It is believed the man had travelled to Paris to attend the Ireland and Scotland match
An Irish man has reportedly passed away in Paris ahead of Ireland's final pool game in the Rugby World Cup on Saturday evening.
It is believed the man who died suddenly in the city had travelled over to the city to attend the Ireland and Scotland match at the Stade de France in the French capital. The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that it is aware of the sudden death and is providing consular assistance, CorkBeo reports.A spokesperson said: "The Department of Foreign Affairs is aware of the death of an Irish citizen in France and is providing consular assistance.Ireland took on Scotland at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday night with thousands of Irish Rugby fans travelling over for the match this week.
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