Red roar for O’Connell’s freedom

It was a chance for the Red Army to pay homage to its spiritual leader.

Red roar for O’Connell’s freedom
Mon, 23 Apr, 2012 - 01:00
Jimmy Woulfe, Mid-West Correspondent

More than 1,000 of the Brave and Faithful gathered at the steps of Limerick City Hall, as 6ft 6in Paul O’Connell reached for the city’s highest honour, and became a Freeman of Limerick.

Adding to the occasion, 43 members of the Munster Rugby supporters choir gave a stout-hearted rendition of ‘Stand Up and Fight’.

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