Six Nations rugby fever takes over Dublin

The Aviva Stadium in Dublin is the venue for Ireland's first Six Nations game against Wales

The boys are always in fighting good spirit and I’m sure it will be no different on Sunday when they run out in front of a crowd of 50,000 in Dublin for their opening match against Wales.

Six Nations Captain for Ireland, Paul O’Connell has admitted that this first game of the 2012 tournament will be a “massive” one, but he’s up for the challenge of Ireland’s crucial game Ireland’s capital.

He told BBC Sport that Wales should be warned that Ireland is determined to erase from memory their defeat in the World Cup quarter finals last year. Wales knocked them out in Wellington, New Zealand, in October.

“That was certainly a big disappointment and hopefully we can put it right next weekend,” O’Connell said. “There is going to be no warming into it, it will be a very tough game.” Read the full story here at the BBC.

Keith Earls will replace injured Brian O’Driscoll as number 13 in Ireland’s first Six Nations game, and Ireland coach Declan Kidney says the birth of Earls’ new baby daughter will keep him buzzing!

From all of us at Firstlight The K Club, we wish our boys well!

The K Club a quiet haven during the tournament

With the game in Dublin this Sunday, sports fans have been arriving in their droves at The K Club as Ireland gets gripped with rugby fever – venues all over the country I’m sure will be packed with sports fans eager to see the “boys in green” do well.

Relax at the award-winning K Spa - what better thing to do after a hard day improving your golf!

Being just a 30-minute drive from Dublin airport, our guests love to enjoy the magic and craic of the Six Nations tournament in Ireland’s capital before sliding off for some rest and recreation at the majestic 550-acre resort at The K Club.

Based in Straffan village in County Kildare, The K Club offers golf and spa and award-winning restaurants. And if that’s not enough you can make an excuse every day to visit our state-of-the-art health club, take a plunge in our huge indoor pool, or gear up for horse-riding and claypigeon-shooting.

Discover Ireland, discover Firstlight!
Coming to Ireland for the Six Nations? We’d be delighted to see you at The K Club. Our holiday residence office is always open for a chat about the luxury homes and apartments we sell on a fractional ownership basis from €49,900.

Firstlight The K Club's gated private residence club offers 24-hour concierge and access to all amenities at the famous K Club

You’ll find Firstlight’s office at the Palmer Clubhouse, near one of the two championship courses at Ireland’s top golf resort.

Homes come with designer Irish soft furnishings and handmade oak wardrobes, while Italian fittings and spacious living areas make for a comfortable stay for you and your family.

Book a Discovery Tour and you’ll enjoy discount rates to stay at The K Club, free use of the health and spa facilities. Our friendly team will show you around and invite you to play a challenging round of golf on the 2006 Ryder Cup course, take an easy lunch and enjoy a little bit of heaven in the beautiful Emerald Isle.

Private residents have never had it so good – see you at Firstlight!

Catherine Monaghan
Project director, Firstlight The K Club

Talk to our friendly sales staff and discover the five-star lifestyle at The K Club you could enjoy at a fraction of the price of a luxury holiday home. Call +353 1 6107111 to arrange your Discovery Trip to Firstlight The K Club.