Munster Council call the tune so band decide to take a walk
However, Gerard Neville, secretary of the Seán Treacy Pipe Band commissioned to play at the venue, is extremely angry at the treatment meted out to him and his colleagues by the Munster Council which ultimately caused the band to walk out of the stadium after playing the National Anthem.
Mr. Neville said the band were asked to move from their designated area in the dug outs by Munster Council secretary, Simon Moroney, as the space was required for players. He indicated there was seating immediately behind the dugout in the Old Stand. As a gesture of co-operation the band went to occupy the seats only to find them full of rain water following a heavy shower. The band then decided to go to the tunnel area but this wasn't permitted due to safety requirements.
