Sports stars rally for injured hero

RUGBY legend Keith Wood headed up a galaxy of sports stars in the Silversprings Hotel Cork last night as they gathered for a fundraising dinner in aid of injured rugby player Mick O’Connell.

The theme of last night's function was The Wearing of the Red and witnessed a gathering of sporting celebrities, past and present, who have worn the red jersey with distinction for Cork in hurling and football and for Munster in rugby.

O'Connell suffered a serious spinal injury playing for his club Dolphin a year ago and was left fighting for his life in Cork University Hospital for the following two months.