Club Notes: Week Ending 21.08.15

This week’s club notes comes from Bantry Bay, Midleton and Nenagh Ormond rugby clubs.

Bantry Bay RFC: Courtesy of Colin Clancy, PRO

For the first time the club is fielding a Senior Ladies side. Training takes place at St. Goban's on Wednesdays and Fridays between 5.30 – 6.30pm. All are welcome, regardless of ability in an exciting development for the club.

The Junior 1 side has started pre-season training for the coming season. Training takes place at St. Goban's on Wednesdays and Fridays commencing at 7.30pm.

The committee would like to thank the individuals and businesses who gave up their time and equipment to complete the recent work on the pitch at Ballycommane.

Midleton RFC: Courtesy of Anne Cunningham, PRO

Untimely Passing of Mick Cullinane, Midleton RFC

We were all shocked at Midleton RFC when news of the untimely and unexpected passing of Mick Cullinane began to filter through on Monday, August 17th. We extend our most heartfelt sympathies to his wife Colette, children Róisín and Paddy, to his parents Michael & Frances, brothers, sisters, extended family, friends and team mates at Midleton RFC.

At a specially convened meeting of the committee, Mick was fondly remembered by all, especially his former team mates. A vote of sympathy was proposed by Club President George Jeffery and the meeting was then adjourned as a mark of respect. All club activities have also been cancelled for the week

Mick is reposing at his parent's home in Gurtstoke on Thursday August 20th from 5pm with prayers at 8pm. Reception into Church of The Most Holy Rosary Midleton on Friday for 2pm Funeral Mass, followed by burial in St.Colmans Cemetery Ballintotis.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam, RIP.

Nenagh Ormond RFC: Courtesy of Eithne Darcy, PRO

Senior XV Update

Nenagh Ormond Senior XV have their first competitive fixture of the season against Young Munster in the Limerick Charity Cup next Wednesday, August 26th, at 7.00pm in New Ormond Park.

The lads are back training every Tuesday and Thursday for the past few weeks and they travelled to Tullamore last Friday night for a training match to prepare for the season ahead.

Full fixture list can be found on our website www.nenaghormondrfc.com. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for updates.

Juvenile Training

Training resumes this week for all of our Juvenile teams. New players are always welcome at all age groups.

Under 18s (born 1998 & 1999): Tuesday, August 18th, at 7.30pm in Lisatunny.

Under 15s & 16s (born 2000 and 2001): Friday, August 21st, in Lisatunny from 7.00pm to 8.30pm.

Under 14s (Born 2002): Wednesday, 19th August, in Lisatunny from 18:30 to 20:00.

Under 13s (Born 2003): Wednesday, 19th August, at 6.30pm.


Munster Rugby Summer Camp

Last week saw a huge number of children taking part in the Munster Rugby Summer Camp at Nenagh Ormond RFC. All of them enjoyed the week and they learned new skills, made new friends and had plenty of fun! On Tuesday, they were very excited to meet Munster Rugby Players Ian Keatley and Shane Buckley who signed jerseys, posed for photos and chatted to our young players about rugby.

Thanks to Munster Rugby, all the coaches and especially to our YDO Pat Fitzpatrick for facilitating such a fantastic Summer Camp for our future stars!

Mini Training

Training for our Mini players will begin on Sunday, 6th September, at 10am in Lisatunny.

Mini rugby at Nenagh Ormond RFC caters for boys and girls from Under 7 to Under 12. Participation and fair play are the cornerstone of our Mini teams with coaches focusing on developing these values along with the technical skills needed for the sport.

Blitzes take place regularly between Nenagh Ormond Minis and mini teams from clubs around the country, as well as from abroad. All new players welcome.


Nenagh Ormond Ladies

Nenagh Ormond Ladies Rugby Team are currently recruiting new players for the coming 2015-16 season. Women’s rugby at Nenagh Ormond is now entering its twelfth competitive season and continues to gain in popularity. The girls begin their League Campaign on Sunday, September 27th, at home to Fermoy.

Training takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm at the club in Lisatunny and all new players are welcome. No previous experience is necessary so if you want to get fit, make new friends and be part of a great team call Sandra on 087 7916690 or June on 086 3827180 for more information or pop out to training to give it a try!