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# Green Isle

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This Canary island is the first in world to become energy self-sufficient

And they did it all through wind and water power.

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Apr 29th 2014, 9:15 PM

Tourists greeted by litter blackspots around Dublin Airport

But a new litter survey has revealed mostly positive results about the Emerald Isle.

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Sep 3rd 2012, 8:32 AM

Poll: Are the Irish too sensitive to how we’re seen abroad?

A German writer’s stereotype-laden analysis of Ireland is doing the rounds at the moment. But we do care a little too much?

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Aug 30th 2012, 9:53 AM