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53 acres of deep soil near Newtwopothouse
53 acres of deep soil near Newtwopothouse
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Some criminals will nick anything that’s not nailed down, but eyebrows have been raised about why they would want to steal 90m of semi-mature hedging which was planted as part of a road realignment project.

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TV presenter Elaine tells of battle with depression

Television presenter Elaine Crowley has spoken for the first time of her battle with depression and the heartache it has caused her and her family.

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ONE of the potentially most exciting archaeological excavations ever undertaken in Co Cork is set to start early next year.

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