Farm fencing contractors were among those taking a keen interest in the visit here later this month of Pope Francis. That’s because the organisers invited bids by contractors to erect safety fencing in the Phoenix Park. It’s a big job that will require driving 7,600 4in thick round posts. The job is being carried out by a fencing company from Northern Ireland and is already under way.

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