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May 2012
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Elvis and the Most Miserable Woman in Me...

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Whatever the weather, the Irish summer starts with the first country fairs. Last week, the Dunderry Country Fair took place in Co. Meath. Animals, fairground rides, stalls and one laugh after another. (Short audio documentary RTE Radio Ireland)

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