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Here's What Happened Today: Sunday

Everyone’s been talking about the Carrickmines fire survivors, Maureen O’Hara tributes and Tony Blair.

Updated 9.45 pm

NEED TO CATCH up? TheJournal.ie brings you a round up of today’s news.

IRELAND 

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INTERNATIONAL

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#OKLAHOMA: A woman suspected of driving under the influence struck a crowd at Oklahoma State University killing four people and injuring dozens.

#MEALTH-MOUTHED: In an interview with CNN, Tony Blair made a qualified apology for the Iraq War and admits it contributed to the rise of Islamic State.

#RIP: There were global tributes for Maureen O’Hara after the death of the Irish movie star yesterday.

INNOVATION
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  • The government of New South Wales in Australia will deploy drones, sonar and helicopters to helpdetect sharks this summer. (Mashable)
PARTING SHOT

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There was a charity effort in the Southend in the UK today to break the world record for the most naked people on a rollercoaster. They needed 103 riders but they only mustered up 57 brave souls. 

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