Second row Paul O'Connell spoke to the assembled media on the Lions squad's first day at their training camp in Carton House. He cannot wait until the full squad is together and is hoping to be involved in the historic tour opener against the Barbarians in Hong Kong.
Irish Rugby TV brings you footage of the special reception at Farmleigh House which Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar TD, hosted to honour the Grand Slam achievements of the Ireland Women's squad and management team.
The sun shone brightly at Farmleigh House on Friday as Leo Varadkar TD, the Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, hosted a special reception to honour the achievements of the Grand Slam-winning Ireland Women's squad and management team. Check out some photos from the day.
The British & Irish Lions are in Ireland this week for a training camp at Carton House as they build towards their opening match of the 2013 tour against the Barbarians. Head coach Warren Gatland and captain Sam Warburton fielded questions from the media earlier today.
A big, ball-carrying back rower who does plenty of unseen work as well, the Lisburn man is a former pupil of Wallace High School and is no overnight success.
He had impressive run-outs for the Ireland Under-21 and Sevens sides and his reputation grew by captaining the Ulster 'A' team.
The Ballymena clubman had his Ulster development contract upgraded to a full contract for the 2007/08 season.
Henry featured strongly for Ireland A in the 2009 Churchill Cup and has forced his way into the Ireland squad. He has also captained Ulster in the 09/10 season.