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Donnybrook

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Donnybrook, parish and suburb of Dublin, Co. Dublin, E central Republic of Ireland. It was famous for its annual fair, licensed by King John of England in 1204 and suppressed in 1855 because of its disorderliness. The disorder gave rise to the term "donnybrook," meaning an uproarious brawl.


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The trophy will be in the Leinster Rugby Store in Donnybrook for the launch of the the full range of clothing the province is unveiling for the coming campaign.
All the action from this evening's Pool Two clash at Donnybrook, where victory for the hosts should guarantee their place in the quarter-finals.
All the action from this evening's Pool Two clash at Donnybrook, where victory for the hosts should guarantee their place in the quarter-finals.
 
 
 
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