28 November 2023; Leinster Rugby and Merrion Press launched A History of Rugby in Leinster in the Library Room, RDS on Tuesday evening. The book, written by Dr David Doolin, explores the growth of the game in the province through Irish history, and how the events that impacted Ireland, filtered into the evolution of Leinster rugby from its origins to the present day. In attendance at the launch is author David Doolin with Josepha Madigan TD. The book is available in all good bookshops and on the Merrion Press website and Amazon. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile