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# Bank Holiday

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How to get around Dublin this bank holiday weekend…
…and other traffic hotspots around the country as festivals are held from Donegal to Cork.
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Jun 2nd 2012, 8:45 AM
Weatherwatch: patchy outlook for the June bank holiday weekend
Karl Mehlhorn of Irish Weather Network has some good news for the long weekend – and some bad news…
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Jun 1st 2012, 10:10 PM
Drivers asked to take extra care this Bank Holiday weekend
During the first weekend of June last year, one person was killed and 12 people seriously injured on Irish roads.
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Jun 1st 2012, 8:02 AM
The Daily Fix: Saturday
Our round-up of the day’s big stories – as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed…
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May 5th 2012, 7:42 PM
Enjoy the sunshine while you can...
It won’t be here all weekend.
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May 5th 2012, 12:28 PM
Lambs, Crisp Fest and The Life of Brian: What's on this Bank Holiday Weekend
Stuck for something to do this weekend? Here’s a run down of what’s going on around the country…
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May 4th 2012, 8:30 PM
Motorists urged to take extra care on roads over bank holiday weekend
Garda tips for travelling over the holiday weekend.
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May 4th 2012, 9:27 AM
Full Dart services to run over bank holiday weekend
Iarnród Éireann has announced the postponment of engineering works planned for this weekend due to the disruption it would cause over the May Bank Holiday.
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May 2nd 2012, 4:40 PM
Dart service disrupted over bank holiday weekend
Engineering works mean disruptions for north Dublin service from Saturday to Monday.
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May 1st 2012, 11:42 AM
Poll: Are you planning a Bank Holiday trip this weekend?
Staying at home? Holidaying in Ireland? Or going a bit more exotic and jetting off on a plane?
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Apr 30th 2012, 10:08 AM
The burning question*: DIY shops on bank holidays - heaven or hell?
This and every Monday, let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
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Mar 19th 2012, 12:00 PM
DUP deputy leader tells House of Commons: Make St Patrick's Day a public holiday
Nigel Dodds asks Sir George Young, the Leader of the House of Commons, if March 17 will be made a holiday in the UK.
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Mar 16th 2012, 1:18 PM
Who's leading your St Patrick's Day parade this year?
A footballer, a hurler, a politician and a ringmistress… it’s not the start to a bad joke, it’s a list of the people chosen as parade grand marshals around the country.
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Mar 11th 2012, 10:00 AM
You do know today’s not a public holiday, right?
Get back to work! Unless, of course, your employer is among the majority to observe today as a de facto holiday anyway.
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Jan 2nd 2012, 11:40 AM
The sporting tweets of the week
This week, Lance Armstrong pays tribute to Jim Stynes, Serena Williams discusses her relationship problems and Brian O’Driscoll complains about having to train on a Bank Holiday.
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Nov 6th 2011, 10:00 AM
Walking in a... pumpkin... wonderland
You’ve never heard of the connection between turtles and pumpkins? This vid from Virginia Pumpkin Festival reveals all…
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Oct 20th 2011, 12:12 PM
The Daily Fix: Saturday
Every evening, TheJournal.ie brings you a round-up of the day’s main news stories, as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed.
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Jul 30th 2011, 8:15 PM
Bored? Here's 8 websites perfect for a rainy day
A collection of eight websites that will keep you entertained for hours. Go, procrastinate!
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Jul 30th 2011, 5:28 PM
Gallery: Your bank holiday weekend in pictures
A selection of photos from the weekend as snapped by you.
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Jun 6th 2011, 4:47 PM
The Daily Fix: Sunday
In your bank holiday Sunday Fix: Aer Lingus talks back on tonight; the source of the E. coli outbreak is found; Berlusconi’s ‘bunga bunga’ goes on; and did you miss the shuffle of honour for the Queen last month?
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Jun 5th 2011, 7:27 PM
What’s going on this Bank Holiday Sunday?
Want to do something with your day – but not sure where to go? Here’s a nutshell guide to what’s happening and where.
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Jun 5th 2011, 11:21 AM
As chosen by you: the Bank Holiday road trip and summertime mixtape
The perfect playlist for your bank holiday weekend as chosen by TheJournal.ie readers.
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Jun 4th 2011, 4:11 PM
Poll: Which is Ireland's best beach?
The weather’s good and it’s a long weekend, so we want you to choose Ireland’s best sandy sun spot.
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Jun 4th 2011, 12:29 PM
What's going on this Bank Holiday Saturday?
Want to do something with your day – but not sure where to go? Here’s a nutshell guide to what’s happening and where.
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Jun 4th 2011, 10:26 AM
The Daily Fix: Friday
In today’s Fix: Mladic reacts to “monstrous” charges; Aer Lingus talks continue; new MRSA superbug in Dublin hospitals; and MI6 pull off ‘Operation Cupcake’.
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Jun 3rd 2011, 7:59 PM
Enjoy the good weather while it lasts... there's a frost warning for early next week
Yes, you read that right.
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Jun 3rd 2011, 8:40 AM
Britain prepares for a heatwave…as Ireland gets its woollies on
Temperatures in Britain will be warmer than Casablanca – while in Ireland the outlook is “well below normal”.
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Jun 2nd 2011, 9:20 AM
The Daily Fix: Wednesday
In today’s Fix: Blatter’s back; Kenny says no plan yet on how much new property and water charges will cost; and a quiz inspired by WikiLeaks and the last Irish cabinet.
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Jun 1st 2011, 7:45 PM
Music, flowers, sheep, fun and some SUN! What the June Bank Holiday has in store
With temperatures of 25c and sunny spells predicted for some parts of the country, here’s TheJournal.ie’s guide to a great bank holiday. Sheep shearing and rocking out included.
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Jun 1st 2011, 4:24 PM
Four men die on roads over Bank Holiday weekend
The two teenage victims of yesterday’s crash in Enniscorthy are named, bringing to four the number of dead this weekend.
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May 3rd 2011, 8:18 AM
Top tips for the Bank Holiday
I need to get away, I need to get away from everything…
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