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Photo of the Day: Large machinery and excavators as work continues on the excavation of a quarry site in County Wicklow near the Kildare border. In...
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The Ancient Order of Hibernians has welcomed the Fine Gael announcement of its intention to put forward an Irish unity blueprint. Said AOH National...
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'A Quiet Love' for Craic LGBT Film Fest at NY Irish Center
Craic LGBT Film Fest is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, June 18, and will be hosted in partnership with the New York Irish Center, which is the v...
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Duff joins Andrews at Brentford
Damien Duff surprised a lot of people last week when he was confirmed as assistant manager to Keith Andrews at Premier League club Brentford. The 4...
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Eagleson joins LV-based Zuffa
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