Monthly Archives: Jul 2012

Ireland’s Wars: The First Plantation

Posted on Jul 31, 2012 by NFB

Ireland had changed. As the 1540’s went by and Henry VIII left this mortal coil, it was clear that the Tudor dynasty had greater plans for Ireland then a fallback to the previous position of limited intervention and reliance on … Continue reading →

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League Of Ireland Round-Up, Week 20

Posted on Jul 30, 2012 by NFB

Limerick continue to slouch towards Bethlehem, as they turn the corner into the biggest seven days of their season. Another uninspiring performance away to Athlone, another late winner, another three points that comes with a faint sense of unease. Gaffney’s … Continue reading →

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The Stupidest Thing I’ve Read This Week (29/7/12)

Posted on Jul 29, 2012 by NFB

Two weeks worth of stuff for this entry, after a hiatus last weekend due to personal commitments that kept me away from the internet most of the weekend. Third place goes to Youth Defence, the Irish (heavily funded from the … Continue reading →

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Batman: The Animated Series – Christmas With The Joker

Posted on Jul 27, 2012 by NFB

Christmas With The Joker Live from Gotham City, the show that nobody wants to see, but everyone will watch! Air Date: 13/11/92 Director: Kent Butterworth Writer: Eddie Gorodetsky Themes: Christmas Spirit, Insane Spectacle, Humour Villain: The Joker Synopsis: It’s Christmas … Continue reading →

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Revolutionary Remembrance: O’Higgins, O’Connor And Plaques

Posted on Jul 26, 2012 by NFB

Something very related to this infrequent series of mine came up in the last week, as the Taoiseach unveiled a small plaque dedicated to Kevin O’Higgins near the site where he was assassinated in 1927. The unveiling caused some discussion, … Continue reading →

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The Dark Knight Rises

Posted on Jul 25, 2012 by NFB

I review movies to discuss them, not recommend them. As such, spoilers. It’s good. Not The Dark Knight good, but still very good. Christopher Nolan rarely disappoints and his Batman trilogy is the hallmark for live action interpretations of what … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: The Failure Of The Geraldine League

Posted on Jul 24, 2012 by NFB

The Earldom of Kildare had been, as a political entity, wiped out after the capture and eventual execution of Thomas FitzGerald and his uncles, with the previous balance of power in Ireland severely warped as a result. In those frantic … Continue reading →

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League Of Ireland Round-Up, Week 19

Posted on Jul 23, 2012 by NFB

A scary moment for the Super Blues as lowly SD Galway came within 12 minutes of repeating their crucial away draw of last season, that seriously derailed the promotion push of 2011. I suppose it might be taken as a … Continue reading →

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Batman: The Animated Series – On Leather Wings

Posted on Jul 20, 2012 by NFB

It’s Batman day, for all intents and purposes, with the release of The Dark Knight Rises. With that in mind, I’d like to start a new series. Since finishing my chapter-by-chapter review of The Lord of the Rings I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Working With Gender Quotas

Posted on Jul 19, 2012 by NFB

Because of the scheduling, I’m moving this post up. Laws enshrining gender quotas into the Irish electoral system will be passed by the Oireachtas today (alongside significant political donation laws). I’m actually listening to the final Dail amendment debate right … Continue reading →

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