisers can make thi… more »
Her Majesty FTW!
Apparently the Queen is quite partial to a bit of Wii Sports. Gamespot picked up on the story from the People, who reckon she's commandeered Prince William's Christmas present and is quite handy at the bowling. more »
Catherine Tate Falls Foul of Ulster Sensitivities
Do we have a right to be offended by Ulster stereotypes?
According to broadcasting news site Digital Spy, Ofcom is set to investigate complaints made about the Catherine Tate Show's portrayal of a Northern Irish family as terrorists.
The site says… more »
A brief note
... on sloppy journalism.
The "journalism" in the Belfast Telegraph is shocking, especially when it comes to anything that's emanated from the Northern Ireland Office on the Maze stadium plans. They've consistently toed the government line and refused… more »
Northern Ireland Delivery Rip-Off (2007 Update)
by beano on 16 Nov 2007 at 11:05. Categories: Internet, Northern Ireland, Lifestyle, Business & Economy
It's been over a year since my original look at the Northern Ireland Delivery Rip-Off so, given the popularity of that post, I thought it was past time I looked at the whole matter again. The scenario is simple - I want a small computer peripheral or com… more »
What've They Done to Pudsey?
Pudsey's new look for 2007. What have they done?
Tonight's Children in Need night on BBC, but what the hell have they done to Pudsey? It looks like some wise-ass graphic designer has been let loose on him and decided to assault the poor thing.
Clas… more »
Abolish the NIHRC
by beano on 18 Oct 2007 at 13:24. Categories: Direct Rule, Republicans, Politics, Devolved Government, Gaelic / Irish language
It's past time the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission was abolished. It was a waste of time and money when it was set up and it's a waste of time and money now.
The Human Rights Commissioner Monica McWilliams helpfully demonstrated this point f… more »
Tourist Industry Failing to Brand Ulster
by beano on 18 Sep 2007 at 13:26. Categories: Northern Ireland, Irish Republic, Business & Economy, Culture
Londonderry MP claims tourist industry fails to differentiate Ulster from "Oireland".
East Londonderry MP & MLA Gregory Campbell is less than impressed with local souvenir shops aimed at tourists. Campbell has asked why the Northern Ireland touri… more »
Irishman "Anti-Irish"
When a Londonderry man living in England is forced to resign over "racist" Irish jokes [alternative source: BBC], is this just more evidence of political correctness gone mad?
Denis Patrick Lusby, an Ulster-born Catholic, was editor of a community mag… more »
Ulster Enjoys Twelfth Celebrations (Despite Objections)
Despite the fact that yesterday's 12th July celebrations (BBC pictures), the first in years which didn't see the army assist the police) passed off peacefully and there seemed to be a much more welcoming atmosphere at the parades, it seems some just can'… more »