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President Higgins warns of the return of 'an ugly, xenophobic corruption of nationalism'
Michael D Higgins was commemorating the centenary of the establishment of Dáil Éireann.
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Jan 21st 2019, 5:07 PM
Voices
Opinion: The Democratic Programme of the First Dáil was a radical socialist document
Far removed from the romantic vision of the Easter Proclamation, the programme outlined the material reality of what a new Ireland should stand for, writes Donal Fallon.
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Jan 21st 2019, 12:39 PM
# coinage
A shiny new €2 coin comes into circulation today to commemorate the first Dáil
One million of the special coins go into circulation this month.
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Jan 16th 2019, 2:20 PM
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TDs and Senators to hold special joint session in Mansion House to mark 100 years since first Dáil
The first Dáil met at the Mansion House on 21 January 1919 following the 1918 General Election.
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Jan 9th 2019, 4:35 PM
# republic
Is it time Ireland had its own Independence Day?
It’s proposed 21 January – the first sitting of the Dáil – should be marked as Ireland’s Independence Day.
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Jan 25th 2017, 6:44 PM