Chicago is Munster stars’ kind of town

MUNSTER RUGBY may not have been born in the USA, but the official final run–in to their new season began in Chicago yesterday.

The high temperatures and clammy heat are conditions the squad haven’t experienced during 10 weeks of pre-season in Ireland. Still, Chicago is experiencing flash showers and floods. Whatever you say, where the Irish go, the weather seems to follow.

Based near the teeming and buzzing Michigan Avenue, the players can easily stave off boredom as they’re in the heartland of the Chicago tourist district and players, management and officials have commented very favourably on the welcome accorded them in the Windy City. Last evening they were accorded a warm Chicagoan welcome at the Union League in the Downtown area which was hosted by the Consul General of Ireland, Sean Farrell of the Irish Consulate.