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20 December 2007 Edition

The Mitchel McLaughlin Column

20 December 2007

Unfortunately it seems that society does not pay much attention to the scourge of illegal drug use until there are high profile fatalities. I recognise that family grief is the same whether the victim is from a rich or poor family or whether the deceased was an individual with a high media profile. But when there is a high profile fatality it seems that we get lots of contrite hand wringing from government and blustering from the opposition but little practical action. Free article

Iníon Dubh - Forgotten heroine

20 December 2007

DURING 2007, the 400th anniversary of the Flight of the Earls, we have heard tales of times of brave and daring warriors and of an era which marked the end of an ancient Gaelic order. Hundreds of people have been involved in the debate on this historic event. Free article

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Cogadh na Saoirse i gConamara

20 December 2007

An tIomaire Rua - Cogadh na Saoirse i dTuaisceart Chonamara Leis an tOllamh Tomás Ó Máille Eagrán nua ag Mairtín Ó Cadhain An Gúm €10. Reviewed by Mícheál MacDonncha Free article


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