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Deirdre

[ deer-druh, -dree; Irish dair-druh ]

noun

  1. Irish Legend. the wife of Naoise, who killed herself after her husband had been murdered by his uncle, King Conchobar.
  2. a female given name.


Deirdre

/ ˈɪəɪ /

noun

  1. Irish myth a beautiful girl who was raised by Conchobar to be his wife but eloped with Naoise. When Conchobar treacherously killed Naoise she took her own life: often used to symbolize Ireland See also Naoise
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Deirdre Goodlad from Glór na Maoile, a local Irish language group, said there had not been a parade there since 2018.

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However, the document was still "too vague" and lacked detail on how targets would be met, according to Deirdre Heenan, Professor of Social Policy at Ulster University.

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The boy's barrister, Deirdre Fottrell KC, pointed out the school was not simply far from home - but a completely different jurisdiction.

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It is not clear yet who will replace him in the economy department, but Deirdre Hargey stepped into that role when Murphy was ill.

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Among the highlights not to miss are singer Alice Glass, former member of Crystal Castles; and Ladies of Leisure, the quartet of DJs that includes Tove Lo, Leanne Allen, Jesse Selchow and Deirdre Coleman.

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