Sunderland play a blinder for two Irish causes

HAVING just returned from Limerick to see the Munster XI v Sunderland benefit football match for the Shane Geogegan Trust Benefit Fund which was set up to improve the lives of the disadvantaged, I wish to say what a worthwhile and enjoyable trip it was.

Thanks to Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn, Sunderland AFC’s Foundation — the charity wing of the club — is heavily involved in this impressive venture.

We were treated to typical Irish hospitality from the Limerick people who were keen to express their appreciation that we had made the trip over for the occasion.