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Article: Ian Paisley admits: I'm a big fan of Saint Patrick; DUP LEADER WOULD HAVE BEEN FOLLOWER.(News)

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February 8, 2004
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Byline: DONNA CARTON

SAINT Patrick, that global symbol of Irishness, has a surprising admirer - firebrand DUP chief Dr Ian Paisley.

And Mr Paisley, the founder of the Free Presbyterian Church, even went a step further in his praise: "If St Patrick were here today, I would be one with him. I would be happy to walk after him.

"He could take the stick and I would fight his corner."

The big man described Patrick as a "real man with fears and difficulties and opposition".

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