Former rugby captain dies

The funeral took place yesterday of Colm Flynn, a former captain of Richmond Rugby Club, Limerick, who died at University College…

The funeral took place yesterday of Colm Flynn, a former captain of Richmond Rugby Club, Limerick, who died at University College Hospital, Cork, following an illness. Mr Flynn (34), a father of three, became ill suddenly last week and died on Sunday. A post-mortem was carried out. Mr Flynn was buried at Drumcliff Cemetery, outside his home town of Ennis, Co Clare.

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