Testimonial dinner to toast O’Gara’s achievements

Rugby legend Ronan O’Gara will be honoured with a glittering testimonial dinner at Cork City Hall on Oct 24.

The record-breaking fly-half recently retired from professional rugby to take on a coaching role at Paris club Racing Métro 92.

The gala occasion will provide a suitable send-off to a glittering playing career in the presence of 600 guests. Irish Examiner writer O’Gara finished his career as Ireland’s all-time leading points scorer with 1,083, and as Munster’s greatest ever points scorer with a haul of 2,625 points in the red jersey. Throw in the Heineken Cup victories and the record for most international tries from an out-half and it is easy to see why the Corkman is held in such esteem.