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Our editorial group now consists of ourselves (Nick and Mary Lowry), Joe McCarroll, Fr Brendan Purcell, David Manly, Louis Power and Peadar Laighléis
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Dr. Joseph McCarroll is Chairperson of the Pro Life Campaign.He is also an author and social commentator.
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