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A SINN FÉIN mayor made history yesterday by becoming the first member of his party to shake the hand of the Queen.

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A member of Sinn Féin has admitted to being surprised by the Mayor of Cashel's handshake with the Queen during her visit to the Tipperary town.

Fri, 20 May, 2011

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JOHN OXX has high hopes of pulling off a Guineas double with Arazan after watching Sea The Stars scoot to victory last weekend.

Thu, 07 May, 2009

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Fri, 05 Sep, 2008

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