“How can you give somebody who is your enemy a higher position in order to allow him to come to destroy you?” —Basil Brooke (Lord Brookeborough), as Northern Ireland Prime Minister, asked why Catholics did not attain higher positions in Northern Ireland life, 30/10/1968. The Irish Times, 30/10/1968. #northernireland #politics #qotd #otd
“The feeling that [Terence O’Neill] is being blackmailed …
“The feeling that [Terence O’Neill] is being blackmailed by thugs who are putting pressure on him is something this House cannot accept.” —Harold Wilson, as UK Prime Minister, in House of Commons, about Unionist opposition to Terence O’Neill’s reform programme, 21/10/1968. Deutsch and Magowan, Northern Ireland, 1968-1973, A Chronology of Events, Vol. 1, Blackstaff Press,... Continue Reading →
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@ShpatBlakcori Thanks for sharing this, Shpat. Any link to your interview?
“Let there be an end to public statements …
“Let there be an end to public statements either in Ireland or abroad about ‘ultimate unification of our country’, the ‘evil or partition’, the ‘six-county area’… Talk will not of itself change things. There is more to the wind of change than hot air.” —Terence O’Neill, as Northern Ireland Prime Minister, in Newcastle on new... Continue Reading →
“I believe the Londonderry disorder has brought the …
“I believe the Londonderry disorder has brought the guns a step nearer.” —William Craig, as Northern Ireland Home Affairs Minister, in Stormont debate on events of 5 October 1968 in Derry/Londonderry, 16/10/1968. The Irish Times, 17/10/1968. #northernireland #politics #qotd #otd
“Being disappointed by Captain O’Neill’s Government’s failure to …
“Being disappointed by Captain O’Neill’s Government’s failure to deal effectively with the root causes of unrest afflicting our society, we cease to function as official opposition until such time as the Government gives further concrete evidence of a sincere desire to remedy the situation.” —Nationalist Party, as Northern Ireland anti-partition party, in statement protesting against... Continue Reading →
Mourne Skytrail 20K review
Completing my first trail race (beyond my high school years) was a personal accomplishment, while revealing some truths about terrain, distance, and performance. It was my longest time spent running, at over four hours, and I was very glad to approach the finish line — I was pretty spent by the end. The morning after,... Continue Reading →
@photolinepic I particularly approve of The Street Photographer's Manual! 📸
French domestic politics has been an entertaining if dismal spectacle to watch over the past year. While the DUP agreed a confidence-and-supply agreement with Conservatives in a matter of hours, #Macron still doesn't see this except on his own terms. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/oct/07/the-guardian-view-on-political-chaos-in-france-the-gift-that-keeps-on-giving-to-marine-le-pen-and-the-far-right
“We might get back to the situation of …
“We might get back to the situation of 1912 when a Liberal Government tried to interfere in Irish affairs.” —Terence O’Neill, as Northern Ireland Prime Minister, warning of Unionist rebellion if UK Government intervened after Derry/Londonderry riots of 5 October 1968, 7/10/1968. The Irish Times, 8/10/1968. #northernireland #politics #qotd #otd
“I uttered a prayer of thanks as the …
“I uttered a prayer of thanks as the blood spilled over my face and on my shirt… I knew that at last Northern Ireland as she really was would be seen before the world.” —Gerry Fitt, as Republican Labour MP, after being batoned by RUC at Civil Rights Association march in Derry/Londonderry, 5/10/1968. The Irish... Continue Reading →