Celtic Cup Jersey Auction.

The jersey worn by Paul O’Connell in the Celtic Cup final fetched the highest bid in the on-line auction that has just been concluded.

Where the jerseys went 15. Shaun Payne – Paddy. 14. Paul Devlin – Tir na Nog. 13. Mike Mullins – The Chancer. 12. Rob Henderson – Peter Dooley. 11. Anthony Horgan – Kellies The Boss. 10. Ronan O’Gara – JPN. 09. Peter Stringer – Legal. 08. Anthony Foley – The Banner. 07. David Wallace – Gazza. 06. Alan Quinlan – Tipp Fan. 05. Paul O’Connell – Garry & Owen. 04. Donncha O’Callaghan – Stein. 03. John Hayes – Garry & Owen. 02. Frank Sheahan – Munster Stag. 01. Marcus Horan – Shannon RFC Ealing Branch. Paul O’Connell – 700.00 (Silver Fox); 750.00 (Birmingham Munster); 1000.00 (Garry & Owen).

Ronan O’Gara – 600 (JPN).

Donncha O’Callaghan – 585.00 (Stein).

Alan Quinlan – 550.00 (Tipp Fan).

Anthony Foley – 400.00 (Eileen H). 475.00 (Munster Stag); 500.00 (Garry & Owen); 500.00 (the banner).

Frank Sheahan – 300.00 (West Cork Crossey); 320.00 (Herfordshire Exiles); 330 (Jacksie); 475.00 (Munster Stag).

John Hayes – 400.00 (JCMG); 410.00 (vp102); 475.00 (Munster Stag); 500.00 (Garry & Owen).

Peter Stringer – 350.00 (legal); 350.00 (Gally); 375.00 (Western Alliance); 426.00 (legal).

Mike Mullins – 400.00 (The Chancer).

Rob Henderson – 400.00 (Peter Dooley).

David Wallace – 375.00 (Big Fan); 380.00 (Gazza).

Shaun Payne – 375.00 (paddy).

Marcus Horan – 350.00 (Darth Keane); 360.00 (Shannon RFC Ealing Branch).

Anthony Horgan – 275.00 (Alan H); 280.00 (Kellies The Boss).

Paul Devlin – 275.00 (tir na nog).

As stated from the outset, the money bid on three of the jerseys will be donated to the charity nominated by the bidder.

The proceeds therefore from the successful bid on the jersey of Paul O’Connell will go to ISPCC, on the jersey of Mike Mullins to The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association, and on the jersey worn by Peter Stringer, to a charity of his choice.

The leading bidder will be contacted by e-mail, confirming that they have secured that particular jersey.

They in turn will be asked to confirm their willingness to purchase the jersey for the amount bid and arrangements will be put in place for payment and receipt of the jersey.

Should the highest bidder decline or not be contactable through the e-mail they have supplied, then the underbidder will be contacted and the offer made to them at the amount they have bid.

Should the jersey recipient require the player’s signature on the jersey that can be arranged although given the worldwide location of some of the players at present, a delay must be expected.

munsterrugby.ie would like to thank all those who participated in this auction.