Warship diplomacy

I’m delighted that Jim Roche of the Irish Anti War Movement is keeping a eye on US warships visiting our shores, (Letters, Sept 4).

Wed, 05 Sep, 2012 - 01:00
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However, I’m surprised that he made no mention of a Russian destroyer that visited Cobh over the weekend. Either Jim and the IAWM are asleep on the job, or maybe they just don’t like American football.

Kevin McCarthy

Co Cork

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