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Millennium-old monks’ manuscripts return to Ireland for exhibition • Apr. 19, 2025, 4:08 AM ET (The Guardian)
Cricket: Scotland's World Cup hopes over as Ireland edge thriller • Apr. 18, 2025, 7:21 AM ET (BBC)
British and Irish Lions: Former Ireland captain Johnny Sexton joins Andy Farrell's backroom team • Apr. 17, 2025, 12:25 PM ET (BBC)
Omagh bombing: Republic of Ireland agrees co-operation arrangement with inquiry • Apr. 16, 2025, 5:06 AM ET (BBC)
Ireland: Provinces' contributions to national contracts to increase from 30% to 40% • Apr. 15, 2025, 7:01 AM ET (BBC)

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