A singer would be out of tune in the Áras

IT is gratifying to note the total lack of success so far encountered by Dana in her tour of county councils seeking a presidential nomination.

A singer would be out of tune in the Áras
Fri, 24 Sep, 2004 - 01:00

Fifty years ago her brand of ultra-conservative Catholicism would probably have seen her not just nominated but elected as well.

Today it is a complete turn-off for a large majority in this country - as was evidenced by her inability to retain her European seat.

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