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13/10/2015
Minister For Sport Pays Tribute To Retiring Irish Rugby Captain
Minister for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring, has praised Irish Rugby Captain Paul O'Connell's contribution to Irish Rugby, following the announcement of his retirement.
Minister Ring said: "Paul has been a marvellous leader for the Irish rugby team and his contribution to Irish rugby has been immense. He has been an inspirational captain and player for Ireland. He has been one of the supporters' favourites for many years and has certainly been one of Irish rugby's greatest ever players.
"This is a sad way for Paul to end his international career and I'm sure he would have loved to play every last minute of Ireland's journey on this Rugby World Cup.
"Paul's injury and his departure from the Irish team is very disappointing news for himself, his team and all Irish rugby supporters, particularly coming so soon after the loss of Peter O'Mahony and Jared Payne from the team. But this team is very resilient and I have no doubt that his teammates will continue to give their all in this World Cup and will be encouraged to do so for Paul.
"Paul has led the team from the front and put his body on the line, as seen in the tremendous victory last weekend. While Paul won't be taking to the field on Sunday against the Argentinians, I am sure his passion and encouragement will be driving the team forward. I want to wish Paul a speedy recovery and I wish him well in his future career with Toulon. I also want to wish Joe and all the team the very best of luck next Sunday. The whole country will be behind them all the way."
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Minister Ring said: "Paul has been a marvellous leader for the Irish rugby team and his contribution to Irish rugby has been immense. He has been an inspirational captain and player for Ireland. He has been one of the supporters' favourites for many years and has certainly been one of Irish rugby's greatest ever players.
"This is a sad way for Paul to end his international career and I'm sure he would have loved to play every last minute of Ireland's journey on this Rugby World Cup.
"Paul's injury and his departure from the Irish team is very disappointing news for himself, his team and all Irish rugby supporters, particularly coming so soon after the loss of Peter O'Mahony and Jared Payne from the team. But this team is very resilient and I have no doubt that his teammates will continue to give their all in this World Cup and will be encouraged to do so for Paul.
"Paul has led the team from the front and put his body on the line, as seen in the tremendous victory last weekend. While Paul won't be taking to the field on Sunday against the Argentinians, I am sure his passion and encouragement will be driving the team forward. I want to wish Paul a speedy recovery and I wish him well in his future career with Toulon. I also want to wish Joe and all the team the very best of luck next Sunday. The whole country will be behind them all the way."
(MH/LM)
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