Clodagh Finn: Farewell Paddy and take the stereotypes with you

Is it not about time to wave goodbye to the paddywhackery and stereotypes and write a new story that reflects who we are on our national day?
Clodagh Finn: Farewell Paddy and take the stereotypes with you

A man dressed as St Patrick blesses the crowd in Dublin as the parade makes its way through the capital. Does anybody else feel their heart sink when the paddywhackery of March gets into gear?
A man dressed as St Patrick blesses the crowd in Dublin as the parade makes its way through the capital. Does anybody else feel their heart sink when the paddywhackery of March gets into gear?

Is it not about time to wave goodbye to the paddywhackery and stereotypes and write a new story that reflects who we are on our national day, asks Clodagh Finn.

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