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Children praying in front of what were believed to be blessed statues at Dwane's in Templemore. As news of apparent miracles and cures spread, up to 15,000 people per day made the pilgrimage to the town.

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John Reynolds
August 14, 2020, 06:00

In Tipperary 100 years ago, an apparent miracle put the War of Independence on hold

GAA in Ballymun: The whole team were called ‘scumbags’ by grown adults

GAA in Ballymun: The whole team were called ‘scumbags’ by grown adults

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August 13, 2020, 23:15

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Morrissey’s Dublin-born mother, Elizabeth Anne Dwyer, dies after illness

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Polly Dennison
August 14, 2020, 15:09

According to statement on singer’s website, a funeral service will be held in Dublin

Project Power: Netflix nails the action movie

Project Power: Netflix nails the action movie

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Donald Clarke
August 14, 2020, 02:00

Review: It mostly succeeds on old-fashioned smack-’em-up and sure personal chemistry

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Donald Clarke
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This is a somewhat predictable but very fine rock album from the altered line-up

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Donald Clarke
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Pinoccho and Spree on limited release, Project Power and Sputnik on demand

James Dean Bradfield: Even in Exile review – A fine collection

James Dean Bradfield: Even in Exile review – A fine collection

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Eamon Sweeney
August 14, 2020, 05:00

Tribute to Chilean activist Victor Jara is a decent entry from the Manics singer

Steve Martin at 75: ‘The name Dr Michael Hfuhruhurr still makes me laugh’

Steve Martin at 75: ‘The name Dr Michael Hfuhruhurr still makes me laugh’

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Morrissey announced the death of his mother on his website. Photograph: Kevin Winter/Ben Birchall/ PA Wire/Getty Images

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Children praying in front of what were believed to be blessed statues at Dwane's in Templemore. As news of apparent miracles and cures spread, up to 15,000 people per day made the pilgrimage to the town.

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Children praying in front of what were believed to be blessed statues at Dwane's in Templemore. As news of apparent miracles and cures spread, up to 15,000 people per day made the pilgrimage to the town.

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