This is not the type of campaign most of us so called political anoraks had hoped for #Aras25

It's going to be a late night on social media for us 'political anoraks'

Pension fund time. Sure why not.

I think it might be trapped in the UN and interfering with the escalator and teleprompter

Some family members had it, sore throat, hoarseness, fatigue and nausea were the symptoms

As far as I can remember he told us that some them were treated well. They had to be sent to school to get the BO allowance - many were happy to have a break from the daily drudgery and the school Domestic Science teacher often gave them food - so not all bad

Some of these are interesting

In the late 50s I remember my father, an Ag teacher in a Vocational School, visiting small farms and inspecting potato drills as part of exam practicals. Most of the boys slept in hay barns and were badly treated - they came mainly from so called Mother & Baby homes

That's Irish lads for you!

Well said. Thank you

Uncomfortable reading but great reporting in the Irish Times.

It's great to see that our new Pope Leon has been encouraging this type of worldwide action.

I no longer go to music festivals but this article definitely needs to be reflected on.

Happy Birthday Patrick. Keep on enjoying life, family and friends

Well that's a relief!

After labour and child birth in Ireland in the 70s many women (including myself over 4 births) were given Episiotomies then were told that 'the doctor would be back shortly to stitch you up'.