“I am delighted to wish the Irish squad well in the 2007 World Cup. The coming weeks will form a formidable test of the squad’s preparation, skill and grit; a challenge we can be sure they’ll meet in characteristically decisive fashion! In Bordeaux and across the world, we’ll all be rooting for you from the 9th of September. Have a fantastic tournament, and the very best of luck.”

Mary McAleese
President of Ireland

“I want to send my best wishes to Eddie O'Sullivan, his staff and all of the Irish team ahead of the 2007 Rugby World Cup. I hope that the team will build on the performances from this year's Six Nations Championship, and am sure that all Irish people all over the globe will be supporting our team all the way.”

Best of luck from An Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern T.D.

As the minister with responsibility for sport in Northern Ireland, I am delighted to have this opportunity to send my best wishes to Brian O'Driscoll and the Irish team at this year's Rugby World Cup.

I look forward to following the team's progress and wish them every success throughout the tournament.

Edwin Poots MLA
Minister for the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure, Northern Ireland

“You have all been a tremendous success over the last two seasons and I am confident that you can take it one step further and do what no Irish team has done before.”

Best wishes,
Ciaran Fitzgerald.

“Believe in yourselves and you can go the whole way”

Willie John McBride

To Brian,
As captain, on behalf of the Irish Senior soccer team, I would like to wish you and the rest of the squad the very best of luck in your upcoming World Cup campaign in France.

Those of us who have participated in a World Cup know what a great stage it is to play on. We have all enjoyed watching your progress over the past number of months and will continue to cheer you on over the coming weeks. 

Any success will be greatly deserved.

On a personal note, I was glad to hear your injury you sustained last week wasn’t as serious as initially feared.

Yours in Sport,
Robbie Keane
Captain

To Eddie,

Just a quick note to wish you the very best of luck in the upcoming 2007 Rugby World Cup.

I have enjoyed watching the progress of your team over the past few years and I hope that you get the rub of the green over the next few weeks when it comes to injuries.

I have no doubt that your squad is capable of having a fantastic campaign in France and any success will be no more than you deserve.

Please pass on my best wishes to all the squad and backroom staff.

Yours in Sport,
Stephen Staunton

“On behalf of the Irish Cricket Team, I would like to wish Eddie, Brian and all the squad the very best for the upcoming World Cup in France. I'm sure you'll grip the nation with your performance.”

Regards,
Trent Johnston
Irish Cricket Captain

“Anyone who has ever played rugby for Ireland will be feeling very jealous of you all. The RWC has become such a massive event over the past decade and the ultimate stage to showcase your skills upon.

My daughter, Isabella, will be turning one year old on the day of the French match and with her wearing an Ireland jersey I am confident that you can do the business and get the result that you deserved in February.”

Best of luck,
Simon Geoghegan

"The best of luck to the Irish squad in the forthcoming Rugby Union World Cup. I know you can do it!"

Padraig Harrington

"Hi Guys! Just wanted to wish you the very best of luck in France. I will be in the thick of it, cheering you on from the Stands in Stade de France!"

Derval O'Rourke