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Dishonouring oaths

Volunteer soldiers, sworn to “serve Ireland faithfully”, who deserted her Defence Forces dishonoured their oaths and brought dishonour on themselves.

Dishonouring oaths

Mon, 25 Jun, 2012 - 01:00

Alan Shatter and his colleagues have dishonoured Ireland. Shame on them.

Donal Kennedy

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