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The tropical storm that hit Ireland 40 years ago killing five people
The remains of a tropical hurricane 40 years ago brought exceptional levels of rainfall to Ireland
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- The Irish Times
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- 24 Aug 2026, 05:00 UTC
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- Ronan McGreevy
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The remains of a tropical hurricane 40 years ago brought exceptional levels of rainfall to Ireland
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The tropical storm that hit Ireland 40 years ago killing five people
The remains of a tropical hurricane 40 years ago brought exceptional levels of rainfall to Ireland
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