They’ll be back
But, the Irish don’t want good government because good government hurts a little — even in the best of times.
Liam Cosgrave and Ritchie Ryan tried to put this country right but would have needed at least two terms to do so.
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SUBSCRIBEBut, the Irish don’t want good government because good government hurts a little — even in the best of times.
Liam Cosgrave and Ritchie Ryan tried to put this country right but would have needed at least two terms to do so.
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