16/03/2014 BBC Newsline

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The wreckage of the helicopter that crashed in Norfolk last Thursday

killing four people, including Lord Ballyedmond, has been removed from

the scene by air accident investigators. The Peer who founded

Norbrook Laboratories in Newry, died alongside Declan Small from

Mayobridge and two pilots. Kerry Thompson reports.

It crashed in the thick fog three days ago and today the wreckage of

the helicopter has been removed. The aircraft smashed into the ground

just minutes into its flight to Northern Ireland. It left Lord

BBallyedmond's mansion. -- Ballyedmond.

Today at a church near the crash site, prayers were said for the

families of those who lost their lives. I think it is always remember

to remember the lives of those who are lost, especially something as

tragic as this. It is a huge support with us praying for them. This is

the helicopter that left the estate last week. Site workers have spent

the weekend removing the wreckage. The flight voice recorder has been

sent for analysis but experts said it may take up to a year to

establish exactly what caused the crash.

Detectives have been granted more time to question two men arrested in

connection with the murder of a 35-year-old man in north belfast.

Eamonn Ferguson's body was found in a flat in Ardoyne Place in the early

hours of yesterday morning. The Irish rugby squad arrived back

in Dublin this afternoon as Six Nations Champions following their

win over France in Paris last night. Thomas Niblock reports.

Home as champions. The Irish team arrived in Dublin this afternoon,

battled and bruised but smiling with a second six Nations when since

1985. A tight first half, we scored two tries,

sides. Then Ireland look to have flown all the way. Has it gone

forward? However it was said there was a forward pass to the French

try. It was not allowed. They clinched the championship. I am

delighted for the team. We have some -- done some hard work in the past

few weeks. It was an incredible experience. It has been hard to stop

smiling since yesterday. It is so worth it, I am just over the moon. I

was crying. When I saw it was not allowed, tears of joy then. I

thought, it cannot be happening again. Just unbelievable. Simply it

had all the hallmarks of that defeat against New Zealand in the autumn.

But the video referee had such an important job. The decision went the

way of Ireland, they have won the 2014 six Nations.

Thousands of people turned out in Belfast city centre this afternoon

for the annual Saint Patrick's Day parade. Community groups from across

the city took part in the event which ended with a free concert at

Custom House Square. Michael Fitzpatrick reports. The streets of

the city centre were lined with colour this afternoon as they are no

-- the annual carnival parade set off from the City Hall. There were

dancers and musicians of all ages strutting their stuff. The

organisers said the parade was held a day earlier than usual to give

everyone the opportunity to attend. It is the biggest turnout I have

seen in years. Lots of green. What thrills me as young people from

across the city taking part in the carnival parades and leading it

which is the most appropriate theme for Belfast. The futuristic theme

saw a doctor whose style TARDIS taking Saint Patrick on a colourful

journey to custom house Square. I enjoyed the festival. It was really,

really good fun. The perfect day. Fantastic so far. They are the

crowds are treated to a free concert headlined by the former X factor

winner Shayne Ward. For many the party is only starting, with more

celebrations being held tomorrow. Let's get a look at the weather

forecast now. The recent mild weather means our gardens are coming

alive with colour, daffodils, crocuses and rabbits making an

appearance. It looks as if it will be a mild evening tonight. There

could be some dampness here. Breezy and that breezy weather will

continue into tomorrow. There will be lots of cloud around. If you are

having a lion, maybe add a for you, by mid-morning most places will be

dry and the cloud will lift. Across the rest of Ireland tomorrow, it

basically is a West split. The north and west, strong winds. Towards

Dublin there should be sunshine. Further south it will be warmer.

Tomorrow afternoon, most places dry and breezy. Dampness across the

West. Maybe some brightness in the north. It will get cold by the end

of this week and before then there will be some weather fronts moving

in which will bring some rain. The first of those coming in tomorrow

night. Sharp bursts of rain in the early hours. On Wednesday, you can

see the windy weather coming in. This weather front will bring some

significant rain, so a big change by Thursday. That is at. We will be

back at 10:15pm tonight. From everyone here, good evening.