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
— Limerick City (@limerickcitybiz) July 1, 2015