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Monthly Archives: June 2011
Matthew T Mellon–an appreciation
Herewith a few thoughts on Matthew T Mellon and Thomas Jefferson. The American Folk Park near Omagh was established in 1976 as Northern Ireland’s contribution to the American Bicentenary, being constructed around the original homestead of Thomas Mellon, who as … Continue reading
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Orangemen in the Great War, by John W Ballard
The two Conlig Lodges (Conlig Village Star LOL 696: and Johnston Memorial Lodge 862) have been holding a wreath Laying in the Somme Museum for a numberof years and invite the brethren of Bangor No18 and Newtownards No.4. The Ex … Continue reading
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Fourth Epistle to James
My dear James, Further to your deliberations on S.Gall; As a boy my father bought for me The Pictish Nation, its people and its Church by Archibald B. Scott published in September 1918 by T. N. Foulis of Edinburgh and … Continue reading
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The Korean War 5, Andrew Salmon's Story
On Wednesday 22nd June at the Somme Heritage Centre, Conlig, a free presentation was given by Andrew Salmon about The Korean War commencing at 7:00pm. This talk coincides with an exhibition currently being hosted by the Museum that focuses on the … Continue reading
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St Gallen Festival
Belfast City Council Report to: Development Committee Subject: Belfast / Switzerland – Christian Heritage Festival Date: 15th June, 2011 Reporting Officer: Mr. John McGrillen, Director of Development (ext. 3470) Contact Officer: Mr. Barry Flynn, Democratic Services Officer (ext. 6312) Relevant … Continue reading
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Decade of sensitive centenaries by Senator Martin Mc Aleese
Reference: Seanad Eireann / 12.06.2011 / Document 2Private Members Motion – 15.06.2011 Decade of sensitive centenaries I wish to add my support to this motion and speak briefly about the coming decade of sensitive centenaries. Examples of these centenaries are: … Continue reading
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Centenaries, by Rebecca Black
A Recreation of Sir Edward Carson’s famous 1912 pilgrimage across Ulster in opposition to Home Rule is being planned as part of next year’s celebrations of a series of centenaries. DUP tourism minister Arlene Foster and social development minister Nelson … Continue reading
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Van Morrison-The Bard from Heaven
Saint Patrick Many centuries ago in the days of the Cambro-Normans there existed a tradition in Ireland which was already an ancient one. It was said that when St. Patrick and his companions came one day to a certain valley … Continue reading
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Teanga
On Saturday 4th June, 2011, as President of the Ullans Academy, I also responded to this invitation from Máirtín to attend an important event at the entrance to the Beechmount Leisure Centre, Falls Road, Belfast. I was accompanied by my … Continue reading
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The Ulster Accordian Band
On Saturday 4th June 2011, as Chairman of the Somme Association, I accompanied our Director Carol Walker and her husband Frank to the Sterritt Memorial L.O.L. 257 Orange Hall in Banbridge, Co. Down to join the families of our local … Continue reading
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