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'Awful fright' as Leitrim woman finds colourful snake on Rayburn
Carrick-on-Shannon
A Carrick on Shannon woman was left terrified after a colourful pet snake, which had earlier been spotted in her garden, turned up months later coiled on her Rayburn.
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Gardai warn Dublin revellers 'don't walk home alone' this St Patrick's Day
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Gardai have issued safety advice to St Patrick's Day revellers in Dublin, urging people not to walk home alone, as over 1,000 officers are deployed across the city.
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Ireland drink drive calculator: How long you need to wait after pints, wine or gin this St Patrick's
St Patrick's Day
If you're planning a few drinks this St Patrick's Day, here's how long you may need to wait before it's safe to get back behind the wheel.
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Ireland pub closing times on St Patrick's Day as major change hits drinkers today
St Patrick's Day
St Patrick's Day celebrations are underway across Ireland, but there are key changes to alcohol rules and pub opening hours to be aware of.
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Live webcam shows Temple Bar already heaving and it's not even St Patrick's Day yet
Temple Bar
Temple Bar was already busy with revellers on the eve of St Patrick's Day, with live webcam footage showing crowds gathering early.
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St Patrick's Day alcohol warning as supermarkets and off licences delay drink sales
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As St Patrick's Day celebrations get underway across Ireland, people planning to buy alcohol are being reminded that special licensing rules apply on March 17.
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St Patrick's Day Dublin parade start time, route, best viewing spots, weather and parking
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Everything you need to know if you're among the hundreds of thousands attending the St Patrick's Day Dublin 2026 parade - from where to park, to the parade route and start time.
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Artist scrambles to revamp giant St Patrick statue after Temple Bar uproar
St Patrick
Artist Marc Kelly, who created the massive piece, said the statue would be modified and returned as soon as possible
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Temple Bar's giant St Patrick with a pint removed after 24 hours as council steps in
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The divisive statue was removed on Friday
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Gardai probing alleged threat seize loaded firearm in Dublin city centre St Patrick's Day raid
An Garda Siochana
It is understood the weapon was seized as part of an investigation by gardai from the Crumlin area of south Dublin - backed up by members of the Emergency Response Unit.
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St Patrick's Day in pictures - 22 incredible photos show crowds, costumes and craic across Ireland
St Patrick's Day
Celebrations have been held in Ireland and around the world to mark St Patrick's Day 2025
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Live webcam shows Temple Bar absolutely wedged with St Patrick's Day revellers at just 11am
Temple Bar
Both locals and tourists alike have been flocking to the iconic Temple Bar area of Dublin since early morning, with live webcam footage showing hundreds of St Patrick's Day revellers there at just 11am.
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St Patrick's Day LIVE updates: Parade times, Temple Bar scenes, weather and opening hours
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St Patrick's Day events are taking place in cities, towns and villages across Ireland today, follow along with our live updates from parades around the country
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Over a thousand gardai to police St Patrick's Day but officers 'not concerned' about threat
St Patrick's Day
Gardai will place a visible ring of steel around the capital this Monday as the parade gets under way
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St Patrick's alcohol sales times as supermarkets and off-licences to restrict purchases
St Patrick's Day
As Ireland prepares for St Patrick's Day celebrations, revellers are reminded that alcohol sales in supermarkets and off-licences will be delayed, with even stricter restrictions in Dublin city centre.
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RTE confirms Patrick Kielty to host Late Late Show this week as line-up confirmed
Patrick Kielty
On Monday, Patrick Kielty was pictured carrying his mother’s coffin as she was remembered as a "brilliant mammy"
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Are shops open on St Patrick’s Day? Opening hours for SuperValu, Dunnes, Lidl, Tesco, Aldi
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Anyone looking to stock up for the St Patrick's Day bank holiday weekend is being advised to check shop and supermarket opening hours in advance. Many are expected to be closing earlier than usual.
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Celebrating St Brigid - Ireland's worldwide matron of honour giving St Patrick's Day a run for its money
Global Ireland
St Brigid is rivalling St Patrick on the global stage this year
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Shocking number of Brits celebrating St Patrick's Day 'have no idea why'
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The survey found that that only two in five Brits could name their own patron saint when quizzed
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St Patrick's Day weather in Dublin, Cork and every other county as Met Eireann update forecast
St Patrick's Day
Met Eireann has forecast some light rain but mostly sunny spells for St Patrick's Day celebrants. You can check exact conditions expected in your county below.
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St Patrick's Day alcohol sale times in Ireland amid change in off-licence opening hours
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Off-licences, including supermarket off-licences, will sell alcohol later this year. Gardai have confirmed they will be enforcing restrictions on the sale of alcohol in Dublin city centre.
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Videos show boats dying Chicago River green for St Patrick's Day and here's how they do it
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The tradition dates back to 1962 and is still done by a crew of six related to the original union members
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What is the real story of St Patrick - who was he and why do we celebrate him each year?
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St Patrick's Day officially became a feast day in 1631 and as a parade, was more popular abroad than at home
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Dublin Airport makes 'kind gesture' to bride-to-be after she shares best friend can't go on hens weekend
Dublin Airport
Bride-to-be Rachel revealed she was heading to Albufeira for her hens party on St Patrick’s Day, and that her best friend Kayla, ‘means the world’ to her.
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