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‘To say Cork can’t be the base for Munster is disingenuous’: Moss Finn on rugby's disconnect and closing his famous shop

Two tries on a spring afternoon, nearly 40 years ago, put Moss Finn in the Irish sports pantheon, but recently he’s been in the news for a different reason. After over 140 years in business, the family sports shop on Finn’s Corner closed down last week. He spoke to Michael Moynihan about the modern game, the older game, and everything in between

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Len Dineen - The voice of experience

rugby

Case of history repeating in a magnificent age-old rivalry

comment-analysis

President Reagan’s bowl of shamrock and the 1,500-year wake

news

Munster memories brought to life by Guinness

Munster has lost another of its finest

Legends recall treasured Lansdowne memories

TOMORROW will be an emotional day at Lansdowne Road, the day when fans and players, former and present, say goodbye to international rugby at the rickety old stadium.

Sat, 25 Nov, 2006

"No matter what team, no matter what the circumstances, you never write off a Munster team."

REMEMBER the Siege of Limerick in 1690? Cromwell's army was on an all-conquering rampage through Ireland when it came to this fortress town on the banks of the Shannon with very high expectations.

Sat, 21 Jan, 2006

Parting such sweet sorrow

THERE will be mixed emotions for Brian O’Brien when the final whistle sounds at Lansdowne Road tomorrow.

Fri, 11 Mar, 2005