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The Ladies Cup, as it is known was first contested in 1821 on Lough Gill. The race was strictly classed, only allowing for boats which were a maximum of 26 feet and six inches long. The course sailed was twice around the lake, a distance of almost 18 miles. The Ladies cup is sailed for annually by the home fleet and visiting cruisers to the Sligo Yacht Club and is the oldest perpetual trophy in the world for which sailors still compete.

Former winners of the Ladies Cup include the late Bobby Butler, brother of past president and prominent club committee member Des Butler in 1993, and Vincent Raftery, father of club membership secretary Rory Raftery in 1987.

The Sligo RFC committee and members offer their congratulations to Martin.

For all home Connacht Junior 1 games, the Man of the Match is being very generously sponsored by our senior rugby sponsor, Martin Reilly Motors, Carraroe. The winner on Sunday last was Cathal Culhane, who had a fine game at full-back. At the post-match presentation in the Clubhouse, the President, Tom Gilligan, paid glowing tributes to Martin as the sponsor of senior rugby in the club, and for his generosity over the years. He thanked him for his support for the award,which is a new concept in the club, and he also thanked Miximo, and its Managing Director ,Jonathan Hill, who sponsor Youth rugby, and the Glasshouse Hotel and its Managing Director, Michael O’Hehir, who sponsor Juvenile rugby. Each winner receives a special BMW coat and a bottle of champagne. The winner of the award for each home game is chosen by the club’s supporters’ panel.

This season, for all home Connacht Junior 1 league games, a ‘man of the match’ award is being awarded. The generous sponsor of the award for the opening game was Rory Raftery, Raftery and Co., Chartered Accountants, Burton St., and the winner was long serving second row, Peter Mullan, who had an outstanding game.

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In his address, the President paid a special tribute to Jonathan Hill for his assistance in producing the booklet, to Joe Burgess for his help in the compilation, to renowned artist, Annie West, who designed the cover, and to Jeff Kay who designed the book.

He thanked all who contributed articles, including Connacht Rugby CEO, Gerry Kelly, George Hamlet on his reminiscenses of his lengthy involvement with Sligo RFC, Cyril Shaw on the relaunch of the club in 1957, Des Butler on the club’s development project, John Pender on juvenile rugby, John Davey on youth rugby, Brendan Leahy on senior rugby and Jean McConnell on tag rugby.

The President expressed deep gratitude to the three main club sponsors, Martin Reilly Motors and Managing Director, Martin Reilly, who sponsor Senior rugby, Miximo, and its Managing Director, Jonathan Hill, who sponsor the Youth rugby section, and the Glasshouse Hotel, and its Managing Director, Michael O’Hehir, who sponsor the Juvenile rugby section. He also paid warm tributes to the club’s supporting sponsors, Davey Motors, Calry, Raftery and Co. Chartered Accountants, Burton St., Kevinsfort Ltd., Bree’s Bar, Strandhill, the Mespil Hotel, Dublin 4, Taiaha Sports, JDK Design, The Square, Tubbercurry, A.C.C. Bank, A.I.B., Bank Of Ireland, Anglo Irish Bank, and McCormack Fuels Ltd.

He expressed his appreciation of all advertisers in the Yearbook, and exhorted all members and friends of Sligo rugby to support our sponsors and advertisers. The President concluded by thanking the Glasshouse Hotel, and its General Manager, Roisin Buckley, for hosting the event, and for the beautiful food served on the evening.

On a personal basis,and on behalf of the entire club membership, the club President wishes Tommy, his wife Ruth, and family, all the best in the future, and again wishes to congratulate him on his historic contribution to Sligo sport.

The Glasshouse Hotel have given substantial sponsorship to the club’s Juvenile section this season.

Training for both sections will commence on Saturday September 8th. The Juveniles will train and play their home games at Sligo I.T., while the Youths will train and play in Hamilton Park, until a suitable temporary venue is obtained.