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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!
What a day to do it! What a day to do it!

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
Ireland fans pose for a picture prior to the NatWest 6 Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London (Gareth Fuller/PA) (Gareth Fuller/PA Wire/PA Images)

Green, white and orange were to be seen all over London as the Ireland fans came to see if their side could make history.

Ireland fans prior to the NatWest 6 Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London
Ireland fans prior to the NatWest 6 Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London (Gareth Fuller/PA) (Gareth Fuller/PA Wire/PA Images)

Both sets of supporters mingled ahead of the game.

England and Ireland fans before the NatWest 6 Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London
England and Ireland fans before the NatWest 6 Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London (Paul Harding/PA) (Paul Harding/PA Wire/PA Images)

Meanwhile, these fans made sure they didn’t miss the chance to celebrate the Six Nations title that had already been won.

Ireland fans in the stands during the NatWest 6 Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London
Ireland fans in the stands during the NatWest 6 Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London (Gareth Fuller/PA) (Gareth Fuller/PA Wire/PA Images)

And with the game under way it soon became clear who the dominant side were, Ireland going in at half time with a stunning 21-5 lead.

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
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 (David Mirzoeff/PA) (David Mirzoeff/PA Wire/PA Images)

England fought back in the second half but the damage was done. Ireland sealed a 24-15 victory and claimed their third Grand Slam ever.

Fans hold up a sign celebrating Ireland's victory during the NatWest 6 Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London
Fans hold up a sign celebrating Ireland's victory during the NatWest 6 Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London (Gareth Fuller/PA) (Gareth Fuller/PA Wire/PA Images)

The two previous clean sweeps came in 1948 and 2009. Here, Rory Best celebrates with his family as fans look on.

Ireland's Rory Best celebrates with family after winning the grand slam during the NatWest 6 Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London
Ireland's Rory Best celebrates with family after winning the grand slam during the NatWest 6 Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London (Gareth Fuller/PA) (Gareth Fuller/PA Wire/PA Images)

Fans and players alike celebrated the victory together, Ireland’s third Six Nations title in five years.

Ireland's Sean Cronin celebrates winning the grand slam during the NatWest 6 Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London
Ireland's Sean Cronin celebrates winning the grand slam during the NatWest 6 Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London (Gareth Fuller/PA) (Gareth Fuller/PA Wire/PA Images)

It was a day in which everything appeared to be viewed through shamrock-shaped spectacles.

Irish fans at Twickenham, London
Irish fans at Twickenham, London (David Mirzoeff/PA)