Ireland 30 France 21

Thanks to a last minute call from a friend of a friend, I found myself in Croke Park today for the Ireland France game, and brought along the camera. I snapped away happily, but I definitely need to invest in a new lens.

French fans entertain the crowds on the way to Croke Park
French fans entertain the crowds on the way to Croke Park
Harinordoquy crosses the line for the fitst French try.
Harinordoquy crosses the line for the fitst French try.
Paul O'Connell enters orbit to win a lineout.
Paul O'Connell enters orbit to win a lineout.
Ireland's first try, Heaslip crashes across the line.
Ireland's first try, Heaslip crashes across the line.
Chabal sets off at full speed...
Chabal sets off at full speed...
...Relax. They got him!
...Relax. They got him!
The final score soars between the uprights, as ROG turns and heads back to the Hill.
The final score soars between the uprights, as ROG turns and heads back to the Hill.
It'a all over. Ireland 30, France 21.
It'a all over. Ireland 30, France 21.

By Gerard Cunningham

Gerard Cunningham occupies his time working as a journalist, writer, sub-editor, blogger and podcaster, yet still finds himself underemployed.