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Garden Party

President to host Áras garden party highlighting issues around Direct Provision

Irish organisations that support refugees have been invited to a garden party tomorrow.

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Jun 18th 2019, 11:46 AM

and it's live

For the very first time, an Irish court case will be broadcast live on television tomorrow

“It’s vital that justice is not just done, but is seen to be done.”

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Oct 23rd 2017, 6:54 PM

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Four punk rockers with learning disabilities will represent Finland in the Eurovision

The band was formed at a workshop in 2009 for people with disabilities.

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Mar 2nd 2015, 4:48 PM