Monthly Archives: May 2015

Daniel O’Connell Commemoration

 This afternoon, Helen Brooker of Pretani Associates and I attended the annual Daniel  O’Connell Commemoration in Dublin. Minister Jimmy Deenihan T.D.  gave the Annual O’Connell Lecture in the presence of living relatives of the great man Sunday, 17th May 2015  Glasnevin Cemetery  … Continue reading

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36th Ulster Division Review

May 2015 — March past Belfast City Hall of the 36th Ulster Division On the outbreak of the 1st World War an Ulster Division was formed of Lord Kitchener’s New Army.  It was made up of members of the Ulster … Continue reading

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General Election 2015

A disappointing General Election for UKIP – but Nigel Farage’s party won’t go away If David Cameron can’t get a deal on Europe, the Eurosceptics will look to Nigel Farage once more Share 2K Email Nigel Farage Photo: Paul Grover  By Matthew … Continue reading

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Debrett’s Election Etiquette

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Theresa Villiers holds onto Chipping Barnet seat

Theresa Villiers holds onto Chipping Barnet seat The Conservatives’ Theresa Villiers has held on to her seat in Chipping Barnet. The incumbent MP, who has been in power since 2005, won with 25,759 votes. Coming second was Labour’s Amy Trevethan, who … Continue reading

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The Pretani Princess

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have left hospital after Kate gave birth to a baby girl. • The royal baby weighed 8lbs 3oz. The Duke was present for the birth. • The Duke of Cambridge brought Prince George to … Continue reading

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