The high drama and low farce of our leaders in 2015

After another year of high drama and lower farce, Shaun Connolly looks back at the heroes and villains of the past 12 months in Irish politics

The high drama and low farce of our leaders in 2015
Mon, 28 Dec, 2015 - 00:00
Shaun Connolly
Shaun Connolly

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