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Monday 29 April 2024 Dublin: 12°C
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Poll: Have you climbed Croagh Patrick?
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaking in London today.

Monday 29 April

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Palestinians inspect a house that was destroyed following an Israeli air-strike in Rafah
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