Monthly Archives: October 2012

Plaque honours News Letter founder Francis Joy

Posted on October 30, 2012 by

          Today I attended the unveiling of a blue plaque in Belfast city centre to honour Francis Joy, the founder of the News Letter at the invitation of Ben Lowry, the News Editor.  Among the prestigious crowd who attended the … Continue reading →

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The Posse Comitatus 21: Common Sense Debate

Posted on October 25, 2012 by

                                              John and I in 1978 You have to turn back time to understand the significance of a John McMichael Memorial debate which took place in Lisburn tonight. And it is not just about the panel that has been assembled — but … Continue reading →

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Lest we forget–Corporal Channing Day

Posted on October 24, 2012 by

    Corporal Channing Day Combat Medic, Royal Army Medical Corps Age: 25 Home Town: Comber, County Down, Northern Ireland Killed in Action: Helmand Province, Afghanistan, October 24, 2012   One of thousands of US, UK, Canadian, and other Coalition … Continue reading →

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National Reconciliation in Ireland: Declan Kearney

Posted on October 24, 2012 by

National Reconciliation in Ireland – The Need For Uncomfortable Conversations   (Westminster 24 October 2012)   British colonial interests and successive government policy have been at the root of political conflict in Ireland, and between our countries for centuries.   … Continue reading →

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Lord Bannside’s Tribute to Sir Edward Carson

Posted on October 22, 2012 by

EVENT MARKING THE DEATH OF LORD CARSON. 22/10/2012 @ Martyrs’ Memorial Free Presbyterian Church Carson Memorial Stone.  WELCOME:The Lord Bannside  Today we have gathered in solemn remembrance of the life of Lord Carson whose eternal life began 77years ago to … Continue reading →

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Treasures

Posted on October 22, 2012 by

  Dear Dr Adamson   In late November, the Natural History Museum opens a new permanent gallery, Treasures, showcasing 22 of the most valuable and significant items in its collections. This cabinet of curiosities includes unique, famous and surprising specimens … Continue reading →

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HMS Caroline and Marie-Thérèse McGivern

Posted on October 21, 2012 by

The National Museum of the Royal Navy has been given the task of restoring her to her former glory.     My friend Sammy Douglas MLA has informed me that Marie-Thérèse McGivern, Director and Chief Executive of the Belfast Metropolitan College, … Continue reading →

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Van Morrison:Belfast Festival at Queen’s 1

Posted on October 20, 2012 by

 

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Titanic: History or Heritage

Posted on October 16, 2012 by

Professor Marianne Elliott OBE, FBA, Blair Chair Director of The Institute of Irish Studies University of Liverpool invites you to a lecture by  Professor John Wilson Foster Honorary Research Fellow, Queen’s University Belfast “Titanic: History or Heritage?”  and  Mr Ian … Continue reading →

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Van Morrison: Grosvenor House

Posted on October 14, 2012 by
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