The A to Z of 2015

Michael Clifford offers up an alphabetical look at 2015. 

The A to Z of 2015
Sat, 26 Dec, 2015 - 00:00
Michael Clifford
Mick Clifford

ANNIVERSARY

The year gone was, to some extent, all about the year to come. Preparations for the centenary of the 1916 Rising got under way during the year, with all manner of planned ceremonies, commemorative books and various movie and TV portrayals all set up.

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