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InthehighhorsebyDaire O'CriodainDancing with the political starsAs I write on the morning of 18 November, counting is almost complete in the US presidential election. There remain seven states where the…Nov 19
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InthehighhorsebyDaire O'CriodainReading 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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