Mainland UK may be experiencing a winter flurry of sleet, snow and low temperatures but Dublin has a smell of spring in the air. Which is great for the thousands descending on the city for the Ireland v England rugby game on Sunday. People from all over England and from the Irish countryside are gathering to witness what could be the most crucial game in this years six nations. The flight from Stansted was full of a mixture of England supporters, dominant male presence, and Ryanair flight crew sat in the middle,which is pretty difficult to fly the plane and worrying for us ! The view of the snow on top of Snowdonia, or is that cloud?, is spectacular.
A mild afternoon in the city, beer and rugby on tv in Cullens bar......well done Scotland.
What a good stadium the Aviva is. On the site of the old Landsdowne Road it is majestic in its sweeping design and unrestricted viewing. The Irish crowd are in good voice and are as welcoming as ever. Lots of banter and a good crac! England win but tight game not a classic But the Guinness made it look better. A brilliant weekend with two great meals the Irish certainly know how to entertain. I will be back .....
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