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Hi - the UK Parliament succession box for Belfast South is correct. The one for the NI Parliament constituency of the same name is incorrect, as it was abolished in 1929, and he therefore had no successor, and of limited use, as it was a four-member constituency, so it will be confusing to attempt to identify successors for the other members. Warofdreamstalk23:54, 4 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]
OK, the new box is fine, but as has been pointed out, it was a multi-member constituency, so succession boxes are generally pretty unclear. If four members change at an election, who has succeeded whom? I've been deliberately omitting succession boxes for everyone elected in the pre-1929 constituencies. Do you have an idea as to how we could make the successions clear? Warofdreamstalk00:11, 5 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, this is the pre-1929 constituency we are talking about, right? The multimember constituency. There are some easy cases, but I'd rather go for consistency and either have succession boxes for everyone or no-one during this period. I really dislike putting a "?" - for me, that means that we don't yet have the information, not that there were several changes and the situation is complicated. The guideline I always use is that if it can't be properly explained in the succession box, don't use a succession box for it. Warofdreamstalk00:47, 5 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I'm no happier with un-determined, as it's basically the same thing. In your Belfast South example, who succeeded Crawford McCullagh? Was it P. J. Woods, or was it Arthur Black? I suppose there is a case for saying Woods, as McCullagh contested the election and was beaten by him, but it's not cut-and-dried - it is the sort of thing which needs explanation, so it's not well suited to a succession box. The issue of succession boxes in multimember constituencies has come up before, and the solution which has been used elsewhere is to list everyone who represented the seat immediately before an individual's election under before, everyone who represented the seat at the same time in small type in the years field, and everyone who represented the seat immediately after an individual stood down under after. That is unambiguous, works well enough for two-seat constituencies, and might work for the Belfast constituencies, but I imagine will look pretty awful for the larger ones. Warofdreamstalk01:13, 5 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Both of you; nothing on the talk page, so that's just edit-warring pure and simple. Any more and I'll invoke probation. Black Kite15:41, 9 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]
NI Flag
I changed it to the Union Jack because I'm sick of arguing but it was reverted by another editor, if you have a problem with it you can no longer implicate me and I suggest you take it up with the other editor - Highfields (talk) (contribs) 16:53, 17 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]
after a six long year battle with cancer my brother patrick known to you as padraig ,passed away today in a hospice in hackney london may he rest in peace any enquirys about padraig can be addressed to me at devlin19@gmail.com i will reply to everyone thank you .
I am absolutely shocked and saddened by this awful news. Padraig was a super editor, an incredible asset to the project. He worked in a seriously contentious area, where there have been many battles, but he always edited with fairness and consideration for others. We'll miss him. Ar dheis lamh De go raibh a anam dhílis - Alison❤21:39, 17 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
God bless, and may he rest comfortably in the arms of God. May you find the strength to get through this horrible time. SirFozzie (talk) 22:42, 17 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
RIP Patrick Devlin (Padraig), you & your contributions shall always be a part of the Wikipedia community. We mourn the passing of a fellow Wikipedian. GoodDay (talk) 22:49, 17 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I join these others who have expressed their condolences. This is a terrible loss for Wikipedia, certainly, but much more so for his family and friends. Those of us who had the privilege of knowing him here will miss him, but we must temper our words with the knowledge that those who truly knew him must be shattered right now. May our Creator grant them peace and solace. Godspeed, Padraig. ---RepublicanJacobiteThe'FortyFive'23:02, 17 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal. Pádraig was a tremendous contributor, always fair and polite in his approach. He'll be missed. My sincere sympathies to his family at this time.--Damac (talk) 08:46, 18 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Deepest condolences to Padraig's family. Even though I never talked to Padraig, it is always sad to lose a member and a great friend to those who knew him. RedThunder11:48, 18 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Slan a chara, as others have said you will be a terrible loss to Wikipedia, and personally missed greatly by myself. It was a privilege and an honour to have you with us! Our loss is Tír Eoghain's gain. --Vintagekits (talk) 11:55, 18 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
My condolences. I always enjoyed the verbal sparring I had with Padraig, and even though we didn't agree on everything, he was unfailingly polite. RIP. Black Kite20:52, 18 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I'm very sorry to hear this. We tried to sort out one of the (many) difficulties on Wikipedia together, and he struck me then as having a good sense of humour (although he also told me that he drank Jack Daniel's whiskey, which struck me as seriously strange!). How wonderful that he spent the final part of his life contributing to passing on knowledge and, in doing so, making so many friends; you must be very proud of him. My sympathies and best wishes to you all --Major Bonkers(talk)14:00, 20 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
This is very sad news. While it pales into insignificance at the loss of a family member or friend, I hope Padraig's family can take some pride in realizing how much good work he put into our project over the last few years. And know that he will be missed by those who interacted with him here, even though many of us never new him personally. Whether one always agreed with him or not, his passion and drive to inform our readers about Ireland and her history was never in doubt. He was a fine Wikipedian, and we are poorer for his passing. Rockpocket00:40, 21 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
My thoughts are with his family. I had some differences with him, but I acknowledge he was a great Wikipedian and an example of very good work. Hasta siempre, Padraigh. Nos estamos viendo, amigo.--Darius (talk) 16:27, 21 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
"In paradisum deducant te Angeli; in tuo adventu suscipiant te martyres, et perducant te in civitatem sanctam Ierusalem. Chorus angelorum te suscipiat, et cum Lazaro quondam paupere æternam habeas requiem." Amen, and I hope they have Jack Daniels, there too. Giano (talk) 19:51, 22 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I am so sorry for your loss. I never encountered Padraig on here, but he will be missed. By all of us fellow Wikipedians.--Jedi Kasra (talk) 01:08, 26 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
(I have been requested by the family to add this here on their behalf - Alison❤)
Funeral service
Funeral service for Patrick is on Friday morning, 23rd May, in the church in Barrack Street, Strabane, County Tyrone. Mass cards can be sent to the Devlin family, 4 Alexander Place, Lower Main Street, Strabane, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland.
remembering padraig ( patrick devlin)
almost a year now since my brother patrick (padraig) passed away im sure he still checks in with wikipedia wherever he may be
i just hope they have broadband there ,or he will be seriously pissed off he loved posting on wikipedia and when he had to give up work
because of his illness he found it a great outlet to share his views with the general public ,especially politics and i wish to thank everyone who
spoke to him through here .although patrick lived for the last 25 years of his life in hackney london ,he came from strabane in county tyrone northern
ireland and after he died we scattered his ashes on mount errigal in donegal as was his wishes .
so i just wish to remember my big brother patrick this week and to say i miss you patrick and your always in our hearts .
Two years passed now. Gone but definitely not forgotten. Things are quieter and less fun without you around these parts .. - Alison❤03:30, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
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