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In pics: Irish team return to low-key homecoming

Joe Schmidt’s side are back in the country following yesterday’s disappointing result.

1. Paul O’Connell with a young Irish fan

Paul O'Connell with a young Irish fan Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

2. Paul O’Connell with 16-year-old Jennifer Malone from Clane, Co. Kildare

Paul O'Connell with Jennifer Malone Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

3. Ireland manager Joe Schmidt with Jennifer Malone 

Joe Schmidt with Jennifer Malone Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

4. Jamie Heaslip poses for pictures with fans

Jamie Heaslip poses for pictures with fans Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

5. Jonathan Sexton returns home

Jonathan Sexton Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

6. Paul O’Connell poses for pictures with fans

Paul O'Connell poses for pictures with fans Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

7. Ireland Head Coach Joe Schmidt speaks to the media

Joe Schmidt speaks to the media Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

8. Tommy Bowe poses for a pic

Tommy Bowe Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

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