This article is from page 84 of the 2011-12-06 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 84 JPG
LAST week it Ennisman Luke O’Dea who was the toast of Munster rugby on his debut when he crashed over for a try in the province’s victory for Edinburgh in the Rabo Direct Pro 12 league.
This week it was the turn of the father figure of Clare rugby, Marcus Horan, as he reached the landmark of 200 appearances for the province in Saturday’s clash with the Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium.
It may have ended in 19-13 defeat for Munster ahead of their crunch back-to-back Heineken Cup games against Scarlets in Thomond Park, but it was still Horan’s day as the legendary front row from Clonlara joined a select club of players in the province.
“Having played and worked with Marcus, I’ve seen the work ethic and application he brings to the game,” said another 200-club member Anthony Foley in tribute to his fellow Clareman.
“He’s been doing that week in week out over the past 13 seasons. Remember too he’s had his share of time out with illness and injury. We recognise the test of endurance he’s had to face,” added Foley.