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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/10/16.jpgOktoberfest visitors arrive during rain at the last day of the world’s biggest beer festival in Munich. Photograph: Michael Dalder/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/10/32.jpgThe numbers of visitors was down due to the bad weather. Photograph: Michael Dalder/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/10/42.jpgAnd a lot of outdoor Beergarden tables were left empty. Photograph: Michael Dalder/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/10/52.jpgVisitors huddle together to take cover the during heavy rain. Photograph: Michael Dalder/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/10/72.jpgOthers braved it with the use of umbrellas. Photograph: Michael Dalder/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/10/82.jpgOktoberfest visitors take cover during heavy rain. Photograph: Michael Dalder/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/10/92.jpgMembers of a Bavarian riflemen's association wait for the shooting signal during the traditional 'Boellerschiessen' (firing of a salute with a special gun) to mark the final day of the festival. Photograph: Johannes Simon/Getty Images
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/10/102.jpgRiflemen fire a shot during the 'Boellerschiessen'. Photograph: Johannes Simon/Getty Images
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/10/62.jpgAround 60 shooters in traditional Bavarian clothes fire off the salute. Photograph: Michael Dalder/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/10/22.jpgAutograph hunters wait for the arrival of the squad of FC Bayern Munich at the Oktoberfest. Photograph: Michael Dalder/Reuters
