Look Closely: an interactive guide to the 1916 Proclamation

From great phrases to typographical quirks, there's mystery at the heart of this 'strangely moving' document

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Ronan McGreevy

Ronan McGreevy

Ronan McGreevy is a news reporter with The Irish Times

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