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Farewell to Ronnie MacKinley

Posted on February 12, 2015 by irishroverpei

It is difficult to know if Ronnie is actually resigning or if he has been given the push. There is so much backroom manouvering in the Liberal party at the moment and many a sitting MLA is being told to … Continue reading →

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Order of Prince Edward Island

Posted on July 16, 2014 by irishroverpei

The Advisory Council to the Order of PEI, why do we need them????Robert Ghiz doesn’t recognize them or follow their recommendations, he is his own one man advisory council. If he decides to hand out the award he can do … Continue reading →

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Learn From History

Posted on May 14, 2014 by irishroverpei

First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out– Because I was not a Socialist. Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out– Because I was not a Trade Unionist. Then they … Continue reading →

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Giving Budge a Break!!!

Posted on January 22, 2014 by irishroverpei

Although I received an amazing response to my blogs about my sweet daughter Susannah, it is alas! time to give her a break while she’s still calling me Dad. I’m at a loose end today, its my school day but … Continue reading →

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This is God’s Country

Posted on March 4, 2013 by irishroverpei

This is the beauty that Linda and I awoke to this morning 4th March 2013. The surrounding land blanketed in a fresh coat of snow, the branches of the trees laden and bowed. It would be difficult to surpass the … Continue reading →

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This Provincial Government???Needs Reform

Posted on February 27, 2013 by irishroverpei

I think this article by Paul MacNeill is well worth re-posting, it is very accurate and true. Wes Sheridan take note!!!! A government without vision is no government at all. It is merely a political caretaker punting the issues of … Continue reading →

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Where Oh Where does the Senator Live???

Posted on February 15, 2013 by irishroverpei

I know I said I’d not post anymore political subject material,  I’m really sorry but I just can’t resist having a go at the Canadian Senate and the Senators therein. We started off a few days ago with three Senators … Continue reading →

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My Sunday is a Sad One

Posted on January 20, 2013 by irishroverpei

Its not a good day!!!my back is giving me a lot of pain and I couldn’t attend church, Arsenal lost 2-1 to Chelsea and the weather is miserable. Nayway to cheer myself up ‘m posting this poem. Its about England … Continue reading →

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Crossing Northumberland Strait????

Posted on January 13, 2013 by irishroverpei

The Confederation Bridge (13klms) was completed in May 1997 and linked Prince Edward Island with the rest of Canada. It was a huge improvement over the original ice boats and later the ferries. Getting on and off the Island could … Continue reading →

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Put That In Your Pipe Mr Ghiz

Posted on October 12, 2012 by irishroverpei

My sincere thanks goes to John Joe Sark of the Mi’kmag Grand Council and to the members of the Mi’kmag nation. These great peoples were the first stewards of this place we call Prince Edward Island. It goes without saying … Continue reading →

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