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Tis the season to send cards but the tradition has fallen out of fashion. Let’s bring it back

Jimmy Osmond: ‘I’d be good in prison – I keep myself entertained’

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Howth boat dominates heading into day two of ICRA Nationals

Dublin club sent a fleet of 15 crews with most at the front of their respective divisions

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