Two tries from Keith Earls, plus one from Cian Healy continued the home side’s recent dominance of the fixture. Duhan van der Merwe’s fine second-half score was scant consolation for the Scots who have not won in Dublin for over ten years.
So how did Gregor Townsend’s men rate in defeat?
Simply scroll down and click through the pages to see how The Scotsman rated Scotland’s players.
13. Chris Harris
The centre has played every minute of Scotland's three Autumn Nations Cup matches and has looked solid defensively without offering too much in an attacking sense. 5 Photo: Getty Images
14. Darcy Graham
The winger was outjumped by Robbie Henshaw for Ireland's first try by Keith Earls which swung momentum in the home side's favour. Few opportunities to attack with ball in hand. 5 Photo: Brian Lawless/PA
15. Stuart Hogg
The captain's attacking instincts have been reined in for much of the autumn series but he looked as if he'd been let off the leash in Dublin, particularly in the first half where he produced some thrilling runs. Quieter second period. 7 Photo: Getty Images