Farewell the Currow colossus

MUNSTER and Ireland stalwart Mick Galwey last night credited Moss Keane, who died yesterday, as one of the key inspirations behind the province’s remarkable European success in the professional era.

Farewell the Currow colossus

Galwey was one of several rugby personalities to pay tribute to the 62-year-old ex Irish and Lions international who lost a 20-month battle with cancer yesterday.

Second row Keane began his international career against France in Paris in 1974 and continued to play at the very top level of the game for over 10 years until his final international cap against Scotland in 1984.

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