[76], O'Connell injured ligaments in his ankle during a Celtic League match against Leinster on 2 April 2011, and was out for four weeks. 27.7.2013, Workers in Sainte Marie Cathedral in Auch, France, Getting flowers ready at Sainte Marie Cathedral in Auch, South France for the wedding of Rugby legend Paul O'Connel to Emily O'Leary. 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[57], O'Connell was selected in Ireland's 2011 Six Nations Championship squad,[58] playing against Italy,[59] France,[60] Scotland,[61] Wales[62] and England. It's a great honour considering the captains that have gone before me, some of them legends of the game. O'CONNELL - Karen A., on August 2, 2009 of Medford, NY for 45 years. [136] The injury required surgery, ruling O'Connell out of the remainder of the World Cup and ending his international career. [97], In January 2014, O'Connell signed a new two-year contract to remain at Munster until June 2016. Paul Jeremiah O'Connell (born 20 October 1979) is an Irish former rugby union player. 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[146] He has been named Paddy O'Connell. O'Connell joined BBC Sport as a pundit and commentator ahead of their coverage of the 2017 Six Nations Championship and has worked for BBC Sport since then during their coverage of Wales' and Scotland's Autumn Internationals in November 2017 and throughout the 2018 Six Nations Championship. Brian O'Driscoll was injured at the beginning of the first test. Her flower girl was Paul's niece, Julie O'Connell, in pink. [127] O'Connell won the 2015 Guinness Rugby Writers Player of the Year award in August 2015. I went to tackle Craig Quinnell and he knocked me clean unconscious with his elbow. [10] Despite scoring this try, O'Connell has no recollection of the first half, recalling: "I scored a try but I don't remember it. [103] He returned to captain Ireland against Wales on 8 February 2014. [45] He played in all of Ireland's 2009 November Test matches, with Ireland claiming a draw against Australia,[46] and two wins over Fiji[47] and South Africa. [38] O'Connell's world cup ended after Ireland recorded two defeats against France[39] and Argentina,[40] meaning Ireland crashed out in the pool stage of the tournament in one of the lowest points in Irish rugby history. [118] He started in Ireland's final match against Scotland on 21 March 2015, scoring his seventh international try in the 10-40 win and leading Ireland to a second Six Nations Championship, the first time Ireland have won back-to-back championships since 1948-49. [94] He started in the Lions first Test 21–23 victory against Australia on 22 June 2013. [135] O'Connell started Ireland's 24-9 win against France on 11 October 2015, but went off with a hamstring injury at the end of the first-half. in Round 2 on 24 October 2014. The baby boy, named Felix, was born this Tuesday morning according to the Limerick Leader.. [132] He started the opening pool game against Canada on 19 September 2015. A VERITABLE who's who of Irish rugby are celebrating the wedding of legend Paul O'Connell and his bride Emily O'Leary in France. [113], O'Connell was named as captain in the Ireland squad for the 2015 Six Nations Championship on 1 February 2015. During his career, O'Connell captained Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions. [3] He attended the Model School and Ardscoil Rís, Limerick where he initially excelled at swimming and only started playing rugby at the age of 16, playing for the school in the Munster Schools Senior Cup[4] and representing Irish Schools in 1997–98 along with international teammate Gordon D'Arcy. Note 3: David Bedell-Sivright was injured during the first test. [7] His Heineken Cup debut for the club came in a home fixture against Castres Olympique which Munster won 28-23. O'Connell announced on The Late Late Show on 29 January 2010 that his girlfriend Emily O'Leary was six months pregnant with their first child. [151] In November 2015, O'Connell was conferred with an honorary doctorate from the University of Limerick. When he stopped playing, he was Ireland's third most-capped player (108) and the eighteenth most-capped international player in rugby union history. Pic:Mark Condren Dianna and Paul get together to make sure they get what they deserve out of their divorces and do not let the ones who broke up their families get everything. Note 2: Matthew Mullineux decided that after losing the first test that he should withdraw from further test matches, handing on field captaincy to Frank Stout, but remained tour captain. Donnacha O'Callaghan and his wife Jenny and Ronan O'Gara with wife Jessica were the first of the 'big names' to arrive amid the rising heat of the day. Joseph Francis O'Connell Jr., 94, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Monday December 9, 2019. [70] O'Connell also started against Italy in Ireland's final pool game. IRISH rugby legend Paul O’Connell and his wife Emily have welcomed their third child. [43] He also led the side to victory in the 2008–09 Celtic League. [9], O'Connell made his debut for Ireland against Wales in the 2002 Six Nations Championship, starting alongside Mick Galwey and scoring a try. [25], O'Connell was selected in the squad for the 2005 British & Irish Lions tour to New Zealand. [80][81] He made his comeback from the knee injury suffered in the 2012 Six Nations against Ulster in the Heineken Cup quarter-final on 8 April 2012. [141], O'Connell left his role as an advisor with the Munster Academy to become an assistant coach with the Ireland Under-20s team in December 2017. The incredible Irishman who saved Barcelona and won La Liga with Real Betis will finally be recognised. He also stood down as Munster squad captain, making way for teammate Doug Howlett on 24 August 2012, having been captain for just over five years. [134] He started the third pool game against Italy on 4 October 2015. [82] O'Connell suffered another knee injury in Munster's Pro12 league game against Ulster, which ruled him out for 4–6 weeks and made him a doubt for Ireland's 3-Test series against New Zealand in June 2012. He gained four Triple Crown game titles with Ireland from 2004 to 2009. The couple already have two children, Paddy (7) … Paul Jeremiah O'Connell (born 20 October 1979) is an Irish former rugby union player and coach. Wearing a smart, blue suit, O’Connell arrived early at the church in the company of his brother and best man, Marcus and groomsmen, his brother Justin and Emily’s brother, Paul O’Leary. He commented at the time: "I looked at the squad last night and it will be a privilege to lead them. [51] O'Connell started in the last test of the series where the Lions managed a consolation victory to avoid the first whitewash by South Africa in 118 years. This field is required British and Irish Lions lock Paul O'Connell is out of the rest of the tour of Australia with a fractured arm from Saturday's first-Test victory, but will stay on in a supporting role. [41], O'Connell became Munster captain in July 2007, succeeding Anthony Foley. [125] On 16 June 2015, it was confirmed that O'Connell had joined Toulon on a two-year contract. [149] Their third child, a son named Felix, was born in November 2017. [114] He started in all three of Ireland's opening victories against Italy,[115] France[116] and England[117] O'Connell won his 100th cap for Ireland in a 23–16 defeat to Wales on 14 March 2015, meaning Ireland could not obtain a grand slam. Autoplay is paused. However, it was denoted as the Combined British team by its Argentine hosts because it also included three Scots. 5 Paul O’Connell admitted that he has been finding homeschooling very difficult. During his career, O'Connell captained Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions. He worked as a host for various famous Irish sports show and also is host to a series of investigative documentaries self-titled as Paul Connolly Investigates. Note 5: Jack Jones captained the first test only, but Tommy Smyth remained the tour captain. [124], On 2 June 2015, it was announced that O'Connell had been granted an early release from his contract with Munster and the IRFU. Note 8: Michael Owen captained the Lions in the first tour game, the test vs. Argentina in Cardiff. Paul O Connell and Richard pictured at the Special Olympics 2010. … Pic:Mark Condren Up Next. The former Lions ace and … Paul O'Connell retires aged 36 without playing a game for Toulon after injuring his hamstring in final match for Ireland. Before kissing the bride, celebrate like this when the priest pronounces you husband and wife. [32], O'Connell again took over from an injured O'Driscoll as Ireland captain in their historic match against France in the 2007 Six Nations Championship, the first rugby match ever played at Croke Park. In front of picture is Paul and Emily's son Paddy (3) "[49] He started the first test defeat alongside Alun Wyn Jones on 20 June 2009. Get today’s news headlines, opinion, sport and more direct to your inbox at 7.30am every morning, and every evening, with our free daily newsletter. O'Connell and O'Leary became engaged in June 2012[147] and married on 27 July 2013 in Auch Cathedral, France. [99], O'Connell started for Munster in their 26-27 away win against Sale Sharks in the European Rugby Champions Cup on 18 October 2014. [27] O'Connell also started the second and third tests. Ireland rugby great Paul O'Connell misses the 'sense of purpose' that playing gave him as he continues to adapt to life in retirement. [128] He came off the bench for Ireland in their second Rugby World Cup warm-up against Scotland on 15 August 2015. Career Teddy Morgan took over captaincy on the field but Bedell-Sivright remained tour captain. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. [152], He supports English Premier League football team Everton F.C. The former Ireland captain Paul O’Connell has been forced to announce his retirement from rugby union after failing to recover from the hamstring injury he sustained at the World Cup last autumn. [68] Ireland won their opening pool game against the USA, with O'Connell being awarded Man of the Match. In 2019 he joined ITV Sport for their coverage of the Rugby World Cup. He made his comeback on 13 October 2012, in Munster's opening fixture of the 2012–13 Heineken Cup away to Racing Métro 92. I rish rugby legend Paul O'Connell and his wife Emily welcomed their third child on Tuesday morning. He is currently 41 years old. Note 4: The team that John Raphael captained was not selected by the four Home Nations governing body, but had been organised by Oxford University and billed as the English Rugby Union team. … Note 7: Cliff Morgan captained in the third test. ... I’d like to thank my wife Ciara for putting up with the ups and downs of motorsport for the last 10 years, my family for the same. Paul O’Connell and wife Emily welcomed their third child, a baby boy named Felix, this morning. [100] He also started in the 14-3 win against Saracens F.C. [126] He was named in the 45-man training squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup on 24 June 2015. [12], He scored two tries in a 35-12 victory over Wales in a World Cup warm-up game against Wales in August 2003 and was rewarded with a place on the Ireland squad for the 2003 Rugby World Cup. The other four nominees were Dan Carter, Richie McCaw, Chris Latham and Fourie du Preez, with McCaw being named the eventual winner. The 18th century estate, set amongst rolling hills and fields of sunflowers is owned by English ex-pats and has won several awards, as well as being voted the 'best chateau for special celebrations' by the London Times. [108] He started the first test against Argentina on 7 June 2014. Paul Dermot Connolly is an Irish investigative journalist, radio personality and documentary maker, who currently works for Ireland's commercial television station TV3. Article by I Love Limerick Correspondent Michelle Hogan Paul O Connell announced his retirement on Tuesday February 9 2016 following a significant hamstring avulsion where the muscle tears off completely bringing fragments of the bone with it during Ireland’s World […] Note 6: Bleddyn Williams captained in the third and fourth tests v New Zealand and the first test v Australia. [91] He captained the side in their opening tour fixture against the Barbarians on 1 June 2013 in the absence of the injured Sam Warburton, scoring a try in the 59–8 win. He still left an engineering plan at the School of Limerick to start out his rugby profession. The retired Lions and Munster captain and his wife Emily O'Leary are said to be thrilled with their new arrival. [130] He was named as captain of the final 31-man squad for the World Cup when it was announced on 1 September 2015. [104] O'Connell started in the 13-10 loss to England on 22 February 2014. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images) [142] He joined French Top 14 club Stade Français, where O'Connell's former Young Munster and Munster teammate Mike Prendergast was also a coach, as their new forwards coach in August 2018,[143] but left after just one season. POC unleashes the beast within & unloads the ground and pound on Wales' Robert Sidoli.Wales vs Ireland Six Nations 2005. A VERITABLE who's who of Irish rugby are celebrating the wedding of legend Paul O'Connell and his bride Emily O'Leary in France. "[11], O'Connell was part of the Munster squad that won the 2003 Celtic League, beating Neath 37–17 in the final. [102] He missed Ireland's opening 28-6 win against Scotland on 2 February 2014 with a chest infection. [42] He led Munster to their second Heineken Cup triumph in the 2007–08 season, playing a crucial role in the lead up to Munster's sole try in their 16–13 defeat of Toulouse in the 2008 Heineken Cup Final. [129] O'Connell started the third warm-up game against Wales on 29 August 2015, his final home game for Ireland. The greatest overall compatibility with Libra is Aries and Sagittarius. The couple's three year old son Paddy, cute in a little suit of shorts and a waistcoat and wearing a pair of green canvas shoes, clutched his favourite toy rabbit as he walked up the aisle ahead of his mother. He and his wife Emily O’Leary … [93] O'Connell started against Waratahs on 15 June 2013. [123] He started in Munster's 13-31 2015 Pro12 Grand Final defeat against Glasgow Warriors on 30 May 2015. [71] His World Cup ended when Ireland were defeated 22–10 against Wales in the quarter-final. [85], O'Connell suffered a recurrence of his back injury in October 2012 and had to undergo surgery on New Year's Eve, which ruled him out of rugby until early April 2013. As blow-outs go, this was pretty epic. [35] His campaign started against Namibia, who, despite being the lowest ranked team in the competition, only lost 32-17 to Ireland. [119][120] O'Connell also won the Player of the Championship award for the 2015 Six Nations. [48], On 21 April 2009, O'Connell was named as the British & Irish Lions captain for the 2009 tour to South Africa. Bride Emily O'Leary arrives with her father Pat for her wedding to rugby legend Paul O'Connell at Sainte Marie, Cathedral in Auch, South France. [19], In Ireland's opening game of the 2004 Six Nations Championship, O'Connell captained the side in the absence of Brian O'Driscoll. Cancel. Paul O’Connell has long been a man for taking stock, not just of his mental state and his rugby but also of his injuries. [69] He started in Ireland's historic 6–15 victory against Australia, their first win against Australia at a World Cup. [63] He was selected in Ireland's 2011 Rugby World Cup training squad for the warm-up tests in August 2011. [138], On 9 February 2016, O'Connell announced that he'd had to retire from all professional rugby based on medical advice, following the injury he suffered during the 2015 Rugby World Cup with Ireland. Her bridesmaids, wearing long dresses of mint floral print, were her two sisters, Stephanie and Danielle and her best friend since childhood, Lorraine Murray. Beloved wife of Paul O'Connell. The second book in the Stonehill Series. Tap to unmute. [107], O'Connell was named as captain of the Ireland squad for the 2014 Tour to Argentina on 19 May 2014. Irish amateur Motorsport competitor from limerick. Paul O'Connell returned from injury in time to inspire Munster's surprise victory over Harlequins in the European Cup quarter-finals. Note 9: Sam Warburton was injured in the second test and ruled out of the third. [64] He played in both tests against France,[65][66] captained Ireland in their final warm-up Test against England[67] and was selected in Ireland's 30-man squad to go to New Zealand. The Irish rugby player has been alive for 15,120 days or 362,888 hours. [6], O'Connell made his debut for Munster on 17 August 2001, in a Celtic League fixture against Edinburgh. [26] He won his first Test cap for the Lions on 25 June 2005, starting in the first test defeat to New Zealand. [88] He captained Munster in the absence of Doug Howlett in the 12–18 Heineken Cup quarter-final victory over Harlequins on 7 April 2013, a game in which he won the Man-of-the-Match award. [77] He made his comeback against Harlequins on 30 April 2011, in the 12–20 Amlin Challenge Cup defeat. [139] Due to the injury, O'Connell never played a game for Toulon. [78] He captained Munster to victory over Leinster in the 2011 Magners League Grand Final. [33] O'Connell was awarded the Man of the match accolade following Ireland's historic 43–13 win over England at Croke Park a week later. [86], However, O'Connell returned early from the injury, having made a quicker-than-expected recovery, and played 40 minutes for Munster A on 12 March 2013. [87] Having come through a full 80 minutes for Young Munster, O'Connell then lined out for the senior Munster side in their league fixture against Connacht on 23 March 2013, again playing the full 80 minutes. 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