Minister: Royal visit to Croke Park welcome

The first British royal to visit Croke Park next weekend will be welcome despite protests by Sinn Féin, Minister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern insisted today.

Minister: Royal visit to Croke Park welcome
Sun, 17 Feb, 2008 - 15:26

The first British royal to visit Croke Park next weekend will be welcome despite protests by Sinn Féin, Minister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern insisted today.

Princess Anne will make history when she crosses the threshold of Croke Park where 14 civilians were massacred by British troops in 1920.

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