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# Somme

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'Heaps of wounded and dead. Showers of dust and earth and lead. Deafening explosions and blinding smoke'
President Higgins joins British royals to mark Battle of the Somme centenary
President Higgins to join William and Kate at Battle of the Somme memorial
Column: 'Hell is Coming' - fragments of horror from World War One
Liam Hogan
Column: Yes, centenaries are tourism gold but let's not forget our past for a quick buck
John Gibney