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Irish TimesNews report · Oct 4, 5:00 PM
Judge compares wind farm objectors to ‘dogged Japanese soldier’ still fighting second World War
Kilkenny manager Henry Shefflin among locals who objected to planning permission
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Judge compares wind farm objectors to ‘dogged Japanese soldier’ still fighting second World War
The Journal (Ireland) and Irish Times describe the same event in different terms.
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What happened Kilkenny manager Henry Shefflin among locals who objected to planning permission.
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Left / center-leftJudge compares wind farm objectors to 'dogged Japanese soldier still fighting World War 2'
The Journal (Ireland) · Center-left · News report
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Irish Times · Center · News report
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The Journal (Ireland)News report · Oct 4, 6:03 PM
Judge compares wind farm objectors to 'dogged Japanese soldier still fighting World War 2'
Judge Richard Humphreys made his comment when dismissing a High Court bid to quash permission for a wind farm.
Details13/99 Wording Gap · Low confidence · 2 sources
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