The simple answer to the question of “why should Irish young men be prepared to die to defend Latvia” is that the defence of Latvia is, in fact, a vital Irish national interest.
Election
Modern journalists are largely (with some honourable exceptions) defined by two characteristics. One is a studiously-cultivated, carefully-curated ironclad-stupidity.
Open Door report
We are not Palestinians. We are Irish people. And we deserve better than this pathetic embarrassment.
“The United States remains committed to protecting our nation.”
“Emotionally and physically broken”
This comes just weeks after US Homeland Security arrested members of an “online cult community”.
“Welcome aboard the arc”
“energy poverty”
Housing key issue ahead of election
Mental capacity