Rest in Peace Nelson Mandela. We will never forget the role you played in our country, in our sport, and for that we are eternally grateful.
— South African Rugby (@bokrugby) December 5, 2013
Nelson Mandela what an inspirational man & Leader , Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam!!
— Ciarán Kilkenny (@CKKilkenny93) December 5, 2013
"Sport has the power to change the world. The power to inspire. The power to unite people in a way little else can..."- Nelson Mandela RIP
— David Gillick (@DavidGillick) December 5, 2013
Belfast mural to Nelson Mandela, 'Friend of Ireland' RIP pic.twitter.com/fM6QTQsGhE
— Jerome Quinn (@JeromeQuinn) December 5, 2013
Nelson Mandela reminded us of the power of sport, the power of rugby to unite. May he rest in peace. @bokrugby pic.twitter.com/xAZoWkIyXu
— Irish Rugby (@irfurugby) December 5, 2013
The key to his cell door held by a fellow prisoner!! A key to peace!! #Mandiba Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam!! pic.twitter.com/kJ6ne1ccuD
— Eamonn O Hara (@EamonnOHara8) December 5, 2013
One of his greatest ever quotes! RIP Nelson Mandela. pic.twitter.com/hXJHGNR7fQ
— Philip Jordan (@PhilipJordan7) December 5, 2013
Sad to hear the news that Nelson Mandela has died at the age of 95. What a man. A true icon around the world. RIP #Madiba
— Shay Given (@No1shaygiven) December 5, 2013
Sad news about the passing of Nelson Mandela - to be able meet him was the greatest privilege rugby offered me
— Will Carling (@willcarling) December 5, 2013
RIP Nelson Mandela. No words to describe the goodness you have brought to this world. Sad to see you go. Inspirational, my only ever hero.
— Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) December 5, 2013
Nelson Mandela remains an inspiration, even as his passing is tragic; a life lived as his is nothing short of the definition of a legacy.
— John Amaechi OBE (@JohnAmaechi) December 5, 2013
The greatest man on the planet has died. RIP Nelson Mandela
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) December 5, 2013
I was lucky enough to meet Nelson Mandela. Shook his hand and looked into his eyes.His greatness was overpowering
— Lee Dixon (@LeeDixon2) December 5, 2013
One of the greatest human beings ever..May your soul rest in peace..The worlds greatest fighter… http://t.co/kriCCKM7Is
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) December 5, 2013
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling,but in rising every time we fall" R.I.P Nelson Mandela
— Eoin Cadogan (@cads3) December 5, 2013
It's nice to know that we have lived in the era of someone who has changed the world so much... RIP #NelsonMandela
— Aaron Kernan (@AaronKernan) December 5, 2013
Madiba Mandela RIP. Huge personal sacrifice for the freedom of others
— Eoin Liston (@EoinListon) December 5, 2013
