Profits nearly double at Grand Slam Bars group after it adds McSorley’s in Ranelagh to portfolio
Four former rugby internationals are shareholders in group which is controlled by publican Noel Anderson
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Support for Lewis Moody from Irish rugby figures following motor neuron disease diagnosis
James Lowe said he was saddened by the news and hoped a cure for MND could be found soon
Owners of McSorley’s in Ranelagh finalising deal to take over Wild Goose restaurant
Pub bought last year for €5.5m
Publican Noel Anderson on Grand Slam Bars, taking on Guinness and the rising price of a pint
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McSorley’s of Ranelagh bought by consortium of former rugby internationals led by Noel Anderson for €5.5m
Ranelagh pub will maintain popular features but plans some new additions
Leo Cullen managing Leinster’s bigger picture to perfection
Senior team are beneficiaries of good work which goes on at club and schools level
Three Leinster players on European player of the year shortlist
Caelan Doris, Hugo Keenan and James Lowe, included on five-man shortlist
Sean O’Brien in frame to replace Denis Leamy on Leinster staff
Leamy looks set to move back to native Munster as defence coach under Rowntree
Former Leinster and Ireland backrow Sean O’Brien announces retirement
London Irish flanker calls time on one of the most decorated careers in Irish rugby
The Offload: Spain win Iberian derby to secure spot in Ireland’s World Cup pool
All Blacks apologise over International Women’s Day post; Under-20s chase Grand Slam
Tadhg Beirne: ‘Processing those negative thoughts is still an issue for sure’
Ireland and Munster secondrow still showing the self-belief that resurrected his career
‘He’s phenomenal’: Hard-working Josh van der Flier at top of his game
Seven-try forward enjoying his most prolific season to date for both Leinster and Ireland
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