Category Archives: Belfast Social History

More active covid cases

Posted on September 11, 2020 by irishroverpei

We are not being told who these unfortunate people are. They are described as essential workers, but not in the health field. That leaves me thinking they are farm workers, probably from places like Mexico. I have to ask why … Continue reading →

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The Second World War

Posted on September 6, 2020 by irishroverpei

Have you ever given any thought to how the veterans of the First World War must have felt on September 3rd 1939. My father served in France during that awful war. How must he have felt when his war was … Continue reading →

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The Eve of War 81 years ago on Sept 2nd 1939

Posted on September 2, 2020 by irishroverpei

I thought it appropriate to re-run this story today, the eve of the beginning of the Second World War. The Belfast Blitz is an unusual story, the city was never prepared for air attacks. Although a major British industrial centre … Continue reading →

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Destroying Statues?

Posted on August 31, 2020 by irishroverpei

Pulling down a statue of John A MacDonald or Edward Cornwallis etc is vandalism. At least that is how most people perceive it. Up to a few days ago I was in agreement. However, when I thought about Irish history, … Continue reading →

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Youth then and now?

Posted on August 11, 2020 by irishroverpei

We often hear that today’s young people do not know hardship. Have no understanding of want, no respect, no interest. They have it too easy, they are lazy and dodge work. They are unfit, sit around all day playing video … Continue reading →

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Canadian Passport!

Posted on July 18, 2020 by irishroverpei

Linda just received her renewed passport today, I haven’t bothered my days of travel are well behind me. The thought of a new passport brought back some old memories. It’s somewhat different from our previous passports. The pages contain a … Continue reading →

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12th July in Northern Ireland

Posted on July 12, 2020 by irishroverpei

Not a great day for celebrations in the Province of Ulster, always a great protentional for sectarian violence. Known as the Glorious 12th When members of the Orange Order march to Finaghy to Celebrate William of Orange Victory over the … Continue reading →

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Taking Over???

Posted on June 30, 2020 by irishroverpei

The latest land purchase down East should make islanders sit up and take notice. The Monks now own thousands of acres, plus the many more owned by a variety of other asians. Some may of course just be families wishing … Continue reading →

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.Reminiscence of an Octogenarian.

Posted on June 29, 2020 by irishroverpei

On these pleasant warm summer days my thoughts drift back through my life. Things like, would I do that over again, or what if I had done this instead of that. We all have similar thoughts from time to time. … Continue reading →

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Sinking of the Saint Patrick Ferry

Posted on June 23, 2020 by irishroverpei

A Bit of History – SS Saint Patrick Irish FerryPosted on January 22 June 2020 by irishroverpei My tiny connection with this piece of history is the fact I was stationed at HMS Harrier in 1959, just a few miles … Continue reading →

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