Cowen leads tributes to O'Connell

Taoiseach Brian Cowen today led the praise for Irish rugby star Paul O’Connell, the new Lions captain.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2009 - 19:15

Taoiseach Brian Cowen today led the praise for Irish rugby star Paul O’Connell, the new Lions captain.

Mr Cowen said the selection of the Munster forward had been widely welcomed as a good rugby decision.

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