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Home of the Leinster Senior Football champions.
Joined January 2010
🚧 Speed Limit Alert – R173, Omeath. 🛣️ To support work at the Narrow Water Bridge, a 50km/h limit will apply on the R173 at Cornamucklagh from Monday, 26th May 2025 until 25th May 2026.
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Join us in Drogheda Library on Wednesday 19th April from 6:00pm to browse our LGBTQ+ book collections 🌈 All are welcome, no booking required!.@LibrariesIre @OutcomersDrog @LGBTOutcomers @Drogheda__Pride @BoomerangYC @drogheda_LGBTQI . #pride #louthlibraries
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🇮🇪 Great to see Blackrock man Jimmy Dunne come off the bench to make his international debut for the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League tie with Bulgaria at the Aviva Stadium.
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Knock Knock - He's outside! @POTUS is at the Windsor Bar Dundalk to meet invited guests. #ProudToBeLouth
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🗣️“Everyone in County Louth, and indeed all of Ireland, should be immensely proud of Kate’s incredible success. Her talent, determination, and drive are truly inspiring.”. Our Chief Executive David Conway, speaking about @KateOC2000 who won silver in the pentathlon at the World
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No dispute here. All political parties in agreement with admiration for @POTUS - pictured with @louthcoco Elected Members, Senators and TDs earlier in the Windsor Bar Dundalk.
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There's no show like a Joe show! The crowds are delighted to see @POTUS in Dundalk and it seems the feeling is reciprocated!. #ProudToBeLouth #WhitestownToTheWhitehouse #HomeRoots
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Great attendance at tonight’s “Rainbow Reads LGBTQ+ Drop In” event at Library of Sanctuary Drogheda. #louthlibraries
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Three of our Street Cleaning team in action since 4am this morning @fleadhcheoil @FleadhTV @LMFMRADIO @RTEbusiness #fleadh2018
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On the advice of An Garda Síochána the lower carpark at Blackrock will be closed from 8am tomorrow. Blackrock Beach will close from 2pm tomorrow. Both will reopen on Wednesday morning. #Louthinfo.
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Congratulations to local athlete Kate O'Connor who has won Ireland's first World Indoor Championships medal in 19 years after taking silver in the pentathlon in Nanjing, China. 🥈.
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Following a major service and refurbishment, the Tholsel Bells in Drogheda are now in full working order, in time to celebrate Christmas. The bells are scheduled to ring on each hour and half hour. @VisitLouthIE @VisitDrogheda1
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July is Drogheda Pride Month! Celebrate at Drogheda Library with Pride Storytime on 19th July at 3pm and 22nd July at 11am. Or come to Rainbow Reads on 19th July at 4pm and browse our LGBTQ+ books 🌈 We have lots of books for all readers! All welcome! #pride #louthlibraries
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🏆 It’s coming home!!!. The Louth team will be bringing the Delaney Cup back to the county this evening. Homecoming details below. Follow @louthgaa for updates across the night.
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Congratulations, Mr President. Louth’s only Freeman, from Whitestown to the White House … looking forward to welcoming you back. Ádh mór ó muintir Lú. #InaugurationDay #JoeBiden.🇮🇪☘️🇺🇸
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We are reliably informed the Bagpipe band have been invited to the White House to perform the tune "Biden Returns" composed by one of the pipers.
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Happy St. Brigids Day! The Brigid of Faughart Festival has a wide range of events to suits all throughout this momentous week leading up to the inaugural bank holiday on Mon 6th. For full details of all events go to #brigid1500 #stbrigid #brigidoffaughart
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Best wishes to @DundalkFC in the FAI Cup Final today. Safe journey to all those travelling to attend the game. #FAICupFinal #louthcorp
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Dundalk Municipal District will host a homecoming event for @DundalkFC at 6pm on Monday 5th November 2018, at Market Square, Dundalk.
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Close up of fabulous Brigid Medallions on the North Lights in Dundalk town centre. The show starts Wednesday at 6.00pm @brigid1500
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Congratulations, Mr President. Louth’s only Freeman, from Whitestown to the White House … looking forward to welcoming you back. Ádh mór ó muintir Lú. #InaugurationDay #JoeBiden.🇮🇪☘️🇺🇸
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Dundalk Town ready for @POTUS @dfatirl @DeptHousingIRL @IrelandEmbUSA @LMFMRADIO @argusnews @DundalkDemocrat @Dundalk_Leader .Early bird catches the best view on April 12th
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That feeling when you are home with family @POTUS getting back to his roots in Louth #ProudToBeLouth
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A Civic Honour was conferred on Amy Broadhurst, World Welterweight Champion by Louth County Council Members, followed by a Civic Reception in Co. Hall. A great night meeting Amy!. @IABABOXING @amybroadhurst12.@LocalGovIre #YourCouncil #CmonTheTown #Louth.
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There were 20 bags dumped in the stream at Newtownstalaban, Drogheda beside the running club. The Litter Wardens examined and removed the waste and as a result 5 fixed penalty notices have been issued.
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Two new drinking water stations have been installed in Omeath and Carlingford, another will be installed in St.Dominic’s Park, Drogheda. #louthops #YourCouncilDay / #DoLásaChomhairle
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We have recently installed new signage on popular cyclist routes. Whether we are cyclists, motorists or pedestrians we all share the road and should be considerate of each other to avoid needless collisions and deaths. #LouthRoadSafety @RSAIreland @DroghedaWheeler @cuchulainncc
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Safe journey to everyone traveling to historic Drogheda, Co. Louth for @fleadhcheoil 2019 next week. Best of luck to everyone involved and many thanks to the people of Drogheda for their support and continued cooperation as we prepare for what promises to be an exciting event.
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So lovely to see all the people in Dundalk tonight in Market Square for the 'Brigid 1500 - Louth Birthplace of Brigid' spectacular display. The lights brought them - the sense of community and place compelled them to stay! #LouthBirthplaceOfBrigid #Brigid1500 @LocalGovIre
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If you're in Dundalk right now, it might just be worth your while popping outside and pointing your camera at the sky! #AuroraBorealis #NorthernLights
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What a win! The @DroghedaUnited Club flag was raised at County Hall this morning in honour of the FAI Cup Champions 2024. 🏆👏.#Louth #FAICupFinal #FAICup #OurTownOurClub #WeAreDrogs
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Community at Blackrock remembering local man Capt Mark Duffy & the crew of Rescue 116 #louthops #Rescue116
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Congratulations to @droghedaunited who have been crowned FAI Cup Champions 2024 🏆 . What a performance 👏 . #FAICupFinal #FAICup #OurTownOurClub #wearedrogs
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30 bags of household waste dumped in a ditch at Beaulieu Drogheda on 05/01/2023. Our litter department have investigated waste removed, evidence found and an FPN issued. Always use an authorised waste collector with a valid waste collection permit. #louthenvir
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Best of luck from all @louthcoco to Dundalk heptathlete Kate O'Connor @kateoc2000 as she begins her Olympic challenge in the Paris Olympic Games today! #Louth #Paris2024 @TeamIreland
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Marvellous news on Narrow Water Bridge funding. Huge congratulations to my team here in Louth County Council led by David Jones and John O’Hagan #CELouth
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Honored to welcome @PresidentIRL to the historic town of Drogheda, Co. Louth to officially launch @fleadhcheoil 2019. We look forward to a great week ahead 🎼🎻🇮🇪❤️
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#COVID19 On the request of the Gardai, the following locations are closed for the of the Bank holiday weekend. Cooley Peninsula. 1.Carlingford Public Car park.2.Templetown Beach Car park.3.Shelling Hill Beach Car park.4.Greenore Beach Car park#.5.Gyles Quay, Beach Car park. 1/3.
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Sun setting on another great day @drogheda @fleadhcheoil - four great days ahead @FleadhTV @lmfm @rtenews #fleadh2018
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For security purposes when welcoming @POTUS tomorrow please do not carry any bags. @POTUS is expected to 1st visit Carlingford Castle, & then finish his Louth trip with a walkabout in Dundalk 2moro evening. All are welcome. Let's show the world we are #ProudToBeLouth
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Today soldiers from @Aiken_Barracks marched with the Army No 1 Band before Frank Aiken Jr & @CllrPioSmith unveiled a plaque to mark the centenary of the takeover of the Barracks by the Fourth Northern Division under the command of Frank Aiken. #DecadeofCentenaries @defenceforces
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Our busy council staff keeping the Fleadh running smoothly in Drogheda #Fleadh2018 #IAmTheFleadh @louthcoco #LouthChat #CocaCola #irelandsancienteast #droghedacu #dundalkcu
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@louthcoco delegation took the opportunity to present a Dundalk FC Jersey to Tommy Smyth of NYC St. Patrick's Day Committee @DundalkFC #Tourism #CmonDaTown
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LCC in partnership withSIMON Dundalk & Drogheda Homeless Aid will provide additional services & access to anyone homeless during @Ophelia.
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The Northern Lights Brigid1500 audio visual show nearly ready for launch on Wednesday evening #brigidoffuaghart Louth:Birthplace of Brigid
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If your 5km walk takes you to Market Square, Dundalk today look up and admire the modern day artwork interpretations of Brigid of Faughart. Carried out by local primary school students. 🎨🖌.@antainarts @BrigidofFaugh .@HerstoryIreland .#Loutharts #BrigidsDay21
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Thanks to all who turned out to celebrate @DundalkFC and wishing every success to all involved in sports and clubs across Co. Louth. #louthcorp
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Over the last 11 days Council crews have been working day and night to keep the roads free from ice in continuous sub zero temperatures spreading 700 tons of salt and covering 10,000 km of road surface in that time.
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Even the dogs in the street know Drogheda, Co. Louth is the place to be this summer. Proudly supporting #Fleadh2019, 11th-18th August 2019.
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In addition to our digital signs we have now installed over 40 signs throughout Louth requesting drivers adhere to the 1.5m passing distance. Cyclists and motorists should be considerate of each other to avoid needless collisions. #LouthRoadSafety @DroghedaWheeler @cuchulainncc
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Using the roads is the most dangerous thing most of us do each day. 10 lives have been lost in the past week. Nobody thinks it will happen to them but tragedy can strike at any time. As weather forecast to deteriorate, please drive to suit prevailing conditions #LouthRoadSafety
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It's launch day! The newly refurbished and extended Drogheda Civic Offices will be officially opened this afternoon, with final preparations for the ceremony underway. Follow @louthcoco for live updates on this landmark day in #Drogheda. #Louth #YourCouncil @Love_Drogheda
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Join us in Drogheda Library on Wednesday 19th April from 6:00pm to browse our LGBTQ+ book collections for all ages 🌈 All are welcome, no booking required!.@LibrariesIre @OutcomersDrog @LGBTOutcomers @Drogheda__Pride @BoomerangYC . #pride #louthlibraries
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News - The Chief Executive of @louthcoco Joan Martin, today announced the signing of a Licence for Road Works, which allows for construction of Phase 1 of the long-awaited Port Access Northern Cross Route. #PANCR #Drogheda #DBEC #YourCouncil #Louth.
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✨ A look back at an unforgettable night at County Hall last Thursday when we held a Civic Reception for local sporting icons Eve McCrystal and Kate O’Connor.
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Our teams are out early keeping Louth clean. Here's Bernard one of crew in Ardee on his morning round just now. #YourCouncilDay #Louth
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@louthcoco held the first Annual meeting of the newly elected council today following #LE2024. Congratulations to Councillor Kevin Callan, who was elected Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council, and as such, is now our new first citizen of Louth! @LocalGovIre #YourCouncil
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Best of Luck to the Louth Senior GAA team on Sunday from all the Dundalk library staff. @LibrariesIre.#louthlibraries.@officialgaa .@louthgaa.@LouthProud
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After a recent act of vandalism the trees and lights on St. Dominic's Bridge has been fully restored and repaired. #lookinggoodDrogheda
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Dr Farah Mustapha, Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda is appealing to all road users to take care on the road, to avoid putting more pressure on the health system, which is already under stress due to the Covid19 pandemic #LouthRoadSafety
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Fabulous fabulous Mulligan Family playing to a sellout audience in Droichead Arts @fleadhcheoil #CELouth
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Many congratulations to Red Door Drogheda, Runners Up in the Community Wellbeing Category at 2022 Pride of Place Awards in Dublin this evening #prideofplace #CELouth
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We would like to acknowledge all the work being done by local communities and businesses in clearing the paths outside their home/business & encourage everyone to clear their path #communityspirit @LMFMRADIO @LouthPPN @TOTTDundalk @thefaaside @ThisIsArdee @rtenews @merrionstreet.
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Reports of flash flooding coming in from Drogheda, @louthcoco crew onsite deploying sand bags with @louthcoco Fire services pumping water
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2/2 The old road is now exclusively for cyclists &.pedestrians to use & is car free since N1 was built but.had become overgrown & narrowed with.debris. A major clean up of this 3.7km section of cycleway in January 2022 has left it wide,.clean & accessible for active travel users
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Well done to the members of Drogheda Tidy Towns and volunteers who took part in a clean up at St Dominic’s Park in Drogheda recently #louthcommunity
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Members of the public should not drive on the roads. LCC are currently deploying our gritters/plow crews and cars getting stuck on roads are impeding their work. Please stay off the roads until further notice. @rtenews @ThisIsArdee @DundalkDemocrat @LMFMRADIO @merrionstreet.
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Welcome to #YourCouncilDay from Deputy Chief Executive of Louth County Council, Joe McGuinness. Follow @louthcoco throughout the day as we showcase the services, and the people, who make your local authority work. #DoLáSaComhairle
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As part of the continuing 'Greening' up of the streets in Drogheda, planters and plants have been placed on Narrow West Street.
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Louth County Council making preparations for the visit of President Biden to Carlingford & Dundalk on Wednesday 12th April @POTUS @LocalGovIre @argusnews @DundalkDemocrat @Dundalk_Leader @LMFMRADIO
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Louth County Council Library Services - Library of Sanctuary - Finalist @LAMAAwards #libraries
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LCC with partners Lagan, resurfacing on the beautiful Cooley Peninsula, delivering the 2019 Roads work prog with improved drainage undertaken before hand and creating a high friction surface that protects the road for many years to come #Louthops
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The newly installed Smart Bench on West Street in Drogheda, these provide free wi-fi, charging points and also work as weather sensors. #lookinggoodDrogheda
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Age Friendly Louth have over 500 christmas bags filled with goodies & treats for older and vulnerable people in Co Louth. Thanks to community team for all their help with packing bags today . #agefriendlylouth #agefriendlyirl
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A thought for our Gritting crews who will be out at 4.00 am on Christmas morning helping keep us safe on the Roads this Christmas #louthcorp.
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#louthlibraries has begun a housebound service for those cocooning and isolating. Anyone interested in having books delivered to their door can contact our Community Call Helpline on 1800 805 817. This initiative is free of charge and open to members and non library members
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Drogheda Social distance measures this week. Bollards and signage and street markings painted on pavements.#Louthops
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All roads lead to Drogheda, Co. Louth this summer for #Fleadh2019. #louthcorp @Comhaltas @DroghedaLifecom @LMFMRADIO @DroghedaCU @ancienteastIRL @rte @VisitDrogheda1.
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Marching proudly for County Louth in New York this evening
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Town Hall Dundalk, this evening, one of the buildings @louthcoco has lit up on World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. Please take care on the roads and look out for each other. #SpeedKills #NeverEverDrink&Drive #ShareTheRoad #DriveSafely #WDoR2021
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Some shots from up high this morning, before@@PresidentIRL officially launched @fleadhcheoil 2019. Great day for Drogheda & Co. Louth #Fleadh2019 #ilovelouth #louthcorp
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Red Alert now issued for Louth. So stay safe and Louth County Council staff should not travel to work where road conditions are bad. Dundalk not too bad at this stage #WinterReady #CELouth.
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#Fleadhready - Dominic’s Bridge @Drogheda getting a facelift from Louth County Council in preparation for the Fleadh - are you #Fleadhready ? @louthops @LMFMRADIO @thefaaside @InsightConsult_ @VisitDrogheda1
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Our Energy section have installed solar powered Street Charge units over by the Gig Rig for @fleadhcheoil 2019. Recharge your mobile device for free.
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Huge funding boost for Ardee Castle. €2.1m from Rural Regeneration Fund #CELouth #Ireland2040 @ancienteastIRL
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All election candidates are reminded that posters must be removed within seven days of the election day. When doing so, please consider the environment and remove all cable ties also; they can be put in the green bin for recycling. #Louthops.
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Funding of €3 million allocated for new North-South bridge. Chief Executive delighted with this huge step forward #sharedisland
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