Pics: Paulie waved an emotional farewell to Thomond Park this afternoon

O’Connell said that he might have played at Thomond Park for the last time.

AFTER TODAY’S PRO12 semi-final win over the Ospreys, Munster second row Paul O’Connell said that the win was probably his last ever club game at Thomond Park.

If it is to be O’Connell’s home farewell, it couldn’t have gone much better. Not only did he get the win, but the supporters gave him a massive ovation as he left the pitch for what could be the last time.

Paul O'Connell makes his way down the tunnel Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

Paul O'Connell celebrates at the final whistle

John Ryan, Ronan O'Mahony, Paul O'Connell and Donnacha Ryan celebrate at the final whistle

David Kilcoyne, Paul O'Connell and Mike Sherry celebrate after the game

Paul O'Connell after the game

Donncha O'Callaghan celebrates with Paul O'Connell after the game

Paul O'Connell makes his way down the tunnel

Paul O'Connell salutes the crowd after the game

Paul O'Connell with Peter O'Mahony after the game Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

A fitting tribute to a Munster legend.

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