Monthly Archives: July 2012

The Queen’s entrance to the Thirtieth Olympic Games tonight was trully spectacular. She not only appeared in her role as head of state of the host nation for the opening ceremony , but also starred in the show – making her movie … Continue reading →

This is to introduce you to a great friend and mentor of mine Ian Adamson, former Mayor, former High Sheriff of Belfast and current champion of all things Ulster Gaelic and Ulster-Scots. Ian was the person who introduced me to … Continue reading →

  Bradley Wiggins made history today as he became the first British man to win the Tour de France. The 32-year-old punched his arms in the air and clapped as he crossed the finish line on Paris’s Champs-Elysees. Fellow Briton … Continue reading →

  Dear Dr Adamson “Once upon a time what happened did happen – and if it had not happened, you would never have heard this story.”So begins ‘The Boys with the Golden Stars’ from Andrew Lang’s Violet Fairy book.Andrew Lang, … Continue reading →

  Centre Culturel Irlandais Déjà en librairie : “Cet été-là”, de William Trevor (éditions Phébus)Irlande, années 50. Lors des obsèques de la vieille et riche Mrs Connulty, Ellie rencontre Florian. L’amour s’empare d’eux. Ellie croit qu’elle va rompre avec la … Continue reading →

Last year, as High Sheriff of Belfast, I was a guest at the Irish Fest in Milwaukie, the home of Harley -Davidson. My nephew Kevin works for the company in the Pacific North West of the USA. Hundreds of Harley-Davidsons roared … Continue reading →

  Today I attended the Garden Party at Áras an Uachtaráin at the invitation of President Michael D. Higgins and  Mrs Sabina Higgins. I was accompanied by my friend Liam Logan, Chairman of the Ullans Academy. Remarks of President Michael D. … Continue reading →

            VAN’S NEW ALBUM ‘BORN TO SING: NO PLAN B’ TO BE RELEASED IN OCTOBER VAN MORRISON RETURNS TO BLUE NOTE RECORDS FOR A NEW STUDIO ALBUM BORN TO SING: NO PLAN B TO BE … Continue reading →

VAN MORRISON Today I flew to Geneva in Switzerland, the birthplace of my favourite Philosopher, Jean-Jacques Rousseau and on to Montreux to see Van give another of his superlative performances. Northern Irish singer and songwriter Van Morrison is considered as … Continue reading →

Setlist Brown Eyed Girl Only A Dream Days Like This Don’t Start Crying Now/Custard Pie How Can A Poor Boy? Fever Real Real Gone/You Send Me  Haunts Of Ancient Peace Bye Bye Blackbird Foggy Day In Old London Town Unchained Melody/The Waiting … Continue reading →