Euro 2016: Flags fly on second west Belfast street for football sweepstake

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Flags on a west Belfast street
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A Northern Ireland flag flies beside green, white and orange bunting at Whiterock Gardens

ByBarra Best
BBC News NI

A second street in west Belfast has decided to fly their colours or more precisely the flags of the countries taking part in Euro 2016.

Residents in Whiterock Gardens have followed the lead of their neighbours in nearby Iris Drive.

Whiterock Gardens has been turned into a sea of colour
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Whiterock Gardens has been turned into a sea of colour

"It all started last year when the street got together for different events," said Whiterock Gardens resident, Linda Sloan.

Can you guess the countries of these flags?
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Can you guess the countries of these flags?

"We had fancy dress at Halloween, the Easter Bunny at Easter and now, this summer, we organised this Euro sweepstake.

Residents on the street organised a Euro sweepstake
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Residents on the street organised a Euro sweepstake

"I got the Republic of Ireland - I don't think I'm in with a chance."

Last week it was revealed that residents in Iris Drive were proudly flying the flags of the participating countries ahead of the Euro 2016 football tournament.

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