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First World War, Dev, and Blueshirts

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First World War, Dev, and Blueshirts

Des O’Sullivan looks at what’s under the hammer at Freemason’s Hall.

Irish children like Queen raise arms in salute

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Irish children like Queen raise arms in salute

Days of brave music at Jimmy’s Hall

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Days of brave music at Jimmy’s Hall

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Fine Gael can be dominant political force says Deenihan

FG’s birthday may be in doubt, but its early achievements are not

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Historic Pearse letter goes under the hammer

Roots of the Rip-off Republic go back to foundation of the State

SO we live in a ‘Rip-off Republic,’ as if that was news. If we replace ‘rip-off’ with other terms such as ‘political patronage’ or ‘clientelist politics,’ then it doesn’t appear so new after all.

Sat, 24 Sep, 2005