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What does it mean?
A blunt declaration of national identity.
In plain terms
I am Irish without apology.
What can you take from it?
Own your roots openly.

Where it applies

  • cultural events
  • personal stories
  • identity debates

Putting it to work

  • celebrate diversity
  • discuss identity

Questions to consider

  • What defines belonging?
  • How do we express roots?

Another view

It may oversimplify complex identities.

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