SCHOOLS OUT
Lisburn Lasses
Old Man of the Sea
Just north of Portballintrae Yacht Club
"I could dae wae a drap a tae"
Photos as promised!!
Photos as promised!!
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
Sunday, 27 June 2010
Free Travel on Route 66
Golden Trekker
As access to many of Northern Ireland's must see tourist destinations is mostly rail free perhaps the smart card should be extended to Translink's bus service as the buses are seldom crowded. Why isn't the scheme available in Northern Ireland outside the main and more expensive holiday season? This would be of great assistance to those who have less money to spend.
Visitors will be surprised to see that an iLink card costs £5 in Belfast but £15 in Derry. And that in Murphy-speak Donegal is in the South, not in the North!!
- Sit back, relax and enjoy the views as you travel across Ireland by train. If you’re 66 years or over, you can now enjoy travel across the island of Ireland using the FREE Golden Trekker.
Avail of the Republic of Ireland’s Golden Trekker (until 31 December 2010) around the Republic of IrelandAvail of the Northern Ireland Golden Trekker Smartcard (between 1 July and 30 September 2010) around Northern Ireland
As access to many of Northern Ireland's must see tourist destinations is mostly rail free perhaps the smart card should be extended to Translink's bus service as the buses are seldom crowded. Why isn't the scheme available in Northern Ireland outside the main and more expensive holiday season? This would be of great assistance to those who have less money to spend.
Visitors will be surprised to see that an iLink card costs £5 in Belfast but £15 in Derry. And that in Murphy-speak Donegal is in the South, not in the North!!
Crocodile Rock, Portballintrae
Crocodile Rock
"A young damsel from East Belfast? Well, I couldn't eat a whole one"
"Hey, wait for me!!"
Saturday, 26 June 2010
'Fuss and Furore' Over Royal Visit to Giants Causeway and Rathlin Island
Some comments [week 36] made by Cara McShane, the recent SF chair of Moyle District Council, in a local newspaper have been strongly criticised by William Graham, the previous UUP chair.
The Northern Ireland Code of Local Government Conduct, which is subscribed to by councillors, offers the following guidance when there's a choice to be made between the interests of the public and the party (or some other sectional interest):
Even when there's a problem involving sincerely held principle, there's still a need for councillors to exercise discretion, especially when they are representing the whole community as well as the council.
The Northern Ireland Code of Local Government Conduct, which is subscribed to by councillors, offers the following guidance when there's a choice to be made between the interests of the public and the party (or some other sectional interest):
10. You should assist your council to act, as far as possible, in the interests of the whole community. Whilst individuals are entitled to pursue their own personal concerns about local issues you are not obliged to represent their views above the wider public interest.
Even when there's a problem involving sincerely held principle, there's still a need for councillors to exercise discretion, especially when they are representing the whole community as well as the council.
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