Club Notes: Week Ending 30.09.12

This week’s club notes come from Cobh Pirates RFC, Old Crescent RFC and Young Munster RFC.

Cobh Pirates RFC – Courtesy of Ruairi Geary

BENEFIT NIGHT for GAVIN OWENS, COBH PIRATES RFC

Cobh Pirates RFC will hold a benefit night, on 28th Sept at 8:30pm, for a Club player who emigrated to Australia in 2009 and suffered some horrific injuries in an railway accident recently. Gavin Owens (30) suffered head / back injuries and had to have his right leg amputated after he was struck by an express train while crossing tracks on his way home in New South Wales last month after the season finale for his ‘adopted’ Club, Scone RFC.

In a bid to help Gavin with his medical rehabilitation, an online auction will be held in conjunction with the benefit night on the 28th. The Facebook Event Page (https://www.facebook.com/events/409993179063559/) will be used to auction a number of signed jerseys and other amazing prizes donated by friends and businesses.
Gavin is a supremely talented rugby player, who has played for Cobh Pirates RFC from underage to J1 level and at junior level for Munster.
Everyone that knows Gavin has nothing but the utmost respect for him and wishes him all the best in his recovery.

If you would like to get involved in the night please contact: rugby@cobhpirates.com

Old Crescent RFC – Courtest of Frank Larkin PRO

Old Crescent held a reception in the club house, on Thursday, 20 September 2012, to formally introduce the captains of the Club’s senior teams. Pictured at the event below were, l-r, Chris Cullinan, Vice President and Rugby Chairman, Larry Hanly, Captain of the Under 21s, Billy Breen, Captain of the Thirds, Vincent Banks, President, and James O’Neill, Club Captain and Captain of the First Team. (missing from photo, Kevin Doyle, Captain of the A Team, formerly the Seconds).

Young Munster RFC – Courtesy of Olivia O’Sullivan PRO

Ulster Bank League kicks off this Friday

This Friday night Young Munster will face Shannon in Thomond Park in the first league game of the season. This year’s Ulster Bank League promises to have some exciting local fixtures with four Limerick teams now in the top flight of Division 1A, and Friday night’s meeting with Shannon should be a fitting start.
KO 7.30pm in Thomond Park.

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Good start for Young Munster in Seconds League

The Munster Seconds League is up and running and Young Munster were in good form last weekend with the Second XV boosted by the inclusion of new out-half Gareth Quinn-McDonagh.

The former Shannon man, making his competitive debut in the black and amber shirt, showed his potential throughout and contributed three conversions and a penalty to the Young Munster tally. Dom Lespierre scored two tries, and another from Darren Shannon completed the tally.

Final score: Young Munster 24-14 Nenagh

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Fundraising SCRAP SATURDAY this weekend 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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Heinekin Cup Match Tickets Available
Pool Matches x 3 Packages:
– Category A – Stand Tickets – €;170
– Category B – Stand Tickets – €;140
– Terrace Tickets – €;110
For further information, please contact:
Ger O'Shaughnessy 086-8360787 or Brendan Collopy 086-6062606

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Underage Results Last Weekend

U17s Friendly: Young Munster 24-3 Estuary
U15s League: Young Munster 25-27 Old Crescent
U13s League: Young Munster 7-25 Ennis

Underage Fixtures Sunday 30th September:

U19s Friendly: Young Munster /Ennis v Thomond, Derryknockane 12.30
U15s Friendly: Young Munster v Waterpark, Derryknockane [Kick off TBA]
U14s League: UL Bohs v Young Munster, Annacotty 11.30am
U13s Friendly: Young Munster v Old Crescent, Derryknockane 10.30am
U12s Mini Blitz: Travelling to Bruff
U10s/11s Mini Blitz: Travelling to Abbeyfeale