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Club Dinner Tickets

Published on April 15, 2008 in Events, Membership and News. Closed

Arrangements are now finalised for the social highlight of the year in the club, the Annual Club Dinner, which will be held in the Sligo Park Hotel on Sunday May 4th, and which this year is being sponsored by AIB. This promises to be a gala occasion, and the special guest speaker, Anthony Foley, truly a living rugby legend, is very much looking forward to his visit to Sligo.

Tickets for the event are now on sale [at 60 euro each], and with numbers being limited by the hotel, early purchase is recommended to avoid disappointment. All bookings must be accompanied by the requisite cash/cheque, and tickets are being sold on a strictly ”first come, first served basis”. Tickets may be obtained from any member of the Organising Committee; Billy Leahy [Chair.] [0872921212], Clare Storey, Mary O’Hehir, Orla Gilligan or Niall Draper [0872598206], or from club President, Tom Gilligan [0866019050].

Among the highlights of the evening will be the presentations by Anthony Foley of the Hall of Fame Award, the Senior Player of the Year, and the Youth Player of the Year, while Senator Geraldine Feeney will present the Frank Feeney Memorial Club Person of the Year Award.

Preparations For AIB Sponsored Club Dinner

Published on March 3, 2008 in Events, Membership and News. Closed

The Annual Dinner Dance will be held in the Sligo Park Hotel on Saturday May 3rd. This year’s event is being very generously sponsored by AIB, and it promises to be a gala occasion. The club President, Tom Gilligan, has already engaged a very famous rugby personality as the main after dinner speaker. To organise the event, the following Sub-Committee has been appointed by the President; Billy Leahy [Chair.], Clare Storey, Mary O’Hehir, Therese Cosgrove, Orla Gilligan and Niall Draper.

New Club Constitution Being Drafted

Published on March 3, 2008 in Membership and News. Closed

The mid-night oil is certainly being burned by the special Sub-Committee of three former club Presidents, Eamonn McGowan [Chair.], Joe Burgess and Aidan Buckley who have the onerous task of reviewing the club’s constitution, and proposing amendments where appropriate. Their work to date, which commenced in November, will be discussed at the March monthly meeting, and it is probable that the new constitution will be presented at the AGM in May for ratification by the members.

Breaking Boundaries – Ireland’s Extraordinary Cricket World Cup

Published on March 3, 2008 in Events and Membership. Closed

The North West MS Therapy Centre is delighted to announce an unprecedented cinematic experience, for people living in the North West of Ireland.

On Wednesday March 5th, a one off charity screening of Sligoman Paul Davey’s film “Breaking Boundaries – Ireland’s Extraordinary Cricket World Cupâ€? will take place at Sligo’s gaiety cinema. Continue reading ‘Breaking Boundaries – Ireland’s Extraordinary Cricket World Cup’

Club Rugby Development Sub-Committee

Published on February 20, 2008 in Committee, Events, Membership and News. Closed

Following the recent very successful symposium in the Glasshouse Hotel on rugby in Sligo, the club President has nominated a Sub-Committee to draft a Development Plan for rugby in the club. This membership of this Sub-Committee was unanimously endorsed by both the club’s Executive Committee and at last week’s monthly Committee meeting.

The members of the Sub-Committee are as follows: Tom Gilligan [Chairman], Conor Frazer, Brendan Leahy, Michael O’Hehir, Jonathan Hill, John Pender, John Davey, Therese Cosgrove, Cliona O’Kelly, Michael Storey, Billy Leahy and Rory Raftery. Orla Gilligan will act as Recording Secretary.

The first meeting of the Sub-Committee will be held in the Glasshouse Hotel on Monday next, February 25th at 7 pm.

Last Call To Members

Published on January 21, 2008 in Membership and News. Closed

At a recent Committee meeting, glowing tributes were paid to Membership Hon. Secretary, Rory Raftery, whose efficiency and diligence have ensured that the membership of Sligo RFC for this season is at its highest level in the club’s long history. However, a small number of previously stalwart members have overlooked renewing their membership, and have been notified of this omission by Rory in a recent letter. This small group are requested to forward their membership remittance to Rory Raftery, Anvil House, Burton St., Sligo at their earliest convenience.

Christmas Party Photos Online

Published on January 14, 2008 in Events, Membership and Photos. Closed

Photos from the Christmas Party are now available to view online – click on the photo below to see more.

Big Brother Big Sister Mentoring Programme

Published on January 14, 2008 in Membership and News. Closed

Our “Bigâ€? Need – Calling male volunteers

As a club with a long tradition of voluntary service in the community, Sligo RFC was invited to a meeting organised by Ms. Yvonne McManus, Foroige, and attended by members of other local organisations. The following is a resume of Ms. McManus’s presentation: Continue reading ‘Big Brother Big Sister Mentoring Programme’

Symposium On Rugby In Sligo

Published on January 14, 2008 in Events, Membership and News. Closed

A symposium on rugby in Sligo will take place in the Glasshouse Hotel on Monday next, January 21st at 7.30 pm. The symposium is being convened by the club President, and invitations have been issued to all Committee and Sub-Committee members, the Club Trustees, former club Presidents, all coaches in the club from U-7 to Senior, Senior Players, Representatives of Women’s Rugby, Representatives of Tag Rugby and to Workers/Volunteers in the club.

The purpose of the symposium is to elicit as much information as possible from the above named personnel so that a plan can be formulated for the development and promotion of rugby for both sexes in the Sligo RFC catchment area. A Sub-Committee for this purpose will shortly be appointed.

Work on the planning and design of the club’s proposed state of the art new development at Cloverhill is now completed, so it is appropriate that rugby development in the region is optimised, so that the maximum number possible can benefit and derive enjoyment from such a top class local amenity.

Last call for International Tickets

Published on January 11, 2008 in Membership and Tickets. Closed

The International Ticket Order form for the upcoming 6 Nations Tournament can be downloaded directly from here. Members should complete and return ASAP if they wish to get tickets for any of the upcoming games.

Symposium On Rugby Development

Published on January 7, 2008 in Committee, Events and Membership. Closed

A special meeting on the future development of rugby in the area is being convened by the club President, and will be held in the Glasshouse Hotel on Monday January 21st at 7.30 pm. All Committee members and Sub-Committee members, Trustees, Past Presidents, Club Coaches [from U-7 to Senior], Senior Players, Tag Rugby and Womens’ Rugby representatives, and Club Workers will receive invitations to attend.

The purpose of the meeting is to elicit as much information as possible from these stake-holders, so that this can be utilised in the formulation of a plan to optimise the promotion and development of rugby at all levels, for both sexes, in Sligo RFC’s catchment area.

Christmas Party In Glasshouse

Published on December 17, 2007 in Events, Membership and News. Closed

All arrangement have been finalised for the club’s Christmas party which will be held in the Glasshouse Hotel on Thursday at 8 pm. Fancy dress is optional, and a great night’s celebration and revelry is guaranteed. Well done to the organising sub-committee of Billy Leahy [Chair.], Clare Storey, Niall Draper, Therese Cosgrove and senior Vice-President, Conor Frazer, for all their preparatory work.

Link With The Past

Published on December 17, 2007 in Membership and News. Closed

The popularity of the club’s widely acclaimed website was further evidenced this week, when club President, Tom Gilligan received a letter from a former Sligo stalwart, who has been following Sligo RFC’s fortunes on the world wide web.

The writer was Jack Regan, who departed Sligo in 1952, and now resides in Ontario, Canada. The letter nostalgically recalls the challenges presented during his period of involvement with the club [1949-1952]. At that time, he reports, the club had no income or assets and relied on ‘benevolent farmers’ for a pitch for home games. To prove that sporting ecumenism was alive and well in Sligo, he said that they borrowed the goalposts from the ‘local GAA’, and in an era when the positions of Grounds Chairman and Sponsorship Chairman were figments of somone’s imagination, he said the players marked the field and paid all their own expenses.

Jack was the team’s hooker then, and also served as the club’s Hon. Secretary. Among the committee at that time were Cmdt. Bill Barrett, C. O. Irish Army, who was club President, the aforementioned Jack, a student accountant, was Hon. Secretary, John Sheridan, Albie Donnolly, and Tom Torsney.

The team included the the last named quartet, Con Sheehan, Higgins [a wing forward] and scrum-half, Harry Johnston, who happily still resides in Sligo. Jack has the distinction of designing the original club insignia, which features a Sligo hare rampant on a rugby ball, and his design was inspired by the Springboks jersey of that period. In 1949, the club, after some years of inactivity, was reconstituted by Jack and his friends, and the acorn sown then has become the mighty oak of to-day, where the game of rugby now enjoys unprecedented popularity in our region.

Death Of Former Club President Ernie Cooke

Published on November 19, 2007 in Membership and News. Closed

All club members were deeply saddened to learn on Thursday last of the death of one of the club’s staunchest members, Ernie Cooke. Since he came to Sligo in the 1960′s, Ernie was deeply involved in all club activities, and until his illness was a regular at all games in Hamilton Park. His post match analyses were always informed and constructive, and were eagerly sought by his fellow alickadoos. Continue reading ‘Death Of Former Club President Ernie Cooke’

Annual Christmas Draw

Published on November 12, 2007 in Events, Membership and News. Closed

This year’s annual Christmas Draw, is again being organised by Joe Burgess, and very valuable prizes are on offer. As in former years, the bumper hamper for the 1st. prize will contain virtually everything a family will require for the festive season, while also included in the long list of prizes are Vouchers for sports shops, Week-ends away, International tickets, Dinners for two, a case of wine, and a host of other valuable prizes. Tickets for the draw are now being distributed and the raffle will take place at the club’s annual Christmas party in the Glasshouse Hotel on Thursday December 20th.