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Last Updated: Saturday, 19 March, 2005, 18:35 GMT
In pictures: Grand Slam day
Pub queue in Cardiff
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Fans were queuing outside pubs before they opened on Saturday.
Fans dressed as leprechauns
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Legions of the "little people" seem to have flown in from Ireland for the big day...
Female Welsh fans
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.... to be met by female Welsh dragons and daffodils!
Red Dragon on Grand Slam day
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Even a Red Dragon came out of its lair to help cheer on Wales
Irish flags on sale
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This souvenir seller is hedging her bets.
Irish fans
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No doubting which team this crowd are supporting.
Tom and Iwan Last
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Tom and Iwan Last have travelled all the way from Anglesey in north Wales to see the match.
Ioan Gruffudd
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Actor Ioan Gruffudd was spotted enjoying a pint among the throngs.
Drummers
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The T-shirt reads: "0% Welsh, but I live here" - everybody is joining in the rugby party on Saturday.
Fans at Millennium Stadium
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The waiting draws to an end for fans outside the Millennium Stadium
Grand slam crowd at Cardiff City Hall
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But there are just as many watching on the big screen set up outside Cardiff City Hall. The tension is mounting.
Grans slam celebrations at Cardiff City Hall
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"Wales, Wales, Wales..." these three join in the celebrations as Wales land the grand slam.
Celebrations outside City Hall
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Fan Stephen Bellamy shows his mates how to celebrate a grand slam win - and it involves a lot of beer.
Congratuations on the big screen
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The big screen's message to the crowd at City Hall after an historic Wales victory over Ireland.
Fans Gemma and Jonathan Vincent
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Gemma and Jonathan Vincent from Carmarthen came prepared for the result. The flags say it all.




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