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Transforming Ireland: The first step is to stop blaming each other… An open letter to Andy Pollak. Hi Andy, I’m sure you must feel that “I am out to get you” with the number of OP’s and comments I have written which directly respond to yours. But blogg https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/07/24/transforming-ireland-the-first-step-is-to-stop-blaming-each-other/

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Published: July 24, 2026 08:34

Transforming Ireland: The first step is to stop blaming each other… An open letter to Andy Pollak. Hi Andy, I’m sure you must feel that “I am out to get you” with the number of OP’s and comments I have written which directly respond to yours. But blogg…

Reconciling Competing Rights As a unionist, attending Féile an Phobail for the first time was a little daunting, but in general I have found the discussion and debate sessions enjoyable and welcoming to all viewpoints. (I think this year will be the fou https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/07/24/reconciling-competing-rights/

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Published: July 24, 2026 06:33

Reconciling Competing Rights As a unionist, attending Féile an Phobail for the first time was a little daunting, but in general I have found the discussion and debate sessions enjoyable and welcoming to all viewpoints. (I think this year will be the fou…

We need to change the story we tell ourselves. Belfast is a city of determination, not decay… Chris McCracken is the Managing Director of The Linen Quarter Business Improvement District The public reception for the Fleadh has been overwhelmingly positi https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/07/23/we-need-to-change-the-story-we-tell-ourselves-belfast-is-a-city-of-determination-not-decay/

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Published: July 23, 2026 11:00

We need to change the story we tell ourselves. Belfast is a city of determination, not decay… Chris McCracken is the Managing Director of The Linen Quarter Business Improvement District The public reception for the Fleadh has been overwhelmingly positi…

A Battle A Day? So, I have a theory. My theory is that when D’hondt was run following the restoration of the institutions over two years ago, the DUP deliberately avoided picking up the Economy or Finance portfolios because they figured the party or par https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/07/23/a-battle-a-day/

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Published: July 23, 2026 06:24

A Battle A Day? So, I have a theory. My theory is that when D’hondt was run following the restoration of the institutions over two years ago, the DUP deliberately avoided picking up the Economy or Finance portfolios because they figured the party or par…

The secret code of Irish names Jack Russell is the author of the http://believethedata.org blog, where this article was originally published. Anna Burns’ Milkman is a remarkable book. Based on her experiences growing up in Belfast during the Troubles, it https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/07/22/the-secret-code-of-irish-names/

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Published: July 22, 2026 07:48

The secret code of Irish names Jack Russell is the author of the believethedata.org blog, where this article was originally published. Anna Burns’ Milkman is a remarkable book. Based on her experiences growing up in Belfast during the Troubles, it …

Testosterone Replacement Therapy. The new way to win wars? US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced last week that all military personnel aged 30 and over will be annually screened for testosterone deficiency. Those with “low testosterone” will be of https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/07/21/testosterone-replacement-therapy-the-new-way-to-win-wars/

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Published: July 21, 2026 15:16

Testosterone Replacement Therapy. The new way to win wars? US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced last week that all military personnel aged 30 and over will be annually screened for testosterone deficiency. Those with “low testosterone” will be of…

Hilary Benn Out: Chris Bryant new Secretary of State The new UK Prime Minister has wasted little time in assembling his new cabinet, but of particular interest to those of us resident in Northern Ireland would be his choice of Secretary of State. Any su https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/07/21/hilary-benn-out-chris-bryant-new-secretary-of-state/

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Published: July 21, 2026 09:06

Hilary Benn Out: Chris Bryant new Secretary of State The new UK Prime Minister has wasted little time in assembling his new cabinet, but of particular interest to those of us resident in Northern Ireland would be his choice of Secretary of State. Any su…

Andy Burnham becomes UK Prime Minister… Kier Starmer has resigned as UK Prime Minister saying ‘his work is done’ – which many of you will have your own opinions on how successful his leadership was. After being appointed by King Charles, Andy Burnham b https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/07/20/andy-burnham-becomes-uk-prime-minister/

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Published: July 20, 2026 13:02

Andy Burnham becomes UK Prime Minister… Kier Starmer has resigned as UK Prime Minister saying ‘his work is done’ – which many of you will have your own opinions on how successful his leadership was. After being appointed by King Charles, Andy Burnham b…

Chambré Weekly Bulletin 20/07/2026 What you need to know NI Secretary does not want to step in to set Executive budget as Fiscal Council warns of bailout mentality On Wednesday (15 July), Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn MP appeared before the NI https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/07/20/chambre-weekly-bulletin-20-07-2026/

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Published: July 20, 2026 09:46

Chambré Weekly Bulletin 20/07/2026 What you need to know NI Secretary does not want to step in to set Executive budget as Fiscal Council warns of bailout mentality On Wednesday (15 July), Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn MP appeared before the NI …

Scottish athlete Josh Kerr breaks the 1-mile world record with a time of 3:42… As most of you will know the sub-four-minute mile was long considered impossible until Roger Bannister managed it in 1954. Sensei and many athletes have smashed his record. https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/07/20/scottish-athlete-josh-kerr-breaks-the-1-mile-world-record-with-a-time-of-342/

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Published: July 20, 2026 09:46

Scottish athlete Josh Kerr breaks the 1-mile world record with a time of 3:42… As most of you will know the sub-four-minute mile was long considered impossible until Roger Bannister managed it in 1954. Sensei and many athletes have smashed his record. …

On-pavement motor-bikes and child-driven e-scooters are risking lives with impunity… A few years back, at a junction close to where I live, a neighbour while driving out of the street was struct by a motorbike, driving at speed up the main-road, probab https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/07/20/on-pavement-motor-bikes-and-child-driven-e-scooters-are-risking-lives-with-impunity/

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Published: July 20, 2026 07:45

On-pavement motor-bikes and child-driven e-scooters are risking lives with impunity… A few years back, at a junction close to where I live, a neighbour while driving out of the street was struct by a motorbike, driving at speed up the main-road, probab…

Finding sticks to beat Ireland with… In another of his continuing series of articles chronicling the difficulties of unionism and the unpreparedness of the Irish people for a United Ireland, Andy Pollak criticises the British government for failing to https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/07/18/finding-sticks-to-beat-ireland-with/

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Published: July 18, 2026 08:58

Finding sticks to beat Ireland with… In another of his continuing series of articles chronicling the difficulties of unionism and the unpreparedness of the Irish people for a United Ireland, Andy Pollak criticises the British government for failing to …

Don’t Cry for me Argentina… Roaring Hanna is a Slugger reader from Belfast Well alas for our ‘nearest and dearest’ neighbours once again the World Cup isn’t coming home, that’s this year just as it didn’t every year since ’66 and ’62, ’58, 54 & ’50 bef https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/07/18/dont-cry-for-me-argentina/

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Published: July 18, 2026 08:57

Don’t Cry for me Argentina… Roaring Hanna is a Slugger reader from Belfast Well alas for our ‘nearest and dearest’ neighbours once again the World Cup isn’t coming home, that’s this year just as it didn’t every year since ’66 and ’62, ’58, 54 & ’50 bef…

Goodbye to Leinster and Ireland Rugby Excellence? With many Ulster fans pleased with an uptick in their province’s performances on the rugby pitch in reaching the final of the Challenge cup and providing eight players to the Irish rugby team that beat J https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/07/17/goodbye-to-leinster-and-ireland-rugby-excellence/

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Published: July 17, 2026 20:56

Goodbye to Leinster and Ireland Rugby Excellence? With many Ulster fans pleased with an uptick in their province’s performances on the rugby pitch in reaching the final of the Challenge cup and providing eight players to the Irish rugby team that beat J…

Could the Jeffrey Donaldson case change the course of Northern Ireland’s history? I have been listening to a most interesting Irish Times podcast with the Northern Ireland commentator and former Ulster Unionist press officer, Alex Kane, about the politi https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/07/17/could-the-jeffrey-donaldson-case-change-the-course-of-northern-irelands-history/

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Published: July 17, 2026 08:41

Could the Jeffrey Donaldson case change the course of Northern Ireland’s history? I have been listening to a most interesting Irish Times podcast with the Northern Ireland commentator and former Ulster Unionist press officer, Alex Kane, about the politi…

Unionist paranoia over the Donaldson scandal might result in throwing themselves over a cliff. There is a better way From hot house London (figuratively as well as literally)., I’m dismayed but no longer surprised that the trend of unionist opinion over https://sluggerotoole.com/2026/07/17/unionist-paranoia-over-the-donaldson-scandal-might-result-on-throwing-themselves-over-a-cliff-there-is-a-living-alternative/

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Published: July 17, 2026 08:41

Unionist paranoia over the Donaldson scandal might result in throwing themselves over a cliff. There is a better way From hot house London (figuratively as well as literally)., I’m dismayed but no longer surprised that the trend of unionist opinion over…