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EPIPHANY: A Russian Orthodox believer dips in the icy water during a traditional Epiphany celebration in St Petersburg, Russia on Wednesday. Thousands of Russian Orthodox Church followers plunged into icy rivers and ponds across the country to mark Epiphany, cleansing themselves with water deemed holy for the day. The temperature in St Petersburg was -1 degree. Photograph: Dmitri Lovetsky/AP

DISPLACED: An internally displaced child stands in the snow-covered Salat Zagrous Camp for internally displaced Syrians, in the Afrin District, northern Syria on January 19th. A strong snowstorm and torrential rains hit several camps of displaced people in northwestern Syria on January 19th, causing roadblocks, destroying hundreds of tents and forcing dozens of families to abandon the area. United Nations Deputy Regional Humanitarian Co-ordinator for the Syria crisis Mark Cutts called for helping people urgently mainly in the Afrin and Azaz areas after camps in the area were cut off and many tents were buried in snow. Photograph: Yahya Nemah/EPA

BARKING MAD: Jessica Huang from Dublin plays with dogs Cappu, Cupid and Remi during a winter walk in the War Memorial Gardens at Islandbridge, Dublin. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times

REDRESS: Maria Arbuckle from Derry whose son was removed from her for adoption when she was 18 during a protest over issues related to the mother and baby home redress scheme at Leinster House on Kildare Street, Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill/The Irish Times

TULLAMORE: Floral tributes laid at the Grand Canal in Tullamore, Co Offaly, where primary school teacher Ashling Murphy was found dead after going for a run on Wednesday afternoon. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

PROTEST: Local people Michael O'Shea, Colm Bambury and John Foley pictured on Wednesday protesting beside a telecommunications mast which was erected adjacent to a family home near Inch Beach in Co Kerry. The protest has been ongoing since mid-December and passers-by are asked to signed a petition.
Phiotograph: Don MacMonagle — PROTEST: Local people Michael O'Shea, Colm Bambury and John Foley pictured on Wednesday protesting beside a telecommunications mast which was erected adjacent to a family home near Inch Beach in Co Kerry. The protest has been ongoing since mid-December and passers-by are asked to signed a petition. Phiotograph: Don MacMonagle

One of the many protests across the country calling for a stand against a traditional Leaving Cert being held in 2022, outside Leinster House, Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill

WINNING SHOP: The National Lottery is delighted to reveal that the record breaking Lotto jackpot win of €19.06 million was sold at Laura's XL store in Castlebar, Co Mayo on January 15th. The National Lottery has confirmed that the Castlebar ticket holder, who has become Ireland's largest ever Lotto jackpot winner has made contact and arrangements are now being made for their prize to be paid. Laura Scriney, owner owner of the shop, celebrated the win on Wednesday outside the shop with family and staff. Photograph: Mac Innes Photography

FUTURE MAKERS: The winner of Ireland's Future Makers Awards 2021 have been announced. The Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) was delighted to announce the 26 winners who received awards and supports totalling €25,000 through the organisation's Future Makers programme. Chloe Lennon, a ceramicist from Athlone, won the Overall Emerging Makers Award. Photograph: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

TREASON ALLEGATIONS: Supporters of Former Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko gather outside the Pechersky district court after a court hearing, in Kiev on January 19th. Poroshenko was summoned to the Pechersky District Court as he faces allegations of high treason and attempted looting of national values. Poroshenko was arrested upon entry into Ukrainian territory, as instructed by the Ukrainian prosecutor-general. Photograph: Sergey Dolzhenko/EPA

SPEECH: French president Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech in the context of the French presidency of the Council of the European Union at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France on Wednesday. France will chair the European Council until June 2022. Photograph: Julien Warnand/EPA

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A Ukrainian group, with some in traditional dress, walk through Dublin city centre, ending at Custom House. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw

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Vanessa Moss, head of development at RHA, with Desmond Kenny's 'Camino'. The RHA Annual Exhibition, which is Ireland's largest and longest running exhibition of visual art, returns for its 192nd year, and will open on May 23rd. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw

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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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Vincent van Gogh at the RDS - An Immersive Journey. Photograph: Tom Honan/The Irish Times.

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VOTE CATCHERS: Supporters of the Azimio la Umoja (Resolution of Unity) coalition mount a rally for presidential hopeful, former prime minister Raila Odinga (77), as he announced his running mate Martha Karua, in Nairobi, Kenya. The presidential election takes place this August. Photograph: Daniel Irungu/EPA

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At ease on a Sunday afternoon. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw: The Irish Times

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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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Ducklings in Ranelagh Park, Dublin. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA

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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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Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano size each other up during their fight. Photograph: Gary Carr/Inpho

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Muckross Abbey, Killarney National Park, Co Kerry. Photograph: Valerie O'Sullivan

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A Swan preening on the lakeside, Bushy Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times

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Winner of the RTÉ Eye on Nature Wildlife Photography Competition on view at the National Botanic Gardens OPW - Red squirrel (Iora rua, Sciurus vulgaris) - Photograph Jimmy Mc Donnell

RTÉ Eye on Nature Wildlife Photography Competition

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