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Children rescued after fireworks thrown into IPAS centre

Four children, including a baby, were among five people rescued from the top floor of an IPAS centre in Drogheda last night, after fireworks were thrown into the building causing a fire.

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Illinois , United States - 5 November 2016; The Ireland team face the New Zealand team for the performance of the 'Haka' before the International rugby match between Ireland and New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago, USA. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsf

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Larkin's late goal against Belgium ensures Ireland's play-off success

Larkin's late goal against Belgium ensures Ireland's play-off success

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Ireland v New Zealand

Illinois , United States - 5 November 2016; The Ireland team face the New Zealand team for the performance of the 'Haka' before the International rugby match between Ireland and New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago, USA. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsf

Preview: Stage set for 'battle of Chicago, round 2'

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Children rescued after fireworks thrown into IPAS centre

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Illinois , United States - 5 November 2016; The Ireland team face the New Zealand team for the performance of the 'Haka' before the International rugby match between Ireland and New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago, USA. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsf

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St Patrick's Athletic Drogheda United Bohemians players

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