Former Munster and Ireland rugby player Ronan O'Gara posted a tweet this morning, verifying the safety of his family in France.

Now living in France as a kicking coach with the Racing Metro side, Ronan O'Gara informed his Twitter followers that both he and his family were safe from the attacks while also sympathising with those who were not so lucky this morning.

Thanks for all the messages.We are all ok thank god but other families are not so lucky this morning.

— Ronan O Gara (@RonanOGara10) November 14, 2015

Irish citizens currently residing in Paris can communicate their safety to loved ones at home by using a Facebook 'safety check-in' service.

Facebook activated 'safety check' in Paris. Let friends know you're ok. https://t.co/IUoho3eHLa pic.twitter.com/iu20ihxk9W

— Owen Williams (@ow) November 14, 2015