History in the Making: 125 Years of Irish Rugby – Irish Independent IRFU 125th anniversary supplement, 24 May 2000: Brian O'Driscoll cover, Keith Wood, Munster, Lions, Barbarians

History in the Making: a celebration of 125 action-packed years of the IRFU – the Irish Independent's souvenir supplement '125 Years of Irish Rugby', published on 24 May 2000 in association with the Irish Rugby Football Union to mark the Union's 125th anniversary (1874–1999). Cover: Brian O'Driscoll in full stride in the green of Ireland, ball in hand, the year he announced himself to the world with his hat-trick against France in Paris, with the IRFU 125 shamrock logo. Inside: An introduction from the President of the IRFU, Bill Lavery, with a photograph of the IRFU board; and a Foreword from Dr Tony O'Reilly (A.J.F. O'Reilly), the former Ireland and Lions wing, on the craic and camaraderie of the game, Ireland's win in Paris and Munster's 'incredible' run to the European Cup final, due to be played three days after publication. Contents: The Munster Mash (pages 4–6); From Little Acorns… (8–10); Brian O'Brien – No Job Too Big (12–14); Munster Fever (16–17); Eddie Wigglesworth (20–21); The Barbarians (22); Keith Wood Profile (24–27); and The Lions' Pride (28–30), with Willie John McBride, captain of the unbeaten 1974 Lions in South Africa, and the 1974 Lions line-up. Published by Independent Newspapers Ireland Ltd; design by IT News & Media. 32 pages, full colour, large format. Issued at the high point of a remarkable year for Irish rugby – the first Six Nations, victory over France in Paris for the first time in 28 years, and Munster's European Cup semi-final win over Toulouse in Bordeaux – this is a well-produced souvenir for followers of Irish rugby history, Munster and Leinster supporters, and collectors of Brian O'Driscoll and Keith Wood memorabilia. THEMES: IRFU 125th anniversary, Irish rugby history, Brian O'Driscoll, Keith Wood, Munster Rugby, British and Irish Lions, Barbarians, Irish Independent, 2000.

Author: Irish Independent

Publisher: Irish Independent/Independent Newspapers Ireland

Publication Date: 2000

Binding: Single Issue Magazine

Condition: Used - Very Good