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The Posse Comitatus 18

MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, 8TH DECEMBER, 2011 AT 11am IN THE OFFICE OF THE HIGH SHERIFF, BELFAST           Present: Dr. Ian Adamson, Co-Chair Senator Martin McAleese, Co-Chair Mr. Jackie McDonald Mr. George Newell … Continue reading

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The Posse Comitatus 17

Except for the Monarchy itself, the Shrievalty is the oldest office in the United Kingdom and the only secular office surviving from Saxon times.It is an appointment exercised at least since the reign of King Cnut (1017 – 1036) and reputedly two … Continue reading

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