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    <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:20:56 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Beatles tribute bands</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:10:20 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.irishkop.com/forums/index.php?threads/beatles-tribute-bands.31085/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (thenewguy)</author>
      <dc:creator>thenewguy</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Let it be the music of the Beatles are in Ennis next month. The magic of the Beatles in limerick the Monday night the night after p l finishes <br />
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Anyone heatd both? And if so which did you think was better? Thanks]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Crisps</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:23:35 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.irishkop.com/forums/index.php?threads/crisps.30191/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (mushypea)</author>
      <dc:creator>mushypea</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I think we&#039;ve a new debate on our hands. <br />
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Keoghs or O&#039;Donnells? <br />
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Throw in any favs or retro crisps etc. Can&#039;t beat a packet of waffles imo.]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>80</slash:comments>
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      <title>Something to make you laugh</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:32:42 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (marathonman)</author>
      <dc:creator>marathonman</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Subject: Story by a real Man standing in a queue in Tesco&#039;s<br />
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I have 2 dogs &amp; I was buying a large bag of Winalot in Tesco and was <br />
standing in the queue at the till. A woman behind me asked if I had a dog. <br />
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On impulse, I told her that no, I was starting The Winalot Diet again, <br />
although I probably shouldn&#039;t because I&#039;d ended up in the hospital last time, but that I&#039;d lost 50 pounds before I awakened in an intensive care ward with tubes coming out of most of my orifices and IVs in both...<br />
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      <title>What really grinds your gears.</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:59:51 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.irishkop.com/forums/index.php?threads/what-really-grinds-your-gears.17973/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Maverick)</author>
      <dc:creator>Maverick</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Seeing elvis&#039; post on people clapping when an airplane lands I decided to start this thread to see what pisses people off or as Peter griffin says grinds my gears <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" /><br />
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What annoys me is a common one,people driving slow in the fast lane,does my head in I swear and people who walk around using Bluetooth headsets outside of the car<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" /><br />
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Thoughts?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The Off Topic Thread Mark 3</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:13:14 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Dub13)</author>
      <dc:creator>Dub13</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Once a thread hits 10k posts it starts to slow down the database. So here is a brand new thread as the last off topic one was over 10k posts.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The weather</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:23:47 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.irishkop.com/forums/index.php?threads/the-weather.231/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (redeagle)</author>
      <dc:creator>redeagle</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[is this starting to get to anyone esle? It is summer aswell..apparently. <br />
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April, may and the start of June were nice but its been seriously downhill from there on. <br />
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<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie4" alt=":mad:" title="Mad    :mad:" />]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Is Maith Liom Pints</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:47:42 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.irishkop.com/forums/index.php?threads/is-maith-liom-pints.10911/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Captain_Morgan)</author>
      <dc:creator>Captain_Morgan</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Mods sorry fo starting aa pointless topic but i love pints and i also love this sit and zango&#039;s in trim<br />
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gerrup outta that]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The Social Media</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:12:21 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.irishkop.com/forums/index.php?threads/the-social-media.27383/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (GaryMc)</author>
      <dc:creator>GaryMc</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the last year a lot of people I know have closed all their social media accounts. Employers now use it for checking up potential candidates, its used in more and more legal cases and you can post up content you later regret. That’s not too mention that they know a lot about your life and who knows what’s the being used for in the background.<br />
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Thought a poll on here would be interesting. Can select multiple options for the ones where you have an account <br />
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There are probably more than...<br />
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<a href="http://www.irishkop.com/forums/index.php?threads/the-social-media.27383/" class="internalLink">The Social Media</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Dave tickets</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:14:42 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.irishkop.com/forums/index.php?threads/dave-tickets.31053/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (loppy)</author>
      <dc:creator>loppy</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lads, long shot I know but is anybody interested in buying 2 tickets to Dave in the 3 arena, got them for my young fella but he isn&#039;t going now. It&#039;s on this Monday. €135 for the 2]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Non Football Unpopular Opinion Thread (Challenges Encouraged)</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:54:02 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.irishkop.com/forums/index.php?threads/non-football-unpopular-opinion-thread-challenges-encouraged.28317/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (babbsnads)</author>
      <dc:creator>babbsnads</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Like the football one only challenges are welcome. Probably a bit more room for positive opinions too but feel free to tell us the things you hate that most people like,as well as the things you like that most people hate.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Wellbeing  And Mental Health</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:25:38 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.irishkop.com/forums/index.php?threads/wellbeing-and-mental-health.30942/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Gerry)</author>
      <dc:creator>Gerry</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I am far from being an expert on this. But today  on a day when you see so many posts about Mental health and suicide.<br />
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I don&#039;t recall many discussions on here. Life can be really hard at times  and many of us will encounter struggles or problems.<br />
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I needed help a few years ago. Thankfully I reached out and got the help and support I needed.<br />
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I saw this post today and so much of  it is true.<br />
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On the dark days it may seem there&#039;s no point or people don&#039;t  care.<br />
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Its upto us all  to remind...<br />
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<a href="http://www.irishkop.com/forums/index.php?threads/wellbeing-and-mental-health.30942/" class="internalLink">Wellbeing  And Mental Health</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The "I'm off on me holliers" thread</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:55:50 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.irishkop.com/forums/index.php?threads/the-im-off-on-me-holliers-thread.18099/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Dub13)</author>
      <dc:creator>Dub13</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[So we are nearly into the holiday season,cant wait myself.So were are the Irishkop fateful dispersing to..?<br />
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I am of to France for a couple of weeks,staying in a campsite about an hour from Paris and then heading to Euro Disney for the last 3 days.Heading over with the car so I may need a holiday when I get back just to get a brake from the kids.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Happy Christmas</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 16:12:40 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Gerry)</author>
      <dc:creator>Gerry</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hopefully  a good Christmas ahead for you all and your families. Football brought us all here but as  we all know it&#039;s not the most important thing in life. <br />
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Here&#039;s hoping you all and all yours have a great break.  Hopefully  Arne and the boys can keep us all dreaming  for may❤️]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>moat theatre in naas</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:59:46 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.irishkop.com/forums/index.php?threads/moat-theatre-in-naas.30202/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (thenewguy)</author>
      <dc:creator>thenewguy</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[heading there for a wrestling show next saturday. anyone know if buses from kildare village to anywhere within walking distance of the moat theatre are regular and reliable.<br />
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thanks in advance]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Solar Panels, Electric Cars ETC</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:40:42 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.irishkop.com/forums/index.php?threads/solar-panels-electric-cars-etc.30744/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Dub13)</author>
      <dc:creator>Dub13</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anybody here get solar panels in yet..? I will be starting to look into in over the next while. The grants seem decent enough. As for electric cars that&#039;s a bit off for us but most likely our next car will be electric so hopefully they have a much better charging infostructure in place by the,.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>3arena parking</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:07:08 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.irishkop.com/forums/index.php?threads/3arena-parking.30992/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (RedArmagh)</author>
      <dc:creator>RedArmagh</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi folks.<br />
Heading to the 3arena next week for the first time and just wondering on parking. Anyone advice on best options? Coming from the north. Mrs had a recent op, can do a light walk but wouldnt be fit for a trek at the minute.<br />
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Thanks for any advice.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Pre / Post Game pubs</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 22:42:32 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.irishkop.com/forums/index.php?threads/pre-post-game-pubs.30996/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Smee Again)</author>
      <dc:creator>Smee Again</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Have been to 12th man and Albert Bar before and after games. They’ll do exactly what they say on the tin. <br />
Shit pints ,indifferent smells , buzz of anticipation/victory, questionable chanting, just about a toilet , and bar staff who know a crowd. Just what you need. <br />
What are the other bars ,flat iron,arkle,etc like on match day. Much of the same? Anyone care to share their favourite spots? Any to avoid. <br />
cheers,<br />
Smee.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The Deals thread</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:28:33 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.irishkop.com/forums/index.php?threads/the-deals-thread.17911/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Dub13)</author>
      <dc:creator>Dub13</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I have got some great deals of sites such as boards deals &amp; City deals,only last weekend me and the Mrs went away for the night got a dinner and breakfast for 70 euro.You cant go wrong for a price like that.<br />
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I am not on all the deals sites and sometimes don&#039;t open the emails at all so could be missing out on sometime.I am sure others are in the same boat.So I think it may be a good idea to use this thread to give other IK members a heads up about any good deals floating around,not...<br />
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<a href="http://www.irishkop.com/forums/index.php?threads/the-deals-thread.17911/" class="internalLink">The Deals thread</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Little victories</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:24:26 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.irishkop.com/forums/index.php?threads/little-victories.28230/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Stevie S)</author>
      <dc:creator>Stevie S</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The opposite of the grinding your gears thread is the aim...<br />
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When the taxi driver makes a balls of calculating your change and leaves an extra fiver<br />
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When some twat tries to undertake you on the motorway but you trap him in the inside lane behind even slower traffic. Love this one. I&#039;d go faster as well but but we&#039;re in a train of traffic you dick, just wait it out]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Brand Names Used Generically</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:22:35 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.irishkop.com/forums/index.php?threads/brand-names-used-generically.30194/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (babbsnads)</author>
      <dc:creator>babbsnads</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Brand names that people use when describing something,that technically has a different name.<br />
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So for instance,people call vacuum cleaners a hoover, even though Hoover is a brand name,not the name of the device itself.<br />
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You&#039;re only allowed to post one example per post, so somebody doesn&#039;t just throw up 20 and that will be the end of the thread. And you can&#039;t post straight after your own post, somebody has to have posted after you before you can post again. And no Googling. And you can use...<br />
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