Military show fires up fans’ imagination

THE sight of a timber frame Cuckoo’s Nest in the grounds of Limerick Racecourse in Patrickswell was enough to fire the imagination of some of the county’s hurling supporters.

Frantically seeking tickets for the All-Ireland final between the Shannonsiders and Kilkenny, they could instantly see it was the type of private box they would love to have in Croke Park next Sunday.

It would certainly provide a fine elevated viewing point for the game because it is a replica of the sandbag observation posts that many Irish troops occupied during 23 years of peacekeeping service with the UN in South Lebanon.