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Bonfire Night

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<p>The "Togher 2018 Tractor" sculpture built by Dowtcha Puppets and local teenagers, after being set alight at the Cork City Council Bonfire Night family fun event at Clashduv Park, Togher, Cork. Picture: Michael O'Sullivan/OSM PHOTO</p>

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What is Bonfire Night and where does the Cork tradition come from?
Better known as Bonna Night in Cork, the event is held each year on June 23 
<p>Visitors wait to welcome the summer solstice at Drombeg Stone Circle outside Glandore, Co Cork. This year the solstice falls on June 20, the earliest since 1796. Picture: David Creedon</p>

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Summer Solstice: Why it's earlier this year and how many hours of daylight to expect 
<p>There's no shortage of things to do with the kids this weekend in Cork.</p>

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Fota, festivals and more: Six family-friendly things to do in Cork this weekend
What is Bonfire Night and where does the Cork tradition come from?

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What is Bonfire Night and where does the Cork tradition come from?
Watch: Firefighters battle blaze at former hotel in Cork

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Watch: Firefighters battle blaze at former hotel in Cork
Busy 24 hours as fire brigade tackles Bonfire Night in Cork city

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Busy 24 hours as fire brigade tackles Bonfire Night in Cork city

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