The race for the Áras is holding the nation’s attention — up to a point

The economy is a mess, the world is teetering on the verge of the biggest economic crisis since the Great Depression of 1929 and we’re arguing about who should be president. When are we going to get some sense?

Fri, 23 Sep, 2011 - 01:00

Matt Cooper

TWO men in a pub and their conversation turns to the Presidential Election.

Man 1: This race for the Áras is turning into great sport, isn’t?

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