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The Defence Forces (3 Days To Election)

So, my last issue post is one that’s very much of a personal interest, and a little self-indulgent on my part I’ll admit, but whatever, that’s what a blogs for. I’ve always had an interest in military history and the … Continue reading

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Revolutionary Remembrance: “Óglaigh na hÉireann”

When one hears the words “Óglaigh na hÉireann”, one can be forgiven for immediately thinking of the terrorist organizations that have come to be associated with it. Those three words have a torturous history, stretching as far back as the … Continue reading

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17 Candidates!? (17 Days To Election)

Wicklow holds the record for the most candidates: 17. Five seats up for grabs. The 17 are three FG, two FF, three Lab, one SF, one G, five Inds and two from Fis Nua. Really looking forward to seeing how that one works out. Kind of astonished Fis Nua, a new … Continue reading

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