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A tale of two cities

Saracens' Darragh O'Mahony has enjoyed a successful career in England but, when the Corkman watches Munster taking on Stade Francais in the Heineken Cup quarter-final this weekend, he will find it hard to submerge a certain sense of regret. Hugh Farrelly met him in London.

A tale of two cities

Wed, 07 Apr, 2004 - 01:00

WHEN Munster run out against Stade Francais in Thomond Park this Saturday, one exiled Munster man will observe their progress from his London home with particular interest.

Darragh O’Mahony is 31 and has been working as a professional rugby player in England since 1996.

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