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Published 17:22 6 Jun 2015 BST
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Ireland led 15-3 at half-time, thanks mainly to tries from fullback Billy Dardis and openside Conor Oliver.
The Scots were denied a try after only 76 seconds when they knocked it on with the Irish line exposed. Carolan's men regrouped and a wonderful Gary Rngrose break up the left flank, and a nicely timed pass, set up Dardis for a try in the corner.
Joey Carbery kicked a penalty and when Oliver powered over for his try, Ireland were well on top.
Carbery traded penalties with his Scottish counterpart to maintain Ireland's 12 point advantage, after the break.
Lewis Carmichael got over for a converted Scotland try but another Carbery penalty, and one from substitute Tomás Quinlan, provided enough breathing room to secure the pool stage win.
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