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2014-03-08 16.02.12amyandchild

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[From top: Brian O’Driscoll; Amy Huberman with daughter Sadie O’Driscoll; and Lansdowne Road Nua this afternoon]

“And Brian O’Driscoll leaves the pitch to a standing ovation. Incredible scenes at the Aviva.Lansdowne Nua.”

Live: Six Nations Ireland Vs Italy (Irish Times)

Thanks Gavin Kilduff
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Many have asked us about the availability of Tom Doyle’s ‘Thanks Be To Bod’ print (above) since it was featured here last week.

Sadly the prints chronicling Brian O’Driscoll’s career [A3 sized and costing €30] have all sold out.

BUT Tom has donated his LAST one to give away to a committed Brian O’Driscoll follower.

To enter, he would like YOU to complete this sentence.

My friend_______________ deserves this on their wall because____________________________

Lines close at 8.15pm 11.15pm Sunday 1am

UPDATE: Frilly Keane wins the poster.

 

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Jaysus.

Rob Donovan writes:

“Every year my office holds a competition to predict the scores of the six nations. This year 197 people entered. I have been betting on the averages; putting crowdsourcing to the test.

“I thought you might be interested for two reasons. 1. I’ve lost every bet I’ve made. 2. Ireland are at 1/100 to win this weekend or if you put €1 on Ireland you would win 1 whole shiny cent if they win….”

My Office Vs The Bookies (Rob Donovan)

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Children from Temple Street Children’s Hospital in Dublin thank Brian O’Driscoll ahead of his final international appearance in Dublin this weekend.

*weeps uncontrollably*

Created by the ICAN digital ad agency.

Thanks Philip Slattery and John Gallen

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Drico Biccies: Brian O’Driscoll inspired confections at the Natural Bakery in Donnybrook, Dublin this lunchtime.

A fitting tribute to a phenomeNOMNOMNOMNOM

(Thanks Lisa D)

Meanwhile…

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The 13 Cocktail in Harry Byrne’s, Clontarf, Dublin.

Thirteen ingredients.

Thanks Harry Byrne’s

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuSfb4XFg6o

Indeed and he can

Greg writes:

Just thought I’d  let you know that [multi-instrumentalist] Paul Quinn has just thrown up a new YouTube video and it’s amaze-balls. Literally. It’s the Champions League Anthem [based on Handel’s Zadok the Priest] acoustic cover and it’s just lovely.

Paul Quinn Music (Facebook)

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[From left – Playing for Leinster, His hat-trick game v France 2000, Blonde hair playing days, Lifting the Six Nations Trophy, Wearing the number 13, Head bandaged in 2013, Playing for the Lions]

Tom Doyle writes:

A  tribute Illustration to the great BOD before his final home game this weekend…

 

 

 

 

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WHAT!?

A racing suit for a CHILD!?

I don’t have time for this.

Not so fast.

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Oh.

Curator Anita Vilka inspects the genuinely ickle race suit worn by Eddie irvine in his prime and among 900 lots in the Whytes Auction of History, Literature and Collectibles in the Freemasons Hall in Dublin on March 9.

The Full Eddie Irvine Jaguar racing suit (including helmet worn during a Monaco Grand Prix) will set you back at least €5,000.

Meanwhile…

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YIKES!

Whytes’ picture director Sarah Gates with a de Valera doll ($300-€500).

(Sam Boal/Photocall ireland)