Death of Declan O’Connell

THE death has occurred, after a short illness, of one of Munster’s best known and loved sports supporters, Declan O’Connell from Charleville, Co Cork.

Mr O’Connell (57) was widely known through his involvement with Charleville and Munster rugby and his love of Cork hurling and football teams.

Rugby was his great passion, however, and he made his debut for Charleville at the of 15. He went on to play many more seasons for the club and served on the club committee in many guises over the last 42 years.