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UUP trio following in footsteps of de Valera The present dilemma facing us all because of the present crisis within the Ulster Unionist Party, requires some reflection both historically and ethically. There are those within the Ulster Unionist Party who will not accept the democratic decision of the meeting, of the Ulster Unionist Council, on Monday 16th June. Ironically, these
Read moreAncient Order of Hibernians Triennial Convention 28th September 2002 Presentation By Rev Brian Kennaway INTRODUCTION Mr President may I take this opportunity to say how pleased, and honoured I am, to accept your kind invitation to address you this afternoon. Like Prime Minister Tony Blair I am conscious of the “hand of history”! I am conscious that this is
Read more“Finance may concentrate minds on breaking the link” Rite & Reason The best interests of both the Orange Order and the Ulster Unionist Party would be served by a redefinition of their relationship, says Brian Kennaway. Over the past few years the relationship between the Orange Institution and the Ulster Unionist Party has been the subject of some discussion. The
Read more“Orange Order in shame . . . we reap what we sow” Opinion After another Drumcree marked by Orange Order violence, the Rev Brian Kennaway challenges the Order to deal with those members who breach the principles of the institution “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” (Galatians 6:7) Like
Read more“Don’t expect the order to discipline Orangemen” OPINION The prospect of Orangemen being disciplined by the order for taking part in the violence at Drumcree on Sunday is remote, writes Brian Kennaway Following the violence at Drumcree again on Sunday night, the Executive Officer of the Orange Order, George Patton, said: “We will be investigating. . . we will deal
Read moreTime for Loyal Orders to Change If Drumcree is a microcosm of the situation in Northern Ireland then, we had better face up to reality. In particular we had better face up to the reality of the two other ‘D’ words which have been profiled in the parades dispute in the past, and learn from that past. Dungiven may mean
Read moreTIME FOR THE ORDER TO TALK The future of the Orange Order – “the time has come to abandon policies which have failed to deliver” By Rev Brian Kennaway, former Convenor, Education Committee, Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland. If what Robin Eames said on May 18, 1999 is true – that “Drumcree is a cameo of the Northern Ireland situation”
Read more“Drumcree: The Orange Order’s Last Stand” by Chris Ryder & Vincent Kearney Published by Methuen 2001 Price £12.99 The annual Drumcree Stand-off is, among other things, totally incomprehensible to many within the Catholic tradition. For many, this book will I believe will go some way to help to explain, but not defend, the divisions which run deep in this Mid-Ulster
Read moreRITE & REASON Speaking at the recent meeting of the General Synod of the Church of Ireland, John Richardson a member of the Orange Order said, “The Egyptians had their plagues, the Church of Ireland has its Drumcree”. The Church of Ireland Archbishop, Robin Eames, makes reference to Drumcree as his ‘Calvary’, which I am sure should not be interpreted
Read moreIrish Times Letters to the Editor Dear Sir, My admiration for people who see things which others fail to see, is only surpassed by my admiration for those who see things from the perspective of others. On that basis my admiration for Kevin Myers knows no bounds. In his opinion piece on April 24th, he deserves my double admiration for
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