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World medallist Harrington working as hospital dinner lady to fund training

The World silver medallist is preparing for next month’s European Championships without any state funding.

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Sep 30th 2016, 8:00 AM

This sad KFC meal made people share their own grim fast food photos

Expectations v reality.

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Oct 8th 2015, 2:42 PM

Halloween as a kid, expectations versus reality

Free sweets and silly costumes, yay!

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Oct 31st 2013, 7:30 PM

9 reasons why Ireland wouldn't be able for constant sunshine

It is time face the facts.

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Jun 5th 2013, 2:28 PM