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A courier is a person, company or vehicle that transports mail and small items.
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Donaghmore St Patrick's is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the village of Donaghmore in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. They play in blue and gold colours.
Dungannon Thomas Clarkes is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the town of Dungannon in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. They play at O'Neill Park in Dungannon, which is also the second home of Tyrone G.A.A.
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Listamlet is a townland in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is situated in the barony of Dungannon Middle and the civil parish of Clonfeacle and covers an area of 166 acres.
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- ↑ "Tyrone Courier". British Newspaper Archive. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
