In Northern Ireland, Carson was revered by unionists as their saviour.

BBC: N. Ireland Politics

The 56-year-old appeared to target vulnerable, much younger women, acting as their protector and saviour at first.

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If Ireland can get quick ball to their backs and take the game to the French like they did in their Grand Slam winning year of 2009, the first Six Nations game at the Aviva Stadium could be one to saviour.

BBC: Ireland v France