1984 was a seminal year in Ireland. Forty years on, our writers look back at some of the scandals and stories that made the headlines and helped shape the Ireland of today
Cuban leader Fidel Castro praised the quality of Irish goods during a stop-over at Shannon, but speculation about trade talks between the two countries prompted a junior minister who met the revolutionary to insist no formal talks took place.
Having helped pave the way for the Downing Street Declaration and peace in Northern Ireland, the former Labour leader is wary of being seen to preach to generations with no memory of the Troubles
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