Posts Tagged: Ireland
The US and Northern Ireland: A diplomatic perspective
The UCD Clinton Institute for American Studies was the venue for a day-long conference, “The US and Northern Ireland: A Diplomatic Perspective”. Three panel discussions were represented by high-level speakers, from the Irish and British diplomatic corps as well as
The US and Northern Ireland: A diplomatic perspective
The UCD Clinton Institute for American Studies was the venue for a day-long conference, “The US and Northern Ireland: A Diplomatic Perspective”. Three panel discussions were represented by high-level speakers, from the Irish and British diplomatic corps as well as
County Donegal 2011
Madame Oui and I couldn’t believe it’d been 5 years since our last visit to Malin Head, Inishowen, Co. Donegal, Ireland. Her parents came with us, and thoroughly enjoyed the 3-day stay. We stayed at the Whitestrand B&B, highly recommended.
County Donegal 2011
Madame Oui and I couldn’t believe it’d been 5 years since our last visit to Malin Head, Inishowen, Co. Donegal, Ireland. Her parents came with us, and thoroughly enjoyed the 3-day stay. We stayed at the Whitestrand B&B, highly recommended.
FitzGerald was why I pursued Ireland
What a sad coincidence that Garret FitzGerald should die today, in the midst of the historic visit to Ireland by the Queen of England. For me, FitzGerald was the spark for my interest in Irish history and politics. While in
FitzGerald was why I pursued Ireland
What a sad coincidence that Garret FitzGerald should die today, in the midst of the historic visit to Ireland by the Queen of England. For me, FitzGerald was the spark for my interest in Irish history and politics. While in
FitzGerald was why I pursued Ireland
What a sad coincidence that Garret FitzGerald should die today, in the midst of the historic visit to Ireland by the Queen of England. For me, FitzGerald was the spark for my interest in Irish history and politics. While in
FitzGerald was why I pursued Ireland
What a sad coincidence that Garret FitzGerald should die today, in the midst of the historic visit to Ireland by the Queen of England. For me, FitzGerald was the spark for my interest in Irish history and politics. While in
Peoples History Initiative: Eamon Phoenix lecture
As part of the Peoples History Initiative, administered by the Ulster People College, Belfast, Dr Eamon Phoenix presented the first in what will be a series of lectures of the project: “The Plantation: The Birth of the Two Traditions in
Peoples History Initiative: Eamon Phoenix lecture
As part of the Peoples History Initiative, administered by the Ulster People College, Belfast, Dr Eamon Phoenix presented the first in what will be a series of lectures of the project: “The Plantation: The Birth of the Two Traditions in
IBIS Seminar: North-South Business Relations
Institute for British-Irish Studies (IBIS) and the British Embassy Dublin seminar: “North-South Business Relations: What Does and Doesn’t Work”, Royal Irish Academy, Dublin, Ireland Tim O’Connor (Office of the President) welcomed delegates to the conference. He referenced Sir George Quigley’s
IBIS Seminar: North-South Business Relations
Institute for British-Irish Studies (IBIS) and the British Embassy Dublin seminar: “North-South Business Relations: What Does and Doesn’t Work”, Royal Irish Academy, Dublin, Ireland Tim O’Connor (Office of the President) welcomed delegates to the conference. He referenced Sir George Quigley’s
Dublin trip nostalgic
As I needed to travel to Dublin for a work-related conference, Madame Oui decided to come down with me for a trip nostalgic (we lived in Fairview for a few years in the late 1990s). In many ways, not much
Dublin trip nostalgic
As I needed to travel to Dublin for a work-related conference, Madame Oui decided to come down with me for a trip nostalgic (we lived in Fairview for a few years in the late 1990s). In many ways, not much
SDLP Conference 2010 – Day 2
So I made my way back from the Young Unionists’ AGM to the SDLP Annual Conference, for a fringe meeting organised by SDLP Youth: “Changing identities in a new Ireland”. Guest speakers were Brian Walker (Professor, Queen’s University Belfast), John McCallister
SDLP Conference 2010 – Day 2
So I made my way back from the Young Unionists’ AGM to the SDLP Annual Conference, for a fringe meeting organised by SDLP Youth: “Changing identities in a new Ireland”. Guest speakers were Brian Walker (Professor, Queen’s University Belfast), John McCallister
Independence Day
I was asked to express what Independence Day means to me. Well, I have been living away from the USA for 15 years, so it’s a long enough time frame to reflect. Political philosophically speaking, I’m a Yank at heart
Independence Day
I was asked to express what Independence Day means to me. Well, I have been living away from the USA for 15 years, so it’s a long enough time frame to reflect. Political philosophically speaking, I’m a Yank at heart
Waveriders
During my recent holiday in Florida, my 7-year-old niece told me that she was going to learn how to surf this summer (a summer surf course). I asked her if she knew what the word “jealous” meant. I explained that
Waveriders
During my recent holiday in Florida, my 7-year-old niece told me that she was going to learn how to surf this summer (a summer surf course). I asked her if she knew what the word “jealous” meant. I explained that
Postbox row MLA told to say sorry (Belfast Telegraph)
Barry McElduff MLA has been told that he must make a public apology in the Northern Ireland Assembly, after apparently excusing young republicans painting ordinarily red Royal Mail postboxes green. The Assembly’s committee on standards and privileges confirmed that McElduff
Postbox row MLA told to say sorry (Belfast Telegraph)
Barry McElduff MLA has been told that he must make a public apology in the Northern Ireland Assembly, after apparently excusing young republicans painting ordinarily red Royal Mail postboxes green. The Assembly’s committee on standards and privileges confirmed that McElduff
North-South Parliamentary Forum
Interesting article in issue 23 of agendaNI, on the development of establishing a North-South Parliamentary Forum between the Northern Ireland Assembly and the Oireachtas. I was actually gainfully employed by the Alliance Party when David Ford MLA tabled a motion
North-South Parliamentary Forum
Interesting article in issue 23 of agendaNI, on the development of establishing a North-South Parliamentary Forum between the Northern Ireland Assembly and the Oireachtas. I was actually gainfully employed by the Alliance Party when David Ford MLA tabled a motion
People’s Bank vs end of free banking
Peter Mandelson is reported to be “warm” about the suggestion of a using the Post Office network for a British “People’s Bank”, which would offer essentially a full banking service. This would also have the benefit of deflating criticism of
People’s Bank vs end of free banking
Peter Mandelson is reported to be “warm” about the suggestion of a using the Post Office network for a British “People’s Bank”, which would offer essentially a full banking service. This would also have the benefit of deflating criticism of
The Stenner
Okay, for a bit of Friday levity, I discovered in today’s Irish Times of an anonymous artist, The Stenner, who has subverted the iconic Obama “Hope” image, as originally crafted by Californian artists, Shepard Fairey. The Stenner appears to be
The Stenner
Okay, for a bit of Friday levity, I discovered in today’s Irish Times of an anonymous artist, The Stenner, who has subverted the iconic Obama “Hope” image, as originally crafted by Californian artists, Shepard Fairey. The Stenner appears to be
Doomsday unrealised in Northern Ireland
Thankfully Northern Ireland never faced a Doomsday scenario, as pondered by the Republic of Ireland government in the 1970s (and reported by the Belfast Telegraph). Contemporary events elsewhere, including despair in the Gaza Strip, demonstrate how really ugly it could
Doomsday unrealised in Northern Ireland
Thankfully Northern Ireland never faced a Doomsday scenario, as pondered by the Republic of Ireland government in the 1970s (and reported by the Belfast Telegraph). Contemporary events elsewhere, including despair in the Gaza Strip, demonstrate how really ugly it could
The Cruiser
Michael McDowell is a friend in Washington DC, a Northerner in North America. In transatlantic spirit, I got him an Grand Union Flag (America’s first national flag and raised by George Washinton’s army on New Year’s Day 1776). It features
The Cruiser
Michael McDowell is a friend in Washington DC, a Northerner in North America. In transatlantic spirit, I got him an Grand Union Flag (America’s first national flag and raised by George Washinton’s army on New Year’s Day 1776). It features
