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In The News

In The News is a podcast from The Irish Times that takes a close look at the stories that matter, in Ireland and around the world. Hosted by Sorcha Pollak and Conor Pope. See acast.com/privacy for pri... Read more

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Burning effigies overshadow Loyalism's "funday"

Burning effigies overshadow Loyalism's "funday"

At Eleventh Night bonfires and 12th of July parades, the experience hits very differently depending on your background. ... Read more

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Why are some women still travelling overseas for abortions?

In 2019, at fourteen weeks pregnant, Emma Connors was told that her unborn baby had a fatal foetal abnormality. Just a f... Read more

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