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The Earl Bishop
Interesting BBC article on an upcoming presentation and talk [Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre, 17 August] by lecturer and broadcaster Stephen Price on the subject of his new book – The Earl Bishop. The 18th Century ”Earl Bishop” was Frederick Augustus Hervey, fourth Earl of Bristol and Church of Ireland Bishop of Derry. Hervey was also elected [...] read our review »
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What has The Third Man got to say about Northern Ireland?
Short answer: very little, other than he enjoyed the environs of Hillsborough Castle, enjoyed working with the local politicians, and has Gerry Adams to thank for Bobby his dog. Peter Mandelson’s book The Third Man has captured media headlines in recent weeks as the Times serialised the most juicy bits. But what did he have [...] read our review »
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Round up of Tuesday’s Political Studies Association conference
If you want to get a flavour of the proceedings at the Political Studies Association conference on its opening day, then the Storify collation below will bring you some of the images, tweets and sounds of the day. Particular highlights included: the Opening Plenary with David Blunkett, Peter Riddell and Matthew Flinders; and the late [...] read our review »
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Comment on From the Rape Crisis Centre on Sinn Fein’s response to the Sunday Tribune
on 21 January 2010 at 5:34 am
Elf-een,
Where did I call you a front? I merely asked you if you were a front for anyone who might not especially want to be completely open about their behaviour. All you had to say was ‘no’. Strange that you didn’t.
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Comment on From the Rape Crisis Centre on Sinn Fein’s response to the Sunday Tribune
on 21 January 2010 at 5:32 am
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“Shooting the messengers may be an understandable act of exasperation, but it is in this case, IMHO, entirely misplaced.”
At least nowadays that’s just an expression.
Posted by Jimmy_Sands on Jan 20, 2010 @ 11:28 PM
Jimmy,
I would guess that there are plenty who regret that.
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Comment on From the Rape Crisis Centre on Sinn Fein’s response to the Sunday Tribune
on 21 January 2010 at 5:21 am
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Blair I only have the statement released by the victim to go by and I take it that the reasons stated are the reasons why she was unhappy with it.
Posted by Elf-een on Jan 20, 2010 @ 11:17 PM
Elf-een,
Who might you be a front for?
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Comment on From the Rape Crisis Centre on Sinn Fein’s response to the Sunday Tribune
on 21 January 2010 at 5:17 am
Elf-een,
So you and Uncle Gerry have both decided to go all legal today. Do you have a solicitor with you now? Can you point out where I accused a legal firm of being a front for paramilitaries?
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Comment on From the Rape Crisis Centre on Sinn Fein’s response to the Sunday Tribune
on 21 January 2010 at 5:11 am
Elf-een,
Any theories on why the story was suddenly withdrawn?
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Comment on From the Rape Crisis Centre on Sinn Fein’s response to the Sunday Tribune
on 21 January 2010 at 4:55 am
Roisin,
Is it possible that Eileen Calder might be outraged at what the Provos have done to try and smother this alleged crime?
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Comment on “a grave injustice to the whole aspect of truth..”
on 21 January 2010 at 4:41 am
UlsterWatcher,
Well if I’m wrong the Uncle Gerry’s vote will collapse in May. What do you think are the chances of that?
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Comment on From the Rape Crisis Centre on Sinn Fein’s response to the Sunday Tribune
on 21 January 2010 at 4:39 am
Elf-een,
Why do you think the victim went from being happy to have her picture published etc to calling in Madden and Finucane to try and have her story pulled?
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Comment on “a grave injustice to the whole aspect of truth..”
on 21 January 2010 at 4:35 am
UlsterWatcher,
What sectarian garbage? How do you think the Sinners will get on with their attempt to protect the Dear Leader?
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Comment on “a grave injustice to the whole aspect of truth..”
on 21 January 2010 at 4:27 am
ranger,
It won’t faze them. Their hatred of unionists is stronger than any concerns they might have about children.
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