Sligo RFC V Greystones
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Welcome to Hamilton Park today for the visit of Greystones RFC and hard to believe that this is our final league match of the season. In particular I welcome President Adrian Goodrich and his colleagues from Greystones and hope they enjoy their trip to the North West. We are glad that our club do not have to rely on a result from this game to remain in As the season draws to a close for both George and myself, there the league for next season and realise that our visitors are enjoying second position in the table and destined for Division 4 next season. We wish them every success and look is no doubt that both of us have experienced the many highs forward to a good game of rugby today. and lows that make the game of rugby so wonderful to be part of. Great tries stupid mistakes, too many injuries, not enough It would be remiss of me not to say that it has been a disappointing end of season for Sligo points, great times with other Presidents, too much food, too after a very promising start and at one stage we were hopeful of being involved in much drink and not a lot of sleep. Then who would want it any competing for promotion in next season’s league but instead we were struggling to stay in different! the lower league. We are still a small club with a limited number of players and hence there is a huge responsibility on every player to work hard at training and match preparation and prioritise the game at the weekend. I want to express my sincere thanks to manager Des And as to the finale, what a fantastic way to finish our season Cosgrove who was totally committed to the challenge at all times and also coaches Joe Walsh than being in Hamilton Park experiencing the wonderful and Gavin Foley. hospitality laid on by this great club. On a positive note I want to congratulate our development squad on their league promotion To George and Sligo rugby Club, I wish for next season. They really did our club proud - a great bunch of guys with great spirit you every success in the future and to and credit goes to their coaches Roger Burrows and Wesley Maxwell. Equally on a very our loyal band of travelling supporters, positive note I want to congratulate our brilliant U 18 squad who have just won the U18 cup. On Monday last they defeated Ballinasloe 50 – 7 in the final with an exhibition of most many thanks for your stamina in fol- entertaining rugby of highest quality enjoyed by all and including Pat Lam and lowing us around Ireland and for your Eric Elwood of Connacht Rugby to see Sligo RFC “do the double” and to experience the belief and commitment to the club. extent of talented players that we have in the youth section of our club. It wouldn’t surprise me if additional players from this team will now be sought by the Connacht academy to Adrian Goodrich join Jack Keegan, Cillian Gallagher, Darragh Cummins, Ryan Feehily and Matthew President Cosgrove. This same team did the double at U16 level and great credit Greystones RFC to them and coaches Michael O’Hehir, Simon Glavan and Joe Walsh. Also our ladies have again brought honour to our club with their cup win. Well done Ladies! This extent of success brings additional responsibilities to all involved in the running of our club. It is now vital that we maximise the potential from the players in the youth section together with cementing our connection with Summerhill College and Sligo Grammar School who will have a major influence in the future development of the game in Sligo and hence the future of our club. George Draper President Sligo RFC Welcome to Hamilton Park today for the visit of Greystones RFC and hard to believe that this is our final league match of the season. In particular I welcome President Adrian Goodrich and his colleagues from Greystones and hope they enjoy their trip to the North West. We are glad that our club do not have to rely on a result from this game to remain in As the season draws to a close for both George and myself, there the league for next season and realise that our visitors are enjoying second position in the table and destined for Division 4 next season. We wish them every success and look is no doubt that both of us have experienced the many highs forward to a good game of rugby today. and lows that make the game of rugby so wonderful to be part of. Great tries stupid mistakes, too many injuries, not enough It would be remiss of me not to say that it has been a disappointing end of season for Sligo points, great times with other Presidents, too much food, too after a very promising start and at one stage we were hopeful of being involved in much drink and not a lot of sleep. Then who would want it any competing for promotion in next season’s league but instead we were struggling to stay in different! the lower league. We are still a small club with a limited number of players and hence there is a huge responsibility on every player to work hard at training and match preparation and prioritise the game at the weekend. I want to express my sincere thanks to manager Des And as to the finale, what a fantastic way to finish our season Cosgrove who was totally committed to the challenge at all times and also coaches Joe Walsh than being in Hamilton Park experiencing the wonderful and Gavin Foley. hospitality laid on by this great club. On a positive note I want to congratulate our development squad on their league promotion To George and Sligo rugby Club, I wish for next season. They really did our club proud - a great bunch of guys with great spirit you every success in the future and to and credit goes to their coaches Roger Burrows and Wesley Maxwell. Equally on a very our loyal band of travelling supporters, positive note I want to congratulate our brilliant U 18 squad who have just won the U18 cup. On Monday last they defeated Ballinasloe 50 – 7 in the final with an exhibition of most many thanks for your stamina in fol- entertaining rugby of highest quality enjoyed by all and including Pat Lam and lowing us around Ireland and for your Eric Elwood of Connacht Rugby to see Sligo RFC “do the double” and to experience the belief and commitment to the club. extent of talented players that we have in the youth section of our club. It wouldn’t surprise me if additional players from this team will now be sought by the Connacht academy to Adrian Goodrich join Jack Keegan, Cillian Gallagher, Darragh Cummins, Ryan Feehily and Matthew President Cosgrove. This same team did the double at U16 level and great credit Greystones RFC to them and coaches Michael O’Hehir, Simon Glavan and Joe Walsh. Also our ladies have again brought honour to our club with their cup win. Well done Ladies! This extent of success brings additional responsibilities to all involved in the running of our club. It is now vital that we maximise the potential from the players in the youth section together with cementing our connection with Summerhill College and Sligo Grammar School who will have a major influence in the future development of the game in Sligo and hence the future of our club. George Draper President Sligo RFC Sponsors The Glasshouse Hotel The Mespil Hotel Cosgrove’s Centra Maugheraboy Sponsors The Glasshouse Hotel The Mespil Hotel Cosgrove’s Centra Maugheraboy SLIGO RFC TEAM SHEET GREYSTONES RFC TEAM SHEET 1. Conan O’Donnell 1. Timmy O'Donovan 2. Tadhg Power 2. Kevin Moes 3. Conor Mitchell 3. Ronan Kearney 4. James Wilson 4. John Campbell 5. David Cawley 5. Billy Norman 6. Matthew Cosgrove 6. Bobby Clancy 7. Matthew Davey 7. Alan Dempsey 8. Rory Kerins 8. Cormac O’Donoghue 9. Enda Gavin 9. Killian Marmion 10. Brooke Tremayne 10. Kurt Strachan 11. Colin Keane 11. Padraic Geoghegan 12. Aaron Spring 12. Brian Kingston 13. Daire Byrne 13. Simon Malone 14. Mark Rooney 14. Jack Keating 15. Stephen Kerins 15. Darragh Callan 16. Ross Mannion 16. Niall Carson 17. Gary Conneely 17. Shane Mulvaney 18. David Heath 18. Neil O’Brien 19. Aiden McNulty 19. Jason Curran 20. Michael Allen 20. Niall O’Brien SLIGO RFC TEAM SHEET GREYSTONES RFC TEAM SHEET 1. Conan O’Donnell 1. Timmy O'Donovan 2. Tadhg Power 2. Kevin Moes 3. Conor Mitchell 3. Ronan Kearney 4. James Wilson 4. John Campbell 5. David Cawley 5. Billy Norman 6. Matthew Cosgrove 6. Bobby Clancy 7. Matthew Davey 7. Alan Dempsey 8. Rory Kerins 8. Cormac O’Donoghue 9. Enda Gavin 9. Killian Marmion 10. Brooke Tremayne 10. Kurt Strachan 11. Colin Keane 11. Padraic Geoghegan 12. Aaron Spring 12. Brian Kingston 13. Daire Byrne 13. Simon Malone 14. Mark Rooney 14. Jack Keating 15. Stephen Kerins 15. Darragh Callan 16. Ross Mannion 16. Niall Carson 17. Gary Conneely 17. Shane Mulvaney 18. David Heath 18. Neil O’Brien 19. Aiden McNulty 19. Jason Curran 20. Michael Allen 20. Niall O’Brien Message from Louis Magee, President, Irish Rugby Football Union to Sligo RFC. The 2013/2014 Ulster Bank League was yet another nail-biting season, full of exciting and enthralling matches with titles being decided on the very last There is an understandable air of excitement at Hamilton Park this season following plays.