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St Patrick s Day celebrations will once again be different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Traditional parades in Belfast and Dublin have been cancelled for the second year in a row, with many events across the island again moving online.
Police have warned that anyone breaking Covid-19 regulations in NI will face a robust response.
But while large gatherings are mostly ruled out, attempts have been made to celebrate in style around the world.
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