Wales put an end to Ireland’s nine-match unbeaten home run, and Paul O’Connell waved goodbye to Ireland fans, having played his last game on Irish soil.
Here are some tweets from the day.
'One More Time' Here is the @IrishRugby jersey @Paul_OConnell will wear on his home appearance for Ireland today pic.twitter.com/Nf7SkCV4Fw
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) August 29, 2015
Here's a quick behind the scenes as @Paul_OConnell shares a joke with his @IrishRugby teammates a short time ago! pic.twitter.com/mEqB1lF1ow
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) August 29, 2015
Unreal picture from the first half between #IRFU and Wales! #IREvWAL #ShoulderToShoulder pic.twitter.com/N1sT3iKty8
— Sportsfile (@sportsfile) August 29, 2015
Paul O'Connell hearing the Irish national anthem for the last time on Irish soil as Ireland captain. #sportlive pic.twitter.com/0JyAGTM3nH via
— Irish Examiner Sport (@ExaminerSport) August 29, 2015
With you all the way. Have a great day Paulie #IREvWAL pic.twitter.com/zfwNldDUMr
— Sportsfile (@sportsfile) August 29, 2015
'Fearless!!' Did you see that high ball @KearneyRob went after?! @IrishRugby pic.twitter.com/r1mEOwlmAQ
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) August 29, 2015
We know he loves you too! Great message Jennifer. Old pals are best. #IREvWAL pic.twitter.com/7EbFNrMjDQ
— Sportsfile (@sportsfile) August 29, 2015
You never like to see a player go off injured, but we're glad @KEITHEARLS87 was able to give the crowd the thumbs up! pic.twitter.com/N6mGr9S4ix
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) August 29, 2015
#ThanksPaulie pic.twitter.com/4WFawukuGi
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) August 29, 2015