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9 pictures of Ireland fans having the best time as their side won the Grand Slam on St Patrick’s Day

What a day to do it!

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Could St Patrick’s Day have gone any better for Ireland rugby fans?

Ireland had already wrapped up the Six Nations title after England’s defeat against France last weekend, but the Grand Slam was still very much in their sights.

And if fans were nervous about going for it at England’s home, they didn’t show it ahead of the game.

Ireland fans pose for a picture prior to the NatWest 6 Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London
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Ireland fans prior to the NatWest 6 Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London
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England and Ireland fans before the NatWest 6 Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London
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Ireland fans in the stands during the NatWest 6 Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London
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English and Irish fans in the Cabbage Patch pub in Twickenham, London watch the first half of the Six Nations rugby match between Ireland and England
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Fans hold up a sign celebrating Ireland's victory during the NatWest 6 Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London
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Ireland's Rory Best celebrates with family after winning the grand slam during the NatWest 6 Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London
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Ireland's Sean Cronin celebrates winning the grand slam during the NatWest 6 Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London
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Irish fans at Twickenham, London
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