Taoiseach salutes Irish team on thrilling rugby victory

The Taoiseach Mr Enda Kenny TD sent congratulations on behalf of all Irish people to Captain Paul O’Connell and the Irish team and staff involved in today’s historic achievement of back to back Six Nations Championship victories.  

The Taoiseach said “following Wales’ comprehensive victory over Italy today, the task faced by Paul O’Connell and his warriors was enormous, but the guile and flair shown by the Irish team was a sight to behold. I want to congratulate them on behalf of the Irish people, and the Government, on their victory and thank them sincerely for providing such excitement and joy to Irish sports fans at home and abroad. We look forward now with hope and confidence to the World Cup later this year.”