DUBLIN - Irish flanker Peter O'Mahony has signed a new three-year deal with Munster, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) announced on Wednesday.
Ireland flanker Peter O'Mahony in action during the Six Nations match against Italy at the Olympic Stadium in Rome on February 7, 2015
The 25-year-old flanker's decision to extend his time at Thomond Park until June 2018 comes despite possible interest in the talismanic back-rower from Toulouse and other France Top 14 sides.
"I am delighted to have signed a new three year contract with Munster and the IRFU," O'Mahony said.
"Munster is my home province, the team I've grown up supporting and am honoured to both represent and captain.
"I look forward to working hard with my team mates, coaching staff and management to achieve continued success for both Munster and Ireland in the years ahead".
IRFU performance director David Nucifora hailed O'Mahony's decision, saying: "Peter's performances for Ireland over the past few seasons have been exceptional.
"The esteem in which he is held by Irish rugby is reflected in the fact that at the age of just 25 he has already captained his country and province.
"Leadership is just one of the many qualities he brings to Munster and Ireland and we are delighted that he has committed to Irish Rugby."
O'Mahony has helped defending champions Ireland get off to an unbeaten start in the Six Nations with wins over Italy and France.