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TIL WE NEXT MEET: Ren Hodnett, from Middleton, saying goodbye to boyfriend Brian Li, departing for San Diego, at Dublin Airport, after being here for Christmas. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill

I'M THE SAX MAN: David Jordan, from Cabinteely, playing tunes on his alto saxophone in the Park, Cabinteely, Dublin. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw

FRESH AND BRACING: Bank holiday Monday walkers enjoying Brittas Bay, Co Wicklow. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw

REVERSE PEDAL: Alfie Sheridan (3) loses his boot in the mud while out walking with his family in the grounds of Moore Hall, Mayo. Photograph: Enda O'Dowd

DUBLIN MASHUP: A woman clasps an umbrella as the prospect of rain seems to hang over a bright Clontarf Promenade at Clontarf, Dublin. Photograph: Tom Honan

BAMBOO DINNER: A Red Panda feeds at Fota Wildlife Park, near Cobh, Co Cork, where crowds took advantage of the good bank holiday Monday weather. Photograph: Andy Gibson

LEGACY OF HOPE: Paddy Conaghan, from Arranmore Island, Co Donegal, emerges from the sea at St Finians Bay, Ballinskelligs, Co Kerry, after a cold dip. He is on a mission to raise money for Gemma's Legacy of Hope, a Donegal mental health counselling service, seeking to swim at every beach and harbour on the Island of Ireland. See https://gofund.me/c7b4e360 Photograph: Alan Landers

A MOTHER'S FUNERAL: Family and Friends of Caoimhe Morgan at her funeral at Sacred Heart Church, Oldpark Road, North Belfast, on Monday. Ms Morgan, a mother-of-four, was found dead at her Harourt Drive home. Taylor McIlvenna (30), Greyabbey Road, Ballywalter, Co Down, has been charged with the murder. Photograph: Pacemaker

MASK OF A CLOWN: Clown David Marquez wears a face covering as he welcomes patrons to Duffy's Winter Circus at Tallaght Stadium, Dublin. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire

HE'S AIRBORNE: Markus Eisenbichler of Germany in action during qualification for the third stage of the 70th Four Hills Tournament, in Innsbruck, Austria. Photograph: Philipp Guelland/EPA

SOLEIMANI ANNIVERSARY: Iranians take part in a ceremony marking the the second anniversary of Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps lieutenant-general, commander of the Quds Force, Qasem Soleimani, at the Mosallah Mosque in Tehran, Iran. Soleimani was killed in a targeted US airstrike at Baghdad airport, Iraq. Photograph: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA

GODDESS KALI: An Indian girl made up as Goddess Kali covers her lower face while travelling in a crowded train in Kolkata, eastern India. The Bengal government announced a new partial lockdown and night curfew for the next 15 days to combat the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19. Photograph: Piyal Adhikary/EPA

FATAL BLAST: An aerial shot shows the extent of damage after an explosion in an apartment building in central Turnhout, Belgium. At least four residents, whose bodies were recovered under debris, are known to have died, while two others survived. Photograph: Eric Lalmand/Belga/AFP/Getty

TAKE THAT: Youths play in the snow during snowfall at Qargha lake, Kabul, Afghanistan. Photograph: Mohd Rasfan/AFP/Getty

INDONESIAN FLOODING: People wade past a flood-hit lorry in Lhoksukon, North Aceh, Indonesia, following heavy rainfall. Photograph: Azwar Ipank/AFP/Getty

SUN, SEA AND SKY: The Princess Seaways ferry sails towards the horizon as the sun rises at Tynemouth, on the northeast coast of England. Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

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GOLD STARS: Amy Broadhurst and Lisa O'Rourke celebrate with their gold medals at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships at Istanbul, Turkey. Photograph: Aleksandar Djorovic/Inpho

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BOOK PARADISE: Delia Tudor (8) is the first person to explore the International Literature Festival Dublin’s literary village, with authors Olivia Hope (left) and Mia Gallagher, as Merrion Square Park is transformed into a paradise for book-lovers ahead of the festival opening on Thursday, May 19th. The 25th edition of the festival will run until May 29th. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill

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ON YOUR BIKES: Brother Kevin Crowley from the Capuchin Day Centre with over 60 cylists from all over Ireland before the Cycle for Brother Kevin 2022 left Dublin heading for Clonakility, west Cork on Saturday. Photograph: Damien Eagers

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DODDERIN' ALONG: Ducks face the flow of the river Dodder to feed on aquatic weeds at the Rathfarnham weir in Dublin. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

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MINI BRITTANY FEST: A French yawl (longboat), a replica of a late 18th century vessel, being rowed up the River Corrib in preparation for a sailing display on Saturday, May 14th, along with the Claddagh Galway Hooker fleet, as part of the Mini Brittany Fest. Photograph: Andy Newman

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RUSSIAN ENVOY TARGETED: Russian ambassador to Poland, Sergey Andreev, stands covered with red paint during a rally in Warsaw for peace in Ukraine. Photograph: Wojtek Radwanski/AFP/Getty

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BEGINNING OF SUMMER: Participants in the Fire Festival at the Hill of Uisneach, Co Westmeath, celebrating Bealtaine, the traditional beginning of summer in ancient Ireland.

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SOMETIMES YOU CAN'T MAKE IT ON YOUR OWN: U2's Bono performs with Ukrainian singer Taras Topolya, of the band Antytila, who now serves in the Ukrainian army, in Khreshatyk metro station, Kyiv, Ukraine, to support Ukrainians amid the conflict with Russia. Photograph: Oleg Petrasyuk/EPA

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ELECTION: Sinn Féin Deputy Leader Michelle O'Neill reacts to her election in Mid Ulster at the Northern Ireland Assembly Election count centre at Meadowbank Sports arena in Magherafelt, Co Derry. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire

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LIFE STYLE: Junk Kouture finalist Clodagh Ramsey models a living dress that requires daily water, air and light. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times

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FULL BLOOM: Ben and Ava Simunyu, from Crumlin, at the launch of Bord Bia Bloom, which is set to run in the Phoenix Park, Dublin, from June 2nd to 6th next. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill

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PERSONAL AND POLITICAL: Sinn Féin leader in Northern Ireland, Michelle O'Neill, takes a selfie with two schoolgirls while canvessing at Kennedy shopping centre, Belfast, ahead of the Northern Ireland Assembly elections this week. Recent polls suggest the party may become the largest in Northern Ireland following the elections, which would be the first time Sinn Féin would secure the role of first minister. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/Getty

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WATER WORKS: An inshore fisherman collects pots off the east coast at Dalkey, Co Dublin. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times

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BEST IN SHOW: Judge Perri Mansaray looks over Supreme Cat Show entrant 'Ismisha Yes Virginia', a Singapura, at Ballinteer Community School in Dublin. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times

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