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Saturday pictures from Electric Picnic

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Written by Jeff Harvey
Sunday, 31 August 2008 10:41
Pictures from Saturday at Electric Picnic which is being held at Stradbally over the weekend.
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Electric Picnic sets up at Stradbally Hall

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Written by Jeff Harvey
Friday, 29 August 2008 10:19
Film maker Dearbhla Glynn checks out David Best's 'Temple ...Film maker Dearbhla Glynn checks out David Best's 'Temple ... Putting the E in Electric for the Hughjart signage where ...Putting the E in Electric for the Hughjart signage where ... Artist David Best in front of his 'Temple of Truth' ...Artist David Best in front of his 'Temple of Truth' ... Early arrivals..Beth, Selkie and Dana of Lucent Dossier who ...Early arrivals..Beth, Selkie and Dana of Lucent Dossier who ... Site owner Thomas Cosby gives directions to artist Sarah Costello ...Site owner Thomas Cosby gives directions to artist Sarah Costello ... The main stage ready to rock at the Electric Picnic ...The main stage ready to rock at the Electric Picnic ... John Reynolds lends a hand to artist David Best in ...John Reynolds lends a hand to artist David Best in ... Brian of Secret Spaces working on their Audio Visual Installation ...Brian of Secret Spaces working on their Audio Visual Installation ...

Train Derailed Outside Portarlington

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Written by Jeff Harvey
Saturday, 16 August 2008 15:39
The 11.00 hrs train from Dublin to Cork had its engine derailed after hitting a landslide meters from Portarlington Station. The train eventually came to a stop, quarter of a mile south. Nobody was injured. Disruptions to all services as a result. The scene just outside Portarlington, Co. Laois after the 11.00 hrs ...The scene just outside Portarlington, Co. Laois after the 11.00 hrs ... The scene just outside Portarlington, Co. Laois after the 11.00 hrs ...The scene just outside Portarlington, Co. Laois after the 11.00 hrs ... The landslide on the tracks meters from Portarlington Station, Co. ...The landslide on the tracks meters from Portarlington Station, Co. ... The landslide on the tracks meters from Portarlington Station, Co. ...The landslide on the tracks meters from Portarlington Station, Co. ... The scene just outside Portarlington, Co. Laois after the 11.00 hrs ...The scene just outside Portarlington, Co. Laois after the 11.00 hrs ... The landslide on the tracks meters from Portarlington Station, Co. ...The landslide on the tracks meters from Portarlington Station, Co. ... Relieved smiles outside Portarlington, Co. Laois after the 11.00 hrs Dublin ...Relieved smiles outside Portarlington, Co. Laois after the 11.00 hrs Dublin ... A young boy is helped off the train outside Portarlington, ...A young boy is helped off the train outside Portarlington, ...

Durrow Tri-Centenary Celebrations

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Written by Jeff Harvey
Saturday, 09 August 2008 23:11
The Woodenbridge Paddlers at the Durrow Tri-Centenary Celebrations on Sunday. ...The Woodenbridge Paddlers at the Durrow Tri-Centenary Celebrations on Sunday. ... Jim Clancy leading the cyclists at the Durrow Tri-Centenary Celebrations ...Jim Clancy leading the cyclists at the Durrow Tri-Centenary Celebrations ... Happy Days Creche at the Durrow Tri-Centenary Celebrations on Sunday. ...Happy Days Creche at the Durrow Tri-Centenary Celebrations on Sunday. ... Leading the parade at the Durrow Tri-Centenary Celebrations on Sunday. ...Leading the parade at the Durrow Tri-Centenary Celebrations on Sunday. ... Enjoying the parade at the Durrow Tri-Centenary Celebrations on Sunday. ...Enjoying the parade at the Durrow Tri-Centenary Celebrations on Sunday. ... Having fun on the Community Council float at the Durrow ...Having fun on the Community Council float at the Durrow ... Durrow Vintage Club at the Durrow Tri-Centenary Celebrations on Sunday. ...Durrow Vintage Club at the Durrow Tri-Centenary Celebrations on Sunday. ...

Stradbally Steam Rally

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Written by Jeff Harvey
Sunday, 03 August 2008 18:16
Sheila Wright, Allenwood with Misty trying to find the Kildare ...Sheila Wright, Allenwood with Misty trying to find the Kildare ... Brendan Power, Kilmacanogue, Wicklow has a good vantage point at ...Brendan Power, Kilmacanogue, Wicklow has a good vantage point at ... John Hendy, Stradbally, Model T Ford organiser with Tim Crowley, ...John Hendy, Stradbally, Model T Ford organiser with Tim Crowley, ... Cousins Holly Moynan, Ballacolla and Rachel Greene, Stradbally on board ...Cousins Holly Moynan, Ballacolla and Rachel Greene, Stradbally on board ... Kevin Sheehy, Stradbally tries out a tractor at the National ...Kevin Sheehy, Stradbally tries out a tractor at the National ... John Jameson, Whitegate, Co. Clare checks out a Ferguson 20 at ...John Jameson, Whitegate, Co. Clare checks out a Ferguson 20 at ... John O'Brien, Athy helping out at the National Steam ...John O'Brien, Athy helping out at the National Steam ... Paddy Dowling, Stradbally and Tom Mitchell, Errill check out these ...Paddy Dowling, Stradbally and Tom Mitchell, Errill check out these ...