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# A BRIDGE TOO FAR

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Two Journal Media projects shortlisted for Mary Raftery journalism prize
The Stardust podcast and the investigative series ‘A bridge too far’ are included on this year’s list.
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Nov 5th 2020, 10:35 PM
A bridge too far? A medieval city left with a "token" wall
In the third part of Noteworthy’s investigation, we delve into the issues surrounding the controversial demolition of two historic houses and the gable wall that remains “encased in a tomb of steel girders”.
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Dec 18th 2019, 7:00 AM
A bridge too far? "It looked like the river bed was being devastated"
In the second part of Noteworthy’s investigation, we reveal that residual limestone aggregate remains in the protected River Nore following construction of a bridge that left the community of Kilkenny City divided.
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Dec 17th 2019, 12:05 AM
A bridge too far? The inside story of the road scheme that divided a city
In the first part of Noteworthy’s investigation, we reveal the cost of the bridge more than doubled while Kilkenny County Council paid €7 million for two buildings in the centre of Kilkenny that are now valued at just €400,000.
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Dec 16th 2019, 12:05 AM
Chelsea perform u-turn and put plans to redevelop Stamford Bridge on hold
The club cite ‘unfavorable investment climate’ as the reason for their decision.
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May 31st 2018, 1:44 PM
A truck driver managed to crash into TWO bridges - causing major rail delays in Dublin
A bus driver caught up with the truck driver and warned him about what had happened.
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Dec 9th 2015, 9:27 PM
JobBridge is being reviewed - and may be scrapped altogether
The scheme has been widely-used, but never without controversy.
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Aug 18th 2015, 11:01 PM
This dog waged a bitter battle with a bridge to keep his stick
You have to do what it takes for your stick.
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May 23rd 2015, 2:00 PM
John Perry explains why he hired his wife
The Fine Gael TD said his wife worked on a voluntary basis for six months before he hired her full time.
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Mar 20th 2015, 2:55 PM
This monkey is a tightrope walking genius
Quite the balancing act.
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Jul 8th 2013, 1:40 PM