Q&A: What is Rockall and why is it in the news?

Brexit has put massive strain on Irish-UK relations but could a tiny islet be the rock on which they perish? Caroline O'Doherty looks at the background to the Rockall dispute.

Q&A: What is Rockall and why is it in the news?
Tue, 11 Jun, 2019 - 01:00
Caroline O’Doherty

Brexit has put massive strain on Irish-UK relations but could a tiny islet be the rock on which they perish? Caroline O'Doherty looks at the background to the Rockall dispute.

Q. What and where is Rockall?

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