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Council says extra flood defences in Skibbereen were due 'this week' but Storm Ellen arrived first

A Status Red weather warning was in place last night as the county was lashed with heavy rain and strong winds.

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Aug 20th 2020, 10:18 PM

Second-half fightback not enough, as Connacht fall short in Edinburgh

The Scottish side dominated possession and territory for much of the contest.

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Sep 14th 2018, 9:55 PM

Children aged three forced to wait two years for assessment, despite legal 3 month deadline

Early intervention is absolutely crucial to ensure that children with disabilities are properly looked after and have services provided for them.

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Jun 7th 2017, 6:07 AM