Saint Patrick's D'oh! ; the Simpsons Poke Fun at the Auld Sods

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TV SHOW The Simpsons has sparked a new storm after the opening episode of their latest series depicted the Irish as drunken, fighting yobs who have too many children and are itching to restart The Troubles.

The 20th season aired in America last weekend, but its opening sequence of a St Patrick's Day riot outraged many Irish-Americans.

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Saint Patrick's D'oh! ; the Simpsons Poke Fun at the Auld Sods

In the controversial scene, an alcohol ban at the Springfield parade upsets the local Irishmen and "lad...

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