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Daire O'CriodaininthehighhorseChariots for hire: Irish political prospects in 2024This time last year, Paddy Power was offering 1/5 against Sinn Féin winning the most seats in the next Irish general election. In other…Jan 9
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Daire O'CriodaininthehighhorseReading the runes on Irish political prospects in 2022This time last year, Paddy Power was offering odds of evens against Sinn Féin winning the most Dáil seats at the next election. By…Jan 11, 2022
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