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# AIL Legends

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'From the kick-off, they decided to start a schemozzle. That suited us'

Ger Earls was a key part of Young Munster’s AIL success in 1993 after joining from Thomond.

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May 16th 2020, 12:20 PM

'I was blessed to join Shannon at that time. The crowds in the AIL were massive'

Andrew Thompson won nine All-Ireland League titles during his playing days with Shannon RFC.

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Apr 12th 2020, 8:00 AM