The Welsh challenge was quenched with an awesome first-half display which saw Ireland ahead at the break 17-0.
The big lead was needed as Wales, the only team to defeat Ireland in Dubarry Park since the U20 games moved there a few years ago, stepped up several gears after the restart in a high tempo game.
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