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Áine Lawlor: Middle Ireland once looked up to America. Now it's asking what went wrong

Ahead of Donald Trump's Irish visit, a room of traditionally pro-American voters reveals growing unease about America's direction

Áine Lawlor: Middle Ireland once looked up to America. Now it's asking what went wrong

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