In pictures: Cork rugby fans confident that Ireland can tame the Scots in Dublin
Ryan Twomey, Sean Dullea, Adam Kenneally Like Kearny and Darren O'Donovan from West Cork, before heading to the big game between Ireland and Scotland. Picture: Noel Sweeney.
Cork rugby fans eagerly took to Kent Station in their droves this morning heading for the final Six Nations Championship match at the Aviva Stadium.
Following a disheartening result at Twickenham last time out, match-goers fully booked this morning’s trains bound for Heuston Station, remaining hopeful that the boys in green would bring home a championship win.
“It’ll be a very messy, scrappy game,” said Eleanor Moore from Glasheen, who was travelling alongside Marie Moore, wife of the late Irish Rugby Player, Terry Moore. “Hopefully we’ll win by at least seven points,” she said.
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Richard Barry from Crosshaven, who was travelling to his first Six Nations game with dad Neil, said: “I think they have a good chance. They got unlucky against England but I think they’ll still win.”
The general consensus for the match outcome was positive, with most fans expressing absolute faith, however some mixed emotions were shared following the 'heartbreaking' loss last week.
“Hopefully now we get the winning result we want,” said Ballincollig under 18’s rugby player, Michael Hayes, who was travelling with family friends, his father and grandfather. “I'm not sure we have it in the bag, Scotland are a very good team, but it could go either way.” “You have to lose as well as you win, and get on with it,” Mr Hayes added. “All we can do now is beat Scotland."
Continued support was shown for Cork fly-half Jack Crowley, with Kevin O’Callaghan from Rathcooney saying: “He’s brilliant. It’s all progression, hopefully he’ll kick on from here.”
“It’s great to see Jack coming on, we see him grow at every game,” added Ger Hayes from Glanmire.
Although a healthy rivalry is welcomed, some fans also showed support for Scotland, with Glasgow native Martin Knox, clad in his full Scottish kilt saying: “I think if both teams show up it’ll be a cracking game. The outcome could be anybody’s but I know Ireland are favoritea to win.” Travelling alongside Mr Knox, friend and Cork local Martin Keating from Macroom said: “I think we’ve got it, we have to make up for what we left out last week.”
“I don’t think they’ll demolish them [Scotland], but they have to do it,” he added.
“All they need now is a bonus point or a draw and they’ll do it,” said Kinsale man, Bob Quinn, who was travelling with his wife Nora. “We’ve been in this position before.”
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