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Opinion: potato growers are a special breed

A meeting of potato growers in Enniscorthy this week highlighted the many issues facing growers. As ever, price and weather were near the top of the list.

3 August 2024 OPINION
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Opinion: glasshouse repairs are needed before I throw any stones

A clumsy and disappointing pair of factual errors have left me slow to join the pile-on Joe Biden is experiencing, but he is now an outside shot to retain the US presidency.

29 June 2024 OPINION
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Opinion: Ryan is leaving, but Martin seems set to stay

In a week of announcements and departures, it seems the Tanaiste is going absolutely nowhere.

22 June 2024 OPINION
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Opinion: when opportunity knocks, perhaps you should open the door

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil seem to have dismissed the prospect of a summer election, but it might be their best chance of being returned to power.

17 June 2024 OPINION