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Bottom of the Hill

Firefighters battle blaze overnight in Finglas

The fire is thought to have started in an office over a pub.

FIREFIGHTERS BATTLED A large fire in Finglas overnight.

Dublin Fire Brigade started to receive reports at 12.55am of a fire which is thought to have started in an office over the Bottom of the Hill pub.

Eddie Mallon / DFB Eddie Mallon / DFB / DFB

Crews remained at the scene until after 7am. No one was injured in the fire.

Eddie Mallon / DFB Eddie Mallon / DFB / DFB

Traffic delays are expected in the area. Diversions have been put in place at Ballygall Road West and Ballygall Parade, and along Main Street in Finglas.

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I can’t concentrate on my work if I’ve had a pint at lunchtime so I never bother. Going back to work, that is.

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#9. Every day, I have a pint of diesel and lime – at lunchtime.

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