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Seán Kelly lost for words as Tour de France starts with a bang
Gale Force
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Dropping of gale force winds earlier than predicted lessened the storm surge in river Lee
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RNLI lifeboats prevent stricken freighter hitting rocks until tugboat arrives
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Irish Coastguard co-ordinates safe recovery of Abuk Lion after vessel lost engine power in stormy seas
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Ship last night anchored just off Cork after a near 12-hour towing operation
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The Abuk Lion had been en route from Limerick to Russia
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Duntle wins at Royal Ascot for second year running
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