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# Blackpool

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2022
# Remembrance Day
Taoiseach wears 'shamrock poppy' at British-Irish summit, says it's right to honour those who died
Taoiseach says wearing a poppy is not as controversial as some might suggest.
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Nov 11th 2022, 2:31 PM
# Blackpool
Taoiseach Micheál Martin meets UK PM Rishi Sunak at summit in Blackpool
Sunak first UK prime minister to attend the British-Irish Council in 15 years .
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Updated Nov 10th 2022, 4:41 PM
# New Era
Waterford sign former Premier League defender Alex Baptiste
Baptiste played in the Premier League for Blackpool.
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Aug 31st 2022, 5:36 PM
# agreement
Andy Lyons to leave Shamrock Rovers at end of the season
The defender has signed a contract with Blackpool, but will remain at Rovers for their European campaign.
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Aug 29th 2022, 4:21 PM
# Bravo
'I think it's an incredibly brave step from him. You hope others will follow his lead'
David Meyler has praised Jake Daniels following his decision to publicly come out.
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May 17th 2022, 1:39 PM
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# Blackpool
Man hospitalised with serious injuries following shooting in Cork city overnight
The shooting took place in the Blackpool area of the city shortly after midnight.
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Oct 16th 2021, 10:10 AM
# what Richard did next
Free agent Richard Keogh signed by Blackpool
The Irish defender will remain in the Championship next season.
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Jul 17th 2021, 10:14 AM
# all academic now
Blackpool take big step towards play-off final with win at Oxford
Elsewhere this evening, Matty Dolan’s wondergoal helped give Podge Amond’s Newport a 2-0 semi-final first-leg win in the League Two playoffs.
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Updated May 18th 2021, 10:33 PM
# Blackpool
Boy (9) dies after apparently being struck by lightning on football field in England
Police in Blackpool were alerted to the incident at around 5pm today.
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May 11th 2021, 10:08 PM
# Blackpool
Man (20s) charged over suspected arson incident in Cork
The suspected arson occurred on Redforge Road in Blackpool last month.
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Oct 6th 2020, 9:09 AM
Former Clonea hurler finds net for Blackpool against Liverpool at Anfield
Winger CJ Hamilton got opening goal for Blackpool in their pre-season friendly at Anfield. The Reds recovered to win 7-2.
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Sep 5th 2020, 5:25 PM
# Colm Burke
Gardaí investigating after brick thrown through FG Cork candidate's office window
Tánaiste Simon Coveney called the incident “a kind of thuggery” that “should not be part of elections or politics”.
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Jan 20th 2020, 7:52 AM
# Blackpool
Firefighters battle 'substantial' blaze overnight at derelict building in Cork
Cork City Fire Brigade was called to the building in the Blackpool area yesterday evening.
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Aug 19th 2019, 8:13 AM
# FA Cup wrap
Bizarre protest precedes Arsenal victory over Blackpool while Bristol stun Huddersfield to progress
Here are all the results from Saturday’s late kick-offs in the third round of the FA Cup.
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Jan 5th 2019, 9:44 PM
# RIP
Dónall Farmer - who played Fr Tim Devereux on Glenroe - dies aged 81
Dónall is survived by his wife Eileen and children Orla, Catherine and Dónall.
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Dec 6th 2018, 12:23 PM
# Blackpool
UK healthcare professional arrested on suspicion of poisoning patients
The allegations related to the alleged mistreatment and neglect on the stroke unit in November 2018.
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Nov 19th 2018, 3:25 PM
# on a break
Man arrested in 'Ross from Friends' robbery investigation
The police appeal for the suspect went viral, with actor David Schwimmer clarifying it wasn’t him.
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Nov 13th 2018, 8:21 PM
# Property Prices
Here's the average price of a home in Blackpool in 2018
The latest figures from Daft.ie.
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Oct 12th 2018, 3:30 PM
# neighbourhood guide
Your guide to Blackpool, Cork: Old factory neighbourhood with a new generation moving in
The home of Christy Ring and Jack Lynch on the northside of Cork city.
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Oct 12th 2018, 3:30 PM
# Blackpool
Two men, aged 24 and 32, charged in connection with Aidan O’Driscoll murder
Aidan O’Driscoll, a former Real IRA chief, was killed in December 2016.
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Oct 8th 2018, 10:14 AM
# carabao cup
League cup draw sends Lampard back to Stamford Bridge while West Ham host Spurs
Chelsea great Frank Lampard will return to Stamford Bridge as a manager for the first time next month.
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Sep 29th 2018, 9:45 PM
# Sunbeam site
Objection lodged against massive Cork housing plan
A local veterinary hospital is objecting to the current plan.
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Feb 14th 2018, 6:05 AM
# aidan o'driscoll
Five arrests made in murder investigation of former Real IRA boss
The 37-year-old was fatally shot on Old Commons Road, Co Cork last December.
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Apr 5th 2017, 10:30 AM
# Blackpool
Former head of Real IRA dies after shooting in Cork
Aidan O’Driscoll, 37, was shot in the back a number of times.
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Dec 7th 2016, 8:00 PM
# cleaning up
Joyrider smashes through front window of cafe in Cork
Nichola Crowley was telling Red FM’s Neil Prendeville about the ordeal.
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Jul 14th 2016, 10:22 PM
# banger
Irish boxing's 'worst-kept secret' fights again this weekend
Hailed by many as the hardest pound-for-pound hitter in the country, Philip Sutcliffe Jr returns to action in Blackpool
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Dec 10th 2015, 7:00 AM
# Oh dear
Former Irish international has an early contender for miss of the season
How did that stay out?
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Aug 26th 2015, 6:01 PM
# Ryan Humpage
Teen who sparked manhunt jailed for having sex with 13-year-old
He fled to Ireland after the incident.
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Aug 19th 2015, 4:55 PM
# Controversy
Blackpool shut down Twitter account after calling fans 'a***hole w*****s'
The tweet was sent from an official club account after fans criticised the pitch at Bloomfield Road.
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Aug 17th 2015, 12:14 PM
# Wrap
Blackpool relegated from the Championship with six games to go while Bournemouth go top
Meanwhile, it was all change at the top of table with Bournemouth taking full advantage of Middlesbrough’s defeat to Watford.
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Apr 6th 2015, 7:44 PM
# Road Death
51-year-old man killed in Cork road crash
The man’s vehicle left the road and crashed into another car parked beside the road.
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Mar 24th 2015, 8:51 AM
# Finglas
After "months of anguish for his bereft family", Thomas Kennedy will be laid to rest
The 81-year-old went missing last summer but his remains were not identified until last week.
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Feb 17th 2015, 3:14 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
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Feb 12th 2015, 4:56 PM
# Reports
Clarke Carlisle rushed to hospital after being hit by a lorry
The ex-Burnley defender was reportedly in a serious condition after the accident in Yorkshire.
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Dec 23rd 2014, 1:05 AM
# Apology
Blackpool chairman says sorry for calling a fan 'a retard'
Karl Oyston became embroiled in a text message row with a supporter.
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Dec 22nd 2014, 5:45 PM
# Pen to Paper
Darren O'Dea given chance to revive career as Blackpool sign defender on short-term deal
The 27-year-old had been without a club since leaving Metalurh Donetsk in August.
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Dec 4th 2014, 4:34 PM
# rebel county
Videos: Enda Kenny got a fierce noisy reception from protesters in Cork today
Anti-water charge protesters greeted the Taoiseach at a jobs announcement in Blackpool earlier.
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Nov 21st 2014, 1:02 PM
# Not fine
Couple 'fined £100 by their hotel' for leaving a bad review on TripAdvisor
Tony and Jan Jenkinson described the establishment as a “filthy, dirty, rotten stinking hovel”.
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Nov 20th 2014, 2:45 PM
# Roads
Injuries reported after early-morning crash in Cork
The incident occurred on the Commons Road.
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Oct 19th 2014, 4:01 PM
# Cork
Gardaí investigating car found "nearby" hit-and-run location
A young boy was injured in the incident.
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Aug 8th 2014, 7:52 AM
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