BEHOLD THE PINK slice.

The pink slice is a treat only available at Dundalk institution the Home Bakery.

Well, OK, you can buy pale imitations in a few places elsewhere. But there is only one true pink slice, and it comes from here:

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It consists of layers of soft pastry with jam, cream and pink icing on top. And it’s very special.

The pink slice is best enjoyed, of course, with a cup of tea.

And it has magical, emotion-lifting properties.

Many of those who leave The Taawwwwn are doomed to spend the rest of their lives pining for pink slices.

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And we can only speculate as to what would happen in the town if supplies ran low.

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BUT THERE IS EVEN BETTER NEWS. For special occasions, you can order an entire cake of pink slice.

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Which comes with a special warning.

#ItGetsMessy.

Be cautious, though. Families have been torn apart by acts like this:

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