O’Connell’s early Christmas gift for rivals

SHANNON RFC are set for an early Christmas present thanks to rivals Young Munster and their talisman Paul O’Connell.

Mon, 29 Nov, 2010 - 00:00

Colm O’Connor

The former Lions skipper ended an eight months injury lay-off in a Friday night All-Ireland League game which attracted a bumper crowd to the clash with theirLimerick rivals at Thomond Park.

But under AIL regulations, the host club is entitled the gate meaning an expected €25,000 plus pay day for Shannon.

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Courts Rugby Place: Thomond Park Person: O’Connell Person: Paul O’Connell Person: Shannon Person: Andrew McNamara Person: McNamara Person: Jerry Flannery Person: Garryowen Event: Christmas Event: All-Ireland League Organisation: Shannon RFC Organisation: Young Munster Organisation: Lions Organisation: AIL Organisation: Munster Organisation: Leinster

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