Going underground

There is an abundance of souterrains scattered across Ireland and are commonly referred to as “caves”.

These underground structures were reputedly used for food storage and as places of refuge in times of peril. I wonder if these first millennium structures can find use again when Minister Pat Rabbite’s deputies come knocking on the door to collect the new broadcasting charge?

John Bellew

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