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Opinion
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Opinion
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The story of the Cork 4-year-old who is the reason First Communion age is now 7
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16 Aug 2015
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Time for Ireland's new anti-immigration party to answer difficult questions about its members
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4 Aug 2015
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We’re playing God with the lives of the poorest people on Earth
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21 Jul 2015
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In Ireland, a man can actually confess to rape and still serve no time in prison
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Opinion
Is Ireland a 'genuinely filthy nation'?
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Opinion
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Opinion
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27 May 2015
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Opinion
Whatever happens, government may regret activating so many young, idealistic voters
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15 May 2015
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Opinion
An Irish citizen has been held without trial for 620 days – how can we look the other way?
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30 Apr 2015
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Opinion
If Irish politicians are incompetent, can we really plead ignorance?
Donal O'Keeffe
19 Apr 2015
237
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Opinion
Do we care enough about Irish to keep it alive?
Donal O'Keeffe
6 Apr 2015
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137
Opinion
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23 Mar 2015
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Opinion
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2 Mar 2015
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Eighth Amendment
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13 Feb 2015
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Water Charges
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30 Jan 2015
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whitewash
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16 Jan 2015
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7 Jan 2015
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Abortion
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29 Dec 2014
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kindness
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3 Dec 2014
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Water Charges
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mairia cahill
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Mental Health
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