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Open thread: What's the one piece of advice you'd give your 18-year-old self?

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AH, HINDSIGHT.

It’s 20/20, isn’t it?

Imagine you could travel back in time and have a word with your 18-year-old self. You could impart some wisdom, a bit of support and the perfect encouraging word.

We took to the streets of Dublin to ask the people what advice they’d give their younger selves – check it out below:

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So, with that in mind – what advice would you give your younger self?

Some moments teach you everything you need to know about yourself. So many milestones are reached as we come of age – Leaving Cert results, starting college, living life independently. Players in the Electric Ireland GAA Minors Championship are embarking on their adult lives, juggling new responsibilities with their ambitions and are looking to the future.

The Electric Ireland GAA Minors Championship – #ThisIsMajor.

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