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The crash followed by the crunch meant that we had to sell our first house there and move back to Ireland. I missed the history, the countryside, the food, the towns and villages, the love of art and the respect for beauty in everything. I missed the people, their politeness, respect for strangers and care in doing even the simplest task well.</p> 3<p>As an Industrial Consultant I'd spent decades on factory floors, office
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