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Castlebar Rugby News 5 Feb 2007
By John Mulligan
6, Feb 2007 - 09:10
Firsts
The Firsts got the season back on track last Sunday last when they defeated Ballinasloe by 40-12 at Cloondeash. Castlebar’s tries coming from Jason Keane (3), Tadgh Kirby, Paul Coady and Alex Goor. This win was very important as it all but guarantees Castlebar’s involvement in the AIL Junior Cup Next Season. The Final game of the league takes place against Sligo on the 18th of February. The season is far from over however with the draw for the Cawley Cup taking place on the 12th of February.
The Firsts got the season back on track last Sunday last when they defeated Ballinasloe by 40-12 at Cloondeash. Castlebar’s tries coming from Jason Keane (3), Tadgh Kirby, Paul Coady and Alex Goor. This win was very important as it all but guarantees Castlebar’s involvement in the AIL Junior Cup Next Season. The Final game of the league takes place against Sligo on the 18th of February. The season is far from over however with the draw for the Cawley Cup taking place on the 12th of February.
Castlebar:
Richard Feeney, Eamon Cafferkey, Paul Coady, Nigel Byrne, Ciaran Flynn, Jason Keane, Christy Cusack, Eugene Butterworth, Paddy Durcan, Ruairi Hughes, Alex Goor, Aaron Loudon, Tadgh Kirby, Damian Glackin, Gerard Prendergast.
Richard Feeney, Eamon Cafferkey, Paul Coady, Nigel Byrne, Ciaran Flynn, Jason Keane, Christy Cusack, Eugene Butterworth, Paddy Durcan, Ruairi Hughes, Alex Goor, Aaron Loudon, Tadgh Kirby, Damian Glackin, Gerard Prendergast.
Replacements: Stuart McLoughlin, Paul Heverin, Eoin O'Neill.
Seconds
The Seconds were in action on Saturday evening last against Westport in a vital workout and even though they lost by 15 points to 5, the team will be delighted with the Workout as the Ard Na Cregg and the Mayo Cup Competitions looms large. Paudie O’Malley scored Castlebar’s try.
Castlebar Panel:
Brian Flannery, Neil Coyle, Owen O’Neil, Sheamus Devaney, Paul Heverin, Gavin Sullivan, Eamon Cafferkey, Andrew Verity, Padraig Healy, Conor O’Malley, Shane Davis, Stewart McLoughlin, Brian Gannon, Liam Molloy, Danny McGing, Damien Glackin, David Staunton, Paudie O’Malley, Richie Moylette, Chris Jordan, Cathal O’Ciobhain, Mike Moran, Sean Hynes, Chris Rogan, Barry Barnacle, Colm Gallagher, JJ Ormsby, Tom Murphy, Noel Cusack, John Derrig.
Brian Flannery, Neil Coyle, Owen O’Neil, Sheamus Devaney, Paul Heverin, Gavin Sullivan, Eamon Cafferkey, Andrew Verity, Padraig Healy, Conor O’Malley, Shane Davis, Stewart McLoughlin, Brian Gannon, Liam Molloy, Danny McGing, Damien Glackin, David Staunton, Paudie O’Malley, Richie Moylette, Chris Jordan, Cathal O’Ciobhain, Mike Moran, Sean Hynes, Chris Rogan, Barry Barnacle, Colm Gallagher, JJ Ormsby, Tom Murphy, Noel Cusack, John Derrig.
Under 18
The Under 18 team were in action on Sunday Morning against Galwegians but had to give second best to a very talented Galway side, losing 27-5. Castlebar’s try was scored by Conor Walsh.
Castlebar:
Thomas McHugh, Conor Walsh, Damien McLoughlin, Alan Regan, Ross Barrett, David Casey, Darragh Mulgrew, Shane Casey, Luke Staunton, Fintan Casey, David Langan, Darragh Loftus, Joe O’Neill, Mark Nash, Conor Douglas.
Thomas McHugh, Conor Walsh, Damien McLoughlin, Alan Regan, Ross Barrett, David Casey, Darragh Mulgrew, Shane Casey, Luke Staunton, Fintan Casey, David Langan, Darragh Loftus, Joe O’Neill, Mark Nash, Conor Douglas.
The Team are away to Ballyhaunis next Saturday. The bus will leave the Courthouse at 5.30 Saturday evening.
Training continues at 7.30 on the pitch on Wednesday, and to repeat, new members are very welcome.
Mini Rugby
Mini Rugby
The Mini’s travelled to Sligo last Saturday for a blitz and once again everyone played well and performed magnificently. It was a great day out and it is fantastic to see so many talented players coming through the club at this age group. For those who want to watch this excellent group in action, there is a home Blitz in Castlebar on Saturday the 17th of February and everyone is invited to come along and be part of the future of Castlebar RFC.
Annual Dress Dance
The night of Friday 20th April has been proposed as the date for the Annual Dress Dance – IF ANYBODY HAS A REASON FOR CHANGING (CLASHING WITH OTHER EVENTS) PLEASE CONTACT RORY CASEY ON 087-2860235 ASAP –
Otherwise we will settle on this date.
Coaching Courses
The Connacht Branch is holding the Mini Coaching Course in Castlebar RFC (us being a very central location with good facilities)
In the coming weeks, they plan to run the following
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Monday 12th Feb - Foundation Level Update
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Monday 26th Feb - Level One Update
The same starting time 7.00 is proposed and would all coaches attend on these nights.
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