“My parents were small farmers and the valley we lived in wasn’t electrified until I was 12. The house was lit with gas lamps and heated by an open fire. Going back further still, I can even remember, though my own children don’t believe me, the day the toilet was put in. Prior to that it was a hole in the groud,” said O’Sullivan, 43, who grew up as one of eight siblings in Dromid, Co Kerry.

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There was the silence for the kicker and also for the late Michael Kiernan, a fine Munster player in his day. He is the father of Michael who won the Triple Crown with a drop goal against England. I was there that day in Lansdowne when Kiernan’s kick barely straddled the crossbar.

It was the first time ever I kissed a man other than my oul fella. Purely platonic, but back then, kissing men was an event as rare as feeding Dodo birds breadcrumbs in St Stephen’s Green, and Triple Crowns were as hard to find as a missing sock.

The custom in France is to give three kisses to a woman by way of hello. A lady of the utmost probity, hopelessly in love with her husband, and a good friend of yours truly, met up with us under the stands in Thomond. I kissed her on the cheek as you do. Then she, in the context of the occasion, suggested….

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Clonmel racecourse has grown and developed over a period of 150 years, since 2009, as a result of extensive refurbishment, the racecourse now has a variety of dining and drinking facilities so suit everyone. From tasty bites in The Snack Bar to Gourmet Menus in The Restaurant, Masterchefs Hospitality will be providing the event catering with a range of food and drink options for every event at great quality prices.

Masterchefs Hospitality are also available to cater for private bookings and events at Powerstown Park. We look forward to looking after new customers in Clonmel.

As everyone entered the spacious marquee they were dazzled by the interior design and wonderful variety of candle lit table settings. This spectacular set up gave brides-to-be the opportunity to see the unlimited choices available when having a Marquee Wedding including tables, chairs, linen, centre pieces, flowers and lighting to name but a few.

Masterchefs Hospitality were also giving people a taste of their event catering expertise by providing a selection of gourmet canapés throughout the day.