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MEP calls for number of Irish public holidays to be increased

At present only three countries across Europe have fewer national holidays than the Republic.

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Oct 27th 2016, 6:02 PM

Well, holy God: Catholic church urges prayer for last-place team

The church has placed an ad in Montreal newspapers in hopes of an eighth-place finish and a spot in the playoffs.

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Feb 10th 2012, 7:10 AM