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Tuesday 5 December 2023 Dublin: 3°C

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Watch this dad's beautiful timelapse film of his daughter growing up
And try not to well up.
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.
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.
Fearless pet parrot saves owner from attacker during daily walk in park
The crime-fighting bird was unflappable.
Tipsy 'beaver' steals blackcurrant cordial in botched nightclub theft
Unfortunately for the beaver, he was caught on CCTV.
Terrified woman calls police over home invader... who turns out to be a duck
She was woken by “banging noises” from downstairs.
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.
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.
Builders surprise man with 1966 time capsule hidden by his late wife
SOB. We can’t cope.
Chicken arrested for crossing the road
Yes, really.
Dad moves messy daughter's bedroom to the driveway to teach her a lesson
He just wanted to give the bed a good airing.
Stuck bull saved by policewoman who held its head above water for three hours
Watch the dramatic video of its rescue.
Meet the couple who won the lottery three times... in one month
Here’s how much they collected.
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.
Meet Fota's new baby giraffes... and suggest some names for them
Cork has two new arrivals.
Woman hears music for the first time after 40 years
Her friend put together a very special mixtape for her.
Discount bar selling £1 drinks to open in the UK
The pub is facing opposition from locals.
Appeal for 1,000 shaggy sheep ahead of World Shearing Olympics in Wexford
Can ewe help?