Shannon bid to start where they left off

FIVE short months after Shannon’s AIB League victory, it all starts again at Thomond Park on Sunday.

Fri, 15 Oct, 2004 - 01:00
Barry Coughlan and Linley Mackenzie

The timing of the opening fixture allows the champions avoid a clash with Munster’s Celtic League game tomorrow and gives them an opportunity to play their first game against Blackrock College on home ground.

This weekend sees the start of the 15th season of the All-Ireland League and with a new format agreed for 2005/06, it makes for an interesting campaign.

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