CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MUNSTER EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS:

Well done to Munster on winning the Heineken Cup for the first time last Saturday in Cardiff it was the greatest sporting achievement our Country has ever known, lets hope that they continue to win more.

NEW STADIUM IN THOMOND PARK.

With the new stadium for Thomond Park being launched this week anyone who want to purchase a 10 year ticket can do so by contacting us. Now is the time for Munster supporters to get a new stadium and we must pay for that € 5000.00 will get you a seat in the new stand for 10 years and all home Celtic league either in Musgrave Park or in Thomond you choose. The ticket will give you access to all Group matches and an option to purchase tickets in the knockout stages of the Heineken cup or any other representative matches being held in Thomond Park. Contact info@munsterlions.com  or Michael O Brien on  0872129999

June 1, 2006 Stadium Updates

I saw the plans of the new stadium today in Limerick and it will be a magnificent, one which both players and supporters will be able to enjoy. Photos of the stadium will be posted on this site within the next few days.

Of the 2000 on offer at this time an estimated 1200 have been sold, we expect the remainder to be taken shortly, once these are gone the next phase will not be available at the current rate of € 5000.00, all the remaining seats will have perfect views of the pitch between the 22's.

Those who purchase a ticket now will if the branch decide, after the 10 years are up be able to purchase the same ticket for a further 10 years at € 5000.00, which will be great value.

If you want further details please contact me on 0872129999.

The lunch was a tremendous success with probably the greatest gathering of rugby legends in a room Cork has ever seen.

We acknowledge the assistance of the IRFU, Munster Branch, Munster Rugby in making the lunch the success it was.

I thank the following for their support :

My Wife Eleanor, kids Emma & Colin for their support, love and total understanding when my mind and energy was elsewhere.

To my Friend and Hero Tom Kiernan without whom the event would not have happened, we had late nights, long meetings endless worry, he has made me a better person.

The remaining committee members Martin O Callaghan, Donal Linehan & Michael Kiernan.

Dave Kavanagh Commercial Manager 6 Nations Ltd for his total commitment, trust and support.

Michael Corcoran from RTE Radio who did a great job as MC.

Special mention to Mary Bernard Sales Manager in the Maryborough House Hotel, from whom I had total support.

Justin McCarthy General Manager Maryborough House Hotel for his professionalism and friendship.

Catherine Lougheed in The Irish Examiner for her tireless support.

Dave Tessa & Alex from Genesis Publications in bringing The Lions Book to Cork.

Joe Gantly Chairman Cork Airport Authority.

Pat Geraghty from Munster Rugby.

Alan O Shea from Design Matters.

Andrew Doyle & Dave Barry from Sharptext & Prontaprint.

Bob Stokes from Insight Multimedia.

Keith Wood for his guidance and friendship.

Fergus Slattery for his skills as an auctioneer and being a nice guy.

Dr. Willie John McBride, Dr. Sid Millar Chairman of the IRB and Andy Crawford President of the IRFU for traveling down from Belfast.

Robert Kidney for the trip to Dublin with the Jersey.

Tony o Regan, for the initial discussion about the event on the plane coming back from London.

All the Munster Lions players and management, especially Dave Mc Hugh and Eddie O Sullivan who made time to be at the lunch.

The Wallace family including Richard, Paul & David, for the efforts they made to be at the Lunch.

To all the corporate guests that helped make the lunch special.

The Companies and individuals for their financial support of The Lions Trust.

Frank Byford for his knowledge.

The Management & Staff at The Maryborough House Hotel for the great work they did on the day.

Oliver Baumann from Galvins Wines "thanks for the wine tasting".

Pat O Keeffe Kit manager in 2001 chatting with Martin O Callaghan Committee member

Ciaran Fitzgerald Captain 1983 Lions Chatting with IRB Chairman Dr. Syd Millar

Ronan o Gara 2001 & 2005 Lions with Eddie O Sullivan 2005 Coach & Keith Wood 1997 & 2001 Lion in good spirits.

The Wallace family prior to the lunch

Noel Murphy Keith Wood & Rob Henderson