Today's historic match between Ireland and England at Dublin's Aviva stadium has passed off peacefully.

Security was tight for the first meeting between the two nations on home soil in 20 years.

The last clash at Lansdowne Road in 1995 was called off after riots by an English hooligan faction.

Extra Gardai were on stand-by around the Aviva today, and an early match time was called to avoid alcohol consumption.

These people in Dublin city centre were glad of the added security: