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# Louth

Firefighters battle gorse fire in Louth overnight

Onlookers were asked to disperse last night as fire crews focused on protecting homes in the area.

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Jun 3rd 2020, 8:14 AM

# cooley mountains

Appeal after two adult falcons killed while trying to incubate eggs

Forensic and other evidence is being gathered.

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Aug 8th 2018, 2:58 PM

# Blackrock

Cloud turns to light as Captain Mark Duffy makes his final journey

The funeral of the Coast Guard pilot, who died when his Rescue 116 helicopter crashed off the Mayo coast a fortnight ago, took place in Blackrock, Louth, yesterday.

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Mar 31st 2017, 6:01 AM

# Braced

Heading out for your club's Poc Fada? We asked Brendan Cummins how he won so many

The Tipperary man can hit a ball long.

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Dec 26th 2015, 9:00 AM