Rugby star to line out for Labour in poll

THE Labour Party is hoping that the man who dragged half the English team over the try line at Twickenham in 1982 will deliver a huge heave to the party’s fortunes in Limerick.

Irish rugby legend, Gerry “Ginger” McLoughlin yesterday donned the red jersey of Labour on Limerick City Council, as he moved from the independent seat that he won in the last local elections.

Welcoming him, party leader Pat Rabbitte said: “It is not the first time Gerry had togged out in the red jersey and I have no doubt he will be as distinguished in this red jersey of the Labour Party as he was on days like in 1978 when helped Munster defeat the All Blacks at Thomond Park.”