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# Fota island

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Pelican spotted on Wicklow river escaped from Fota Wildlife Park
It’s not the first time he’s done it.
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Aug 13th 2021, 11:20 AM
Seani Maguire shows his Preston team-mates a thing or two about hurling
The Championship club are currently on a pre-season training camp in Fota Island.
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Jul 10th 2019, 10:42 AM
Broken leg and dislocated ankle in Fota in 2013 left Kerry defender doubting inter-county future
Killian Young is appreciative to be back in Kerry colours.
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Jul 2nd 2016, 11:37 AM
In photos: Can you think of a suitable Irish name for this baby giraffe?
Fota Wildlife Park is looking for your help.
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Oct 9th 2015, 10:49 PM
What would you name these lion and cheetah cubs?
Dublin Zoo and Fota Island have some very cute new arrivals.
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Aug 27th 2015, 8:00 PM
Mark Noble did little to convince anyone of his Irish roots when he tried his hand at hurling
The Hammers were in Ireland for their annual pre-season trip.
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Jul 4th 2015, 3:08 PM
Maude the three-limbed lemur has died, and people are very upset about it
RIP.
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Apr 3rd 2015, 5:48 PM
Irish challenge falters as Miko Ilonen goes wire-to-wire at Fota Island
Graeme McDowell could not buy a putt all afternoon and finished three shots off the pace.
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Jun 22nd 2014, 5:02 PM
McDowell finds form at the death but Ilonen clings to Irish Open lead
Sheffield’s Danny Willet went Full Monty to smash the Fota Island course record.
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Jun 21st 2014, 5:30 PM
'I will get stronger and stronger as the weekend goes on' declares McDowell
The Portrush native is two off the lead and on course for his best ever Irish Open finish.
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Jun 21st 2014, 6:30 AM
We’ll Leave It There So: England crash out, McDowell in the mix and today's sport
Also features a funny meeting between Paul Rudd and Seamus Coleman’s dad and news from the Junior World Championship in New Zealand.
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Jun 20th 2014, 8:20 PM
McIlroy and Lowry miss Irish Open cut as McDowell plots weekend charge
Finland’s Mikko Ilonen leads Graeme McDowell by two, however, after carding a three under par round of 68 at Fota Island.
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Jun 20th 2014, 7:35 PM
McDowell the clubhouse leader as Lowry and McIlroy struggle at Irish Open
The Northern Irish golfer is co-leader with Robert Rock.
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Jun 20th 2014, 3:01 PM
'Sloppy' McIlroy 10 shots off lead as Mikko Ilonen tames Fota Island
Padraig Harrington, Gavin Moynihan and Peter Lawrie were the best of the Irish in the opening round.
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Jun 19th 2014, 8:25 PM
Nash and Davy swapped hurleys for golf clubs to play in the Irish Open Pro-Am today
The Cork goalkeeper and Clare manager were in action at Fota Island.
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Jun 18th 2014, 4:48 PM
McIlroy and Harrington together for Irish Open opening rounds
The tee times are out ahead of tomorrow’s start in Cork.
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Jun 18th 2014, 6:45 AM
Rory McIlroy's golf clubs have gone missing somewhere between Newark and Dublin
The clock is ticking for United Airlines to get this piece of baggage to McIlroy in time for the Irish Open at Fota Island.
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Jun 17th 2014, 2:36 PM
Fota's Tiger Forest hopes to attract thousands with new €6m development
The first part of the Wildlife Park’s new Asian Sanctuary will open to the publc
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May 30th 2014, 10:05 AM
'Wild thing' John Daly confirmed for 2014 Irish Open at Fota Island
Crack out the crazy pants, the big swinger is coming to Cork.
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Apr 29th 2014, 11:49 AM
Fota Island confirmed to host 2014 Irish Open
Ireland’s national tournament returns to Cork for the first time since 2002.
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Jan 13th 2014, 2:55 PM
Expansion at Fota Wildlife Park to create 10 jobs
A new animal care and conservation centre is to be built this year at the popular tourist destination.
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Mar 11th 2013, 2:15 PM
Watch: Cork penguin becomes YouTube sensation...
…but he’s oh, so lonely.
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Aug 22nd 2011, 6:08 PM