Sonia takes a bow

John O'Shea of GOAL is not known to miss an opportunity to raise some always-needed funds for Africa and he has recruited Sonia…

John O'Shea of GOAL is not known to miss an opportunity to raise some always-needed funds for Africa and he has recruited Sonia O'Sullivan to run a lap of honour between the minor and senior games on Sunday. O'Sullivan, a GOAL patron, will promote the GOAL Challenge next Wednesday, involving the All-Ireland champions and a select XV.

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