Alan Quinlan (Irish: Ailín Ó Caoindealbhain, born 13 July 1974 in Tipperary, Ireland) is a retired Irish rugby union player. He played for Munster and was registered to All-Ireland League side Shannon RFC. He retired from rugby in May 2011.Quinlan was educated at Abbey CBS in Tipperary and worked for a motor dealer after leaving school. He began his rugby career with Clanwilliam FC. Quinlan moved from Clanwilliam to join Shannon U20s in 1994. He captained the Irish Youth Team against Scotland in 1993. He normally plays as a blindside flanker, but has also played openside, number eight and second row for Munster. Wikipedia