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# Cast Away

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Pictures: A Cuban migrant boat has washed up on a beach in Sligo

It’s the first time a vessel like this has been recorded washing ashore in Europe.

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Feb 7th 2017, 11:12 PM

Two men washed up on uninhabited Pacific island saved after writing 'SOS' in the sand

The men were stranded for about 8 days.

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Aug 27th 2016, 3:02 PM

Tom Hanks was finally reunited with Wilson last night

WIIIILSSOOOOOON.

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Feb 6th 2015, 1:45 PM

Thumbs up! Stephen Ferris will be back playing rugby soon

… but not a moment too soon judging by Ireland’s dismal tour of New Zealand.

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Jul 2nd 2012, 6:00 PM