Club Notes: Week Ending 23.09.12

This week’s club notes come from Old Cresent RFC, Shannon RFC and Young Munster RFC.

Old Crescent RFC – Courtesy of Frank Larkin

Old Crescent came out on top against Highfield by 11 points to 8 in an entertaining Munster Senior Cup game played in bright breezy conditions in Cork last Saturday, 15 September 2012. With both teams showing early season nerves, Old Crescent were first to settle and opened the scoring after six minutes with a penalty converted by Shane Mullally. Midway through the first half, Shane Mullally successfully converted a difficult long range penalty in the breezy conditions to put Crescent six points clear.

A few minutes later, after a Highfield turnover in mid field and a swift passage of attacking broken play by Crescent, Will Hanly finished the attack by crossing the Highfield line to score a try out wide. The convert was missed to leave Old Crescent ahead at half time by 11 points to nil.

Highfield came out fighting in the second half and put Crescent under severe pressure, which together with some loose Crescent tackling, led to a Highfield try in the corner after just two minutes play in the second half. The convert was missed. Crescent rallied after this lapse in concentration and stoutly defended their line against Highfield attacks for the remainder of the second half. A converted penalty by Highfield midway through the second half was the only other score of the half, and Crescent finished worthy winners by 11 points to 8.

Old Crescent teamsheet for game against Highfield, 15 Sept 2012

1. Shane Murphy 2. Simon Malone 3. Eugene McGovern 4. Padraig Monaghan 5. Tavita Tali Toia 6. Brian Keane 7. Sean Monaghan 8. James O’Neill (Captain) 9. Alan Bennie 10. Aidan McNulty 11. Barry Gibbons 12. Will Hanly 13. Andy Brace 14. Kevin Meade 15. Shane Mullally Replacements: 16. Cathal O’Reilly 17. Alan McMahon 18. Conor McNamara 19. James Nolan 20. Rob Fenton 21. Padraic Quinn 22. Sean Cunningham

Shannon RFC – Courtesy of Andrew McNamara

Firstly I would like to start these notes with a special mention of Dr Darragh Little who sadly passed away last Friday evening. He was a true gentleman and will be sadly missed by all at Shannon RFC. It was a fitting tribute to see the sheer amount of people who came to pay their respects at Thompson's funeral home on Sunday evening,all those who came to the clubhouse afterward and all who have sent messages via email, twitter and Facebook. I know from speaking with the family briefly it was much appreciated.

As a mark of respect all senior club matches were cancelled and so no match reports for this week

Dr. Darragh Little, RIP

Events and News

Our Club BBQ took place last Friday evening.It was a great success and a brilliant time was had by all. The sunny evening made a perfect setting to the event. Many thanks and recognition goes to all the people who made the event possible.All the committee members and ticket sellers,to Maire and the bar staff for cooking the bbq and handing out the HB Ice-cream treats to the kids. Thanks also to Dermot Long Snr. & Jr, Julie and Carl, who took photos on the evening and printed posters for the event, from GBM Limerick. The panoramic photo and player panel pics were admired by many. Thanks as well to the Mayor of Limerick Gerry McLoughlin and Munster's Donnacha Ryan who made it to the clubhouse and spent time with all in attendance. Pictures to follow soon.

Calling all….

Leprechauns V Belfast Perennials Saturday in Coonagh at 1.00pm. Drinks and Fingerfood at Shannon Clubhouse after and then onwards to Jerry Flannerys for dinner and a special night of entertainment. This will be a great evening and a great way to support your club.

If you are looking for a great night out at Halloween please keep in mind that the Shannon RFC Ladies team are organising a Fancy Dress party on Sunday October 28th. All are welcome. Details to follow.

Please keep in mind the Shannon RFC clubhouse for any event, birthdays celebrations or office parties. Alll contact details can be found at

http://www.shannonrfc.com/club/parties-a-functions.htm

Please find the Senior fixtures and training for underage as follows:

Senior Matches

Saturday 22nd September

MSC ~ Shannon V Middleton AWAY (2.30pm,this may change to a 4.30pm or 5.00pm kick off)

McInerney Cup 3rd's ~ Shannon V Bruff AWAY (1.00pm)

NML U21's ~ Shannon V Young Munster HOME (2.30pm)

Leprechauns V Belfast Perennials HOME (1.00pm) Coonagh.

Sunday 23rd September

ML 2nd's ~ Shannon V Garryowen Coonagh HOME (2.30pm)
AIL 1 Ladies ~ Shannon V Ballincollig AWAY (2.30pm)

Mini

Sunday 23rd September

10am

U6, 7, 8, Main Pitch

U9 Blitz away Garryowen

U10 Mini area: if too wet "Training Pitch" ½

U11

Blacks Blitz away Abbeyfeale

Blues Blitz away Garryowen

U12s "Training Pitch" 1/2

Youths

Friday 21st September

U17 Shannon V Thomond @ 6.30 Woodview

Sunday 23rd September

U13 League Shannon (Blacks) V UL Bohs 10.30 Coonagh Well Pitch

U13 Conference Shannon (Blues) V Thomond 11.30 Coonagh Well Pitch

U15 League Shannon V UL Bohs 12.00 Coonagh Main Pitch

I have also attached our new promotion in conjuction with Domino's Pizzas to raise money for Club Player Kits. Please feel free to print it out and spread the word.

Club Shop

Please keep in mind for Birthdays, special occasions or even Christmas we have a great selection of Shannon RFC clubware available from the club shop. The shop is open in Coonagh every Sunday from 10am to 12pm. Anyone who wishes to order any items please contact Audry Yeoman on yeomanhannon@gmail.com or 087 6293002.

Young Munster RFC – Courtesy of Olivia O'Sullivan

Young Munster 37-3 win in Munster Senior Cup first round

Young Munster faced UCC in the first round of the Munster Senior Cup last weekend at Tom Clifford Park. The visitors opened the scoring with an early penalty by Sean Og Murphy but a drop goal shortly after by player/coach and the club’s Director of Rugby, Mike Prendergast, brought the scores level. Winger Derry O’Connor was first to cross the try line in the afternoon with a fine score before the break down the left wing. The conversion went wide leaving the half-time score at 8-3 to the home side.

Just after the restart, Craig O’Hanlon got in for a try in front of the clubhouse, and it wasn’t long before O’Hanlon touched down a second time with a great little chip that bounced just right for him to get to it over the line.

With outhalf Willie Staunton now gone (he has moved to Dublin for work), and new signing Gareth Quinn McDonagh still recovering from injury, first Declan Bannon and then Derry O’Connor took on the kicking duties for the afternoon. O’Connor landed O’Hanlon’s second conversion taking the score to 20-3 for Young Munster.

Neville Melbourne added to the try count for the black and amber which O’Connor converted, as did Mark Doyle, and, in the last play of the game, a scrum on the 5m line resulted in a pushover try for the pack which was awarded to Ger Slattery.

The game finished with a 37-3 scoreline and a satisfying result for Mike Prendergast after the previous week’s Charity Cup Final defeat:

“We have so many new players this season, but I feel they are really starting to buy into it now. Guys are definitely putting their hands up for positions. We had a slow first half but I felt we were clinical in the second half and finished the game out well.”

Team: D Bannon, C O'Hanlon, M Doyle, L Kunz, D O'Connor, M Prendergast, E Mulcahy; D Cantillon, G Slattery (c), A Cotter, S Duggan, D Gallagher, N Melbourne, L Russell, G Burke. Replacements: M Rowley, D Murphy, M Madden, C Liston, E Carr, S Upton, D Browne.

[*Our Quarter Final fixture in the Munster Senior Cup will be confirmed following the outcome of the Midleton v Shannon game which was postponed last weekend.]

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Seconds league victory over Garryowen

The Young Munster Second XV recoreded a 17-15 victory away to Garryowen in the league on Monday evening last with tries for Darren Shannon, Declan Browne, and Ger Ryan, and a conversion for Cormac Murphy.

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Fundraising SCRAP SATURDAY September 29th

Saturday 29th. September is Scrap Saturday at Tom Clifford Park as Young Munster fundraising scrap metal collection day takes place.

From 9am to 6pm you have the opportunity to have your "Autumn Clean Out" and, at the same time, support your community based sports club.

All items of scrap, including the kitchen sink, will be appreciated with the exception of: Gas Bottles, Televisions, Fridges and Tyres.

Please contact your family, friends, neighbours or anybody who might be in a position to contribute metal scrap in support of this venture.

If you have any special requirements, contact Frank at 087-2901015.

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Young Munster RFC would like to offer its deepest condolences to the O'Connor family on the death of Alphonsus ('Alger') who died recently. For many years he wore the black and amber with great pride. He played most of his rugby in the front or second row. In his playing days he had the honour of winning four Transfield Cups, one Charity Cup and also played on two beaten Junior Cup final teams.

When he retired from rugby he still maintained his commitment with the club by attending most games home or away. For almost sixty years he would meet old friends Justin Ryan, Tommy Darcy, Ray Mulcahy and Jimmy Clarke, to name but a few better known as Sons of Sarsfield and head to a local hostelery for a few drinks and inevitable discussion on the current fortunes of Young Munster.

He will be sadly missed at Tom Clifford Park and sympathy is offered to his family on their bereavement. May he rest in peace.

– Johnny Brennan

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Senior Fixtures:

Saturday 22nd September

Young Munster v Richmond

McInerny Cup, Tom Clifford Park 2.30pm

Sunday 23rd September

Young Munster v Nenagh

Munster Seconds League, Tom Clifford Park 2.30pm

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Underage Fixtures:

Sunday 23rd September

U13 League Young Munster V Ennis Derryknockane 11am

U15 League Young Munster V Old Cresent Derryknockane 12am

Don’t forget…

Club Underage Open Day: BBQ, Fun & Games this Sunday 23rd starting at 10am. All past and new players are welcome. This is also our annual registration day and can we ask all players return draw cards.

Underage Results:

Under 14s League Young Munster 29-10 Thomond

Under 17s Friendly Shannon/St Marys 0-19 Young Munster