Let's get the party started
When a gang of Ireland’s finest musicians, media stars and political types gathered in the Central Hotel for pre-Christmas drinks, there were fun and games aplenty. reporting: Stephen Bailey, Stuart Clark and Roisin Dwyer. Photos: Mick Quinn and Graham Keogh. Costumes: courtesy of The Dublin Costume Company.
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01 Nov 2007 - News
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12 Sep 2007 - REVIEW
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18 Nov 2005 - News
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22 Nov 2004 - News
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22 Jul 2004 - News
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14 Jul 2004 - News
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28 Jun 2004 - REVIEW
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24 Jun 2004 - News
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09 Jun 2004 - REVIEW
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21 May 2004 - News
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30 Jan 2004 - REVIEW
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23 Jan 2004 - News
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10 Oct 2003 - News
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07 Oct 2003 - News
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02 Sep 2003 - News
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26 Mar 2003 - News
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