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Water Colour Society of Ireland display takes place at the Concourse Gallery

In the first of a new series, Duke Special helps to compose the obituary he would like to have when he dies, and plans an unforgettable funeral

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Irish musicians gather at Mansion House to launch MusicTown festival

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