While the Grand Slam dream was shattered yesterday, die-hard rugby fans will hope for a return to form by the time Ireland travel to the 2003 Rugby World Cup in Australia in October.
However, it could cost them as much as €7,000 if Ireland gets to the final.
Ireland is one of 20 nations to qualify for the World Cup Finals and the team will play their first game against Romania on October 11th in Gosford, New South Wales.
Like the thousands of soccer fans who flew to the Far East last year, a long-haul flight will not deter thousands of Irish rugby fans from supporting the team in Australia.
But how much will it cost to follow the Irish dream Down Under?
While the initial ticket offer is now closed, more tickets will be on sale from July 1st through the usual ticket outlets, according to the Australian Rugby Union. Ireland's Pool A opponents are Romania, Namibia, Argentina and Australia.
Ticket prices range from a €2.79 concession to €16.76 for Ireland's opening game against Romania. Premium tickets to see Ireland play Australia on November 1st in Melbourne will cost €78.19.
Abbey Travel in Dublin is the official travel agent for the event and it has six package tours on offer, including a Pool A package, a Melbourne Cup/World Cup festival package, quarter-finals, semi-finals and final packages.
Prices range from €3,450 to €7,250, depending on the length of stay, and include match tickets, accommodation, side-trips and internal flights between venues.