Backing McGuinness

SINCE Martin McGuinness announced his intention to run for the Áras he has been hounded night and day by the media.

Wed, 28 Sep, 2011 - 01:00

His crime, it seems was to be a member of the IRA. He’s been asked the most stupid questions, such as: “Did you shoot anyone?” or “Did you own a gun?”

What went on in Northern Ireland was nothing short of war between Catholics and Protestants.

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Courts Columnists Place: Northern Ireland Place: Rome Place: Mt Agnes Road Fair Hill Cork Person: McGuinness Person: Martin McGuinness Person: Declan O’Connor Organisation: IRA Organisation: Catholics Organisation: Protestants Organisation: Paisley

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