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Watch this dad's beautiful timelapse film of his daughter growing up
And try not to well up.
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Apr 14th 2014, 6:00 PM
6 unexpected things that happened this week
Shnakes in Cavan, crocs in shopping centres and hot sauce – it’s all the bizarre, bonkers, brilliant news stories you need to know about.
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Apr 12th 2014, 10:15 AM
Crafty nine-year-old steals family car to avoid having to go to school
Officers said the child couldn’t actually see beyond the wheel.
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Apr 11th 2014, 6:00 PM
Fearless pet parrot saves owner from attacker during daily walk in park
The crime-fighting bird was unflappable.
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Apr 10th 2014, 6:00 PM
Tipsy 'beaver' steals blackcurrant cordial in botched nightclub theft
Unfortunately for the beaver, he was caught on CCTV.
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Apr 9th 2014, 6:00 PM
Terrified woman calls police over home invader... who turns out to be a duck
She was woken by “banging noises” from downstairs.
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Apr 8th 2014, 6:00 PM
What's the worst place to be stung by a bee? This student has found out...
Yes, by stinging himself all over his body with a bee. ALL over his body.
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Apr 7th 2014, 6:00 PM
6 unexpected things that happened this week
Same-sex wedding bells for Irish penguins, how the zebra got his stripes and BIG RATS – it’s all the bizarre news stories you need to know about.
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Apr 5th 2014, 10:15 AM
Builders surprise man with 1966 time capsule hidden by his late wife
SOB. We can’t cope.
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Apr 4th 2014, 6:00 PM
Chicken arrested for crossing the road
Yes, really.
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Apr 3rd 2014, 6:00 PM
Dad moves messy daughter's bedroom to the driveway to teach her a lesson
He just wanted to give the bed a good airing.
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Apr 2nd 2014, 6:00 PM
Stuck bull saved by policewoman who held its head above water for three hours
Watch the dramatic video of its rescue.
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Apr 1st 2014, 5:53 PM
Meet the couple who won the lottery three times... in one month
Here’s how much they collected.
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Mar 31st 2014, 6:00 PM
6 unexpected things that happened this week
A crow is smarter than your kid, the French are taking over the world and doggie dialtones – it’s all the bizarre news stories you need to know about.
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Mar 29th 2014, 10:15 AM
Meet Fota's new baby giraffes... and suggest some names for them
Cork has two new arrivals.
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Mar 28th 2014, 6:30 PM
Woman hears music for the first time after 40 years
Her friend put together a very special mixtape for her.
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Mar 26th 2014, 5:56 PM
Discount bar selling £1 drinks to open in the UK
The pub is facing opposition from locals.
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Mar 25th 2014, 6:00 PM
Appeal for 1,000 shaggy sheep ahead of World Shearing Olympics in Wexford
Can ewe help?
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Mar 24th 2014, 5:58 PM