Comments on The Pensive Quill: Jim McAllister

Jim was honour on two legs and spoke out against...

2013-05-12T22:24:30.179+01:00

Jim was honour on two legs and spoke out against the bully whatever its guise, in his home place where he had to live and exist- that is brave brave

Mackers, A lovely tribute to Jim. It's people...

2013-05-12T01:55:54.646+01:00

Mackers,
A lovely tribute to Jim. It's people like Jim that you like to think about when you think of former Sinn Fein.
The Jim McAliisters and Paddy Macs were people first no doubt.

I remember that day Marty , they came to arrest Ma...

2013-05-12T00:21:54.059+01:00

I remember that day Marty , they came to arrest Martin galvin , Sean (RIP) was hit with the plastic bullet from three feet, cops felt well under threat that day. Jimmy Mc was a cracker, It was once said he could turn a funeral into a pantomime with his wit.

Great character.

The last time that I sat in Connolly house was the...

2013-05-11T22:45:26.683+01:00

The last time that I sat in Connolly house was the day Sean Downes was murdered by the ruc, I sat on the stairs and rebuilt the front door lock that they had shot with a plastic bullet,I could imagine Jim passing some comment..

Thanks Marty. Aye, he was funny. Imagine sitting i...

2013-05-11T22:32:25.740+01:00

Thanks Marty. Aye, he was funny. Imagine sitting in Connolly House on a Monday morn listening to all the drivel. He could puncture it all with one witty comment. And he didn't own a holiday home in Portugal

Really liked that Anthony ,Jim was indeed a straig...

2013-05-11T22:00:58.529+01:00

Really liked that Anthony ,Jim was indeed a straight talking sound man,with a sense of humor,I liked him.good honest piece a cara just like the man himself ..