Categories: Culture, Language, Gaelic / Irish language, Orange Order / Other Marches, Ulster-Scots
Poots attends First Gaelic Language Event
Following recent, rather hypocritical, criticism of culture minister Edwin Poots after he stated in a written answer (AQW 4045/08) he hadn't attended any Irish language events during his first 9 months in the job, Edwin Poots will today attend an Irish G… more »
Dangers of Demonisation
by beano 
on 23 Feb 2008 at 13:12. Categories: Northern Ireland, Local Wackos, Orange Order / Other Marches, Republicans, History Is it any wonder unionists feel like their culture and identity is constantly under attack? It's all very well for people in Northern Ireland who are familiar with the bullshit emanating from the likes of the Andytown News group and the various interest… more »
Terrorism, not warfare
by Michael Shilliday on 19 Feb 2008 at 13:25. Categories: United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Irish Republic, Sinn Fein, IRA, Dissident Republicans, Culture, Politics, History The Assembly has rejected any suggestion that the IRA's sectarian murder campaign was a war. A good thing, and fairly unsurprising.
I've always liked Danny Kennedy, but his performance since devolution has impressed me, and he is clearly im proving… more »
Defining Pettyness
by beano on 21 Jan 2008 at 13:00. Categories: Sinn Fein, Local Wackos, Orange Order / Other Marches, Republicans, Local Government Limavady Borough Council: redefining "offensive"
Nationalist councillors (who hold a majority) on Limavady Borough Council have ordered the removal of several items from council premises in order to create a "neutral working environment".
Unfortu… more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Towards a Happier Twelfth of July
After a report on the state of Windsor Park (which I'll discuss at a later date), tonight's BBC Newsline (watch from about 11:10 in) focused on the twelfth celebrations and attempts being made to broaden their appeal. It seems there are a number of group… more »
Hyperbole and Hypocrisy
Really, I ask you!
The Washington Post reported ... on Saturday ... the remarks of John Shanahan, a local AOH leader, indicating the invitation to the Orange Order is like "...inviting the KKK to a Martin Luther King Celebration."
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They claim… more »
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