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# raising the flag

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Fifteen years on, the flag raised over Ground Zero has found its way home

After plucking the flag from a nearby boat, three firefighters hoisted it amid the ashen destruction.

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Sep 11th 2016, 8:00 AM

Your photos: Children share their hopes and dreams as Ireland marks its Proclamation Day

From pre-schools to the Garda College – here’s how Ireland has been marking the day.

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Mar 15th 2016, 4:48 PM