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EPISODE · Feb 15, 2025 · 11 MIN

30 years since the Lansdowne Road riots

from Newstalk Weekend

To the day 30 years ago, Ireland played England in Lansdowne Road. From the start there was trouble with both national anthems being booed and half an hour into the game, rioting broke out among English fans. To reflect on the what happened that day is Former Republic of Ireland International player, David Kelly & Paul Lennon, then football correspondent with The Star.

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To the day 30 years ago, Ireland played England in Lansdowne Road. From the start there was trouble with both national anthems being booed and half an hour into the game, rioting broke out among English fans. To reflect on the what happened that day...

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