Sligo-RFC-V-Suttonians-RFC-Jan

All of us in Suttonians RFC are looking forward to our trip to Strandhill on Saturday, for what promises to be a close game in the AIL. With both sides I would like to welcome everyone here today to Hamilton Park for Sligo's first looking for a win, Sligo to continue the momentum from last weekend, and home game of 2013 in our continuing Ulster Bank League Campaign Suttonians to getting on to a winning track for 2013 and the remainder of the against Suttonians Rugby Club. season, and with both clubs so close in the table, there will be no quarter given I’m sure. An especially warm welcome to Suttonians President Alan Barron, his team and travelling supporters to Sligo Rugby Club in our most picturesque of For me personally, I’m looking forward to returning to a club where I toured as a settings. Under the shadow of Queen Maeves Knocknarea Mountain and over- young player with Suttonians back some time in the 1980’s. I can’t remember looking the Atlantic we are blessed to be able to play rugby in such a scenic what year exactly, and I’m not sure if that is because of the weekend we had area. enjoying Sligo hospitality, or because of the early onseton senile dementia…but I’d like to think it is the former! Our meeting last season with Suttonians did not go our way so we are hoping for a change in fortune for today's game. Following on from our bonus point I’ve been assured that Clare and her team are organising win last Saturday in Connemara only 1 point separates us in the League. some balmy sunny weather for our visit, and I look forward to making new friends in Sligo RFC next I would also like to welcome here today the weekend. many family members of our Senior Team players. Your support is so vital to us and I Alan Barron thank you sincerely for it. President Suttonians RFC Finally I would like to congratulate Sligo born and past member of our club Sean Henry on his return to the Province. It is always exciting to see players return and certainly was great news to hear that he has signed a 2 year contract with Connacht Rugby. May many more follow.

I wish you all a Happy and Healthy New Year.

Clare Storey President Sligo RFC

Cover photo—Sligo RFC U17’s Connacht League Champions 2012/13 and coach John Davey with the trophy All of us in Suttonians RFC are looking forward to our trip to Strandhill on Saturday, for what promises to be a close game in the AIL. With both sides I would like to welcome everyone here today to Hamilton Park for Sligo's first looking for a win, Sligo to continue the momentum from last weekend, and home game of 2013 in our continuing Ulster Bank League Campaign Suttonians to getting on to a winning track for 2013 and the remainder of the against Suttonians Rugby Club. season, and with both clubs so close in the table, there will be no quarter given I’m sure. An especially warm welcome to Suttonians President Alan Barron, his team and travelling supporters to Sligo Rugby Club in our most picturesque of For me personally, I’m looking forward to returning to a club where I toured as a settings. Under the shadow of Queen Maeves Knocknarea Mountain and over- young player with Suttonians back some time in the 1980’s. I can’t remember looking the Atlantic we are blessed to be able to play rugby in such a scenic what year exactly, and I’m not sure if that is because of the weekend we had area. enjoying Sligo hospitality, or because of the early onseton senile dementia…but I’d like to think it is the former! Our meeting last season with Suttonians did not go our way so we are hoping for a change in fortune for today's game. Following on from our bonus point I’ve been assured that Clare and her team are organising win last Saturday in Connemara only 1 point separates us in the League. some balmy sunny weather for our visit, and I look forward to making new friends in Sligo RFC next I would also like to welcome here today the weekend. many family members of our Senior Team players. Your support is so vital to us and I Alan Barron thank you sincerely for it. President Suttonians RFC Finally I would like to congratulate Sligo born and past member of our club Sean Henry on his return to the Province. It is always exciting to see players return and certainly was great news to hear that he has signed a 2 year contract with Connacht Rugby. May many more follow.

I wish you all a Happy and Healthy New Year.

Clare Storey President Sligo RFC

Cover photo—Sligo RFC U17’s Connacht League Champions 2012/13 and coach John Davey with the trophy Sligo RFC Ladies Calendar

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1. Ross Mannion 1. Garrett Connolly 2. Tadhg Power (Capt) 2. Richard Kelly 3. Conor Mitchell 3. Mark Amerlynck 4. James Wilson 4. Ian Whittington 5. Jamie Bowes 5. Adrian Kearney 6. David Heath 6. Michael Cuddy 7. Rory Kerins 7. Richard Delaney 8. Aidan McNulty 8. Damien Ivory 9. Mickey Murphy 9. Adam Griggs 10. Paddy Pearson 10. Stephan Van Gruting 11. Billy Leahy 11. Conor Lennon 12. Aaron Spring 12. Simon Lewis 13. Jerome Harimate 13. Ben Swindlehurst 14. Chris Nairn 14. Daragh Mulligan 15. Mark Butler 15. David Traynor 16. Adrian McHale 16. Shane Derby 17. Gary Conneely 17. Neil Griseto 18. Eoin Matthews 18. TBC 19. Sean Donnelly 19. Glenn Predy 20. Peter Mullan 20. Graham Johnson With the 2011/2012 Ulster Bank League providing nail-biting entertainment, Message to Sligo RFC from Billy Glynn, President, IRFU. displays from potential future internationals and a climax no one predicted, that time of year for new beginnings is here once again. Welcoming new members, I am delighted to extend my best wishes to Sligo RFC in my capacity as plotting new tactics and renewing hopes and dreams – this is an exciting time for President of the Irish Rugby Football Union. clubs across the country.

th This is Ulster Bank’s third season as the Official Community Rugby Partner to To finish in 11 place from the new styled 16-team Division 2B was a most the IRFU, a partnership which includes title sponsorship of the League and of the satisfactory debut in a season further highlighted by reaching the final of the Irish Club International team. Connacht Senior Cup only to be deprived of a first victory since 1914, co-incidentally by my own club. As part of our ongoing commitment to communities across Ireland and our under- standing that rugby clubs are the foundations of Irish rugby, we created a club Rugby in Connacht is in a good place right now, boosted by the successful volunteer initiative called ‘Ulster Bank RugbyForce’. The programme, which launch by the Branch in conjunction with the IRFU of the new structure for the coincides with our overall sponsorship, is designed to provide rugby clubs with professional game in the province. support to renovate and upgrade their facilities as well as unite club members and local volunteers. Initial success by the Connacht team has resulted in a huge lift in profile and popularity for the game and I believe that the game in Sligo and in clubs 105 clubs from all over the country entered the 2011 / 2012 initiative. Four lucky throughout the province will benefit as a consequence in terms of recruitment clubs were awarded €5,000 worth of goods and resources. The four winning clubs and support. (Newbridge RFC, Killarney RFC, Ballyhaunis RFC and Donaghdee RFC) took part in the recent Ulster Bank RugbyForce Winning Weekends, which brought This is a most welcome bonus at a time when the entire communities together to spend the day effects of the economic downturn are impacting on renovating their club’s facilities. See ulster- Irish rugby and posing significant challenges for our bank.com/rugby for more details and look out for clubs. your chance to enter your club in this season’s Ulster Bank RugbyForce programme. I thank Ulster Bank, the official Community Partner to the IRFU, for their sponsorship of the Ulster Bank I speak for everyone at Ulster Bank when I say, League, the Irish Club international team, the all we are all excited about the 2012 / 2013 season Ireland Bateman Cup and the Ulster Bank Rugby and I’d like to wish all teams the very best of Force initiative. luck.

Billy Glynn Ellvena Graham President – IRFU Chief Operating Officer - Ulster Bank With the 2011/2012 Ulster Bank League providing nail-biting entertainment, Message to Sligo RFC from Billy Glynn, President, IRFU. displays from potential future internationals and a climax no one predicted, that time of year for new beginnings is here once again. Welcoming new members, I am delighted to extend my best wishes to Sligo RFC in my capacity as plotting new tactics and renewing hopes and dreams – this is an exciting time for President of the Irish Rugby Football Union. clubs across the country.

It gives me added pleasure to congratulate Clare Storey on creating a notable Rugby is enjoying increasing popularity with the recent success of our national piece of club history by being elected the first female President. I wish Clare and provincial sides. However, where would Irish rugby be without the dedication and all members of the progressive Sligo rugby club every enjoyment and shown in rugby clubs the length and breadth of the country? Irish rugby clubs are success from the 2012-’13 season and well beyond. the backbone of Irish rugby. From underage to first-team players, hundreds of coaches pledge years to the development of players – players that will bring pride Congratulations on your promotion last season to senior status, representing and togetherness to their community and clubs. another notable landmark for Sligo and rugby in the West of Ireland. th This is Ulster Bank’s third season as the Official Community Rugby Partner to To finish in 11 place from the new styled 16-team Division 2B was a most the IRFU, a partnership which includes title sponsorship of the League and of the satisfactory debut in a season further highlighted by reaching the final of the Irish Club International team. Connacht Senior Cup only to be deprived of a first victory since 1914, co-incidentally by my own club. As part of our ongoing commitment to communities across Ireland and our under- standing that rugby clubs are the foundations of Irish rugby, we created a club Rugby in Connacht is in a good place right now, boosted by the successful volunteer initiative called ‘Ulster Bank RugbyForce’. The programme, which launch by the Branch in conjunction with the IRFU of the new structure for the coincides with our overall sponsorship, is designed to provide rugby clubs with professional game in the province. support to renovate and upgrade their facilities as well as unite club members and local volunteers. Initial success by the Connacht team has resulted in a huge lift in profile and popularity for the game and I believe that the game in Sligo and in clubs 105 clubs from all over the country entered the 2011 / 2012 initiative. Four lucky throughout the province will benefit as a consequence in terms of recruitment clubs were awarded €5,000 worth of goods and resources. The four winning clubs and support. (Newbridge RFC, Killarney RFC, Ballyhaunis RFC and Donaghdee RFC) took part in the recent Ulster Bank RugbyForce Winning Weekends, which brought This is a most welcome bonus at a time when the entire communities together to spend the day effects of the economic downturn are impacting on renovating their club’s facilities. See ulster- Irish rugby and posing significant challenges for our bank.com/rugby for more details and look out for clubs. your chance to enter your club in this season’s Ulster Bank RugbyForce programme. I thank Ulster Bank, the official Community Partner to the IRFU, for their sponsorship of the Ulster Bank I speak for everyone at Ulster Bank when I say, League, the Irish Club international team, the all we are all excited about the 2012 / 2013 season Ireland Bateman Cup and the Ulster Bank Rugby and I’d like to wish all teams the very best of Force initiative. luck.

Billy Glynn Ellvena Graham President – IRFU Chief Operating Officer - Ulster Bank

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