# 1984
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let me entertain you
The secret songs, pleading letters, and big name snubs of Ireland's plans to entertain Ronald Reagan
1 Jan 2017
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State Papers
1984: Letters from UK praise Irish people for their 'warm humanity' and generosity after Band Aid
31 Dec 2016
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eavesdropping
Are Samsung's Smart TVs really listening in on your conversations?
10 Feb 2015
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An Post
Taoiseach's office had to confirm that 'Éire' would NOT be removed from Irish stamps in 1982
31 Dec 2014
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State Papers
This American lady begged the Prime Minister to save the leprechaun
29 Dec 2014
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1984 State Papers
Haughey warned about possible international law breach with 'illegitimate' children and divorce
28 Dec 2014
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Recession
Ads for Transformer toys and Barbie's Star Traveller were a big worry in the 1980s....
28 Dec 2014
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Dukes of Hazard
This man warned that Ireland could end up needing a bailout... 30 years ago
27 Dec 2014
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State Papers
This 1984 memo to the Taoiseach is why you can't buy bangers at Halloween
27 Dec 2014
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1984
Ombudsman finds 'no evidence' that RUC involved in murder attempt on Gerry Adams
19 Jun 2014
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Big Brother
Sales of George Orwell's '1984' up 6,000% since US surveillance scandal
12 Jun 2013
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