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2 unusual facts about Stormont


Malahide Cricket Club

The ground became Ireland's third venues for international cricket included Castle Avenue in Dublin and the Civil Service Cricket Club Ground at Stormont.

Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry

It consisted of parts of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry: the Township of Charlottenburgh (Glengarry County), the counties of Dundas and Stormont, and Akwesasne Indian Reserve No. 59.


Brian Ervine

In 2005, at a special ceili in the Great Hall of Stormont Parliament Building, hosted by Tommy Sands of Downtown Radio, David Ervine sang "Leaving Dalriada", an emotive ballad written by Brian Ervine, about an exile who was ordered to leave the country by a gunman.

Guy Lauzon

In the 2000 federal election, Lauzon ran as the Canadian Alliance candidate in Stormont—Dundas—Charlottenburgh, and finished second behind incumbent Liberal Bob Kilger.

History of Northern Ireland

Two weeks later, control of security in Northern Ireland was passed from the Stormont government to Lieutenant-General Ian Freeland (GOC).

Jack Donaldson, Baron Donaldson of Kingsbridge

Before his appointment as Arts Minister, Lord Donaldson had served for several years as a Minister of State at Britain's N.I.O. at Stormont.

Northern Ireland flags issue

The Ulster Banner, the flag of the pre-1973 government of Northern Ireland, was used from 1953 to 1972 by the Stormont government to represent the government of Northern Ireland.

Tom Manley

He ran in the 39th General Election in the Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry riding in Ontario, losing to Conservative Guy Lauzon with a margin of over 14,000 votes.


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