Reach for the Stars: The best of Irish astrophotography
The winner, runners-up and more in Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies’ night-sky competition
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The 81st Royal Meath Agricultural Show has taken place on the banks of the Boyne in Trim, featuring a huge range of animal and domestic industry class competitions as well as family events and entertainment. Photos: Tom Honan / The Irish Times
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Some of the best images from the weekend's sporting events, from home and abroad, as chosen by Bryan O'Brien
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The 103rd Jones Engineering Dublin City Liffey Swim has taken place with 522 swimmers competing. 219 women and 303 men swam the 2km route from Rory O’More Bridge to Custom House Quay. Photos: Tom Honan / The Irish Times
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Photographer Alan Betson records day one of this year's Dublin Horse Show. The annual event at the RDS will see 1,600 horses & ponies competing across 168 classes & competitions over five days.
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