Don't actually think Ireland played that badly considering.
Pack fronted up well and I think the back row fought hard going forward and disrupted a lot of ball.
The backs were a bit touch and go, but rescued by a decent performance from the back three.
We lack a cutting edge in the centres, and Sexton couldn't find a corner to save his life yesterday, but considering we had next to no possession for the first 50 minutes, I think we took our chances well.
No chance in Paris, but if their heads are on straight, it could be a valiant performance. I expect us to beat England - they'd have lost to Wales and France by Paddy's Day anyways, so we should roll over them.
After the first weekend, prediction is:
1. France (Slam)
2. Wales
3. Ireland
4. England (losses to Ire, Fra and Wales)
5. Scotland
6. Italy