Changes to Irish language policy on Slugger…
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Like many things in Northern Ireland, the Irish language can divide opinion. I understand the reasons for this but it is unfortunate as language is a crucial part of our identity. Over the past few decades, tremendous progress has been …
An bhfuil an dlúthcheangal idir fhéiniúlacht agus religiún (nó easpa religiún) i dTuisceart Éireann chomh láidir anois ná mar a bhíodh? / Is the link between identity and religion (or lack of) in Northern Ireland as strong as it used to be?
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This is my first attempt at a bilingual posting, which explores the 2021 census and 2023 local elections to analyse whether there is a close connection between religion and identity. (Easy subject material: I know you know the answers already!) …
Lest we forget: How extreme violence and division have been overcome in the past
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I am not a historian but am full of admiration for those with that talent. One such is Daniel Murray, who has just written “When the Pseudo-Military Mind Meets Constitutional Respectability:” A history of the Irish General Election of August …
Petrol down to £1.29 a litre, home heating oil also low…
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I was passing one of the Go stations and noticed petrol was down to £1.29. That’s the lowest it’s been since the pandemic and all our cars became expensive inanimate objects. Home heating oil is also at a low. Clickoil …
Stephen Farry resigns as Alliance deputy leader…
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After losing his North Down seat to independent unionist Alex Easton, Stephen Farry seems to be taking a break from politics*. Over the past eight years, I have been honoured to be Alliance Party Deputy Leader. This is my personal …
What brings you to Slugger O’Toole?
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Macha is a Slugger reader from County Armagh I bought Slugger a Christmas Drink in 2020, so I’ve been hanging out here pretty regularly for at least four years. Often I read more than I comment, but I have been known to get drawn into …
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Chambré Weekly Bulletin – 8th September 2024…
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Political, policy and regulatory developments impacting Northern Ireland What you need to know this week NI Executive agrees programme for government Yesterday (5 September), the NI Executive agreed a draft programme for government, seven months after the restoration of devolved …
Open Sunday – discuss what you like…
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The idea for Open Sunday is to let you discuss what you like. Just two rules. Keep it civil and no man/woman playing. Discover more from Slugger O'Toole Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your …
Open sunday – politics free zone…
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In addition to our normal open Sunday, we have a politics-free post to give you all a break. So discuss what you like here, but no politics. Discover more from Slugger O'Toole Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to …
Claire Hanna to become the next leader of the SDLP…
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As she is the only candidate, it’s more a coronation than election, but still it’s a good achievement for the popular South Belfast MP. She will now proceed for ratification by party members at the SDLP conference on 5 October. …
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