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St Anthony revealed as Ireland's Favourite Saint

 The final day of the National Ploughing Championships takes place in Ratheniska in Co Laois today and over the course of the past three days there have been a number of activities taking place, including a world record welly throw and brown bread competitions. But today, one event will answer the long burning question, who is Ireland’s favourite saint? Fr David Vard, parish priest in Stradbally, joined Kieran to announce the result of the vote.

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16.15 21 Sep 2023


St Anthony revealed as Ireland's Favourite Saint


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 The final day of the National Ploughing Championships takes place in Ratheniska in Co Laois today and over the course of the past three days there have been a number of activities taking place, including a world record welly throw and brown bread competitions. But today, one event will answer the long burning question, who is Ireland’s favourite saint?

Fr David Vard, parish priest in Stradbally, joined Kieran to announce the result of the vote.


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