Increasingly, Irish bar and restaurant owners in New York City are turning away from the tried and tested ‘Oirish’ pub model, with stylish updates. And it’s working, writes John Riordan (Picture: Saul Martinez)

TOMÁS O’LEARY, John Hayes, James Coughlan and Johne Murphy are named in the 28-man Munster squad for Saturday’s RaboDirect Pro12 opening fixture against Newport Gwent Dragons at Musgrave Park (7.45pm).