Thousands of chickens die in farm fire
More than 12,000 chickens have died following a fire at a farm in Co Limerick.
The fire broke out shortly after 4am at Monalena near the town of Newcastle West.
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The fire broke out shortly after 4am at Monalena near the town of Newcastle West.
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