Author: yreape

A cailleach, must be pronounced kaylidge, was a bed built into one of the walls in an Irish house, in the kitchen. Cottages were often known as cabins, sometimes having two rooms. Life was sparse. Windows without panes of glass were healthy but often let the rain in. Cabbages and potatoes in the field and a horse or two for the cart if you were lucky. Otherwise Shank’s pony or hitch a ride, which was easy to do in country areas where everybody knew everybody. Church was the get togethers, or visiting. Meals were made in the hearth in a pot on a chain over the fire. Mainly porridge and soup for poor people who didn’t have any meat. Some had cows and a butter churn or swapped vegetables for eggs.

Later, in the fifties there were dances, and bicycles were the thing. The place often had fleas because the British wanted them to move away. The children called the bites ringworm. The so called boom meant offspring left the country for jobs abroad. This scenario probably happened in many other countries. Today, for those who stayed, the story is about the same.

The as called World Health Organisation has been accused of preventing transparency with regard to the coronavirus. All nations contribute to the organisation which has been described to be above honest scrutiny and accountability. The purpose of the w.h.o. according to reports, is to promote global health, protect against infectious diseases and protect the vulnerable. In February, a news report concluded that widespread corruption and multiple schemes said to be aimed at defrauding large sums of money from other nations were at large.

With regard to coronavirus restrictions, some have been sceptical about whether national governments are in the driving seats. According to a report, the eu have financed the outbreak with a reported €2.8 trillion but where is the money coming from? Meanwhile, news is that Denmark are loosening restrictions after what was described as a successful lockdown. Other nations are beginning to report that the virus has reached its peak.

According to a report 85% of all Irish hotels are closed and hoteliers are demanding state support for a said to be crippled industry. The legalities are the state may be liable for losses encrued as a result of the mandatory lock down. The 44 new cases of covid 19 reported yesterday were said to concern individuals who were ill with other diseases.

A medieval priory near Crofton, Wakefield, England was believed to have been bought in 1567 by the then speaker of the house of commons. Nearly ninety years later, the family, believed to be bankrupt, sold the estate to an as called alderman; a specially appointed member of government, Sir Rowland Winn.

A conservative politician, Winn was known for developing iron production in fields in north Lincolnshire. He was instrumental in the building of the Grimsby railway line to transport the iron, and the building of a church of England school in Scunthorpe. Construction of the present facade known as Nostel Priory is believed to have begun in 1733. The house came with all furnishings.

The Winn family were believed to be textile merchants in London. George Winn, 1550-1610, was a draper for Elizabeth I according to reports. During the time of Henry I it was a Monastry, and was closed at the dissolution of monasteries by Henry VIII, when he became as called supreme head of the church of England. This on separating from the catholic church.

As stands, pictures of Henry VIII and his daughter, Elizabeth I adorned the roof of the chapel at Nostel Priory. Believed to have replaced a picture of Jesus. Elizabeth’s mother was Anne Boleyn who, according to reports, was beheaded when Elizabeth was a little girl. Many acrimonious charges were documented. Elizabeth was crowned queen in her twenties. There was much conflict between supporters of the original church and the crown. Priests and noblemen who were accused of not supported Elizabeth enough were executed. Believed to be seventy two people in all. Their names are documented. They were beheaded, often hung, drawn and quartered, and their heads impaled on fences in full view of Londoners above a sign which read that they were traitors.

Rowland Winn was believed to have served as an as called government whip. The task of a whip, as described, was to ensure all party members voted according to fore run legislation rather than according to their own ideals. The term has its origins in hunting terminology. He was chief whip for five years and gained the title, Baron saint Oswald in 1885.

According to a news report the coronavirus could change the world order. The 2008 financial crisis is described in one report as manufactured. It may have enabled great powers to gain greater wealth and power. The recession was described as caused by an enormous transfer of wealth from so called ordinary people to vested interests.

Today’s as called dual corona crisis/financial catastrophe has prompted the Wall Street Journal to ask, will the corona pandemic forever change the world order?

The economy is described as in free fall. Nations thought to be saddled with debt from massive relief packages; believed to be followed by the proposed sale of government bonds, local amenities such as water and assets such as housing.

In the u.s. there is news that businesses are being given permission to continue, reportedly, those who can’t work from home will be expected to keep the recommended 2 metres social distance. In some cases, companies are asking a third of their work force to return to the work environment in order to ensure social distancing.

The death of the Saxon king Edward, known as Edward the confessor, on 5 January 1066 resulted in a vie for leadership. Edward had no heirs. He was succeded by King Harold, a relative, who died the same year in the battle of Hastings. His succesor, William, known as the conqueror, is documented as a Norman king, though his family did not originate from Normandy. William’s eldest son Richard was said to have been a contingent in the so called first crusade of 1096, as told; an attempt to recover the holy land from Islamic rule. Four states were established as a result of the crusades, and a crusader presence remained in the region until Jerusalem fell in 1291 when Islam defeated them. Though the eldest, Richard was ousted by his brothers, William and Henry. He died in captivity.

Henry succeded the throne when William died, reportedly in a hunting accident. Known as Henry I, he was said to have skilfully manipulated the barons in England and Normandy. He was reported to have introduced the royal exchequer, although taxation had already been introduced. He is believed to have constructed what was described as itinerent justices, which may mean local courts were established, connected to non payment of taxes.

According to historical documents, Enniskillen Castle was built in 1428 by the said to be ruling Maguire clan. The Maguires are believed to have risen to the seat of Lough Erne at the end of the thirteenth century. They were religious and not fighters, and thought to be vassals chiefs of the O’Neill and O’Donnel dynasties. The concept of vassalage is an agreement which formalises a hegemonic relationship. The Celtic era may have been disintegrating, there being reports of inter-tribal fighting. The Maguires are said to have had to take sides and are believed to have supported the O’Neills. During the as called nine year war which began in 1593, the Gaels and the Celts fought together against, thought to be English rule. They were defeated, marking the end of Celtic Ireland. Niall O’Donnel is said to have made a deal with the crown. Still, he did not get on with the crown and his wife left him in favour of family loyalties. With his son Naughton, who was said to have studied at Oxford University, he was arrested and imprisoned in the tower of London; believed to be in 1609. Niall is reported to have died there in 1626. Naughton is believed to have also died in confinement.

Irish water is owned by Ervia, created in 2013. Ervia was to be commercially run but water charges have been abandoned, although the idea of water charges for excess usage remains, however running contaminated water off can save the pipes. There has been boil water notices regarding infestations of what is termed by the experts as cryptosporidium. Might be a kind of mite. Regular infestations may be due to a virus in the water. Water quality is believed to be monitored by key stakeholders, government departments and industry representatives.

CODECO, The Cooperative for the Development of Congo, drawn from locals, has been blamed for an attack on the village of Koli. Twenty two people died according to a report. Another attack resulted in the death of another eight people. Farmers may be fighting over resources. The region has suffered from an ebola outbreak and has no access to clean water. No economic progress in a region of vast natural resource wealth may be due to international prohibition.