Monthly Archives: November 2011

The Shire Reeve's Tale: 54

Tonight I was invited by Rose Paterson and the Trustees of The Royal Irish Regiment Benevolent Fund to a Charity Fund Raising Reception and presentation on The Mongolian Derby by The Rt Hon Owen Paterson  and his wife Rose at … Continue reading

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The Shire Reeve's Tale: 53

Tonight, in the second of my Charity Events as High Sheriff of Belfast, HRH The Duke of Gloucester attended as Guest of Honour the 95th Anniversary Battle of the Somme Dinner at Belfast City Hall. HRH is the Somme Association President. The … Continue reading

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The Feast of Columbanus

HRH The Duke of Gloucester today attended the annual celebration of the life of Columbanus at the Clarion Hotel Carrickfergus, hosted by The Ullans (Ulster Scots) Academy. The Ullans Academy is a voluntary organisation founded in 1992 under the leadership … Continue reading

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The Shire Reeve's Tale: 52

Last night, with James O'Fee ( Seamus O Fiaich), I attended the fifteenth annual  Aisling Awards (Gradain na hAislinge) gala at the Europa Hotel, Belfast. I am the past Roll of Honour recipient for 2008. The guest of honour was … Continue reading

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The Posse Comitatus 15

Northern Ireland Peace Process: DiscussionThursday, 13 October 2011 Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement Debate ..Dail Eireann. Comhchoiste um Fhorfheidhmiu Aoine an Cheasta…Chairman/Cathaoirleach Dominic Hannigan,TD/FD Chairman: I thank all the delegates for their attendance today and … Continue reading

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The Posse Comitatus 14

Northern Ireland Peace Process: DiscussionThursday, 13 October 2011 Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement Debate ..Dail Eireann. Comhchoiste um Fhorfheidhmiu Aoine an Cheasta…Chairman/Cathaoirleach Dominic Hannigan,TD/FD Mr. Jackie McDonald: An important point needs to be made about … Continue reading

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The Shire Reeve's Tale: 51

On Thursday 10th November, as High Sheriff of Belfast, I rejoined the Director of Health and Environmental Services of Belfast City Council, Mrs Suzanne Wylie, at the Making a Difference (MAD) Awards in Belfast City Hall. I am the former … Continue reading

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The Posse Comitatus 13

Northern Ireland Peace Process: DiscussionThursday, 13 October 2011 Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement Debate ..Dail Eireann. Comhchoiste um Fhorfheidhmiu Aoine an Cheasta…Chairman/Cathaoirleach Dominic Hannigan,TD/FD Deputy Seán Crowe: I welcome the witnesses. One of the things … Continue reading

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The Posse Comitatus 12

Northern Ireland Peace Process: Discussion Thursday, 13 October 2011 Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement Debate ..Dail Eireann. Comhchoiste um Fhorfheidhmiu Aoine an Cheasta…Chairman/Cathaoirleach Dominic Hannigan,TD/FDDeputy Regina Doherty: I thank all the witnesses. It has been … Continue reading

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The Inauguration of Michael D Higgins

Today I travelled to Dublin to attend a Reception in honour of the new President of Ireland , Michael D Higgins in the State Apartments, Dublin Castle. I had been invited by The Taoiseach, Mr Enda Kenny,TD., on behalf of … Continue reading

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