A CORK-based ferry company has rejected claims it is “gouging” Munster rugby supporters by hiking its fares for the province’s Heineken Cup clash with Ospreys in Swansea next month.

Diarmuid O’Flynn pays tribute to Declan O’Connell, the original Munster rugby fan

A portrait depicting DJ Carey’s proudest moment in his hurling career was presented to him last night as a surprise gift to mark his retirement.

So many have mused this week ... ‘if only the Thomond Park pitch could talk’. Now, with the help of Diarmuid O’Flynn, it can.