Irland / Ireland

2011

Belfast/Northern Ireland. Postal staff escaped injury after a packet containing a firework exploded in a mail sorting office. The complex at Royal Mail House in Tomb Street was evacuated after the blast sparked a security alert at around 11 a.m. Army bomb experts and emergency services were called to the scene to inspect the premises of the National Returns Centre. 14.1.2011

Source:

"Fireworks at Royal Mail", 14.1.2011, http://www.financenews.co.uk/fnews/fireworks-at-royal-mail/ 

"Firework causes alert at Royal Mail", 14.1.2011, http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/firework-causes-alert-at-royal-mail-15054447.html

2010

Newtownabbey/Northern Ireland. Stones and fireworks have been thrown at police during disturbances. 6.4.2010

Source: "Police attacked during New Mossley disturbances", 7.4.2010, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8606848.stm

Nordirland. Bereits im Vorfeld der Umzüge waren bei Ausschreitungen nach offiziellen Angaben Polizisten verletzt worden. Die Randalierer hatten unter anderem Feuerwerkskörper auf die Beamten geschossen. 12.7.2010

Quelle: "Krawalle in Nordirland – Polizistin schwer verletzt", 13.7.2010, http://www.tagesschau.sf.tv/Nachrichten/Archiv/2010/07/13/International/Krawalle-in-Nordirland-Polizistin-schwer-verletzt

Londonderry/Northern Ireland. Police came under attack while attending the scene of a house fire at Rose Court in the Waterside which has left a man (74) critically burned. Youths threw fireworks and other missiles at officers attending the scene. 14.9.2010

Source:

"Police officers attacked at scene of fire in Londonderry", 15.9.2010, http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-11309850 

"Police attacked whilst attending Waterside fire", 15.9.2010, http://www.londonderrysentinel.co.uk/news/Police-attacked-whilst-attending-Waterside.6532995.jp

Dublin. A young dog has become one of the early victims of Halloween savagery, after its jaw was blown off when thugs apparently stuck a lit firework into its mouth. Gardai are now trying to track down a group of youths behind the horrific incident which happened on Cardiffsbridge Road in Finglas. The female terrier lost the entire bottom of its jaw and a huge amount of blood. The Dublin SPCA says it was impossible to repair the injuries and there was no choice but to put the dog down. 15.9.2010

Source:

"Gardai hunt youths who detonate firework in dog's mouth", 16.9.2010, http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/gardai-hunt-youths-who-detonate-firework-in-dogs-mouth-473900.html

"Press digest – Ireland – Sept 17", 17.9.2010, http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSLDE68G07120100917 

"Dog put down after fireworks savagery", 17.9.2010, http://www.independent.ie/national-news/dog-put-down-after-fireworks-savagery-2341207.html

"Dublin thugs set firework off in dog's mouth", 17.9.2010, http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/evil-thugs-set-firework-off-in-dogs-mouth-14951486.html

2009

Belfast/Northern Ireland. Fireworks have been thrown in clashes between football fans and the police after a World Cup qualifier at Windsor Park. Fireworks, bricks and bottles were thrown between the two sets of fans outside the football ground. 28.3.2009 

Source:

"Fireworks thrown at PSNI by fans", 28.3.2009, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/7969871.stm 

"Four charged after fans trouble", 29.3.2009, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/7970522.stm

Belfast/Northern Ireland. A man has been arrested after a firework was thrown at a police car. The firework hit the road at Upper Newtownards Road and ignited.

Source: "Man held over firework attack", 2.5.2009, http://www.teletext.co.uk/regionalnews/northern-ireland/ec616e93a9ad47768a2156d5588b0e57/Man+held+over+firework+attack.aspx

Dundalk. A boy (10) received serious injuries when he was hit by debris sent flying by a firework.

A group of 12/13-year-olds were at a vacant house across the boys home, placing fireworks in the pillers of the driveway, and letting them off. They were putting the fireworks in the walls of the pillers to blow them up, and pieces were flying all over the place. They let one firework off, and it hit the boy in the mouth. 7.10.2009

Source: "Firework blast injures boy (10)", 14.10.2009, http://www.argus.ie/news/firework-blast-injures-boy-10-1913438.html

Coalisland, County Tyrone/Northern Ireland. A barrage of fireworks was thrown at homes and gardens at Inismore Gardens. Disaster was narrowly averted when a firework exploded on top of a propane gas cylinder. Fortunately the cylinder failed to ignite. 10.10.2009

Source: "Fireworks thrown at pedestrians in Coalisland", 13.10.2009, http://www.tyronetimes.co.uk/2617/Fireworks-thrown-at-pedestrians-in.5727977.jp&ct=ga&cd=lLCyjl10hOY&usg=AFQjCNFoqa5eZG9aHESZGgRXEzx5AcUi4A

Coalisland, County Tyrone/Northern Ireland. Gangs of youths hurling fireworks from cars have terrorised residents and pedestrians. 11.10.2009

Source: "Fireworks thrown at pedestrians in Coalisland", 13.10.2009, http://www.tyronetimes.co.uk/2617/Fireworks-thrown-at-pedestrians-in.5727977.jp&ct=ga&cd=lLCyjl10hOY&usg=AFQjCNFoqa5eZG9aHESZGgRXEzx5AcUi4A

Fintona, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. A woman escaped with just minor injuries after a firework was thrown into her car on Main Street. Acting on instinct, the woman managed to exit the vehicle before the firework exploded, potentially saving herself from considerable harm. 14.10.2009

Source: "Women escapes injury after firework thrown into car", 19.10.2009, http://www.nwipp-newspapers.com/UH/free/321080328263277.php

Lifford, County Donegal. A boy (13) sustained horrific hand injuries and may have to have three fingers amputated after a firework he lifted exploded in his hand. "Somebody fired a firework at him in the locality and he went to throw it away when it exploded in his hand", told his father.

Source: "Lifford teen may lose three fingers after fireworks explodes", 22.10.2009, http://www.nwipp-newspapers.com/SC/free/322524534999557.php

Kells. A garda was injured by an exploding firework following a night of Halloween violence at the weekend. The incident involving the female garda took the Headfort Grove area when she suffered an eye injury when a firework exploded on a patrol car windscreen. A crowd had gathered around the patrol car and were being verbally abusive when somebody threw a banger over the heads of the crowd at the windscreen. The banger got stuck in a wiper and exploded showering the occupants of the car with glass, some of which hit the injured garda's eye. 31.10.2009

Source: "Halloween horrors as garda injured", 4.11.2009, http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/navan/articles/2009/11/04/3992479-halloween-horrors-as-garda-injured/

Dingle. Police have warned of the dangers of fireworks after a group of youngsters were filmed using a firework to shoot balls of flame at each other. The children lit Roman candles and used them to shoot the flames near a sports centre in Park Road. In the footage, filmed on a mobile phone, a fireball hit one of the children in the back.

Source: "Firework youths shooting flames" (with video), 5.11.2009, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/merseyside/8343585.stm

Ballycastle/Northern Ireland. A banger-type firework had been pushed through the letter box at a house at Altananam Park and exploded in the hallway. 20.11.2009

Source: "Banger pushed through letter box", 25.11.2009, http://www.ballymoneytimes.co.uk/news/Banger-pushed-through-letter-box.5851141.jp

2008

Dublin. A young swan has had to be put down by a vet after his beak was blown off and its tongue was shredded when a firework deliberately inserted into bread given to him at the Stardust Memorial Park, Coolock, exploded. 22.9.2008

Source:

"Young swan put down after act of extreme cruelty" (with pictures), 24.9.2008, http://www.independent.ie/national-news/swan-put-down-after-act-of-extreme-cruelty-1481464.html

Monaghan. A boy (14) received burns to his hands after an incident with a firework at the Belgium Park Estate. 8.10.2008

Source: "Garda fireworks warning after boy (14) suffers burns", 9.10.2008, http://www.herald.ie/national-news/garda-fireworks-warning-after-boy-14-suffers-burns-1493727.html

Ballymoney. A teenager (18) has been arrested in relation to an incident involving a firework at a house in Robinson Avenue, in the early hours of October 18, 2008. According to police, a firework was put through the letter box of the house.

Source: "Teenager arrested in firework incident", 22.10.2008, http://www.ballymoneytimes.co.uk/news/Teenager-arrested-in-firework-incident.4610652.jp

Dromore, County Down/Northern Ireland. Surgeons are hoping to save what's left of a 10-year-old boy's hand after an incident in which an illegal home-made firework he was holding exploded, also injuring his chest. The boy lost four fingers on his right hand and underwent five hours of surgery in an effort to save his thumb. - Banbridge UUP councillor said the device was in effect a homemade grenade made out of various fireworks and bangers. 25.10.2008

Source:

"Boy loses fingers in firework blast", 28.10.2008, http://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/Boy-loses-fingers-in-firework.4634459.jp

"Firework boy (10) may lose his hand", 28.10.2008, http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/firework-boy-10-may-lose-his-hand-14017910.html

"Firework blast boy in operation", 28.10.2008, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/7694834.stm 

"Firework horror: Boy (10) loses fingers in tragic weekend accident", 28.10.2008, http://www.dromoreleader.co.uk/dromore-news/FIREWORK-HORROR.4635488.jp

Crossmaglen, Co Armagh/Northern Ireland. Police officers were attacked with petrol bombs and fireworks. 31.10.2008

Source:

"Hallowe'en clean-up to cost millions", 1.11.2008, http://www.rte.ie/news/2008/1101/halloween.html

"Police attacked with petrol bombs", 31.10.2008, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/7703573.stm

Belfast. A car windscreen was damaged by a firework on the Westlink.

Source: "30,000 in city for forces' parade", 2.11.2008, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/7704929.stm

Belvedere, Dungannon/Northern Ireland. A gang of hooded youths have been menacing residents by throwing fireworks. 28.10.2008

Source: "Hooded gang terrorise Dungannon neighbourhood", 28.10.2008, http://www.tyronetimes.co.uk/2617/Hooded-gang-terrorise-Dungannon-neighbourhood.4635383.jp

Arklow . A pet cat is recovering at a veterinary surgery this week following a horrendous and cruel attack with a firecracker which is thought to have been placed in its ear. The distressed animal underwent surgery at the end of last week after it was found in a near-death state to the rear of a pub in the town.

An emergency call was made to Avondale Veterinary Hospital after customers in The Old Ship heard a bang and saw a cat which was in shock and they saw by closer inspection that its head has been severely injured by a Hallowe'en banger. During the course of almost three hours of surgery the animal's broken jaw was wired, damaged tissue removed from its ear and a surgical drain attached. It is predicted that the female cat will recover to a certain extent but will most likely be deaf. 29.10.2008

Source: "Cruel 'sickos' set off firecracker in cat's ear" (with picture), 5.11.2008, http://www.wicklowpeople.ie/news/cruel-sickos--set-off-firecracker-in-cats-ear-1523028.html

Village of Athea, Co Limerick. Gardai in Co Limerick are investigating an attack on a man (72) on Halloween night. The man was kicked in the head several times, resulting in broken teeth and a broken nose, by a gang of youths after he tried to confront them about throwing firecrackers under cars. 31.10.2008

Source: "Attack on elderly man investigated", 4.11.2008, http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2008/1104/1225523342799.html

Belfast/Northern Ireland. County Antrim Shield final at Windsor Park, Linfield – Cliftonville: Conor Hagan (26), a Linfield football player was hit by a firework launched by Cliftonville fans moments after the whistle was blown at the end of a cup final match. Hagan was struck by a live firework which exploded mere moments after bouncing of his back. He was fortunate to escape serious injury. 4.11.2008

Source:

"Pictured: The dramatic moment a footballer is hit by a rocket fired by opposition supporters", 5.11.2008, http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1083176/The-dramatic-moment-footballer-hit-rocket-Windsor-Park-Belfast.html

"East Belfast rocked by street violence", 5.11.2008, http://www.4ni.co.uk/northern_ireland_news.asp?id=84987 

"Probe after firework hits player" (with video), 5.11.2008, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/7711769.stm

"Soccer game ends with firework attack", 5.11.2008, http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2008/11/05/Soccer_game_ends_with_firework_attack/UPI-17831225937677/ 

"Graphic pictures: Northern Irish footballer hit by firework", 5.11.2008, http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2008/11/05/graphic-pictures-northern-irish-footballer-hit-by-firework-115875-20871716/ 

"Linfield Player hit by rocket", 6.11.2008, http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=950721

Belfast/Nordirland. Pokalfinal des County Antrim Shield im Windsor Park Stadion, Linfield - Cliftonville: Der Linfield-Spieler Conor Hagen (26) wurde von einer Rakete im Rücken getroffen – diese prallte ab und explodierte ein paar Zentimeter hinter ihm. Zum Glück ging die Rakete nicht beim Aufprall los. Er zog sich zum Glück keine ernsthaften Verletzungen zu. 4.11.2008

Quelle:

"Nordirischer Cupfinal: Petardenschuss in den Rücken", 7.11.2008, http://bernerzeitung.ch/sport/fussball/Nordirischer-Cupfinal-Petardenschuss-in-den-Ruecken/story/26343956 

"Attacke bei Fussballspiel in Nordirland. Spieler mit Rakete beschossen", 7.11.2008, http://www.rp-online.de/public/article/sport/fussball/international/andere_ligen/635451/Spieler-mit-Rakete-beschossen.html

"Fussball-Spieler in Nordirland mit Rakete beschossen", 7.11.2008, http://sport.t-online.de/c/16/78/15/38/16781538.html

"Fussballer von Rakete getroffen", 7.11.2008, http://www.20min.ch/sport/fussball/story/Fussballer-von-Rakete-getroffen-21127698

East Belfast. Fireworks were thrown at police. 4.11.2008

Source: "Police injured in Belfast violence", 5.11.2008, http://www.rte.ie/news/2008/1105/northviolence.html

2007

A polish couple have fled their Drumahoe home after a firecracker was thrown through their front window early of morning. 1.4.2007

Source: "Poles flee Drumahoe home", 4.4.2007, http://www.derryjournal.com/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=3421&ArticleID=2220634

County Armagh. About 400lbs of home-made explosives have been found during a security operation. During the operation, officers were attacked with petrol bombs, fireworks and other missiles. 7.8.2007

Source:

"400lbs of explosives are removed", 7.8.2007, http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/6934949.stm

"Rioters attack PSNI officers in Armagh", 7.8.2007, http://www.eveningecho.ie/news/bstory.asp?j=227658878&p=zz7659584&n=227659638

Belfast. Police say they received a report that a group of youths had thrown fireworks at a terrified cow at Divis Close in the north-west of the city between 7.30 and 8pm on August 26.

Chief executive of the USPCA said: "The mindless use of fireworks to terrorise animals is reprehensible. It causes both physical and emotional damage to the creatures targeted."

Source: "Fury as sick thugs throw fireworks at terrified cow", 28.8.2007, http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/article2901074.ece

Lurgan. A newborn baby escaped injury by pure chance after her family's car came under attack from firework throwing thugs at the junction of William Street and Hill Street. A group of three boys and two girls threw one firework at the car which went under it and another dented the door. 23.9.2007

Source: "Firework terror", 27.9.2007, http://www.lurganmail.co.uk/news/FIREWORK-TERROR.3233916.jp

Portglenone, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. One woman needed medical attention when an illegal banger firework thrown at her exploded close to her face.

Source: "'Rein in banger children' appeal", 11.10.2007, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/7038145.stm

Cornshell Fields. A woman did not want to be identified for fear of provoking further attacks on her home. She revealed that a firework-type device had destroyed her letterbox completely. 16.10.2007 

Source: "Banger attack in Cornshell Fields fireworks misuse 'putting lives at risk'", 17.10.2007, http://www.derryjournal.com/journal/Banger-attack-in-Cornshell-FieldsFireworks.3382546.jp

Donaghadee, County Down/Northern Ireland. A three-month-old kitten has had to have its tail amputated after youths tied a rocket to it and set it a light. 21.10.2007

Source:

"Kitten injured in firework attack", 22.10.2007, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/7057195.stm

"The kitten whose tail was blown apart by a firework", 23.10.2007, http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/article3088022.ece

Co Armagh. Police came under petrol bomb and firework attack during trouble. 

Source: "Petrol. Bombs thrown at North police", 24.10.2007, http://www.ireland.com/newspaper/breaking/2007/1024/breaking22.htm

Derry/Northern Ireland. A man's coat caught fire and he sustained burns to his left shoulder after he was struck by a firework, thrown at him from a passing car. 29.10.2007

Source: 

"Man hit with rocket", 30.10.2007, http://www.derryjournal.com/journal/Man-hit-with-rocket.3427391.jp

"Man's 'agony' after firework attack", 31.10.2007, http://www.derryjournal.com/journal/Man39s-39agony39-after-firework-attack.3428394.jp

"I was set alight after thugs fired Halloween rocket at me", 31.10.2007, http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/article3112890.ece

North Belfast. A boy (8) was walking home when a firework was thrown at him. His clothes caught fire and burned his face and hands. He may need skin grafts on his hands and he may need to wear a mask to help heal his face. 30.10.2007

Source: "Boy suffers horrific injuries after being hit by firework in Belfast", 2.11.2007, http://u.tv/newsroom/indepth.asp?id=85745&pt=n

Belfast. Three people were treated in hospital for minor fireworks injuries. 31.10.2007

Source: "Emergency services deal with up to 500 calls over Halloween", 2.11.2007, http://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/Emergency-services-deal-with-up.3440379.jp

Mervue. A boy (16) has lost the sight in one eye after a firecracker exploded in a neighbour's house. It is believed the firecracker was in a bottle and hadn't ignited initially. When the teenager went to investigate, the firecracker went off in his face. 31.10.2007

Source: "Firecracker goes off in face. Boy loses sight in one eye", 6.11.2007, http://www.galwaynews.ie/1835-firecracker-goes-face

Carlingford. A fireworks set fire to the roof of a house.

Source: "Fire services report traditionally busy Halloween night", 1.11.2007, http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/article3116187.ece

Enniskillen, County Fermanagh/Northern Ireland. A firework had been pushed into the Post Box outside the Royal Mail Sorting Office on the Tempo Road. As a result of this, 15 letters were scorched. 1.11.2007

Source: "Fire fighters stoned", 7.11.2007, http://www.nwipp-newspapers.com/fh/free/306313951138404.php

Enniskillen, County Fermanagh/Northern Ireland. A firework was pushed through a window at Windmill Heights causing damage to blinds. 1.11.2007

Source: "Fire fighters stoned", 7.11.2007, http://www.nwipp-newspapers.com/fh/free/306313951138404.php

Warrenpoint area/Northern Ireland. A child is being treated in hospital for facial injuries after being hit by a firework. Two other children were also injured. Initial inquiries indicated the children were injured after discovering a firework from Halloween. 1.11.2007

Source: "Child treated for face injuries from firework", 2.11.2007, http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/article3122239.ece

Dromiskin, County Louth. A teenager (13) was walking home as he was hit by a firework which was thrown from a passing car. The fireworks hit him in the face and exploded. 4.11.2007

Source:

"Appeal over Louth firework attack", 6.11.2007, http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/1106/berrilld.html

"Teen boy hit by firework thrown from passing car", 6.11.2007, http://www.independent.ie/national-news/teen-boy-hit-by-firework-thrown-from-passing-car-1212722.html

Newry/Northern Ireland. Police in the North say an explosion close to a Remembrance day service was caused by fireworks hidden in a ceremonial cannon. 11.11.2007

Source:

"Fireworks cause a scare at Remembrance ceremony in Newry", 11.11.2007, http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/article3150359.ece 

"'Coffee jar device' caused blast", 11.11.2007, http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/7089351.stm

2006

Dublin. Hundreds of republican demonstrators opposed to the Love Ulster rally involving unionists and relatives of IRA murder victims fought running battles with gardai. Security lines were attacked with fireworks, rocks, bottles and metal barricades. … Two Gardai sustained head injuries as fireworks exploded.

Source:

"Violent clashes in Dublin over Orange parade", 25.2.2006, http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/02/25/udublin.xml&sSheet=/portal/2006/02/25/ixportaltop.html or

"Riots erupt in Dublin over parade", 25.2.2006, http://u.tv/newsroom/indepth.asp?id=70837&pt=n

Belfast. On the parade's return two fireworks, a paint bomb and a number of bottles were thrown at marchers. 12.7.2006

"Minor incidents fail to tarnish the celebrations", 13.7.2006, http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/story.jsp?story=698488

Glengormley High School in County Antrim. A boy (15) has been treated in hospital in Belfast for burns to his legs after a firework which was placed in his pocket exploded. 29.9.2006 

Source: 

"Burn boy may be scarred for life", 1.10.2006, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/5396322.stm

"Boy injured during firework incident", 2.10.2006, http://www.4ni.co.uk/northern_ireland_news.asp?id=55506

East Belfast. A couple was walking home when a firework was lobbed at them, landed inside her child's pram and exploded inches from the one-year-old's face. The baby escaped unharmed as the pram's rain cover was scorched and melted by the blast. 1.10.2006

Source: "Firework thrown into pram", 3.10.2006, http://www.newsletter.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=3425&ArticleID=1801022

Gardai in Bundoran are investigating an incident whereby a firework was thrown through an open front window into an elderly man's home at Mountain View in the West End in the town at 6.30pm. Smoke damage was caused. 10.10.2006 .

Source: "House damaged following firework incident", 11.10.2006, http://www.oceanfm.ie/onair/donegalnews.php?articleid=000003637

Ireland. Police have been attacked with missiles and fireworks during an operation in the Ballymurphy area of west Belfast.

Source: "Police attacked during operation", 19.10.2006, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/6064734.stm

South Belfast. A boy (9) has been treated in hospital after a firework exploded in his hand. 20.10.2006 

Source: 

"Boy hurt as 1,000 fireworks are seized", 23.10.2006, http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/story.jsp?story=711082

"Fireworks goes off in boy's hand", 21.10.2006, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/6072100.stm

Ballymagroarty. A woman and her son (9) were treated for smoke inhalation after a firework was put through the letterbox of their house.

Source:

"Double arson 'intend to kill'", 21.10.2006, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/6072716.stm

"Arsonists target Derry home twice in one night", 21.10.2006, http://www.irishexaminer.com/breaking/story.asp?j=4228890&p=4zz89x5&n=4228982&x=

Antrim town. A firework was thrown through the letterbox of a house at Tobergill Gardens at around 10pm. 30.10.2006

Source:

"Firework pushed through letterbox in Antrim", 31.10.2006, http://www.4ni.co.uk/northern_ireland_news.asp?id=56424

"'Racist probe' in firework attack", 31.10.2006, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/6101376.stm

Crossmaglen, South Armagh. A crowd of 30-40 youths attacked a police foot patrol with fireworks and stones. 31.10.2006

Source: "NI: Pensioner injured in firework attack", 1.11.2006, http://breakingnews.iol.ie/news/story.asp?j=200081812&p=zxxx8z5y8

Dervock outside Ballymoney, County Antrim. Shortly after 7pm, a woman (69) went to the front door, after hearing a loud bang at her front window. After opening the front door, the woman was struck by a firework, which set fire to her nightclothes. She sustained burns to her legs. 31.10.2006

Source:

"Teenager struck in face with firework", 1.11.2006, http://www.4ni.co.uk/northern_ireland_news.asp?id=56470

"Pensioner set alight by firework", 1.11.2006, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/6106154.stm

"'I am dreading nightfall' says granny after fireworks attack", 2.11.2006, http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/story.jsp?story=712626

Loughbrickland, County Down. Shortly after 11pm, a boy (16) who was walking along the Poyntzpass Road area, was struck in the right eye by a firework. 31.10.2006

Source:

"Teenager struck in face with firework", 1.11.2006, http://www.4ni.co.uk/northern_ireland_news.asp?id=56470

"Pensioner set alight by firework", 1.11.2006, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/6106154.stm

Loughmacrory. St Theresa's Primary School experienced extensive exterior and interior damage with three windows of the school library being smashed. Those culpable then proceeded to throw fireworks through the window into the library, but fortunately none of the books inside caught fire. 31.10.2006

Source: "Schoold damaged in Halloween attack", 2.11.2006, http://www.nwipp-newspapers.com

Sion Mills, County Tyrone. A youth (18) was arrested after disturbances during which police and firefighters were attacked with fireworks. 31.10.2006

Source: "NI: Pensioner injured in firework attack", 1.11.2006, http://breakingnews.iol.ie/news/story.asp?j=200081812&p=zxxx8z5y8

2005

County Antrim. While investigating a sectarian incident, police have come under attack from youths who threw bricks and stones and up to a dozen fireworks. 27.3.2005

Source: "Officers attacked during inquiry", 28.3.2005, http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/4388059.stm

North Belfast. Disturbances broke out shortly after 5:30 p.m. following the arrest of six men by police investigating a shooting war. ... Officers also came under fire from petrol bombs, fireworks and explosive device. 4.8.2005

Source: http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/articles/PA_NEWA10164751123213904A00?source=PA%20Feed

Belfast. South Belfast residents claimed their homes were attacked with fireworks late last night as they celebrated Northern Ireland's win over England. A number of fireworks were thrown into the Vernon Street area off the Donegall Pass. Three homes and a car were struck. 8.9.2005

Source: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/story.jsp?story=660628

Ahoghill. Petrol bombs were thrown at the police and violence spread to Ahoghill, where youths gathered in the centre of the village, setting cars on fire, damaging houses and throwing fireworks at police. 11.9.2005

Quelle:

"Riots return to Belfast", 11.9.2005, http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2005420199,00.html

"NI sees 'worst rioting in years'", 11.9.2005, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/4234626.stm

Belfast. In der dritten Nacht in Folge heftige Strassenschlachten: Die Demonstranten warfen Molotow-Cocktails, Feuerwerkskörper und andere Objekte auf die Polizisten. 13.9.2005

Quelle:

"Erneut schwere Randale in Belfast", 13.9.2005, http://www.rp-online.de/public/article/nachrichten/politik/ausland/106729 

"Belfast: Die dritte Nacht der Gewalt", 13.9.2005, http://www.diepresse.com/Artikel.aspx?channel=p&ressort=a&id=506012

Home-made fireworks from Northern Ireland could add a deadly new mix to Hallowe'en mayhem which cripples or injures 20 children in the Irish Republic every year.

"Gardai wary of 'Northern' fireworks", 17.9.2005, http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/story.jsp?story=661886

West Belfast (Gransha Park in the Ballymurphy area). An elderly couple escaped serious injury after two fireworks were posted through the letterbox of their house. But Paddy (75) and Maureen Magee (66) suffered smoke inhalation and shock after the attack. The alarm was raised when the couples house filled with smoke after the two fireworks landed in their hallway shortly before around 8.30 p.m.

Mrs Magee said they were targeted for "constant stone-throwing and harassment" but on this day their garden had "nearly went on fire with fireworks".

As police attended the incident they came under attack from a group throwing a petrol bomb, fireworks and other missiles. 24.9.2005 

Source:

"Fireworks attack on elderly couple", 25.9.2005, http://www.citybeat.co.uk/dynamicnewsdetail.aspx?article_id=2714

"Pensioners escape injury after fireworks attack", 25.9.2005, http://www.utvlive.com/newsroom/indepth.asp?id=65286&pt=n

"Elderly couple treated for shock after firework attack", 26.9.2005, http://www.irishnews.com/access/daily/current.asp?SID=502880

Cookstown. There were a number of disturbances in Co Tyrone after the county's win in the All-Ireland football final. Police were attacked with petrol bombs, fireworks and other missiles in the William Street and Old Street areas of Cookstown, Co Tyrone, as supporters celebrated their team's victory over Kerry. 25.9.2005

Source:

"Trouble ater Tyrone GAA victory", 26.9.2005, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/4281862.stm

"Disturbances in Tyrone after football final", 26.9.2005, http://www.rte.ie/news/2005/0926/tyrone.html

Derry. When firefighters and police officers were trying to deal with a burning car in the Galliagh area, a crowd of youths threw fireworks and other missiles at them.

Source:

"Youths attack emergency woerkers", 2.10.2005, http://www.utvlive.com/newsroom/indepth.asp?id=65534&pt=n

"Firefighters attacked in Derry", 2.10.2005, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/4302130.stm

County Antrim. A firework was thrown through a living room window of a house in Clonavon Terrace, Ballymena. Extensive scorch damage was caused to the living room. Police investigating the incident have removed the remains of the firework. 

Source:  "Migrant workers target of attack", 9.10.2005, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/4324068.stm

Lurgan. Police were attacked with paintbombs, fireworks and bottles as they responded to a security alert. 1.11.2005

Source: http://www.newsletter.co.uk/story/23763

Londonderry. A car was set alight by a gang of 50 youths near the Old School Lane and Ardnamoyle Park. When a fire crew left their vehicle to put out the blaze, a firework was thrown into the middle of them. Eight hours later, one firefighter continued to suffer from continuous ringing in his ears. Stones, more fireworks and other missiles such as bricks and poles were thrown at police when they came in to provide cover for the fire team. 5.11.2005

Source: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northwest_edition/story.jsp?story=668138

Northern Ireland. 86 people were injured by firework over the Halloween period between 11 Oct. and 12 Nov. 2005 in Northern Ireland (an increase of more than 50%). Nearly ¾ (60 of the 86) of those injured were under 20. 90% of them were male. The most common injuries were to hands and wrists (42%) and the face, neck and head area (21%). 13 children aged 10 or younger were injured.

Source:

"Increase in NI fireworks injuries", 10.2.2006, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/4700738.stm

"Huge increase in NI firework-related injuries", 10.2.2006, http://www.utvlive.com/newsroom/indepth.asp?id=70291&pt=n

North Belfast. A man (39) was struck in the face by a firework. He has lost total sight in his left eye and partial vision in his right eye during the incident. He also suffered a broken nose and bruising after being hit. 17.11.2005

Source: http://www.citybeat.co.uk/dynamicnewsdetail.aspx?article_id=3739

2004

Craigavon. An SDLP Assembly member has said another attempt has been made to intimidate her into resigning from a County Armagh District Policing Partnership. Fireworks were set off outside Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly's home. 12.3.2004

Source: "DPP 'firework intimidation'", 13.3.2004, http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/3508394.stm

2003

North Belfast. A youth (18) was struck on the shoulder by a firework as he was leaving Cave Hill Country Park. Police believe a brass plug was attached to the end of the rocket. 24.10.2003

Source: "Firework 'could have killed man'", 25.10.2003, http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/3214475.stm

Enniskillen, County Fermanagh. A couple and their three young children narrowly escaped injury after a firework attack on their home. A rock had been thrown through a front window and a firework, which had been taped to railings outside the house, was lit. The flames and sparks caused the fire inside the house and set a family car parked outside ablaze. 1.11.2003

Source: "Family flee firework attack", 1.11.2003, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/3232937.stm

2002

Belfast. Katholische und protestantische Jugendliche bewarfen die Polizei mit Benzinbomben, Steinen und Feuerwerkskörpern.

Quelle: "Krawalle in Belfast", 4.1.2002, http://www.tagesschau.de/meldung436892.html 

Belfast. At least 17 police officers were injured during serious rioting in North Belfast last night. They were attacked when rival nationalist and loyalist crowds clashed and then turned their venom on the riot police sent in to keep them apart. Police came under attack from both sides with petrol bombs, fireworks, stones and bottles raining down on them. 10.1.2002
http://icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0200national/page.cfm?objectid=11528324&method=full&siteid=50081

Belfast. Die Polizei war nach eigenen Angaben alarmiert worden, weil in einer katholischen Wohngegend Häuser angeblich mit Rohrbomben attackiert wurden. Tatsächlich habe es sich aber um Feuerwerkskörper gehandelt, sagte ein Sprecher. 

Quelle: "Neue Gewalt in Belfast", 24.6.2002 http://www.tagesschau.de/aktuell/meldungen/0,1185,OID871328,00.html

Ballymena. Bei Ausschreitungen bewarfen rund 200 pro-irische Katholiken Polizisten mit Steinen, Flaschen und Feuerwerkskörpern, um so gegen einen Marsch des Oranier-Ordens durch ein katholischen Wohnviertel zu protestieren. 13.7.2002

Quelle: http://www.tagesschau.de/aktuell/meldungen/0,1185,OID915828,00.html

Belfast. Traditionelle Oraniermärsche: Im Stadtteil Ardoyne, wo die meisten Katholiken leben, warfen einige hundert Anwohner Flaschen und Feuerwerkskörper auf durchziehende protestantische Ordensmitglieder. 13.7.2002

Quelle: "Randale in Nordirlands Hauptstadt", 15.7.2002, http://www.taz.de/pt/2002/07/15/a0057.nf/text.name,askI3Tppw.n,1

Carrickfergus, Co Antrim. A youth (16) has had a hand blown off by a firework in the garage at his home. He was experimenting with fireworks.4.8.2002

Source: "Son of loyalist victim loses his hand to firework", 6.8.2002, http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,769642,00.html

East Belfast. Trouble between Protestants and their Catholic neighbours: Fireworks were also used to attack nationalist homes, with one device punching a hole in a roof of a house. 28.8.2002

Source: "Soldiers injured in Belfast clashes", 29.8.2002, http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/2222821.stm

Northern Ireland Fireworks Injuries 2002 (Halloween period of the year 2002: a four-week period from 9th October to 15th November / covers those injuries treated at A&E Departments and Minor Injuries Units1):

Northern Ireland Fireworks Injuries 2002 (Information Release of the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, 16th January 2003): die pdf-Datei lässt sich unter http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/stats&research/order.html herunterladen.

2001

Belfast. Einwohner warfen Molotowcocktails, Feuerwerkskörper, Steine und Flaschen auf Polizisten und britische Soldaten. Nacht auf 23.6.2001

Quelle: "Wieder Strassenkämpfe in Belfast", 23.6.2001, http://www.netzeitung.de/servlets/page?section=3&item=149103

Belfast: Bei Strassenschlachten durch Katholiken und Protestanten wurden nach Polizeiangaben zahlreiche Sicherheitskräfte durch Steine, Brand- und Säurebomben sowie Feuerwerkskörper verletzt. Nacht auf 17.7.2001

Quelle: "Neue Strassenschlachten in Nordirland", 17.7.2001, http://www.netzeitung.de/servlets/page?section=3&item=152596

Fireworks which have been used as deadly crude bombs during rioting in north and west Belfast may be banned by the government. Northern Ireland Security Minister Jane Kennedy announced on Friday that she is starting a review into the problems associated with the misuse of fireworks in the province. An outright ban on the public sale of fireworks in Northern Ireland will be one of the ideas under consideration. The ban on the sale of fireworks in the province was lifted only recently. ("Focus on fireworks as riot weapons", 12.10.2001, http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/1596565.stm)

North Belfast. Stones, bottles and fireworks had also been thrown during the sectarian clashes which erupted in the Limestone Road area of the city.  

Source: "Police hurt in violent clashes", 24.9.2001, http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/1559081.stm  

Belfast. Officers were also attacked with six blast bombs, 125 petrol bombs, fireworks and other missiles.
27.9.2001
http://iccoventry.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0200nationalnews/page.cfm?objectid=11331461&method=full&siteid=50003

West Belfast. Police units came under attack with fireworks, petrol bombs and a blast bomb on Shankill Road. Two officers sustained eye and ear injuries when a firework was fired into their Land Rover. RUC Inspector Will Kerr said: "...They are also tying nails around the fireworks. These are very large fireworks and it is very difficult to tell the difference between them and blast bombs." 11.10.2001

Source: "Focus on fireworks as riot weapons", 12.10.2001, http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/1596565.stm

North Belfast. Two large fireworks adapted into crude bombs were also used to target Catholic homes. A Catholic woman who lives at one of the houses targeted said: "The police said it was a pipe bomb inside a firework. It did so much damage to the wall, I would have hate to have seen what would have happened if it had hit a person." 11.10.2001

Source: "Focus on fireworks as riot weapons", 12.10.2001, http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/1596565.stm

Birmingham. 7 children are in a hospital with burns after a large display firework exploded in their faces in a public park. 3 of the children suffered serious injuries. It is believed the unexploded firework had been left in the park after a yesterday evening's display. 3.11.2001

Source: "Seven children hurt by firework", 3.11.2001, http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/1636296.stm

North Belfast. Nationalist Catholic and loyalist Protestant groups on Belfast's Limestone Road: The two groups hurled molotov cocktails, bricks, bottles and other missiles, including fireworks, targeting the opposing group and police officers alike, a police spokesman said.

Source: "Three police officers injured in Nth Ireland violence", 19.11.2001, http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200111/s419810.htm

Crossmaglen. Demonstranten schleuderten Benzinbomben, Feuerwerkskörper und Wurfgeschosse gegen zwei Beobachtungstürme der Armee und eine Polizeistation. Nacht auf 10.12.2001

Quelle: "25 Verletzte bei Unruhen in Unruhen", 10.12.2001, http://www.toponline.ch/content.php?area=1&nocache=1&rub=42&medium=0&art=25794

Belfast. In der vergangenen Nacht kam es nach einer Demonstration zu schweren Zusammenstößen zwischen Protestanten und der Polizei. Nach Polizeiangaben bewarfen die pro-britischen Demonstranten die Beamten mit Brandbomben und Feuerwerkskörpern. 27.12.2001

Quelle: "Ausschreitungen in Nordirland", 28.12.2001, http://www.tagesschau.de/aktuell/meldungen/0,1185,OID246374,00.html

Northern Ireland Fireworks Injuries 2001 (Information Release of the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, 13th December 2001): die pdf-Datei lässt sich unter http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/stats&research/order.html herunterladen.

2000

Portadown. Die Polizei ging gegen 200 Personen vor, die nach einer Parade des Oranier-Ordens durch ein katholisches Wohnviertel mit Steinen geworfen und Feuerwerkskörper auf die Polizisten abgeschossen hatte. 4.7.2000

Londonderry. Demonstranten warfen in der Nacht zum Montag Feuerwerkskörper auf Polizeiwagen. 10.7.2000

Quelle: "Gespannte Lage in Nordirland", 11.7.2000, http://www.welt.de/data/2000/07/11/571317.html

Northern Ireland Fireworks Injuries 2000 (Information Release of the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, 20th December 2000): die pdf-Datei lässt sich unter http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/stats&research/order.html herunterladen.

1999

Natasha McCausland lost four fingers, and her brother (7) was also slightly injured, in the incident in the Knockmoy area of the town. Brother and sister had been playing in a garden when they found the rocket.  It is understood the firework exploded while Natasha held it in her hand. 11.10.1999 

Source: "Warning after girl's fingers blown off", 12.10.1999, http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/472159.stm

1996

Wicklow. U2's manager Paul McGuiness has been seriously injured in an horrific fireworks accident. A rocket blew up in his hands as he hosted a fireworks party for friends at his mansion. 31.10.1996.

Source: "U2's manager Paul McGuinness seriously hurt in fireworks accident", 1.11.1996, http://www.atu2.com/news/article.src?ID=250

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