Applications Folder is Not in Dock

Hi,
I have a 10.6.8 Mac and my 'Applications' folder is not in the dock anymore. I see it on the 'Sidebar', yet am unable to drag it to the dock. Any help? Thanks.

Open finder window, go to applications folder and drag to the far right of the dock. It should stay.

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