September ‘17-’18 Volume 2 Issue 1
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Garryowen Rugby Club @GarryowenFC GarryowenRugby.com THE STAR September ‘17-’18 Volume 2 Issue 1 Seniors score over 50 points against last year’s runners-up ~ ~ Experience some nostalgia as we take a look back in our new ‘Yesterdays’ section ~ ~ Find out in this issue how your voice can be heard. Table of Welcome member registrations. I wish our Contents Seconds, Thirds and Under 20 management, coaches and players, Senior News… 3 an enjoyable and successful season. Our Under-Age structure under the Third’s… 4 direction of Michael Power, continues to grow with over 550 Ladies’ Tag … 4 players competing across all age groups, on any given weekend. This would not be possible without the Under 20’s… 5 assistance of our wide group of volunteers, who are involved in U’Age Fixtures… 6 coaching, admin and fundraising It is with a profound sense of honour activities throughout the season. A Seconds… 6 and pride, that I take over as huge degree of gratitude goes out to President of Garryowen FC in its these members. Yesterdays… 6 134th Year. The sentiment however, Over the Summer period, Tom is tinged with sadness due to the Fogarty once again, ran the high UBL Table… 7 passing of our former president, Paul successful Youth Athletic O’Byrne on 22nd May 2017. Paul Development Camp, in conjunction was an highly-respected Consultant with Setanta College, the leading Surgeon, based in Barringtons educational institute in Performance Hospital. His leadership and affable Science, Strength and Conditioning. character will be sorely missed by A special word of thanks to our title the Garryowen FC Family. sponsor Quattro Plant, who are now ‘Ar dheis Dé go raibh an anam.’ in their second year. Much Following some tough years both on appreciation is also extended to our and off the field, there is a general additional sponsors; Medicare, First sense that we have turned a corner Choice Financial Services, Downes in Dooradoyle. Our Senior squad is Solicitors, Frank Hogan Motors and led once again by Head Coach Conan Asystec. I would also like to thank all Doyle as Director of Rugby, ably those who advertise with pitch side assisted by Paul Neville, John hoarding, those who support our Staunton and Sean Skehan. Neil fund-raising events and attend our Cronin captains the side. pre-match lunches. I would also like Recruitment has gone well in the off to thank everyone who took part in, season and we are upbeat that the or supported, the Garryowen FC Golf coming season will see us, once Classic. again, competing for honors, across Finally, it gives me immense all major club competitions. To this pleasure to extend a very warm end, I wish them every success welcome to all visiting teams, Staying with the Senior Club, last coaches, members and club season was very successful for both executives. I trust your trip to our J2 and Under 20 Squads, with a Dooradoyle will be an enjoyable one. virtually clean sweep of all available I look forward to meeting you before trophies. It is encouraging to see and after the game in our clubhouse. that many of the players from these squads are now pushing forward for Yours in Rugby, Edited by Anthony inclusion in the first team setup. Tony O’Rourke, Geoghegan There is a steady supply of new Hon President, Photographs provided by talent emerging from both our under-age structure and new Garryowen FC, Kieran Ryan 2017/18 2 First XV The new Division 1A season kicked off three weeks ago The attacking prowess of the week prior showed no for the senior side against 2012 champions St. Mary’s signs of slowing down as along with ‘Neilly’, tries from College at Templeville road. winger Liam Coombes, Sean Rennison, Hugh O’Brien- Cunningham and Peadar Collins sent ‘Tarf. It proved to be a battle of attrition for the light blues as two crucial St. Mary’s penalties would prove to be This was the first time Garryowen have scored 50 the deciding factor in the end as the home side points in a single All-Ireland League game since their retained the Shay Deering trophy. 54-5 thrashing against Galwegians in the final game of the 2009/09 season, Despite losing 13-7, this the seniors clawed a losing bonus point a difficult achievement for any travelling The Seniors will surely look to continue this emphatic side. form in their trip to Terenure College next Saturday who have been performing well above expectations A week later the senior side hosted newly-promoted with their 100% record. After that it’s another Dublin Buccaneers at Dooradoyle. college against UCD at home on the 28�� of October. Buccaneers recorded a spirited 10-19 loss to favourites Lansdowne at Dubarry park the week prior. GARRYOWEN: David Johnston; Liam Coombes, Sam Arnold, Peadar Collins, Hugh O’Brien-Cunningham; Bill Johnston, Neil Cronin (C); Niall Horan, Mike Sherry, Andy Keating, Aaron McCloskey, Dean Moore, Tim Ferguson, Garryowen’s backline unleashed a flurry of attacks Darren Ryan, Sean Rennison. leading to tries from Dean Moore, Darren Ryan, Jason Replacements: Liam Cronin, Barry McNamara, JP Phelan, Mikey Wilson, Jamie Gavin. McInerney and Munster hooker Mike Sherry Scorers: Neil Cronin, Liam Coombes [2], Sean Rennison, Hugh O’Brien- respectively. Cunningham, Peadar Collins Conversions: Neil Cronin [6] A resounding 29-17 victory for the home side, two Penalties: Neil Cronin [3] matches two bonus points to lay the foundation for an CLONTARF: Max McFarland; Rob McGrath, Sean O’Brien, Matt D’Arcy, exciting season ahead for the light blues. Cian O’Donoghue; David Joyce, Sam Cronin; Ivan Soroka, Dylan Donnellan, Royce Burke-Flynn, Cormac Daly, Ben Reilly (C), Tony Ryan, Neil Reilly, Michael Noone. The seniors concluded the month by entertaining 2- Replacements: Andrew Feeney, Joe Roe, Mark Sutton, Vakthhang time winners Clontarf at home in Dooradoyle. Abdaladze, Vincent Gavin. Scorers: Penalty try, Vakthang Abdaladze Conversions: David Joyce Our skipper Neil Cronin alone outscored the bulls by Penalty: David Joyce contributing a whopping 26 points in total, to the light blues’ 51-17 staggering victory. Referee: Mark Patton Charity Cup Before kicking off their Ulster Bank League campaign, the senior side advanced to the Limerick Charity Cup final. The light blues outclassed the reigning champions Young Munster and local rival Old Crescent respectively in their route to the final. Nenagh Ormond defeated both Shannon and UL Bohemian in their historic campaign and they look to end their underdog story with a win against the light Nenagh will make their first appearance in a Charity Cup Final on Nov. 17�� blues. However, the senior side will be sure to not The 93�� Charity Cup will take place on November 17��. underestimate the premier county natives as they Jack O’Sullivan, a ‘Garryowner’ introduced the cup in were knocked out of the Munster Senior Cup by order to raise funds for Barrington and St. John’s Hospital Nenagh Ormond, last year. in Limerick. 3 Thirds The thirds side have run rickshaw in the McInerney Cup this month, producing two dominant victories in a row against Old Crescent and St. Senan's respectively. The Gleeson League holders made the short trip down to Rosbrien and racked up a 29-19 against their neighbours. It was a more one-sided affair in Jimmy Slattery park last week as the light blues won the semi-final 52-5 against shattered St. Senan's side. Garryowen will meet old rivals, Shannon in the final the venue and date has yet to be announced, keep in touch with our social media for more information. Until then, the thirds begin their Gleeson League defence against Newport on Saturday the 7th of October at Dooradoyle, kick off is at 2:30. REMINDER FOR MEMBERS! Your Club Membership can be registered and paid online at garryowenrugby.com/members by Credit Card, Debit Card (such as Laser) or by Cheque. Or by using the myclubfinances app available only on itunes. *Payment of Under-Age subscriptions will be managed by the subscriptions team on Sunday Mornings at the Club House. For Adult Members and Players, please contact the Hon. Registrar, Billy Purcell. Email: [email protected] Ladies’ Tag Mobile: 086-6799109 This year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup inspired many young women to be involved in the wonderful sport of rugby and we at Garryowen want to help these women reach their full potential. Follow in the footsteps of the likes of Irish skipper Niamh Briggs and history-making referee Joy Neville and get involved in our Ladies’ Tag Rugby Teams. Interested? Contact details are below. Girls Tag Manager Rachel Joyce. Mobile: 087 2057362 Girls Tag Coach: Kate Nevin. Mobile: 085 8460874 E-Mail Address: [email protected] Source: Ulster Rugby Youtube 4 Under 20’s The young stars scored over 100 points in the two games this past month. The Under 20’s as expected finished top of their North Munster Under 20’s Group ahead of Tipp sides Thurles and Nenagh Ormond. In their trip to Nenagh the light blues won 59-5, the following week the young stars’ momentum continued in a 59-0 whitewash at Dooradyle. With scores like those, supporters will be rest assured of the attacking rugby the current Donal Walsh trophy holders will look to implement when they get their opportunity. Pos. Team Pld. W D L Pts. 1 Garryowen 2 2 0 0 10 2 Thurles 2 1 0 1 4 3 Nenagh Ormond 2 0 0 2 0 Clubhouse Wild Swans at Coole’ It is with great sadness that we learn of the deaths of three of our loyal members of the club, Mrs.