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Would you be offended if an Irish person wore a poppy?

November is Remembrance Month in the UK. In honour of this, celebrities, football teams and peopl...

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13.35 7 Nov 2025


Would you be offended if an Irish person wore a poppy?


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13.35 7 Nov 2025


November is Remembrance Month in the UK. In honour of this, celebrities, football teams and people around the world wear a red poppy to remember soldiers that have fought for the British army in wars of years gone by.

However, not everyone is comfortable wearing the poppy, given the British Army’s history, particularly in Ireland.

But. would seeing an Irish person wearing the poppy offend you, or would you feel indifferent?

Andrea is joined by Aontú Leader and Meath West TD, Peadar Tóibín, as well as listeners, to discuss.


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