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<p>Ibrahim Michael Noonan outside Maryam Mosque in Galway. “We come from Crosshaven. Everyone in my father’s family were in the Irish republican brotherhood (IRB) and were very active in the struggle. So, when I converted to Islam, his family were upset, but in a loving sort of way.” Picture: Ray Ryan</p>

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Imam says Galway rock attack may have led to serious injury
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Government should regulate mosques and do checks, says Imam Ibrahim Noonan
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Department of Justice: Experts are valuable assets in identifying and preventing radicalisation
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