Munster give city coffers €10m lift

AS MUNSTER squeezed past Northampton last night in Thomond Park, the business community in Limerick were toasting a €10m bonanza to lift the New Year blues.

The big game resulted in every hotel room in the city being booked out and Northampton fans travelled in strength, with none of the clubs 3,000 tickets allocation being returned.

Limerick Chamber of Commerce chief executive Marie Kelly said the game has come at a great time after a difficult Christmas for businesses.