PIC: Amazing Paul O’Connell mural unveiled in Limerick

A message for his new club Toulon also accompanies the giant image which is proving a big hit with locals.

By Kevin Murphy

A giant mural of Munster and Irish captain Paul O’Connell has been unveiled in his native Limerick today.

The giant image is proving a big hit with locals - particularly the cheeky message for his new club Toulon.

The rhyyme warns the French club that O'Connell is:

“Tall and proud, Munster to the bone.

But Toulon don’t forget, he’s only on loan!”

What do you think of the 3-storey mural of @Paul_OConnell in Limerick by @Munsterrugby fans? #ThanksPaulie pic.twitter.com/rmYNm38etu

— Clare FM (@ClareFM) July 16, 2015

O’Connell enjoyed hero status during his time with the province and the latest tribute is painted on the gable end of a house on Musgrave St.

It follows the giant poster on O'Connell St last month.

Message from @LimerickCouncil has hit the streets of #limerick today - have you seen it?? #thankspaulie pic.twitter.com/U4db3BH7X8

— Nigel Dugdale 🇮🇪🏳️‍🌈 (@limerickcitybiz) July 1, 2015