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A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Prince, a collie/terrier, belonging to a Cork soldier in the British Army at the outbreak of the First World War, followed his owner to the trenches in France.</p>

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An invaluable comrade: Cork soldier's dog followed his owner overseas to the Western Front

Loyal pet made an incredible and hazardous journey to First World War trenches and became the regiment mascot

<p>National Army Private Michael Costello (top, right) with his family in Tipperary. He died in Waterford City during the battle to recapture Ferrybank from the IRA. Picture courtesy of Pte Costello's grandniece, Eileen Ryan</p>

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Irish Civil War: 12 Munster killings that tell the story of the conflict

<p>Fr Willie Doyle died at the age of 44 alongside the men he ministered to on the Western Front during the first world war. File picture</p>

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Irish Examiner view: Hope for healing behind campaign to declare Fr Willie Doyle a saint

Remembrance Sunday

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Irish Examiner view: Book of the dead

Whiddy disaster 40th anniversary - Lessons of tragedy still not applied

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Whiddy disaster 40th anniversary - Lessons of tragedy still not applied

First World War exhibition opens at Cork County Hall

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First World War exhibition opens at Cork County Hall