As Andy Farrell's Ireland took on South Africa in one of the most highly anticipated games of the Rugby World Cup, Ireland's biggest stars have been converged on Paris to watch Ireland v South Africa in what could be one of the great nights in Irish Rugby.
Farrell's men made their first trip to Paris of this World Cup two days ago and since then a sea of green has been following them into the French Capital. In what many expect could be one of the best games of this World Cup, the who's who of Irish sporting royalty have joined an expected 30,000 Irish fans there to support the Boys in Green.
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Sporting legends amongst the 30,000 Ireland fans in Paris
Legendary Irish dancer Michael Flatley was among the first of the Irish brigade there as he posted a snap alongside Irish F1 hero Eddie Jordan and Keith Wood.
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Professional golfer and full-time Irish sports fanatic Shane Lowry was also spotted in the French capital, with the Offaly man joining his Ryder Cup teammate and four-time major champion Rory McIlroy at the game.
The duo are in Europe as part of Team Europe's preparations for the Ryder Cup in Rome next week.
23 September 2023; Northern Ireland golfer Rory McIlroy, left, and Ireland golfer Shane Lowry before the 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Ireland at Stade de France in Paris, France. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
Looking as cool as ever, Irish singer Dermot Kennedy was spotted looking chilly in the stadium donning his Irish gear ahead of Ireland v South Africa.
Good to see you in green, @DermotKennedy! ☘️#TeamOfUs pic.twitter.com/IL0ljb6lgy
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) September 23, 2023
Bernard Brogan also took a pass on Sunday's GAA action to head over to the continent for Ireland's game, with the former Dublin football star spotted donning his Irish gear on the streets today.
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Brogan wasn't the only Dublin All-Ireland winner there either as Hannah Tyrell and her wife Sorcha made their way over to Paris to take in the scenes ahead of Ireland v South Africa.
While Paris is aflush with Irish celebrities today, they're only a few out of the astonishing 30,000 fans who have made the trip to the French capital. Hopefully the travelling support will bring the noise and atmosphere as Ireland take on their toughest challenge yet.
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