"Oh Mr. D'Arcy" swooned the girls. No, it was nothing to do with the recently released movie, Pride & Prejudice. Rather, they were captured by the dashing Irish rugby international Gordon D'Arcy, who on Wednesday announced that he is to be the new face of top mens wear brand Magee.
At a reception in the Guinness Storehouse, Magee's chairman, the equally dashing Lynn Temple, spoke of his delight to be associated with the Irish player, describing him as the ultimate performance player. Gordon, understandably, is honoured with the association.
Rugby pundit George Hook was on hand to grill the young player and, for the evening at least, the two put aside any differences and entertained the crowd with commentary and analysis of the latest season. Rugby talk turned to soccer however, as later the big match was beamed in to the party. After the disappointing result there was a quick exit, as the French team were due to attend a function upstairs in the Gravity Bar.
The guests included model Conor Devaney, radio presenter Taragh Loughrey - Grant and Fiona and Eamonn Dillon of Killerig Castle Hotel & Golf Club in Carlow, who told me they are currently working on a €60 million expansion of the place.
Also there were agents Brendan Scully and Sean Montague, who manage the gorgeous Crimmins triplets, Laura, Alison and Nicola. The talented trio have been invited as special guests to the re-opening of London's Hard Rock Café next month. The girls will make a dramatic entrance, which is sure to set the UK paparazzi alight.
