Ireland - HELP!!!

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I must admit Ireland has got me confused a wee bit, several scores were posted but I think the most thorough look at what is happening across the burn can be found here http://patchbirdingireland.blogspot.ie/.

I will try and get some complete tables up for Ireland next month but for now I've managed to completely confuse myself!

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