A veil of sadness has fallen over County Limerick following the tragic passing of Ruth Staunton
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15 Mar 2026
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A veil of sadness has fallen over County Limerick following the tragic passing of Ruth Staunton
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A veil of sadness has fallen over County Limerick following the tragic passing of Ruth Staunton
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