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Daily Life & People 2017
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by Gary AsheCystic Fibrosis sufferer Charlotte Donohoe protests at Dail Eireann to make a treatment drug more affordable
By Gerry Mooney
James Derwin (7) from Athlone takes a break with Yorkie a 128cm Jumping Pony at the RDS Dublin Horse show.
A young girl admires a huge portrait of Seamus Heaney at the official launch of a new Seamus Heaney museum 'SEAMUS HEANEY HOME' in Bellaghy
A girl looks at a Boeing 767 airplane in the Sea after being tugged from Shannon airport around the west coast destined for for a Glamping park in Enniscrone.
Darragh O'Shea aged 7 practices his hurling skills during the Dromid Pearses Lá na gClubanna celebrations in Dromid Co. Kerry.
By Niall Carson
People shelter from the rain as they await the beginning of a service at the Ulster Memorial Tower Thiepval marking the 100th anniversary of the battle of the Somme
By Niall Carson
A young girl looks at wreaths as the funeral of the Queen of the Travellers Violet Crumlish takes place in Lurgan Co Armagh.
The Connacht rugby squad are interupted by a winter swimmer as they prepare for their annual team photo
By Mark Marlow
Legendary hardman John Blakley at home with his pet ferret named Airborne.
By Tom Honan
11 year old Jack McNiffe and his Irish Dogs for the Disabled dog called BETH
Bradley Hayes (12) who suffered from severe autism with therapy horse 'Summer' at his home in County Down Northern Ireland. 'Summer' helps Bradley relax and deal with his condition
Spectators watch the display of Farming and Country Life 1916 at the Teagasc Campus in Athenry Co. Galway in June 2016
By Henry Wills
The elderly Naughton family in their Co Council home in Ballyhaunis Co. Mayo.
By Gerry Mooney
Brothers Cillian and TJ Lynch take a break to enjoy their lunch and each others company at the National Ploughing Championships.
By Gerry Mooney
First lady Sabina Higgins shows her delight after she was presented with an Irish Citizen army hat at a memorial ceremony for James Connolly.
CeeJay McArdle (3 ) who has a serious blood condition and dreams of being a garda was made an honorary member for the day at the Garda Passing Out Parade
By Colin Keegan
The Band of 2 Brigade prepare for the arrival of President Michael D Higgins in the early morning mist at the Cadet School Curragh Camp.
By Alan Betson
Anne Marie and David Fleming from Gorey with their daughter Verity who was born 15 weeks early in the Neonatal intensive care unit at the National Maternity Hospital Holles St.