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# hon the town

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Why is there a row brewing about bringing back town councils?

Here’s why.

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Jul 2nd 2017, 7:00 AM

13 things you will find in every small Irish town without fail

Every Irish town ever.

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Oct 21st 2016, 9:43 PM

Chris O'Dowd and Niall Horan made the most Irish Graham Norton show ever

Mullingar and Roscommon were well represented last night.

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Oct 15th 2016, 9:48 AM