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People Before Profit has called on local authorities in Galway to remove monuments, which the party claims glorify slavery and racism. It wants a monument to Christopher Columbus in Galway to be taken down. It is also seeking the removal of a plaque in Tuam honoring Major Richard “Dick” Dowling, who served with the Confederate army in the US. The Columbus monument, close to the Spanish Arch, was erected to mark the quincentenary of his 1492 voyage to America. The explorer is reported to have visited Galway around 1477 and the sculpture references his trip to the west of Ireland....

Lord, Keep our Troops forever in Your care Give them victory over the enemy... Grant them a safe and swift return... Bless those who mourn the lost. . FReepers from the Foxhole join in prayer for all those serving their country at this time. ...................................................................................... ........................................... U.S. Military History, Current Events and Veterans Issues Where Duty, Honor and Countryare acknowledged, affirmed and commemorated. Our Mission: The FReeper Foxhole is dedicated to Veterans of our Nation's military forces and to others who are affected in their relationships with Veterans. Welcome to "Warrior Wednesday" Where the Freeper Foxhole introduces a different...