Sligo-RFC-V-Naas-RFC-Feb-2013
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Welcome once again to Hamilton Park for our continuing Ulster Bank I am delighted to extend my sincere good wishes to Clare and to all of your League Campaign against Naas RFC. club officials, members, players and supporters on the occasion of our Ulster Bank League encounter at Hamilton Park which, being in the shadow of A warm welcome from all at Sligo Rugby Club to Rory Larkin President Knocknarea Mountain and on the Atlantic coast, is uniquely renowned for of Naas Rugby Club, his team and travelling supporters. its exceptional scenic beauty. After our break for the ecstasy followed by the agony of the two 6 Nations I would also like to sincerely thank all of the officials, members, players games we are back for this highly anticipated game. and supporters of Naas RFC who have travelled west to Strandhill for the game and I know we are all looking forward very much to experiencing the I'm delighted to welcome the young players from both Sligo and Naas and great hospitality for which Sligo is so well renowned and which we have been hope they enjoy their involvement in the days rugby. well informed of by our Vice President, Jim Casey who also hails from the shadow of Knocknarea. I would like to mention Sligo RFC has today teamed up with Crumlin Childrens I believe that we can all look forward to another superb contest of rugby Hospital in order to raise awareness locally based on how popular and exciting last seasons game at Forenaughts of the Fix Crumlin Fund proved, when on that occasion Sligo finished strongest with a score of 30- www.fixcrumlin.ie 13. Whilst Naas are currently having a very successful season, having They are currently trying to raise €4m in only lost one of their nine games to date, it is also the case that Sligo, whilst order to complete the construction of a vital in mid table position have only lost one home game this season and we are new Cardiac Unit and to improve their therefore expecting a formidable challenge from the Strandhill men. Cancer Ward. Please see the back page of the programme for further details. Finally, I would like to wish both Captains, Tadhg Power and Sam Sutton, and both the Naas and Let's hope for an exciting and enjoyable Sligo teams the very best on the field today and for day and hope to see you all in the Club- the remainder of the season and most especially I house post match where we can renew old will be hoping for a game free of injuries for both acquaintances and make new ones! teams. Clare Storey Rory Larkin President President Sligo RFC Naas RFC Cover photo—Sligo RFC Juvenile Section Welcome once again to Hamilton Park for our continuing Ulster Bank I am delighted to extend my sincere good wishes to Clare and to all of your League Campaign against Naas RFC. club officials, members, players and supporters on the occasion of our Ulster Bank League encounter at Hamilton Park which, being in the shadow of A warm welcome from all at Sligo Rugby Club to Rory Larkin President Knocknarea Mountain and on the Atlantic coast, is uniquely renowned for of Naas Rugby Club, his team and travelling supporters. its exceptional scenic beauty. After our break for the ecstasy followed by the agony of the two 6 Nations I would also like to sincerely thank all of the officials, members, players games we are back for this highly anticipated game. and supporters of Naas RFC who have travelled west to Strandhill for the game and I know we are all looking forward very much to experiencing the I'm delighted to welcome the young players from both Sligo and Naas and great hospitality for which Sligo is so well renowned and which we have been hope they enjoy their involvement in the days rugby. well informed of by our Vice President, Jim Casey who also hails from the shadow of Knocknarea. I would like to mention Sligo RFC has today teamed up with Crumlin Childrens I believe that we can all look forward to another superb contest of rugby Hospital in order to raise awareness locally based on how popular and exciting last seasons game at Forenaughts of the Fix Crumlin Fund proved, when on that occasion Sligo finished strongest with a score of 30- www.fixcrumlin.ie 13. Whilst Naas are currently having a very successful season, having They are currently trying to raise €4m in only lost one of their nine games to date, it is also the case that Sligo, whilst order to complete the construction of a vital in mid table position have only lost one home game this season and we are new Cardiac Unit and to improve their therefore expecting a formidable challenge from the Strandhill men. Cancer Ward. Please see the back page of the programme for further details. Finally, I would like to wish both Captains, Tadhg Power and Sam Sutton, and both the Naas and Let's hope for an exciting and enjoyable Sligo teams the very best on the field today and for day and hope to see you all in the Club- the remainder of the season and most especially I house post match where we can renew old will be hoping for a game free of injuries for both acquaintances and make new ones! teams. Clare Storey Rory Larkin President President Sligo RFC Naas RFC Cover photo—Sligo RFC Juvenile Section Sligo RFC Ladies Calendar Sponsors The Glasshouse Hotel The Sligo Ladies Rugby team have had great recent successes on the pitch, winning the Connaght Development League two years in a row and organising a hugely successful ‘Take me Out ‘ evening for Sligo Rugby Club. The team decided that a calendar was definitely next on the list and so the ladies rugby team have come up with a unique way to raise funds for the North West Hospice and Sligo Rugby Club! The brave ladies team have put together a 2013 calendar to bare all for this worthy cause! The calendar features most of our ladies players in uniquely posed shots taken by the very talented local photographer, Suzy McCanny whose studio is based in Wine St Sligo. Their cause, the North West Hospice is dedicated to helping people with life limiting illness improve their quality of life and find relief from Cosgrove’s Centra Maugheraboy symptoms, pain and stress. It has been helping the community for 25 years and is continuously in need of support and funds as it is a part of the community that reaches out to many families around the Sligo, Leitrim and South Donegal. Calendars can be purchased for €10 each in stores around Sligo making them an excellent Christmas present so make sure you get yours early! The Ladies calendar will also be available to purchase from the Sligo Rugby Club website www.sligorfc.ie and the Northwest Hospice website and www.northwesthospice.ie just log on to buy yours! Sligo RFC Ladies Calendar Sponsors The Glasshouse Hotel The Sligo Ladies Rugby team have had great recent successes on the pitch, winning the Connaght Development League two years in a row and organising a hugely successful ‘Take me Out ‘ evening for Sligo Rugby Club. The team decided that a calendar was definitely next on the list and so the ladies rugby team have come up with a unique way to raise funds for the North West Hospice and Sligo Rugby Club! The brave ladies team have put together a 2013 calendar to bare all for this worthy cause! The calendar features most of our ladies players in uniquely posed shots taken by the very talented local photographer, Suzy McCanny whose studio is based in Wine St Sligo. Their cause, the North West Hospice is dedicated to helping people with life limiting illness improve their quality of life and find relief from Cosgrove’s Centra Maugheraboy symptoms, pain and stress. It has been helping the community for 25 years and is continuously in need of support and funds as it is a part of the community that reaches out to many families around the Sligo, Leitrim and South Donegal. Calendars can be purchased for €10 each in stores around Sligo making them an excellent Christmas present so make sure you get yours early! The Ladies calendar will also be available to purchase from the Sligo Rugby Club website www.sligorfc.ie and the Northwest Hospice website and www.northwesthospice.ie just log on to buy yours! SLIGO RFC TEAM SHEET NAAS RFC TEAM SHEET 1. Ross Mannion 1. Andrew Shirley 2. Tadhg Power (Capt) 2. Jock Toland 3. Conor Mitchell 3. Jason Harney 4. James Wilson 4. Steve Kinneavy 5. Jamie Bowes 5. David Benn 6. David Heath 6. Paul Monahan 7. Rory Kerins 7. Andy Kearney 8. Aidan McNulty 8. Miseoka Timeoto 9. Mickey Murphy 9. Sam Sutton 10. Paddy Pearson 10. Peter Osbourne 11. Colin Kane 11. Rob Campbell 12. Aaron Spring 12. Henry Bryce 13. Jerome Harimate 13. Darragh O’Shea 14. Sean Donnelly 14. John Delaney 15. Mark Butler 15. David Ahern 16. Adrian McHale 16. Niall Carson 17 Wesley Maxwell 17. Gary Rowan 18. Gary Conneely 18. John O’Brien 19. Peter Mullan 19. Brian Fitzgerald 20. Rodger Burrows 20. Rob O’Connor SLIGO RFC TEAM SHEET NAAS RFC TEAM SHEET 1. Ross Mannion 1. Andrew Shirley 2. Tadhg Power (Capt) 2. Jock Toland 3. Conor Mitchell 3. Jason Harney 4. James Wilson 4. Steve Kinneavy 5.