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''To set down a marker, this is how we're going to commemorate uncomfortable events''

Michael D Higgins has declined an invitation from Queen Elizabeth to attend a church service to mark Northern Ireland’s centenary.  It seems to have come as a surprise to the organisers, as the event is due to take place in the coming weeks, and it appears no reason has been given by the President’s spokespeople. I’m joined now by Kevin Myers, historian, author and journalist... The Hard Shoulder Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'. see more