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Wednesday 30 September 2020
The government has said commemorating the period will be “challenging” but how did that lead to the RIC controversy?
The chair of the Expert Advisory Group also described the planning as ‘a bit of a mess’.
The Government’s controversial commemoration had been the subject of much criticism this week.
The government had come in for sustained criticism over the scheduling of the event.
Ferriter, a member of the EAG, told TheJournal.ie today that the group had envisioned an academic event such as a conference or seminar.
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said the event “should be cancelled”.
The controversy around the RIC commemoration is entirely understandable, but it’s not that simple, writes Dr Mary McAuliffe.
Strict new Covid-19 measures have been announced for the two counties – here’s what you need to know.
The government recently said it will commemorate those who served in the force prior to Irish independence.
The government recently said it will commemorate those who served in the force prior to Irish independence.
The book, written by a serving garda sergeant, pays tribute to the 46 Irish RIC men who were killed during the War of Independence.
Louisa Nolan’s acts even made headlines in the US.
The exhibition includes uniforms, weaponry, photographs, newspaper clippings and other memorabilia from the time.
A MAJOR REPORT into the post office network, set to be published later today, will reveal that it’s close to collapse unless state support is provided.
The report, commissioned by the Irish Postmasters’ Union and carried out by business advisers Grant Thornton, paints a picture of a service that is at a “critical” juncture.
Postal workers were hailed at the start of the pandemic for keeping us connected with letters and delivering much-needed online orders to our homes.
But it’s also true that sending a letter to friends or family has become much less popular, following the rise of social media and email.
So today we want to know: When was the last time you sent a letter or card to friends or family?
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