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November 1, 2005 -- Updated 2228 GMT (0628 HKT)

Ireland gets drunk, buys real estate in Pacific

The island shows off its new place, angering many
Ireland tells CNN, "I got fed up with the Atlantic. The lardlord gave me a hard time. I finally got the guts to move."
Most of the United States is welcoming the island to its confederation. Hawaii, however, isn't as happy. Seven of the eight major Hawaiian Islands awoke to receive eviction notices this morning.
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