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1. #LIMERICK: Gardaí are appealing for information after a man in his 30s was found dead in his car by a passerby.

2. #ST PATRICK’S DAY: Caretaker Taoiseach Enda Kenny will only spend one day in the United States next week as he attempts to form a government. Kenny had been due to spend two days in Washington DC.

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    Mute Sean Collins
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    Apr 8th 2014, 10:19 PM

    Howlin fleecing the sheep like he did the people

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    Mute TOP CAT
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    Apr 8th 2014, 9:47 PM

    The poor sheep only recognized Brendan Howlin when he spoke….

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    Mute Sean Collins
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    Apr 8th 2014, 10:21 PM

    Which are the most intelligent Howlin or the sheep

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    Mute andrew
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    Apr 8th 2014, 11:18 PM

    The sheep. They aren’t members of the Labour Party

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    Mute Jarlath Murphy
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    Apr 8th 2014, 9:43 PM

    The caption should read…..

    Howlin leads the sheeple for harvesting…..soon they”ll be well fleeced and shorn of all adornments.

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    Mute John O'Neill
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    Apr 8th 2014, 10:42 PM

    I’d be nervous too if Howlin was down on his knees reaching towards me like he is in the photo! Look at him….shiver…

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    Mute James O Donoghue
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    Apr 9th 2014, 7:33 AM

    Was a baaaaaaad idea

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    Mute NewVision Ireland
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    Apr 8th 2014, 9:44 PM

    I see the Govt. have brought their voters ( Sheep ) to Leinster House to day for a photo op before the elections

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    Mute Dave cullen
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    Apr 8th 2014, 9:47 PM

    When there’s nothing left to shear off the people they turn to the beast’s.
    May 23rd!

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    Mute Mark Miller
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    Apr 8th 2014, 9:50 PM

    Ah yes, first glimpse of sunshine, crack out the vest tops and shear an auld ewe on the streets of the capital.
    Classic forehead slap moment!!!!!!

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    Mute Joe Mahon
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    Apr 9th 2014, 6:31 AM

    You hardly need to be an “agricultural expert” to know the difference between a lamb and a sheep.

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