Ireland fans flock to Paris

An estimated 35,000 Irish fans have made the journey to Paris for tonight's World Cup soccer qualifier between France and Ireland.

Ireland fans flock to Paris
Sat, 09 Oct, 2004 - 13:57

An estimated 35,000 Irish fans have made the journey to Paris for tonight's World Cup soccer qualifier between France and Ireland.

It is reckoned to be the largest mass exodus ever for a sporting event involving Ireland.

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