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Bars Like The Harp Are The Lifeblood Of Communities - We Need A Break!
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Paul talks to Áine from The Harp Bar who says business and government need to help out bars before we lose a unique part of our culture. Mentioned in this call: The Lipsync Battle 2026 in aid of Cork City Missing Persons Search & Recovery (missing.ie) EUR5 a ticket + Special Guest Andrew Harte from 8 till late with DJ Deano The Harp Bar 28.2.26
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