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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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
Jamie Heaslip-Rob Kearney consortium to buy McSorley’s pub for €5.5m
Former GAA manager Seamus McEnaney in line for uplift of up to €3.7m on original investment in Dublin 2 pub while Irish rugby stars buy into Dublin 6
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Leo Cullen managing Leinster’s bigger picture to perfection
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Benetton v Leinster: Peter Dooley set for 100th provincial game
Prop set to notch landmark before joining Byrne, Hawkshaw and Murphy out west
Dave Kearney ‘itching to go’ for Leinster after putting injuries behind him
Winger looking forward to a busy end of season run after disrupted campaign
Leinster’s Will Connors ruled out for up to 10 weeks with knee ligament injury
25-year-old Ireland flanker, with nine caps, has been plagued with injuries this season
Van der Flier and Larmour in line for Six Nations despite minor injuries
Tadhg Furlong and James Ryan ‘making good progress’ ahead of opener against Wales
Pay freeze for Aer Lingus ground staff proposed until 2024
Seen & Heard: Wetherspoon sale of Blackrock pub, and Cowen seeks inquiry into ESB
Ryan, Furlong and Larmour remain doubtful for Leinster’s trip to Bath
Ryan last played for Leinster in October and missed Montpellier game with hamstring strain
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