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Our new confederation

GARRY WALSH, from west Cork (May 24) makes interesting points about relations with our nearest neighbours.

Sat, 28 May, 2011 - 01:00

Perhaps the time has come to propose an Island Confederation, consisting of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Channel Islands, with the Isle of Man to house the confederation’s capital.

David Sowby

Dublin 18

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Columnists Place: West Cork Place: Ireland Place: Scotland Place: Wales Place: Channel Islands Place: Isle of Man Place: Dublin Person: David Sowby Organisation: GARRY WALSH Organisation: Island Confederation

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