IRFU Announces ‘Services To Rugby’ Medal Recipients

To celebrate and acknowledge those who have made a significant contribution to the development of the game in Ireland, a special recognition award was presented to 100 Volunteers (up to 25 per province) on 27 April 2025 as part of the IRFU’s 150th anniversary celebrations.

Reflecting on the history of the game, the nomination process was a chance for Clubs, Schools and Provinces to acknowledge the significant impact of members throughout the generations up to the modern day; influences that can still be witnessed in the rugby community across the island of Ireland.

The candidates were then finalised by the respective provinces before their final submission to the IRFU. The final list is available below and is broken down by province.

In some instances the recipients of the award have been volunteering in other Clubs and Schools who are also listed.

In offering our congratulations to all of the recipients of the awards who were honoured by IRFU President Declan Madden at the pre-match reception before last weekend’s Energia All-Ireland League Finals Day at Aviva Stadium, we acknowledge and thank all of the nominees across Ireland who have showcased the outstanding work that makes the game of Rugby in Ireland so special.

MUNSTER

Richie Feeney – Castletroy College
Ger Staunton – Thomond RFC
Trevor Doherty – Dungarvan RFC
Tony Daly – Kanturk RFC
Eamonn Murray – Munster Association of Referees
Wessel Vosloo – Carrigaline RFC
John Barry – Mallow RFC
Mathew ‘Matty’ McCoy – Newcastle West RFC
Anthony Kelliher – Killorglin RFC
Fergal Healy – Nenagh Ormond RFC
John Keane (posthumous)- UL Bohemian RFC
Tony Grant – Young Munster RFC
Joe Murphy – Midleton RFC
Mike Walker – Killarney RFC
Alan Craughwell – Sundays Well RFC
Donal Kennedy – Ballincollig RFC
Killian Barry – Coláiste Muire, Cobh
Dermot McGovern – Old Crescent RFC
Philip Stokes – Kinsale RFC
Gethin Lewis – Highfield RFC
Jim Murphy – Cork Constitution FC
Chris Cullinan – Crescent College Comprehensive
Garrett McCabe – Clonakilty RFC
David Glynn – Kilrush RFC
Aidan Mulvihill – Listowel RFC