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MULLINS: A glaring absent word in the Dáil Sudan debate

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In J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter novels, Lord Voldemort is often referred to obliquely as “He who must not be named.” The alias, acting as a protective verbal demarcation for those who do not want to risk conjuring the Dark Lord. We speak of ‘him’ but we do not name him. I couldn’t help but think … Read more

Dublin student Oscar Despard leads team to victory in final of BBC's University Challenge – The Journal

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Dublin student Oscar Despard leads team to victory in final of BBC’s University Challenge  The Journal Dublin scholar triumphs in University Challenge final  RTE.ie Dublin’s Oscar Despard leads Cambridge team to victory in prestigious BBC quiz University Challenge  BreakingNews.ie Irish student leads Cambridge team to victory on BBC’s University Challenge  The Irish Times Dubliner Oscar Despard leads team to … Read more

Who Killed Jesus?

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New Book Examines Roman Role in Jesus’ Death, Challenges ‍Customary Narrative Table of Contents New Book Examines Roman Role in Jesus’ Death, Challenges ‍Customary Narrative Liturgical Revisions Address Anti-Jewish Bias Enduring Accusation of Deicide Historian Re-examines the Gospels Scholarly Precedent Roman law and the Trial of Jesus Understanding Roman Justice Gospel Authors’ Motives examining Jesus’ … Read more