Kidney ‘blown away’ by honorary doctorate offer

IRISH rugby head coach, Declan Kidney is to receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Limerick in recognition of his huge contribution to Irish sport, it was confirmed yesterday.

Tue, 25 Aug, 2009 - 01:00
Jimmy Woulfe, Mid-West Correspondent

The ceremony will take place at the UL Concert Hall on September 22.

Mr Kidney led the Irish rugby side to a grand slam this year.

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