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Ireland’s Wars: 1972 Campaigns And Ceasefires

Posted on May 30, 2023 by NFB

Bloody Sunday was not the sole reason why recruitment and support for organisations like the Official Irish Republican Army or the Provisional Irish Republican Army in this period began to truly skyrocket, but it has been acknowledged by many senior … Continue reading →

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Review: Disenchanted

Posted on Dec 2, 2022 by NFB

Disenchanted Trailer 15 years after first emerging in New York City, Gisella (Amy Adams) lives a happy, but sometimes stressful, life with husband Robert (Patrick Dempsey), stepdaughter Morgan (Gabriella Baldacchino) and new baby girl Sofia. Seeking an escape from the … Continue reading →

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Review: Man Of Steel

Posted on Jun 21, 2013 by NFB

Spoilers Trailer You can count me among the many who felt that Bryan Singer’s Superman Returns was a disappointing affair. By taking someone as iconic as Superman, whose Donner movies are the very genesis of the more modern superhero genre, … Continue reading →

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NFBs General Election Index

Posted on Mar 2, 2011 by NFB

The coverage is done. if you ever feel nostalgic, you can come here. The Daily Round Up Posts And Here We Go (24 Days To Election) Promises, Promises (23 Days To Election) Honest Fighters (22 Days To Election) Debating The … Continue reading →

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The Children Are Our Future…Referendum Topic (Three Days To Election)

Posted on Feb 22, 2011 by NFB

Gerry Adams doesn’t think Ireland would suffer any harsh consequences if we failed to live up to the agreements of the EU/IMF bailout. I’m just going to leave that sentence as it is, I think it speaks volumes about his … Continue reading →

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FG And Labour, BFFs Again (Four Days To Election)

Posted on Feb 21, 2011 by NFB

As I thought, the pension story isn’t going away, though Fianna Fail’s attacks on that matter seem somewhat hypocritical to me, considering the huge pensions most of their ministers are walking away from the Dail with. Difficult to see how much of … Continue reading →

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14 Years Later, No Irish (Nine Days To Election)

Posted on Feb 16, 2011 by NFB

A few things catching my eye today. Gerry Adams found himself stuck in a familiar position on Pat Kenny this morning, spending most of his time deflecting questions about his past, his involvement with the IRA and the murder of Jean McConville. … Continue reading →

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Debates, Defence And Daring Do (10 Days To Election)

Posted on Feb 15, 2011 by NFB

So, the debate. A decent interaction, though I would criticise the decision to allow the participants only 45 seconds per answer. All kind of rushed in parts. The questions were fine, if a little limited. I wonder if we couldn’t add a … Continue reading →

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Irish Election Debate – Live Blog

Posted on Feb 14, 2011 by NFB

An experiment from NFB tonight. Click Here to access a pop-out window (starting at 9.30) where I will follow tonight’s election debate as it happens. Once it’s finished I will copy and paste it to this post so others can read. If this … Continue reading →

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Gilmore Can’t Have My Organs! (11 Days To Election)

Posted on Feb 14, 2011 by NFB

I’m guessing it is just to be contrary, but the Green Party has come out in defence of the Seanad. Really, they’re doing anything to stay in the spotlight and distance themselves from Fianna Fail, even if the idea is … Continue reading →

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