The New World Disorder – the 2026 McGill Summer School…
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This is the second time I have attended the McGill Summer school, and therein lies the problem: Most of the themes and many of the speakers were the same, and with the same uniformity of view across the board. Rarely …
DUP, SF and Alliance in retreat – New LucidTalk poll…
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Grim reading this morning for the leaders of the three largest Executive parties, as the Belfast Telegraph reports the new LucidTalk poll. This won’t have come as much of a surprise. The DUP has been polling badly for the last …
Chambré Weekly Bulletin 27/07/2026
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What you need to know NI parties set out priorities for new Burnham Government Stormont parties have welcomed Andy Burnham’s appointment as UK Prime Minister, and have called on him to address NI’s financial situation and ensure political stability. On …
Open Sunday – discuss what you like…
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The idea for Open Sunday is to let you discuss what you like. Just two rules. Keep it civil and no man/woman playing. Comments will close at 12 pm on Monday.
Open sunday – politics free zone…
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In addition to our normal open Sunday, we have a politics-free post to give you all a break. So discuss what you like here, but no politics. Comments will close at 12 pm on Monday.
Storytime with Houdi – Kebabs…
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In early 1985 my days as a trainee supermarket manager in Dublin had reached the end of the line. The company offered me a very substantial position as assistant manager in their biggest ever store, but there was a sting …
In DUP we trust (or not)…
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“Do you believe the DUP is being fully honest about what it knew in relation to Jeffrey Donaldson’s double life?” That is the question voters were asked by LucidTalk in their latest poll for the Belfast Telegraph. The BT is …
The Problem With Young People These Days…
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Psst…if you’re middle-aged or older let’s have a wee side-meeting on the comfy chairs. Now, I know no one thinks they’re ‘middle-aged’ but if your choice of tipple comes with a shot of Rennes and you pack Ibuprofen before your …
Transforming Ireland: The first step is to stop blaming each other…
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An open letter to Andy Pollak. Hi Andy, I’m sure you must feel that “I am out to get you” with the number of OP’s and comments I have written which directly respond to yours. But blogging for me is …
Reconciling Competing Rights
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As a unionist, attending Féile an Phobail for the first time was a little daunting, but in general I have found the discussion and debate sessions enjoyable and welcoming to all viewpoints. (I think this year will be the fourth …