Danaher condemns plan to replace Thomond Park

A PROPOSAL to replace Thomond Park as the home of Munster rugby was roundly condemned last night by former Irish international captain Phillip Danaher.

The suggestion also drew the wrath of Limerick’s mayor, Michael Hourigan, who said moving the venue to a “no-man’s land” outside of the city would undermine rugby in Munster.

Branch president Niall O’Driscoll said he wanted a purpose-built stadium erected “on the Cork side of Limerick”, describing Thomond Park as being “Third World” standard.