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06 Sept 2025

Three Kilkenny friends finally reunite after emigrating 35 years ago!

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Three Kilkenny friends reunite after emigrating to different countries 35 years ago!

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Three local guys who were best friends years ago met up for the first time recently when they all arrived home to Freshford at the same time.

About 35 years ago, Jack Doyle, Declan Rafter and Patrick McGrath emigrated to San Francisco, Australia, and London respectively.

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Although they all visit back to Freshford, it is the first time they have all been home at the same time.

Some reunion.

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