Kilkenny College pupils Danny Benn and Sarah Darker and auctioneer, Philip Sheppard with the boots worn by Johnny Sexton when he scored that drop goal against France to put Ireland on the road to the
The boots worn by Ireland's magical rugby out-half, Johnny Sexton will be auctioned by Sheppard's of Durrow on Wednesday, November 29 with all proceeds going to help a little Cork girl receive life-saving medical treatment in the US.
Anna Browne (7), Mallow suffers "the pain of an aging woman" due to a congenital deformity restricting her mobility, requiring the use of a wheelchair. She is not eligible for surgery funded by the HSE and her condition is "deteriorating rapidly.
Johnny's generous offer came after his godfather, Listowel publican and author, Billy Keane met the Browne family and was deeply touched by Anna's story.
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