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Published 14:28 27 May 2016 BST
Updated 10:28 30 May 2016 BST
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Ireland launched the kit as part of their brand new, four-year sponsorship with Vodafone with a spectacular, fan-powered #TeamOfUs event at the Aviva Stadium this morning and the initial reaction has been extremely positive.
Vodafone Ireland are the main sponsor of the side for the next four years and the theme of the jersey launch was '6 million threads, one team'. This reflects the stance the entire population has a stake in the team and its fortunes.
Vodafone's recognisable red and white logo has pride of place in the centre of the jersey.
https://twitter.com/VodafoneIreland/status/737209198786797568
The white 'grandfather' collar is the second stand-out feature and works well with solid green [no accents, stripes or piping] on the rest of the jersey.
The Irish players certainly look the part in their new kit.
All they have to do next is live up to that jersey, the crest and all they stand for.
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