I was only able to attend one of the games at Euro 2016: the
one in Paris against Germany on June 21st. I
arrived in Paris the evening before and left Paris late morning on the
day following the match. This allowed me ample opportunity to witness first
hand how the image and reputation of Northern Ireland had been
transformed. Within a two week period we had gone from being perceived a nation
of crazy, narrow-minded intolerant bigots to being perceived as the most spirited
and jovial people in the world.
Tuesday, 28 June 2016
Sunday, 19 June 2016
Why I will Vote Leave
Willie Drennan
I have been a Eurosceptic since birth: actually it probably
all began in the womb with an inherent inner consciousness on a quest for
freedom. This spiritual quest for freedom translates in my logical mind to a
desire for true democracy, where government is transparent and can be held
accountable. I like the direction the United
Kingdom has been taking with various forms of devolved
government for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. This allows for
accountability at regional and local levels.
The European Union
has been heading in the opposite direction for a long time with its unelected
commissioners, deals with corporate lobbyists and the European Court of Justice
that seems to be a complete law unto its self. It is heading towards the
formation of a superstate that is already being referred to as the United
States of Europe. Nobody has been able to convince me that the UK has
not been rapidly losing its sovereignty, and will soon lose any semblance of
being an independent nation if it votes to Remain.
Thursday, 16 June 2016
Ignore Prophets of Doom on Northern Ireland.
No, Northern Ireland
will not collapse, and neither will the United Kingdom following Brexit.
Richard Haass, John Major, Tony Blair and
Peter Mandelson are deliberately spreading fear to protect their vested
interests in maintaining power and dominance for the elite. Politicians have a right to their opinion but the above are abusing their power and are treating the people
of Northern Ireland
as simpletons. I despair for those who give credence
to their blatant patronising.
Thursday, 9 June 2016
Where to buy CD's
Outlets for Northern Ireland : Everywhere We go
CD.
Available at any Willie Drennan public concerts. www.williedrennan.org. http://www.williedrennan.org/#!blank/cnve
Shops:
Wednesday, 8 June 2016
Brexit and the Border Myth
The stuff of history.
There are lots of myths and scare
tactics being used in the EU Referendum debate to entice undecided voters one
way or the other. One myth: the claims of a new hard border to separate the
British Northern Ireland from the EU’s Republic of Ireland are still being
posted on a daily basis. I find this
quite astounding but unfortunately the promoters of Brexit rarely seem to
challenge this adequately.
Here is a link to one extensive
report from Richard North that references the various relevant EU systems, procedures and legislation that already exist within the EU.
Wednesday, 1 June 2016
Northern Ireland: Everywhere We Go. Willie Drennan Ulster Folk Band. CD Release
CD Release Celebrations. Saturday June 4th.
Molly's Ale House, Randalstown .. 2pm till 3pm
Talk of the Town, Antrim .. 4pm till 5pm
'Au Revoir' celebrations in advance of team and fans heading off to France.
Special Guest: The famous Jackie Fullerton.
Slovakia versus Northern Ireland Friendly. Live on Screen from 5pm.
Molly's Ale House, Randalstown .. 2pm till 3pm
Talk of the Town, Antrim .. 4pm till 5pm
'Au Revoir' celebrations in advance of team and fans heading off to France.
Special Guest: The famous Jackie Fullerton.
Slovakia versus Northern Ireland Friendly. Live on Screen from 5pm.
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