DUP Ministers Who go to Cardinal Dalys Mass

[Maguire01]

...fail to attend the service because they believe nonsensically that at best, the Church in question is non christian and at worst, that the deceased's ultimate church superior is the anti christ?

Surely if that's what they actually think, it's preferable and more respectful that they didn't attend the mass?

[gallsman]

Douglas Hyde's funeral was decades ago. How would people have feltl if the Taioseach and President for example had attended the late Senator Gordon Wilson's home on the occasion of his death but deliberately snubbed the actual funeral service, for that is what Foster and Wilson did

How is that in any way relevant?

[gallsman]

Now we know why Peter could not go to Cardinal Dalys Mass. He had some big things of his own to sort out. I wonder if Iris is going to hell now after the afair LOL.


From BBC NI


The wife of Northern Ireland's first minister, Peter Robinson, has said she tried to kill herself while suffering depression after she had an affair.

Mr Robinson, leader of the DUP, said they would try to save their marriage.

Iris Robinson announced in December she was stepping down from politics due to ill health. The couple were married in 1970 and have three grown-up children.

Mr Robinson who has been first minister since June 2008, said he will continue in his job.

In an interview on Wednesday, he said he first learned of the affair on March 1 2009, the night Mrs Robinson attempted suicide.

Mr Robinson, who appeared close to tears, said he had been "deeply hurt" and that his immediate impulse had been to walk away from the marriage.

'Ashamed'

However, he said he had set the affair against 40 years of a loving relationship and had forgiven his wife.

Mrs Robinson said in a statement that she was "completely ashamed and deeply embarrassed" by the affair which had "devastated" her life and the lives of those around her.

She said she began the brief affair while she was supporting a man who had suffered a bereavement.

She said she had also encouraged friends to help him by "providing financial support for a business venture."

Mrs Robinson used the statement to publically apologise to her husband, her wider family and friends.

She said she would "pay any price on earth" to take back the wrong she had done.

She added: "I do not deserve a second chance but I have been given one."

Mrs Robinson said she believes she has been forgiven by God.

Mr Robinson insisted that the revelations would not undermine his role as first minister.

He said he would be back at work on Thursday morning, ready to meet the Sinn Fein deputy first minister, Martin McGuinness.

The development comes as the power sharing arrangements in Northern Ireland are under pressure in a dispute over the timing of devolution of policing and justice.

Financial

Sinn Fein said the powers should be devolved immediately while the DUP say more must be done to build confidence among the unionist community before devolution happens.

During his interview Mr Robinson was also asked if his financial affairs were under investigation.

In reply he said he had always acted "in the most professional and ethical way."

He also confirmed he had received a letter from the BBC which he said contained no allegations against him but "asked questions which are easily answered."

The BBC Spotlight programme has confirmed it has been investigating matters involving Iris Robinson for some time.

In a statement the BBC added that allegations have been put to the Robinsons and their response is awaited.

Congratulations. You're officially the slowest person I've ever met.

[Minder]

Douglas Hyde's funeral was decades ago. How would people have feltl if the Taioseach and President for example had attended the late Senator Gordon Wilson's home on the occasion of his death but deliberately snubbed the actual funeral service, for that is what Foster and Wilson did

What relevance has that?

[Banna Man]

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Congratulations. You're officially the slowest person I've ever met.
[/quote]

Sorry Was not on the ball there! But sure i got there in the end.

[Banna Man]

What i would like to know is who was beeting it in to her?


OOPS maybe that was the wrong choice off words

[Maguire01]

And maybe the wrong thread?

[Banna Man]

And maybe the wrong thread?

True but sure

[ziggysego]

I don't know who this Banna Man is, but can we keep him as the gaaboard pet? 

[gallsman]

I don't know who this Banna Man is, but can we keep him as the gaaboard pet? 

And put you down?! Never! 

[lynchbhoy]

Douglas Hyde's funeral was decades ago. How would people have feltl if the Taioseach and President for example had attended the late Senator Gordon Wilson's home on the occasion of his death but deliberately snubbed the actual funeral service, for that is what Foster and Wilson did

What relevance has that?

would have thought that this was par for the course on all sides 'a few decades ago'
however one side of the community has moved on and attends any religious offing (mass/service etc) - but some still cannot bring themselves to do it. They are still just lagging a good bit behind, but they are getting there...

the antics of the time of douglas hyde (up until fairly recently), the current antics of those that wont attend the actual religious event then those who will attend the full days events show the progress of where we were and how (most) are progressing.

poliitcial parties generally send envoys/representatives to such events - its the done thing out of courtesy and respect - so that daft point on why a politicial party should send anyone is dafter than anything Tony could ever draft.

[quit yo jibbajabba]

i want to hear more from banna man

[Hardy]

I don't understand why they didn't send one of their catholic members.

[nifan]

Tony didnt yoy say before you wouldnt go to a protestant church, but you are calling other bigoted for the same thing?

[Banna Man]

i want to hear more from banna man

What do you want to hear from me for?