Men’s Pre-Season training begins at Balbriggan RFC on Tuesday 7th July. Meeting at the clubhouse at 7.15pm, please bring runners and boots. All are welcome, whether you have played rugby before or not, now is your chance to get involved and play rugby with your local club. Pre-Season training will continue each Tuesday and Thursday.

After a successful return to Leinster Rugby last season, Balbriggan have high hopes for the new season ahead. In this, our 90th anniversary season, we will be competing at a higher level and aiming to progress further up the Leinster League. This will require hard work and commitment from all concerned. This evening,Tues 23rd Jun, the men’s team will meet at the clubhouse at 8pm. Please can all squad members attend, and also any newcomers are most welcome.

We regret to announce the passing of May Kettle, peacefully at Hamilton Pk NH. Wife of the late Tom Kettle, who was a great stalwart of Balbriggan, Delvin and Leinster rugby. We wish to extend our sincerest sympathy to her children Anne, Pat, Denis and Lesley, brother Joe, sister Dolores, grandchildren Órla, Conall, Jessica, Phillip, Andrew and Aoife, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Removal on Saturday morning to S.S. Peter and Paul’s Church, Balbriggan arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am. Burial afterwards in S.S. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery. Family flowers only.

“An act of kindness in lieu of flowers, please wear Summer colours”

Balbriggan RFC – AGM
Bracken Court Hotel
8pm Wednesday 27 May 2015

AGENDA
1. Attendance
2. President’s Report
3. Hon Secretary’s Report
4. Hon Treasurer’s Report
5. Adult Report
6. Youths Report
7. Mini’s Report
8. Elections
9. AOB

Only fully paid up members as at 30 April 2015 are entitled to vote at the AGM

On Saturday 23rd May, Balbriggan’s U10s were one of the lucky teams from around the country that were chosen to take part in a Mini’s Festival at the Aviva Stadium.

They got the rare opportunity to run out on the hallowed turf of the home of Irish Rugby. They then played rugby on the main pitch, cheered on from the stand by their families and friends. It was a great day for the club, and in particular for the U10’s team, that they will remember forever.

Thanks to Stephen Waldron for these photos.

Tag Rugby is back at Balbriggan RFC. Starting this Wednesday, May 13th 7pm-8pm. Newcomers are welcome; no prior rugby experience necessary. It’s a great way to get fit and have some fun in the process. Tag Rugby is open to both men and women, and is non contact. Cost is €2 per session.

Balbriggan RFCs Minis wrapped up the season with a prize giving evening. All players were rewarded for their great efforts in the season with a medal each. Coaches and players alike showed great commitment in training and playing through a long season with many highs. Thanks to all the players and parents for their commitment to the club. Thanks to all the coaches who give so freely of their time. A special mention must go to Sarah Waldron who is there week in, week out, helping with the admin side of the minis. Thanks also to Paul Varga and Gerry McCleery for their hard work, much of it behind the scenes. And lastly, a huge thanks to Eamon Darcy who took over the Minis at the beginning of the season and did such an extraordinary job, including organising a trip to Italy for our U8s/9s & 10s, organising the North East Santa Blitz in Balbriggan, as well as the Pat Browne Cup, and organising the end of season prize-giving amongst many other events throughout the year. Thanks to all, and see you next season.

The AGM of Balbriggan Rugby Football Club is fixed for Wed 27th May 2015 at 8pm in the Bracken Court Hotel. All involved in the Club are encouraged to attend. Please note that only fully paid members as at 30 April 2015 are entitled to vote at the meeting. Any notices of motion or nominees for posts must be with the Hon Secretary no later than 8pm on 21st May. Nomination forms may be obtained from the Hon Secretary, Cathal McNulty.

We at Balbriggan RFC would like to thank everyone who made ‘The Cube’ a huge success for both ourselves and O’Dwyers. Thanks to our main event sponsor Luke Moriarty of The Moriarty Group (Super Valu & Bracken Court Hotel) who has been a long time supporter of both clubs. Thanks to all local businesses and TD’s/Councillors who took out ads in our programme. Thanks to all members and friends who bought tickets and supported both clubs in the process. Lastly, a huge thank you to our 32 contestants, including David White of O’Dwyers who beat the Cube, for stepping forward and representing their clubs. We couldn’t have done it without you and your support will not be forgotten.

Roscrea 10 Balbriggan 7

The Balbriggan U13s went down narrowly to Roscrea in the league final in Naas on Sunday. In a very close match the Roscrea team just edged it. Roscrea had finished top of the league and while the two teams had not met, Roscrea had inflicted heavy defeats on other teams in the league. It was Roscrea who started stronger and it took Balbriggan a little time to get into the game but it was Roscrea who got on the scoreboard first with a try in the corner. Balbriggan then had a good spell and with Roscrea conceding penalties on their line Aitzol King took a quick penalty but lost the ball as he went over the line. Just at the end of the half Roscrea spread the ball wide to score in the corner. In the second half Balbriggan were up to the pace of the game and the play ebbed and flowed. Sean Garland and Aitzol King carried well and Keelan King was covering a lot of ground tackling everything. Balbriggan lost their lively scrum half Issac McGrath when he suffered a high tackle that went unpunished. As the match neared the end Balbriggan eventually breached the Roscrea line when flanker, Ciaran Darby got the ball down by reaching out his arm when tackled short of the line. King added the difficult conversion but the ref then blew for full time when there appeared to be still five minutes to play. Considering they started off the season not knowing if they would have 15 players this team has achieved a lot on their first season in youths rugby. Well done to them all.

Photos courtesy of Catherine Lynch