Ireland 52 (1-11-13) Australia 55 (0-14-13) (Australia win series 102-92)

INTERNATIONAL Rules festivities concluded in Limerick on Saturday night with a dazzling fireworks display on the banks of the Shannon.

INTERNATIONAL RULES: Ireland 40 (1-8-10) Australia 47 (0-14-5)

AUSTRALIA got their trip to Ireland off to a successful start in Páirc Uí Rinn last night, but it’s a moot point as to whether they gleaned much information before the decisive clashes that lie ahead.

AUSTRALIAN coach Mick Malthouse will not ask his players to rein in their natural aggression despite the future of International Rules depending on their behaviour, while Ireland captain Seán Cavanagh described the last Series, which was marred by violence as the “low point” of his career.