Munster mourn star Moroney

THE death has occurred of John Moroney, the former Munster and Ireland international rugby player.

Munster mourn star Moroney
Sat, 12 Dec, 2009 - 00:00
Charlie Mulqueen

He was 64 and had been ill for some time. He passed away early yesterday in the Waterford Regional Hospital.

Moroney was a native of Clogheen, Tipperary, and was educated at Rockwell College where he began his illustrious rugby career. He was a key figure in the team that captured the Munster Schools Senior Cup in 1964.

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