Monthly Archive for March, 2007

Sligo Defeat Corinthians in Connacht U-18 Cup

Published on March 26, 2007 in Match Reports and Youth. Closed

Sligo 8 :: Corinthians 3

Sligo defeated all-Ireland league finalists Corinthians in the Connacht U-18 Cup in Hamilton Park on Sunday last. Played in ideal conditions, this was a very keenly contested, competitive game, with Sligo proving to be very worthy winners.

When these two sides met recently in the league, Corinthians were victorious on a 17-15 score-line. As a result of that victory, and a fixtures log-jam, the Galway City side were nominated by the Connacht Branch to represent the province in the all-Ireland semi-final. They subsequently won that tie, but were defeated in the all-Ireland final. Last Sunday’s game was the ideal opportunity for Sligo to avenge that defeat, and they certainly availed of it.

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Alcohol-Free Disco Reminder

Published on March 26, 2007 in Disco, News and Tickets. 4 Comments

The alcohol-free disco which takes place on Friday next, March 30th in the Clubhouse, Hamilton Park at 9 pm, is stricly all ticket, and under no circumstances will anybody who has not already purchased a ticket be admitted. Tickets have been on sale from the usual sellers for the past ten days. The disco will cater for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Year students in Post-primary schools only. All stewards are required to report for duty at 8.30 pm.

Annual Dinner Dance

Published on March 26, 2007 in Events, News and Tickets. Closed

Tickets for Sligo RFC’s annual dinner dance, which will be held in the Sligo Park Hotel on Saturday April 21st are now on sale from club president, Tom Gilligan or from the Chairperson of the Social Sub-Committee, Gerry O’Daly. As the hotel has capped attendance this year at 320, and tickets are being sold on a ‘first come, first served’ basis, early purchase of tickets is recommended.

Under-Age Cup Updates

Published on March 26, 2007 in Fixtures, Match Reports and Youth. Closed

Sligo’s U-16 side, coached by Peter Brady and Niall Gray, defeated Creggs in Hamilton Park on Saturday last. On Sunday next, Sligo and Galwegians have a Connacht Cup double header in Hamilton Park, when the clubs’ U-14′ and U-18′s meet. Kick-Off 12 pm.

Sligo RFC featured on Scrum.com, again.

Published on March 23, 2007 in News and Photos. Closed

Scrum.com are featuring this Sligo Rugby Club photo on their website – check it out here. The last one they featured can be found here.

400 Club Draw February Winners

Published on March 16, 2007 in 400 Club and News. Closed

The winners in the February club members draw are as follows:

1st Prize of €100: Peter Gillespie
2nd Prize of €75: Damien Heaslip
3rd Prize of €50: Leo Logan

Congratulations to all prizewinners.

If you would like to join the club draw please complete and return this application form. Please note that any general club members who wish to purchase International Tickets must also be members of the club draw.

400 Club Draw January Winners

Published on March 16, 2007 in 400 Club and News. Closed

The winners in the January club members draw are as follows:

1st Prize of €100: Alan Eakins
2nd Prize of €75: Gerard Clarke
3rd Prize of €50: David Kiely

Congratulations to all prizewinners.

If you would like to join the club draw please complete and return this application form. Please note that any general club members who wish to purchase International Tickets must also be members of the club draw.

Disco Reminder

Published on March 16, 2007 in Disco and News. Closed

An alcohol-free teenage free disco will be held in the Clubhouse, Hamilton Park on Friday, March 30th at 9pm. This is strictly an all-ticket event and tickets are now on sale from the usual sellers. No cash will be taken on the night.

Sligo Shocked in Cawley Cup

Published on March 16, 2007 in Match Reports and Senior. 2 Comments

Sligo 5 :: Corrib 10

Corrib created the upset of the season in the province on Sunday last when they defeated Sligo in the opening round of the Cawley Cup at Hamilton Park. The game was played in deplorable conditions, in continuous rain on a pitch which resembled a quagmire.

Corrib adapted much better to the conditions with their mature pack causing Sligo many problems. Sligo entered this game as favourites as this may have proved to be their undoing as they never played to their potential. For their part, Corrib who have recently being relegated to Division 2 of the Connacht Junior League for next season, were the hungrier and more determined side.

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U-14’s Advance in Cup

Published on March 16, 2007 in Match Reports and Youth. Closed

Sligo U-14’s defeated Castlebar by 15-0 in the Connacht Cup at Castlebar on Sunday last. They led by 5-0 at the interval and finished strongly in the second half scoring two further tries.

Summerhill in Senior Plate Final

Published on March 16, 2007 in Match Reports, News, Schools and Youth. Closed

Summerhill College defeated Athlone Community College by 22-5 at Hamilton Park on Wednesday last in the semi-final of the Connacht Senior Schools Plate. They play Rice College, Westport in the final on a date to be announced. Among the stars of the side coached by Adrian Barrett were Connor Brady, Daniel Bergin, Niall Kenneally, Richard Henry, Paul Kelly and Eannna O’Donnell. Summerhill scorers were: Kenneally, a try and conversion with Keane, O’Donnell and Kelly scoring a try each.

U-18’s Win in Enniskillen

Published on March 16, 2007 in Match Reports and Youth. Closed

Sligo U-18’s scored an impressive 26-7 away victory over Enniskillen on Saturday last. The Sligo try scorers were Ben Percival, 2 tries and Ralph Lucey and Jason East, a try each. Out-half Keelan Cawley landed three conversions. It was a fine team performance from Sligo, with Connacht U-20 scrum-half Cathal Sheridan, hooker Craig Cooper and those already mentioned being very impressive.

Sligo play Corinthians in the Connacht U-18 Cup in Hamilton Park on Monday, March 19th at 12pm. Sligo will be seeking to avenge their recent 17-15 league defeat by the same opponents, who have subsequently qualified for the All-Ireland U-18 League Final.

Jason Plays in Glasgow

Published on March 16, 2007 in News and Youth. Closed

Jason East makes his International debut for the Ireland Youths Team V Scotland on Sunday next in Glasgow. He is wished every success from all the members in Sligo R.F.C.

Sponsorship Presentation

Published on March 7, 2007 in News and Sponsors. Closed

Martin Reilly pictured presenting a Sponsorship Cheque for the 2006/2007 season to Tom Gilligan, President, Sligo RFC.

Recent photos

Published on March 5, 2007 in Match Reports, Photos and Youth. Closed

Note: If anybody has any Sligo RFC related rugby photos that they would like to include on this site please email them to admin@sligorfc.org – the webmaster would be forever grateful :)

From a recent league match between Sligo RFC u13s and Galwegians. Sligo controlled the match from start to finish and won 17-0 (at Galwegians). More photos from the match can be found here. Photos from a recent 1st Year match between Sligo Grammar School and Summerhill can be viewed here also.