O’Connell joins coach in wishing Micko well

Tributes continued to pour in for Munster and Ireland second-row forward Mick O’Driscoll who yesterday officially announced his retirement to take effect from the end of the season.

Wed, 18 Apr, 2012 - 01:00
Barry Coughlan

Munster coaching director Tony McGahan and skipper Paul O’Connell added their views to those already aired by former Munster captain and ex-colleague Mick Galwey in yesterday’s Irish Examiner.

“Michael epitomises what Munster spirit is about and what a Munster player stands for,” said McGahan.

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