Sport ‘can tackle violence and poverty’

SPORT is the key to breaking the spiral of gang warfare and poverty in Limerick, former rugby star Gerry McLoughlin believes.

Sport ‘can tackle violence and poverty’

The man who clinched the Triple Crown for Ireland in 1982 with a memorable try against Wales returned to his native city three years ago.

But as a special needs teacher in one of Limerick's most disadvantaged schools in Kings Island, he is appalled at the lack of sporting facilities for the young people.

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