Wouldn't it be brilliant if Paul O'Connell could cap a fine Ireland career by leading us to the uncharted territory of a Rugby World Cup semi-final - or in our wildest dreams - lift the Webb Ellis trophy itself?
Newstalk Lunchtime presenter Jonathan Healy went to speak to teachers and pupils at Paul's former primary school, The Model School on O'Connell Avenue in Limerick.
Among the people Jonathan spoke to were Helen McKenna and MaryJo McNamara, who both taught Paul, and you can his chats with them on Newstalk Lunchtime tomorrow.
In the meantime, try picking Ireland's captain out of this photo (shouldn't be too hard):
Paul O'Connell is visible somewhere in this pic
Children of junior and senior infants at The Model School in Limerick wish former student Paul O'Connell the best in the Rugby World Cup
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