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Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
Fifty-five individuals from Northern Ireland have been recognised in the new year honours list for their service to society. Across the UK, 984 awards were announced.
Order of Bath Companion (CB)
Carol Patricia Moore, lately director, justice policy, Department of Justice
Order of the British Empire Dame Commander (DBE)
Professor Judith Eileen Hill CBE, chief executive, Northern Ireland Hospice
Commanders (CBE) Catherine Elizabeth Bell, deputy secretary, Department for Employment and Learning
Professor Jack Crane, state pathologist
Officers (OBE) David William Best, director...
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Wednesday, June 8th, 2011
Public clocks are an important part of everyday life in Northern Ireland but they also track many events throughout history. Emma Blee talks to horologist Fergus Fitzsimons about their significance.
A wide variety of clocks are dotted across the province, from town and church clocks to those on memorials and private businesses.
In the 1880s they were used for time- keeping, meeting points and to mark major historical events.
Local horologist Fergus Fitzsimons says they were vital for those living and working in industrial cities and towns: “Before the railways there were different...
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Friday, April 15th, 2011
The doors have opened at the new £30 million Public Record Office of Northern Ireland in Belfast. Emma Blee went along to find out more about the historic documents it houses and the services available.
“The first thing people will be aware of when they visit is the sheer scale of the building and its openness and airiness,” remarks Lawrence Stanford.
As PRONI’s Head of New Accommodation, he was tasked with overseeing the move to the Titanic Quarter. The Executive invested almost £30 million in the new offices and construction work began in November 2008.
The new building is...
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Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Culture, Arts and Leisure Committee Chair Barry McElduff discusses its workings with Peter Cheney, sharing his thoughts on its effectiveness and how to reach consensus.
A strong personal interest in all things culture, arts and leisure means that chairing that Stormont committee is a “natural” job for Barry McElduff, in his own words. “If you could tailor the portfolio to the person, then this is a good fit,” he remarks.
Having studied English, Irish and French for his A-levels, he loves the “richness” of languages. McElduff has also told the House how he was brought up...
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