Best Zero To Outrage Podcasts (2024)

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Taste Of The Week: Sweet Potato And Spinach Dahl 10:24

23m ago10:24

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On Thursday’s Morning Focus Alan Morrissey was joined by Paul Knapp, The Firefighting Chef, from Killaloe.This week Paul shared a delicious recipe for Sweet Potato And Spinach Daal.After a busy few back to school days, how about An easy and quick and not to mention comforting spinach and sweet potato dahl that’s packed with flavour.This plant based…

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Phoenix And Wolfe Release New Single "Slí na Fírinne" 15:01

10m ago15:01

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Clare musical duo Phoenix and Wolfe are releasing their new single. Slí na Fírinne is the latest effort from Amanda Shannon and Cairo Rocha. For more on their new single, Alan Morrissey was joined by Amanda Shannon and Cairo Rocha of Phoenix and Wolfe.By Clare FM

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Episode 4 - Cailín Beag Sea Mise 5:57

1h ago5:57

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Episode 4 - Cailín Beag Sea Mise by Clare FMBy Clare FM

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Kilkee Civic Trust Literary Festival: The Brontës 5:39

1h ago5:39

5:39

Last year’s inaugural Brontë Festival in Kilkee was clearly a great success, because it is making its return for 2024! The second Brontë Festival will take place from the 13th to the 15th of September in Culturlann Sweeney in Kilkee. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Yvonne McGann.Photo (c): Kilkee Civic Trust via Facebook…

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Ask Me Anything With My Crazy Life Caroline - September Edition 21:11

1h ago21:11

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On Thursday's morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Caroline Rushe, AKA My Crazy life Caroline. Caroline will be joining us on a regular basis on Morning Focus, to answer your questions and discuss the latest trends!Whether you have a question for Caroline on style, family, women’s issues or whatever you fancy asking her about, send it in by …

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Epidode 3 - Bán Chnoic Éireann Ó 7:49

16m ago7:49

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Epidode 3 - Bán Chnoic Éireann Ó by Clare FMBy Clare FM

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Tribute To Clare Musician Cyril O’Donoghue 17:00

1h ago17:00

17:00

A stalwart of the Clare traditional music scene for almost forty years will be laid to rest today. Born into a musical family, Cyril carved out a reputation for himself as one of the finest singers and accompanists in traditional Irish music, playing with bands such as Fisher Street, Damp in the Attic and Providence. In recent years, Cyril has been…

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Man Breaks Record for Climbing All 275 Irish Mountains 19:00

12m ago19:00

19:00

Sean Clifford has just broken the record for running all of 275 Ireland’s mountains. The Kerry native who now resides in France, took just 21 days to run all of the mountains over 600 metres, known as the Vandeleur-Lynams Challenge. To find out how much work went into completing this challenge, and to see what his experience of running Clare’s moun…

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Morning Focus Listener Voices Frustration Over Condition Of Kilrush Convent 11:32

13m ago11:32

11:32

Morning Focus listener Paul Coughlan got in touch with us in relation to Kilrush Convent.He has claimed the convent is “slowing disintegrating before our eyes”. The convent is supposed to be a protected building, but it has been left wide open to the elements, and all the windows have been broken and the shutter opened.To find out more, Alan Morris…

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Clare Doctor Confident IMO Proposal Will Tackle Local GP Crisis 4:37

15m ago4:37

4:37

A new policy proposal put forward by Irish doctors is aiming to significantly improve Clare's healthcare offering. It comes as the Irish Medical Organisation has launched its pre-budget submission which is calling on the Government to provide an additional 5,000 inpatient beds and to fully digitise the health service by 2030.Clare currently has the…

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Over 90% Of Crusheen Residents “Very Strongly” Support Re-Opening Railway Station 5:15

12m ago5:15

5:15

An overwhelming majority of people in the Crusheen catchment area are strongly in favour of re-opening the village’s defunct railway station. Repucon Consulting has launched the findings of its socio-economic appraisal of the benefits of bringing the rail stop closed to passengers since 1976 back into use. The analysis conducted on behalf of Clare …

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Shannonwatch Scalds Govt For Alleged IDF Use Of Irish Airspace 6:03

16m ago6:03

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Shannonwatch has lambasted the Government for failing to guarantee plans transporting weapons for the IDF are not flying through Irish Airspace. New flight records obtained by the Ditch have revealed that at least six planes carrying munitions for the Israeli military contractors or the Israeli police have flown over Irish sovereign territory, sinc…

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"Pep In The Step" Of Clare Priests As Three New Vocations Recorded 4:58

31m ago4:58

4:58

It's claimed there's a "pep in the step" of priests in the Diocese of Killaloe as three new vocations have been recorded.For just the second time in 20 years, three men in this Diocese will be entering the seminary at Maynooth later on this month.One candidate is from Tipperary while the remaining two are from Clare - with former Ennis Fianna Fáil …

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Financial Advice: What Happened In the Markets In August? 12:15

32m ago12:15

12:15

On Wednesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tommy Corbett from Carey Corbett Financial Solutions, to review what happened in the markets in August.By Clare FM

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The Big Splash For Aware 2024 8:41

41m ago8:41

8:41

National mental health organisation Aware has announced the second annual Big Splash for Aware. They are urging people all over the country to come together for a swim or ‘dip’ on Saturday week (14th September) in support of mental health. Register online at www.aware.ie/splash/ and join the big splash at Spanish Point beach at 9:15am.For more on t…

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Ennis Man Overcomes Substance Abuse & Crowned Mr USA 15:51

18m ago15:51

15:51

The man chosen to represent the United States in Mr Universe is none other than a Clare man! Ennis’s Cormac Murphy, the Ballybeg fitness coach and model representing New York, has been crowned Mr USA and will now go to represent the country at the annual contest. Cormac, who is the son of legendary Clare Musician Liam Murphy, fell into a long battl…

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South-East Clare Parents Launch Petition To Overrule Pilot School Bus Scheme 15:56

41m ago15:56

15:56

A petition has been launched by parents, in a bid to get the Houses of the Oireachtas to overrule the Education Minister on the pilot school bus scheme that is now underway in South-East Clare. Parents in Sixmilebridge, Cratloe and Newmarket-on-Fergus have been expressing concerns around health and safety, traffic congestion and value for money, ev…

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Clare TD Slams Decision To Move Asylum Seekers To "Unsuitable" Kilrush 6:43

3h ago6:43

6:43

The decision to accommodate up to 27 International Protection Applicants at a West Clare B&B has been slammed by a Clare TD. It comes as the owner of the Central in Kilrush has signed a one-year contract with the International Protection Accommodation Services. The Department of Integration says the majority of residents will be new arrivals and wo…

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Former Councillor Says He Has "Zero Sympathy" For Dublin Water Capacity Issues 8:53

23m ago8:53

8:53

A former West Clare councillor says he has "zero sympathy" for Dublin despite claims the capital city is "running out of options" in terms of resolving water capacity issues. It comes as Uisce Éireann has reiterated its stance that the controversial Shannon tor Dublin water pipeline project - which would see 2% of the River Shannon's flow diverted …

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Clare FM Preview Of TUS Clare SHC And IHC Final Round Group Games 37:16

1h ago37:16

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Clare FM's Derrick Lynch is joined by analysts Tommy Guilfoyle & Derek Dormer to preview a huge weekend of final round action in the TUS Clare SHC & TUS Clare IHCBy Clare FM

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Two Dogs Killed Following Attacks In North Clare 7:01

5m ago7:01

7:01

The County's dog warden has expressed concern that the trend of dog attacks in the county shows no sign of slowing down following two seperate incidents in Lisdoonvarna and Ennistymon where dogs were killed as a result of an attack.In Lisdoonvarna a dog was killed by an unmuzzled German Shepherd, while in Ennistymon a dog died from the injuries suf…

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Clare INTO Rep Calls For Overcrowded Classes To Be "Consigned To History" 6:44

18m ago6:44

6:44

A Clare teachers' representative is calling for overcrowded classrooms to be "consigned to history".Department of Education data has revealed that one in four classrooms in Clare are considered "oversized" with 1,476 primary school students in the county in classes of 30 or more.More than half the classes at St Joseph's National School in Miltown M…

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Legendary Clare Musician Insists Exorbitant Concert Ticket Prices Damaging To Smaller Artists 19:17

22m ago19:17

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The sales window for Oasis's two Irish reunion gigs in Croke Park opened at 8am on Saturday morning and within minutes, 500,000 had joined the queue - all looking to get their hands on one of the 160,000 available tickets.Although tickets had been advertised as being priced from €86.50 subject to service charges, some tickets appeared to almost tri…

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Clare Educator Warns Mobile Phone Usage Has Serious Impacts On Student's Grades 11:42

27m ago11:42

11:42

With students having just gone back to school, a former Clare educator is warning that mobile phone usage will have a negative impact on students grades.Last month Minister for Education, Norma Foley, announced that she would be pushing for the implementation of a ban on mobile phones during the school day. A Chicago based study carried out in Febr…

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History of Clare: Episode 23 - The Elizabeth Regime 15:27

20h ago15:27

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In this week’s History in Focus, Alan Morrissey is joined by local historian and author Colm Liddy to discuss the Elizabeth Regime.If you have any stories you would like to share with Colm about your town, you can contact him at colmliddy@eircom.net or Clare FM at focus@clare.fm.By Clare FM

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Seanchaí Corner: Episode 18 – Biddy Early & the Horse in the Ditch 10:10

10m ago10:10

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It is time to bring you another weird and wonderful tale, which means it is time for another edition of Seanchaí Corner.Seanchaí Corner sees the renowned author, storyteller, lecturer, and broadcaster Eddie Lenihan regaling us with a memorable story from his extensive collection of old Irish tales and fables.In our latest installment of Seanchaí Co…

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Episode 2 - Clóca Le Nóra 7:39

2d ago7:39

7:39

Episode 2 - Clóca Le Nóra by Clare FMBy Clare FM

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Clare Animal Welfare’s Spay And Neuter Campaign & Proposed Ban Of XL-bullies 8:47

24m ago8:47

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Clare Animal Welfare is running its spay and neuter campaign. The scheme is available to those who are living in County Clare and are struggling with the cost of neutering their pets. To tell us more about this is and to further discuss the proposed ban of XL-bullies, Director/Treasurer with Clare Animal Welfare, Stiofán MacGabhann, joined Alan Mor…

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Educational Advice: Mobile Phones, First Days Back & Cheating During State Exams 13:59

1h ago13:59

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On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by John Burns, Retired Deputy Principal and Educational Consultant.This week, John spoke about the potential phone ban in schools, first days back in school, and what happens to those who cheat during the leaving cert exams.By Clare FM

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FAJR Ireland Charity Event In Dublin For Palestine 8:53

22m ago8:53

8:53

A big charity event for Palestine will be held in the capital next week. Dublin’s City North Hotel will be the venue for the launch of FAJR Ireland, which will include a celebration of the resilience of Irish & Palestinian culture through art, music & storytelling. Dublin footballer Jack McCaffrey will be the MC on the night for an event that will …

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Outrage Over Dynamic Pricing Of Concert Tickets 21:13

2h ago21:13

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The Tánaiste Mícheal Martin is among those calling for legislation to be brought in to stop dynamic ticket pricing. Oasis fans were left disappointed at the weekend as some tickets for the Croke Park gigs starting at 86 euro shot up to over 400 euro. The UK Government has promised a review into dynamic ticket pricing with its Culture Secretary Lisa…

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IFA Presentation In Clare Hears Calls For Farmers Affected By TB To Receive Timely Support 7:22

7m ago7:22

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It's claimed it's "crucial" for Clare farmers that VAT on vaccines is abolished in the upcoming Budget.Senior IFA representatives have addressed the organisation's Clare County Executive in Ennis in a wide-ranging talk covering topics such as TB payments, deer management and access to vaccines.One of the IFA's key asks in its pre-Budget submission …

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Calls For Life-Saving Drug To Be Made Available Over The Counter In Clare 3:09

11m ago3:09

3:09

A Clare Councillor is calling for a life saving overdose reversal drug to made available over the counter from local pharmacies.Nalaxone can be administered to someone suffering a drug overdose to reverse and reduce the effects of the opiods, but is currently only available via prescription.Ireland currently has one of the highest drug fatality rat…

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Submission Lodged With HIQA For Ennis General To Be Upgraded To Model 3 Hospital 5:57

16m ago5:57

5:57

A submission calling for Ennis General Hospital to be equipped with an Emergency Department has been lodged with the Health Information and Quality Authority. It comes as HIQA has commenced it's indpendent review to determine reforms to emergency and urgent care reform in the MidWest. Clare FM's Daragh Dolan Reports === The 30-page document compile…

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Homeless Charity Claims Clare People Becoming "Entrenched" In Emergency Accommodation For Years 9:37

3d ago9:37

9:37

A block in the system is said to be forcing some people in Clare to become "entrenched" in homeless accommodation for years.The number of adults in this county availing of emergency accommodation rose to 75 at the end of July - while the number of homeless children across Clare and Limerick has increased to 191.Nationally, Department of Housing fig…

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Clare-Based Mother Speaks Of Difficulty Finding Childcare Place After Moving From Scotland 13:15

22m ago13:15

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A Clare-based mother who recently moved from Scotland says she never imagined finding a childcare place would be so difficult.From today, the minimum hourly subsidy under the National Childcare Scheme for children under 15 has increased by 53% from €1.40 to €2.14.The Department of Children has also announced that from September, a fee cap for new s…

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Kilkee And Kilrush To Host Community Information Clinics This Week 3:54

28m ago3:54

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Members of West Clare Communities will have the opportunity to avail of information clinics held in both Kilkee and Kilrush this week.The clinics are designed to highlight range of employment, education, community, transport, recreation and social services available throughout West Clare. This week clinics will be held on Wednesday at the Elliot Ce…

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In The Garden – Fruit To Plant In the Autumn 26:06

21m ago26:06

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On Monday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane’s Garden Centre in Kilcolgan.This week, Tom gave listeners some advice on what fruit to plant in the autumn.If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or Whatsapp to 086 1800 964.By Clare FM

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Episode 1 - Ar Thaobh Na Carraige Báine 7:05

3d ago7:05

7:05

Episode 1 - Ar Thaobh Na Carraige Báine by Clare FMBy Clare FM

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Legal Advice: Divorce and Separation 9:14

25m ago9:14

9:14

On Monday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke to William Cahir of Cahir & Co. Solicitors, Ennis, in our weekly legal slot.This week, William discussed divorce and seperation.If you have a legal question for Cahir & Co. Solicitors, email us at focus@clare.fmBy Clare FM

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Visit Of The Relics Of St. Bernadette Of Lourdes To Killaloe Diocese 10:44

10m ago10:44

10:44

The relics of St Bernadette from the International Marian Shrine at Lourdes will journey on pilgrimage to Ireland for the very first time this September and October. This affords an opportunity to people to welcome the spirit of Lourdes and St. Bernadette to a local church in their own diocese. The good news for Clare is that the Relics of St. Bern…

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Abseiling Event At Thomond Park In Memory Of Mairead Cleary Keniry 7:53

17m ago7:53

7:53

Thomond Park was the venue for a rather unique charitable initiative in recent days. On Friday, Munster’s home ground played host to an abseiling event. The charitable event was in memory of Mairead Cleary Keniry. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Kayla Murtagh, Fundraiser Organiser and Work Colleague of Mairead.…

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Emigration Reaches Near Ten-Year High 14:53

31m ago14:53

14:53

The number of Irish people leaving Ireland has reached its highest point in almost a decade. Figures from the Central Statistics Office show that more than 69,000 people emigrated from Ireland in the 12 months to April, compared with 64,000 in the same period of 2023. This is the highest emigration figure since 2015. For more on this, Alan Morrisse…

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Over 70 Housing Loans Approved By Clare County Council Since 2022 5:45

20m ago5:45

5:45

Clare County Council is urging first time buyers to engage with its supports when attempting to secure their first home. New figures from the Department of Housing show the local authority has been instructed 74 home loans since 2022. The scheme offers up to €270,000 in funding to successful applicants for new and second-hand properties, to be paid…

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Over 150 Patients Accommodated In Overflow Beds At Ennis General Last Month 5:57

2d ago5:57

5:57

The need for another Emergency Department is clear, according to a local campaign group. New INMO figures show 151 patients were accommodated on trolleys at Ennis General Hospital last month, following the deferral of scheduled care at University Hospital Limerick. In the same timeframe, just 8 patients were on trolleys at Nenagh Hospital. Friends …

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Atlantic Tales - Oisín McGrath - Episode 174 48:49

9m ago48:49

48:49

In the first episode of the new series of Atlantic Tales, we meet former Irish Air Corps pilot and flying instructor Oisín McGrath, now flying for the Irish Coast Guard and who recently broke a Guinness world record.By Clare FM

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Ennis Residents To Have Their Say On Revitalisation Of Vacant Building 4:24

9m ago4:24

4:24

Residents of Ennis and surrounding areas will soon get to have their say on which vacant building in the area they'd like to see brought back into use.Clare County Council has received funding through the THRIVE Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme to identify a vacant or under-utilised heritage or historic building in Ennis town centre for ad…

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Sunday Prayer - Sunday 1st September 2024 15:00

1h ago15:00

15:00

Fr Brendan Quinlivan leads our Sunday Prayer for today the 1st of September 2024, the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time.By Clare FM

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Majority Of Clare Workers Favour Four-Day Week Regardless Of Impact To Salary 6:08

1h ago6:08

6:08

The majority of employees in Clare would prefer a four-day working week, regardless of the impact on their salary.That's just one of the findings from a new survey conducted by FRS Recruitment, which also reveals that 30% of employees in this county did not use their full allocation of holidays last year.According to the research, 68% of workers wi…

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Major General Adrian Ó'Mhurcú Speaking Ahead Of Mayoral Award 19:59

29m ago19:59

19:59

Two Clare members of the Defence Forces will be honoured with Mayoral Awards tomorrow.Major General Adrian Ó'Mhurcú began his service in the army reserve of the 22nd Infantry Battalion before enlisting as a Cadet in the permanent defence forces in 1982.General Ó'Mhurcú He would go on to serve in the Elite Army Ranger Wing and participated in multip…

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