Coronavirus continued to cast its shadow over Ireland in 2021, but the year brought uplifting moments too, including Olympic triumphs and the sighting of a walrus off the Atlantic coast by a five-year-old girl.
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The summer also saw sporting success for Ireland at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Country music star Garth Brooks was the centre of attention in November as he visited Dublin to promote his much-anticipated Irish concerts next September.
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In December, Storm Barra brought disruptive winds, heavy rain and snow to Ireland.
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