Ireland and Munster rugby legend Paul O'Connell is in no doubt that this Irish team have what it takes to win the World Cup next year.

Gordon Deegan Accumulated profits at the commercial firm owned by Irish rugby legend Paul O’Connell last year jumped by almost €200,000 to €1.57m.

Former Ireland and Lions captain Paul O'Connell says Munster cannot count on the Thomond Park factor to hand them victory in tomorrow's Champions Cup quarter final against Toulon.

Former Ireland, British & Irish Lions and Munster captain Paul O’Connell recently returned to his Limerick primary school and shared some memories.

Irish rugby legend Paul O’Connell will today take on a new role as an assistant coach with the Ireland U20 team.

Sporting legend Paul O'Connell has been presented with an award honouring the contribution he has made to Irish rugby and his charity work.

Paul O'Connell is a hero in most people's eyes for his successful rugby career but he may have found a new calling.

Paul O'Connell insists it is "brilliant scheduling" that Ireland must face the record-breaking All Blacks twice in three weeks.

Alastair Campbell has said he is "very glad" Paul O'Connell opted not to knock him out during a Lions tour in New Zealand.

Now that Paul O’Connell has retired from rugby, you may find yourself asking where is he now?

Limerick hosted the country’s biggest clean-up today, with over 13,500 men women and children getting out and about the city picking up rubbish.

"It is with deep regret that I have decided to retire from professional rugby following medical advice."

The Munster legend tried out his Toulon jersey for the first time today.

Irish people want Paul O'Connell as President in 2025, according to a new survey.

Check out Ireland and Munster legend Paul O'Connell looking right at home in a kit of a very different kind - graduation robes.

“When players step in at training and in games they know exactly what's required.”

“I would have never thought I’d go on such a brilliant journey.”

“His presence - with or without saying anything - will inspire the players.”

Donnacha Ryan believes Paul O’Connell could well stretch his playing career towards his fortieth birthday.

“It's incredibly disappointing for Paul as it is for us, because we feel we need his leadership and his playing talent.”

No prizes for guessing who dominated the agenda at Ireland’s team HQ on Tuesday.

Unable to walk, with searing pain shooting up his leg, Paul O’Connell was “beaming from ear to ear” – even though his World Cup and Test career were shot to pieces.

Captain Paul O’Connell’s World Cup tournament is over, and with it the curtain falls on a 13 year international career.

Wine gums, roommates and practical jokes all come up in this glimpse into the world of rugby training camps.

Paul O'Connell has fired up Ireland's forwards for Sunday's pivotal battle with France by detailing all their World Cup shortcomings.

During the post-match press conference last night, a Rugby World Cup press officer's mobile phone interrupted head coach Joe Schmidt.

Ireland expect to be “battered up front and pushed to the limit” by Italy in Sunday’s crucial World Cup encounter at London’s Olympic Stadium.

The Irish team moved their base to Surrey today after spending last week at the English FA training base.

Ireland fear Sergio Parisse could “change the dynamic” of their pivotal World Cup battle with Italy.

What’s the definition of serendipity? Being randomly selected as winner from thousands of entries to a draw for tickets to a crunch World Cup rugby match where your son, Paul O’Connell, is team captain.

"I think we were all bullied into doing rides that probably some of us wouldn’t."

The best part is how pleased he is with his wisecrack.

"The coach journey into the stadium was fantastic with all the Irish supporters in the streets and the players loved the atmosphere."

Iain Henderson had a tongue-in-cheek response to Paul O’Connell’s suggestion that he was Rory Best’s “servant”.

Cudmore will renew hostilities with old foe Paul O’Connell on Saturday, insisting he does not expect their feisty 2008 fight to colour proceedings seven years on.

"I do feel comfortable in there with him, but I’m sure I’ll feel more comfortable as the World Cup goes on."

It’s hardly the ‘sensible explanation’ that new signing Paul O’Connell was seeking from the club.

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt and his players are determined to focus on the positives they can take from their performance on Saturday

Ireland captain Paul O'Connell is relishing tomorrow's final pre-World Cup clash with England at Twickenham, labelling the home side standard bearers for the Northern Hemisphere.

A combination of balance, game time and one particular player who wouldn't be moved influenced Joe Schmidt's selection decisions.

Ireland captain Paul O’Connell struggled to mask his disappointment after he said farewell to Test rugby in Dublin on a losing note.

Paul O'Connell was understandably moved by the reception he got from the legions of Irish fans at Ireland's World Cup warm-up game against Wales today.

Ireland and Munster legend Paul O'Connell played his last home game for Ireland today.

Ireland captain Paul O'Connell has been named as the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Player of the Year.