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The Irish Passport

Irish culture and current affairs with the historical backstory that explains it all. Presented by journalist Naomi O Leary and lecturer Tim Mc Inerney, this is your passport to Ireland.

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Farewell Sinéad, we didn’t deserve you

Farewell Sinéad, we didn’t deserve you

Hi everyone, Naomi here. Like many people I've been reeling since the news of the death of Sinéad O'Connor. I took a mom... Read more

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How the wealthy and powerful muzzle reporting in Ireland

How the wealthy and powerful muzzle reporting in Ireland

Ireland's strict libel laws and onerously expensive legal system is stacked against journalists and in favour of wealthy... Read more

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