The man can wear a suit.
The 2015 IRUPA Awards took place, last night, at the Doubletree Hotel in Dublin. The big winners on the night were Paul O’Connell [Players’ Player and Supporters’ Player of the Year] and Robbie Henshaw [Young Player and Best Try of the Year].
The ceremony was attended by players, past and present, from all the Irish provinces and, my, did they turn out in style.
Here’s a selection of the best pictures and tweets.
Paul O’Connell looking like the Irish James Bond
Pictured here with Katie Fitzhenry and Eimear Consindine (from the Ireland Women’s Sevens team).
Rob Kearney was in high demand
Selfie with @KearneyRob at the @IRUPA awards tonight pic.twitter.com/9XizUMC2Lv
— Megan PT Williams (@Megan91Williams) May 13, 2015
Posing for a snap with the Ireland Women’s Sevens players.
Paulie, the real Pap Smurf
Even if he is blue I'm still happy with my photo @Paul_OConnell #irupas15 Thanks for the photography @kevmoore79 pic.twitter.com/9Q7beoRjzV
— Lydia McDermott (@lydiamcder) May 14, 2015
Munster legend David Wallace entered the Hall of Fame
Wally’s wife Aileen was part of the standing ovation for the popular figure and friend of SportsJOE’s.
Official pictures courtesy of Sportsfile