Dubliner

British

/ ˈdʌblɪnə /

noun

a native or inhabitant of Dublin

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Carrying a nation's hopes on his back in Budapest, the 23-year-old Dubliner rose to the occasion in spectacular fashion.

From BBC

He subsequently sent a solicitor's letter to Gavin requesting his money back, and eventually visited the Dubliner's parents' home to deliver a letter.

From BBC

On Raglan Road was originally written by Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh and it was brought to musical life and made famous by The Dubliners.

From BBC

Audiences, evidently, are still drawn to the Dubliner and she's keen to get unreleased music from "back in the day" out to the public - although she wants to strike a balance.

From BBC

There are Gaelic songs on the list too, including a tune by the Dubliners, none of which feels out of place or ruins the flow.

From Salon

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