Do we even need the Army?

Sir, – Why not abolish the Army?

They did it in Costa Rica and they’re doing fine without it. – Yours, etc,

GABRIEL ROSENSTOCK,

Baile na Manach,

Christmas gifts for the foodie who has everything

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No Bloom at the Inn – Frank McNally on the delayed debut of a new (and old) Dublin pub

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Winter Papers: This handsome volume, now in its 10th issue, is full of wakeful, creative energy

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Jordie Barrett: ‘I came to Leinster to grow my game’

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Co Átha Cliath.