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Dun Laoghaire's proud tricolour was stolen last night but quickly recovered Photo: Afloat.ie The giant Irish flag 'stolen' from its prominent position on Dun Laoghaire's East pier has been recovered.
The tricolour went missing last night from the flag pole at 7pm.
Afloat.ie sources tell us that it is now back with its rightful owners and the hope is that it will be flying from the pier head again soon.
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