The release of Ireland’s State Papers reveals intriguing stories from the past, including Fine Gael TD Oliver J Flanagan’s self-proclaimed title of ‘Sir’, Tony Blair’s disappointment regarding Irish support for England in football, and the dismissal of a police confidence survey by Irish officials. Additionally, concerns arose over smuggled 16th-century cannons and the damaging impact of Freddie Scappaticci’s identity as a British agent on Sinn Féin. These revelations shed light on the complex interplay of politics and public sentiment in Ireland.

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