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Shoppers and staff at the Halfway Shop in Ballymacelligott, Co Kerry, which is working with Local Link Kerry and Ballymacelligott Support Group to deliver groceries to local people during the Covid-19 pandemic. Pictures: Domnick Walsh/Eye Focus

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