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President Michael D Higgins Criticises Imperialism

"British imperialists did not recognise the Irish as equals"  those are words that President Mic...

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08.34 12 Feb 2021


President Michael D Higgins Criticises Imperialism


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08.34 12 Feb 2021


"British imperialists did not recognise the Irish as equals"  those are words that President Michael D Higgins wrote in the Guardian yesterday.  He accused unnamed academic and media organisations of turning a blind eye to the devastating impact of colonialism not just in Ireland but across the world. Joining us to discuss the article is deputy Editor of the Belfast News Letter, Ben Lowry.

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