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21st Sep 2015

Paul O’Connell at the Welcome Ceremony 21/9/2015

Ireland Rugby World Cup Welcome Ceremony, Burton Town Hall, Burton On Trent, England 21/9/2015 Paul O'Connell at the Welcome Ceremony Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

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