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European year of the Normans reopens debate over Irish identity

Ministers approve Ireland’s participation in cultural initiative but Sinn Féin calls commemoration offensive

Nearly nine centuries after the Normans clanked ashore with swords and armour, Ireland is still wrestling with the question: what did they ever do for us?

A decision by the government this week to join a European cultural initiative called 2027 European year of the Normans has reopened a debate that goes to the core of Irish identity.

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