Carrick RFC are hosting a Lions Breakfast in Murtaghs Bar for each of the forthcoming tests against Australia. There will be guest analyst for each of the tests including ex-Ireland international turned pundit Victor Costello, Connacht Rugby legend Micahel Swift and Heineken Cup star Dave McSharry. All funds made from the breakfast(s) will go towards the new pitch development which starts shortly.

Price is €15 for Adults and €10 for Under 18s. We also have a 3 test package, €40 for Adults and €25 for Under 18s. Price includes breakfast, match, questions & answers session with guest analyst; we’ll also be raffling off a lions jersey for each of the tests. As a sports fan there is no better way of spending a Saturday morning, great food, great rugby contest, great craic, and all whilst supporting Carrick RFC’s pitch development.

Doors open and breakfast served from 10am

Tickets can be purchased at the Bar in Murtaghs or from any of the following club members.

Davitt O’Shannon 087 7594453
Kevin Coffey 086 3819082
Kelly Richardson 087 29 0657
Aoife Kelly 087 4101155
Aidan Lenehan 086 3867960

Test Dates
June 22nd KO 11am
Australia v Lions

June 29th KO 11am
Australia v Lions

July 6th KO 11am
Australia v Lions

Marist College Rugby Awards night.

A Grand Slam of Schools titles.

Connacht Schools Senior cup.(Retained)

Connacht Schools Senior league (Retained)

Connacht Schools Senior 7’s title.

Connacht Schools junior Cup.

Connacht schools Junior League.

Connacht Schools 1^st Year Cup.

Lowry Cup, Paddy Walsh Shield, Phelan Cup, Central Bearings Cup.

International Recognition, Saba Meunargia Ireland U-19’s V France and England, Past Pupils Jack Carty and Robbie Henshaw.

Marist Colleges Rugby season came to a close on Wednesday evening last when an awards dinner was held to honour the great achievements of the teams over the last season. A most enjoyable night was had at the Sheraton Athlone Hotel sponsors of the Marist senior squad.

2012-13 was a very memorable and historic season for the College with the senior Cup team retaining both the Schools Senior League and Senior Cup and winning the inaugural 7’s. Not to be out done the Junior Cup team also secured the double with the Junior Cup and league and to  reassure us  that there is plenty of new talent been developed the first years also won their Schools Cup giving Marist a clean sweep of all the School Rugby titles a magnificent feat.

Guests on the night were Mr.Pat Lam (Connacht Rugby ) Robbie Henshaw, Jack Carty(past Pupils) along with family and friends of the players. Presentations were made to Pat Lam a former Marist Player with North harbour and Auckland RFC, to Jack Carty in recognition of his participation with the Irish U-20’s at the junior World Championships in South Africa last summer and Robbie Henshaw last season’s winning Captain in recognition of his season and his success since graduating from Marist College last year. The presentation were made to each player by Mr.Lam who then captured the audience when he spoke about the topic of leadership the qualities that make good leaders, how to achieve success and the importance of balance in one’s life. He spoke about how he’s was settling into life in Galway and how welcomed they have been made feel since their arrival.

Presentation was also made to Saba Meunargia who was awarded the Victor Ludorem Shield for his sporting achievements and he was also the recipient of the Good Conduct gold medal at the School awards ceremony the previous day. Saba was also presented with an award in recognition of his selection on the Ireland U-19’s team who played against France and England this year.

Connacht and Irish jerseys were then presented to Mr.Tom Blaine by Saba and Robbie Henshaw and further presentation and awards were made,

Junior Captain-Luke Carty

Junior player of the year-Ross Cooper

Senior Captain-Rob Ashe

Senior player of the Year-Cormac Langdon.

Sheraton Player of the year-Cian White

Golden Boot-Barry Goode.

Try of the year-Rob Mc Mickan

Connacht Schools-Evan Galvin,  Sean Dempsey,  Harry Hughes

International Honours-

Saba Ireland u-19’s

Jack Carty-Ireland Junior world Championships.

Robbie Henshaw-Ireland 20’s and wolfhounds

Junior Management-Donal Scannell, Charlie Cooper and Conor Galvin

Senior Management-Mick loftus, Tony Dolan, Niall Moran and Cian o’ Brien.

ATHLONE RUGBY 7’s TOURNAMENT takes place on the August Bank Holiday Saturday 3rd at Dubarry Park, Athlone, with the event again being generously sponsored by SMITH’S SUPERVALU and host club BUCCANEERS RFC.

Sevens competitions are traditionally held at the end of the season, but BUCCANEERS believe that there is interest and indeed demand for such an event in the build up to a new season. Tournaments such as the AR7’s gives players, coaches and mentors alike a competitive chance to check on player fitness and skills levels as well as providing an ideal opportunity for team bonding and spiritbuilding.

Three competitions are planned for the day, MENS OPEN, MENS JUNIOR and WOMENS OPEN, with COLM QUINN MINI coming on board as sponsor for the ladies event. Very attractive prizes are on offer with €3,000 up for grabs for the MENS OPEN event while the MENS JUNIOR and WOMENS squads can win €1,000. Entry Fee per squad of 12 players is €300 for OPEN MENS with €200 applying to the MENS JUNIOR and WOMENS competitions.

All squads of 12 players will be fed on the day at ‘The Bounty’

and this extra is covered by the entry fee.

A TAG RUGBY tournament is planned for Sunday, August 4^th. Entry Fee for this event is €120 per mixed team of 12 players. IRFU mixed tag rules will apply. Discount is available to squads entering in both the Sevens and Tag tournaments.

PANTHER SPORTS are providers of all branded apparel for the weekend which promises to be competitive, yet enjoyable. Food and drinks will be available daily at the BOUNTY BAR.

So let’s see you all at the fourth ATHLONE RUGBY 7’s and give your season a real kick off!

Good value accommodation packs will be available.

Ireland rugby stars, Iain Henderson, Robbie Henshaw, Ian Madigan, and Simon Zebo were joined today (29 May) by An Ghaeltacht, Clontarf, New Ross and Waterford City rugby clubs to launch the IRFU’s new safety course, SAFE Rugby (Standard Approach to Field Emergencies in Rugby).

SAFE Rugby provides rugby specific first aid training and skills to develop a club’s/school’s medical programmesfor all levels, making the game as safe as possible. Theprogrammewill be available to all clubs and schools throughout the country to provide practical and field based rugby first aid education.

Ireland’s Simon Zebo said

“Rugby is a fantastic sport and like any physical game it can sometimes result in injury.  How people react to and immediately treat such injuries is very important and I am delighted to see coaches and other volunteers investing in on-going training.

I have first-hand experience of the professionalism of our medical experts, and this course, which was developed by those experts, will give club and schools rugby volunteers confidence to deal with injuries, should they arise.”

IRFU SAFE Rugby’s Shane Mooney, said

“While serious injury is rare there is a need for those involved in rugby, at any level, to have on-going and updated training which provides them with the knowledge and skills to react to and manage emergencies such as head injuries, fractures and dislocations, common medical emergencies and concussion.

Many clubs and schools havedefibrillators, but they are of limited use in an emergency if they are not easily accessible, properly charged and are used by people who have received training.  Thankfully clubs understand the importance of having the best education and training should they be required to assist with an injury.”

Cian de Buitléar, An Ghaeltacht Rugby Club, said

“We were delighted to join the Ireland squad and very pleased that the SAFE rugby course will give us the education and confidence to deal with serious injuries.  All sports have inherent risks, and while injury is rare I think players and their parents will be delighted to know that clubs are focused on SAFE Rugby.”

For further details relating to these courses see www.IrishRugby.ie/medical or follow on Twitter @IRFUSportsMed

Four Connacht clubs have made the last 16 of Ulster Bank’s Rugby Force nationwide community volunteer initiative.

Helping local rugby clubs come together to improve their facilities this year’s the prize package is worth €5,000 and includes a training session with an IRFU coach and two international players and a framed signed team jersey.

So get behind your province and your local club and vote for Erris RFC, Galwegians RFC, Oughterard RFC or South Sligo RFC

Click here to vote and remember, every vote counts!