2014 SAW THE retirement of one of Ireland’s great ever sportspeople in Brian O’Driscoll. His final year couldn’t have gone much better from a silverware point of view, with 6 Nations and Pro12 medals being added to the centre’s sizeable haul of accolades.
To mark the end of the year, we put together the best pictures from Brian O’Driscoll’s memorable 2014.
Joe Schmidt barks orders at O’Driscoll and the rest of the Irish backline
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Brian O’Driscoll leaves the field after his last international home game against Italy
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Moments earlier he had thrown this delicious offload before being substituted in an emotional moment
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O’Driscoll after breaking the record for most international caps after the Italy game
O’Driscoll made a trademark burst in the build-up to Ireland’s second try in the 6 Nations decider against France
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Two of Ireland’s greatest warriors celebrate the winning of the 6 Nations in Paris
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O’Driscoll couldn’t contain himself at the final whistle
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His last act in the green jersey
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Champagne everywhere in the changing room afterwards
A no doubt hungover O’Driscoll with the 6 Nations trophy
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BOD was even happy to get in a few selfies
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The lads looked sharp in grey
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He also paid a visit to Temple Street Children’s Hospital with one last piece of silverware
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