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Laura, Jack, Grace, Fionn and Gerard
Ireland may not have made it to the World Cup Finals but there will, at least, be a Longford feel to proceedings on Sunday in Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium.
Newtownforbes couple Laura and Gerard McVeigh will be among the estimated 81,000 strong crowd after they won an all expenses paid trip with Paddy Power to the most prestigious game of football on the planet.
Also read: Longford's Liam 'Zico' Madden demands FIFA switch World Cup Final kick-off time to avoid GAA clash
France have already booked their place in the decider and they will be joined by England or Croatia.
Laura and Gerard, who have three children-Grace (10), Jack (6) and Fionn (3)- are set to fly out tomorrow (Thursday) with a chauffeur service being laid on for the match, accommodation and much more.
Also read: Fancy yourself as a soccer expert? Well here's your chance to win €1,000 in The Big World Cup Quiz
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