Conor Murray to celebrate launch of his autobiography with special Thomond Park event
Join us in the Thomond Suite at Thomond Park, Limerick, on September 11th at 7pm for a night of celebration where Conor will be talking to Joe about his life in Rugby with Keith Earls, Simon Zebo and other special guests joining him on stage. Sure to be a brilliant night!
Your ticket includes a copy of Cloud Nine: My Life in Rugby which you will receive at the venue on the night. Doors open at 6pm.
Book tickets here: https://ti.to/eason/eason-and-thomond-park-presents-conor-murray
About Cloud Nine: My Life in Rugby: Conor Murray retires after a legendary career spanning over a decade. A key figure for Munster, Ireland, and the Lions, his legacy includes titles, Grand Slams, and over 100 caps. Resilient and revered, Murray leaves the game as one of Irish rugby's greatest, telling his story on his own terms.
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