Irish mates swept away on Christmas Day had lived in NZ
Vehicle became submerged as it crossed the river and was then carried downstream.
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Women referees officiating at top level for men's rugby
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What New Zealand can learn from Ireland
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Hurricane Ophelia hurtles towards Ireland
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Lottery embroiled in fix claims following ballgate
Drama as lotto players claim they spotted a fix on live TV.
Thousands rally for Irish abortion rights
Thousands of pro-choice citizens march through Dublin demanding a change in law.
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Man sacked after delivering poo to pharmacy
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Expat teachers get $7000 grant to return
Up to 100 expatriate and foreign teachers will get a $7000 grant to move to NZ.
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Ireland: Slippery slope to the saint's place
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Brexit fallout: BoA chooses Dublin for main hub
The bank will move some roles from London to the Irish capital.
It's fun, and easy, to play spot the Lion
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Subway's weird message to customers
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Students dance with dead 'dolphin'
Footage emerges of party-goers dancing, tossing dead animal around in student apartment.
Blasphemy case against Fry dropped
Irish police not proceeding with case as there is no injured party.
Sandy beach reappears overnight
An Irish village is celebrating the return of a beach that washed away 33 years ago.
Stephen Fry investigated over blasphemy
Stephen Fry's comments about meeting God at the pearly gates could land him in trouble.
This hotel fulfilled a strange request
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