Justice minister did a disservice to Collins

Speakers at the annual Béal na mBláth Michael Collins commemoration should refrain from telling historical fibs like Minister for Justice, Frances Fitzgerald did this year, regarding Michael Collins and women’s rights.

Tue, 01 Sep, 2015 - 01:00

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Such fanciful fairy tales do a grave disservice to the memory of a great man.

Michael Galvin

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