Monthly Archives: January 2013

It occurred to me, as I referred briefly to the Gae Bolg, that it was a feared weapon, and wondered why. It made me think of Roman Military tactics, and Roman use of the Pilum, especially during the battle during … Continue reading →

The best-known portrait of Burns, by Alexander Nasmyth, 1787 (detail) ROTARY CLUB OF BANGOR BURNS SUPPER Celebrating the poet’s birth on 25th January 1859 BANGOR GOLF CLUB 25 JANUARY 2013 When the first edition of Burns’ poetry, known as the … Continue reading →

Dr Adamson provides a learned, and thoroughly-researched, view through the smokescreen thrown up by those who remain determined to give the Gaels (which meant “Raiders” or “Foreigners” to the native Irish) a fictitious ancient lineage, rather than being simply one … Continue reading →

Book Launch No Alibis Bookstore, Belfast Thursday 24th January, 5.30pm   ‘Memories, Politics & Identity – Haunted by History’ By Cillian McGrattan   ‘Everyday Life after the Irish Conflict – The Impact of Devolution & Cross Border Cooperation’ Edited by … Continue reading →

 The Committee for Finance and Personnel of the Northern Ireland Assembly in association with Queen’s University Belfast invited Helen Brooker and Dr Ian Adamson OBE to the official launch of The Place-Names of Northern Ireland www.placenamesni.org an online database produced … Continue reading →

Cllr. Máirtín Ó Muilleoir Member’s Room City Hall Belfast BT1 5GS An Comh Máirtín Ó Muilleoir Seomra na mBall Halla na Cathrach Béal Feirste BT1 5GS An tAire Carál Ní Chuilín An Roinn Cultúir, Ealaíon agus Fóillíochta 1‐7 Bedford Street … Continue reading →

                                                                       The Minister of State forNorthern Ireland, Mike Penning MP and The Irish Minister for Arts, Heritage & the Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan  request the company of  Dr Ian Adamson OBE …………………………………………………………………………………………………….  at a joint event to mark the Centenary of the … Continue reading →

The Irish Times – Tuesday, January 15, 2013 Columban, the patron saint of a united Europe by Seán McDonagh Rite & Reason: The Irish presidency of the European Union provides an opportunity for us to reflect on the achievements of the … Continue reading →

To: Dr Ian Adamson OBE  Dear Ian,  Following my recent appointment by the Prime Minister to the UK Advisory Board for the Centenary Commemorations of the First World War, I have been asked to establish and chair a committee in … Continue reading →

Last week I wrote about how corporations such as Microsoft, Google, eBay, Starbuck and Amazon have designed their tax operations in Britain so that they pay little tax in the UK. Most reasonable people believe that companies should pay tax … Continue reading →