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The Daily Poll

What are you looking forward to most this Bank Holiday weekend?

Going to a festival/gig
Seeing friends and family
Taking a trip away
A day out or two (maybe even three...)
Spending time at home
Nothing in particular – I'll be working
Something else

See Results

Richard Satchwell centre arrives at Cashel District Court with (right) Det Sgt David Noonan and on the right Detective Garda David Kelleher (left).

Saturday 31 May

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