An unforgettable occasion

OVERALL, it was a great year for Irish sport.

An unforgettable occasion
Tue, 30 Dec, 2008 - 00:00
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Donal Lenihan

Some things changed — Kilkenny won the minor and intermediate All-Ireland hurling championships and Pádraig Harrington won the USPGA while others stayed the same — Kilkenny won the All-Ireland senior hurling championship and Pádraig Harrington won the British Open.

Oh, and yes, Munster regained the Heineken Cup.

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