Club News and Views
12 / 05 / 10
For Today's Match Weather From Belmullet Co. Mayo. Weather Station
Westport R F C our A G M to be held on 21st May, Carrowholly Club House
We're off on our summer holidays
The web site will be going nearly dormant now the season is over.
In three weeks time photo's news ext, will be scrapped during annual spring clean
If you wish to down load anything now is the time. See you next season
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Congrats
Best of luck to Kevin Corcoran and Conor Hastings who have been selected
for the Connacht Junior Squad,
Mini News
The Connacht Try Rugby Summer Camp will take place in Westport from July 12 to 16. For further details contact 091 561568 or visit http://www.connachtrugby.ie. If you register by April 23 you will be entered for a draw to be a Connacht Mascot at the Connacht v Toulon semi-final of the Amlin Challenge Cup on April 30 th
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Sad News
Sincere condolences to clubman Paul Jennings on the bereavement suffered by him and his family
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Rugby Westport Girls Youth
Girls youth rugby (13-18 years) training takes place on Tuesday evening (April 20) and every Tuesday evening from 18.45 to 19.45 at the club grounds in Carrowholly. If you are interested in participating you are very welcome. Please come along on Tuesday. Make sure to bring a gum shield.
The girls will be participating in a blitz at the Sportsground, Galway on Saturday April 24.
Please assemble at the Tesco car park at 10.15.
Match refix
Friday's Cawley Cup semi final match was called off as a mark of respect to
Tony Mc Hugh R I P Castlebar
It is refixed for Tuesday evening 20th April KO 7-00
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Fish for Tea This Friday 17th April
Friday is the day for the Cawley Cup semi final at home against Castlebar KO 7-00pm
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Details in relation to the upcoming Semi-Final match in the Sportsground. Connacht v Toulon – Friday 30th April 2010 with a 7:45pm kick off.
Tickets will be available to Season Ticket holders this Friday and Saturday on Ticketmaster.ie and by calling into the Branch Office.
Tickets will also be on sale at the Connacht v Munster match on Sunday 18th of April.After that tickets will be open to the public through Ticketmaster and the Branch office on Monday 19th of April.
Tickets Public Sale
Enclosed Stand/Temp Seating €40
Main Stand €30
*Concession €20 Senior / Student / unwaged
Junior €10
Joe Keane getting his Irish cap from John Callaghan - President of the IRFU.
John Callaghan who is a true gentleman and Irelands strongest advocate of Youth Rugby. Joe played in 2 of the 3 Internationals (Germany and Georgia) in last weeks FIRA Under 18s youth competition in Treviso, Italy. Ireland won the first 2 games but went down to a strong French Team in the Final.
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Corrib beaten by Westport in the Cawley Cup last Sunday11th April
Cawley Cup Quarter Final 11th April
Season's end bekons but we still have the thrills and spills of the Cawley Cup to come. .
Get on down to Headford on Sunday 11th April and give the lads a shout.
The Competitions Committee would like to remind all participants in the Ard na Cregg and Cawley Cups that should matches be drawn at the end of normal time then 2 x 10 minute periods of extra time will be played. 5 subs are allowed to tog and 5 are allowed to play (2 to be front row replacements)
Westport Girls Youth
Girls youth rugby (13-18 years) training takes place on Tuesday evening (March 30) and every Tuesday evening from 18.45 to 19.45 at the club grounds in Carrowholly. If you are interested in participating you are very welcome. Please come along on Tuesday to register and join in. Make sure to bring a gum shield. For more information on this or an anything to do with the girls youth rugby
contact Daphne Haire Mooney on 087 7682594.
Cheating in the Scrum ?
The issue of scrum resets is a major talking point in rugby at the moment. Having spoken to a few knowledgeable coaches and referees, this problem is only really to be found at the top level. Stronger, fitter and more streetwise front rows are trying to get the edge so much, they cannot keep bound on each other.
Who is to blame? I suppose we could give referees a hard time, but it is not always their fault. They are constantly having to sort out players who are trying, illegally, to gain an advantage.
Cheating is a fact of the game. It happens, but no coach will publicly say they coach their players to do it. Although in private it may be said that, "all the other sides do it, so we have to as well".
Joe Keane has been selected for the Irish Youths squad
Joe Keane has been selected for the Irish Youths squad destined to compete in the FIRA European Champoinship in Treviso, Italy.
During the past six months and six intense training camps, the Irish selectors have put the players through some serious tests. Games against some of the countrys top under 21s sides, plus an away match against Languedoc in Narbonne has given the Irish Youth coaches a good insight into the strengths and weaknesses of the players. Joe Keane has responded to the challenge and worked really hard to gain this honour.
Joe will be very proud to hand over his Green Jersey to Dermott Ruddy, who has seen Joe play rugby since he was 9 years old. Dermott knows Joe better than anyone at Westport and understands what this means to Joe, his family and to Westport RFC.
Well done Joe.
Cup Matches
Ard na Cregg Cup Draw 2010
The Draw for this years Ard na Cregg draw was held today in the Connacht Branch.
The full draw can be found at this link:
Did you enjoy Ireland's cheeky win over Wales in last weekends International ?
This weekends fixtures 14th March
Sunday 14th sees Westport 's 15's in Cup Match action. KO 2.00 pm plus our 17's playing Monivea in their Cup Semi Final. K O 12.00pm both at home plus a J L D 2 N match away v Ballina KO 3.00 pm
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Junior Cup Finalist's Rice College
Playing at Sportsground Galway Wens. 10th March in theSchools Cup Final
Come on down and support the lads in this historic game
Match kicks off on Wednesday at 1.30 pm at the
Galway Sportground v the holders Calasanctius Oranmore
(see full size image on "match photos " page)
Stop Press news
Don't lose because of the new Laws
Here is an important announcement and clarification of the rucking Laws issued by the IRB.
Westport school for the first time ever are in the Schools final. Very well done lads
Our J D 1 team goes down to Ballina by 7 points
Seconds team go down to Ballyhaunis by 17 points
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Rugby Westport Girls / Youth news see "womens rugby page"
Girls youth rugby (13-18 years) training takes place on Tuesday evening (March 9) and every Tuesday evening from 18.45 to 19.45 at the club grounds in Carrowholly. If you are interested in participating you are very welcome. Please come along on Tuesday to register and join in. Make sure to bring a gum shield. We also need a photocopy of your birth cert or passport. The cost to register is €20. Club jerseys and shorts are also available.
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Buccaneers Match was cancelled
I know you will all share the disappointment of the Westport and Buccaneers J D 1 teams, on the surprise cancellation of last Sunday's much deferred league match, scheduled to be played in Carrowholly. The contest was cancelled at Buccaneers request,
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Connaught Junior News
The Competitions Committee have provisionally agreed to the following dates:
Junior 1A/Junior 1B play-offs: 14th March
Cawley Cup: Prelim 21/03/10, ¼ Final 11/04/10, ½ Final 18/04/10, Final 17-18 April.
Ard na Cregg Cup: 28/03/10, 11/04/10, 18/04/10, 25/04/10
Senior Cup: 03/04/10, 25/04/10
These dates are provisional but should be kept in mind.
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21/02/10 A Win at the weekend ,see "all results" page for up to date league table
Hi ,
I was just wondering if there would be many college girls/club girls aged 15-19 that would be interested in playing a few matches as a Connacht U17’s and U19’s team? I’m just trying to suss out numbers, etc, and see would this actually be possible to put together? Can you let me know by the end of next week? The U19 girls must be aged between 01/01/91 to 31/12/93, and U17’s aged 01/01/93 to 31/12/95, and be available for training for 3 weekends in the Sportsground Feb. 27th, March 13th, and March 27th, in order to prepare for an U19’s match vs Munster April 3rd (U17’s match could be vs club sides and would be TBC).
I would need girls’ names, contact details and dates of birth for all interested. Contact
Wendy Hickey Women's Rugby Development Officer,Connacht Rugby,The Sportsground ,College Rd. Galway.
Telephone: 091 561568 Fax: 091 560097 Website: www.connachtrugby.ie
No home matches this weekend, 21st Feb. Both teams away. If you can make it our 15's are in the League Final in Galway, unbeaten to date, the more support the merrier. See fixtures page for all details.
15's League Finalists
The Westport under 15 team have deservedly reached a Connacht LeagueCongrats to our 15's team who comfortably beat Ballinasloe at the weekend and now go forward to the final in Galway next weekend.
Girls Rugby starts
Rugby training has started for girls between the age of 13 and 18 at Westport Rugby Club, Carrowholly on Tuesday nights. . Come along and join in. No experience required. The girls who participated last week had a great fun. The cost of registration is €20 and make sure to bring a gum shield. (see womens rugby page for latest details)
Rugby training has started for girls between the age of 13 and 18 at Westport Rugby Club, Carrowholly on Tuesday nights. . Come along and join in. No experience required. The girls who participated last week had a great fun. The cost of registration is €20 and make sure to bring a gum shield. (see womens rugby page for latest details)
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Westport RFC youth girls (13-18 years) squad and one of their coaches (Colin Weston) at training. The group has formed recently and they train every Tuesday night from 6.45 to 7.45. Any girls interested are very welcome to come along. For further information contact Daphne Haire Mooney at 087 7682594.
Xmas Swim 2009
Better late than never
(See "Latest Photo's" page for more of the same)
Click on link above for full details of this May Mini Marathon
Westport Girls Youth Rugby
Rugby training has started for girls between the age of 13 and 18 at Westport Rugby Club, Carrowholly on Tuesday nights from 7pm to 8pm. Please come along and join in. No experience required. The girls who participated last week had a great fun. The cost of registration is €20 and make sure to bring a gum shield.
For further information contact Daphne Haire Mooney on 087 7682594.
CBIRFU Notice
With the end of the season and the Ard na Cregg fast approaching the Competitions Committee urges all Junior 2 teams to complete their league schedule. It is imperative that these leagues are completed to the fullest ability to ensure that players are eligible to play in the Ard na Cregg Cup
Fixtures News 28/01/10
Please find an update of fixtures for the next couple of weeks on fixtures page. As set by the Competitions Committee today.
Please note that Round 9 (Rescheduled from 10/01/10) has been pushed out by 1 week to Sunday 7th March. This is to facilitate the playing of the final league match of ALL Junior 1A/1B teams at the same time.
The Cawley Cup has been moved out by one round, so the Preliminary Round will now take place on the 20th March
18 /01/10: No news yet with all the refixtures to be arranged but Dessie, our fixtures sec., will
know by mid week what the teams will be doing this coming weekend
This Sundays Junior Cup matches will follow the same format as before: 5 subs, (each team must have 5 front row players) and 2 x 10mins extra time should the game finish in a draw.
Should a game be drawn after extra time the game will go to a refix in the travelling teams home ground.
Just to let you all know, people who have outstanding League fixtures and no Cup games will be playing them on Sunday the 14th February, this is due to a backlog of fixtures following the torrendous weather recently.
No rugby matches this weekend all called off by
Mr Frosty the C B I R F U snowy pitch inspector
Congratulations to the Tadgh Cannon family and the Ray McGovern family
on the New Year arrival of happy additions to their families
A Happy New year from the President and Commitee of W R F C
Westport Rugby is the real opium of the people
Have a Merry Christmas and Peace and Love in the New Year
Club Social Night
Club Entertainment supremo Pat McCormack informs us that the scheduled Club Social night will not now be taking place on Friday 18th December but has been rescheduled to be incorporated in the Stephens Day celebrations at the club house after the match. It will be a bit of craic whatever day it's on, so we look forward to seeing you there.
Swim Swim Swim
The Christmas day swim is nearly upon us and sponsorship cards are out to collect as much as you can for the club and the cancer care unit in Castlebar Hospital.Tide will be three quarters in at swim time on the day.
Race Night Success!
A big " Thank You " to all the club members, sponsors and supporters who contributed to the successful Club Race Night held in the Castlecourt Hotel last Thursday evening. It was a great social night and raised a considerable ammout of money for club funds.Well done to all concerned.
It's Be Nice to Bucs Week
Following the decision by the Competitions Committee to award Westport the points in the above match where it was deemed that Buccaneers had used an illegal player. Buccaneers subsequently appealed this decision and that appeal was heard on Tuesday last.
The decision of the Appeals Committee was to re-fix the match with home advantage being given to Westport.The Competitions Committee today discussed the re-fix and have provisionally scheduled the match for January 17th 2010.I will confirm this date shortly,
Fed up with bad news on the budget
Well here's more, Sports Council funding down 14% on 2009 figures
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The 4% reduction in Irish Sports Council funding has to be seen in a positive light given that it was only in July that the McCarthy Report recommended a 33% reduction in Irish Sports Council monies. (Just wait until next year's budget)
However, the Sports Capital Programme remains stalled with the €48 million (down 14% from the €56 million awarded in 2009) allocated to it. These monies will, like in 2009, be used to meet existing obligations in respect of grants previously awarded. There will be no new round of the Programme in 2010.
The same can be said of the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme which saw a 40% reduction in its 2009 allocation down from €12.4 million to €7.5. However, again these funds are going to meet existing obligations under the first round of the programme which closed in July 2009.
The government also allocated €4.5 million to the soon to be completed Aviva Stadium. This sum represented the final commitment of government to the project.
The National Sports Campus received approximately €5.29 million approximately €1.6 of which will go to meet running costs at the National Aquatic Centre as well as other current expenditure whilst €3.5 million is to go towards the refurbishment of the old Marine Buildings with a view to the setting up of a new Sport HQ for the National Governing Bodies of Sport. The future of the Campus in terms of the development of the sports facilities remains unclear.
The Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund was reduced by 13% from €68.128 million in 2009 to €59.264 for 2010. Interestingly, however the Horse & Greyhound Fund was removed from the Sports & Recreation Services Heading where it has sat in recent years to this year being an individual line in the Estimates.
A full breakdown of the expenditure of the Department of Arts, Sport & Tourism can be found at page 75 of the 2010
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See Next 2 weeks club fixtures for 1st ,2nd, 3rd and 17's teams on Fixtures Page
Connacht Heineken Junior Cup
Following the Competitions meeting it has been decided that all Connacht Heineken Junior Cup games will kick off at 2pm on Sunday 6th December next.
This is to facilitate the playing of two ten minute periods of extra time should matches be drawn at the end of normal time.
Teams may tog 5 subs, this means that a panel of 20 players must contain a minimum of 5 front row players. The 5 front row players must be identified on the team sheet with the letter P (prop) or H (hooker)
This will interest you
Uganda or Urlingford Ireland's support is growing
CBIRFU News Scrum Clinic Postponed
The Scrum Clinic scheduled for next Monday has been postponed until Jan 11th due to participants having difficulty travelling to Galway.The Coaching Dept has postponed the Scrummaging workshop until January 11th. This is for saftey reasons due to travel conditions.
A former player at Connacht, Stade Francais and Richmond, McFarland is the current Connacht forwards coach and is recognised nationally as a scrummaging expert. He was also assitant coach to the Irish U20 Grand Slam winning team along with Eric Elwood.
The workshop will cover areas such as individual body postions, set and binding options and problem solving. The workshop is aimed at coaches who are working with teams of Level 1 (U16) or higher.
To reserve contact Connacht Rugby at 091-561568 or email: emolloy@cbirfu.com
Want to Play Doctor and Nurses? Here's your chance
Occupational Sports First Aid Training in Ballina
Mayo Sports Partnership in association with Mayo Civil Defence will host a two day course in occupational sports first aid. The course will take place over Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th November in the Ballina Library, Ballina, Co. Mayo.
These and other courses are offered to Sports Volunteers at a subsidised rate and the fee for this fully certified course is €80. For more information please contact the Sports Partnership Office at 094-9047025
This is the outline of an excellent Sports Volunteer First Aid Course in Ballina - Clubs in the North, North
West & East and Connacht Midlands will be well placed to take full advantage of this course. We can save considerable money for the club in not having to hire in a First Aider/Physio. Over to you Dr Kildare.
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News for Weekend 21st 22nd November
The competitions committee has made the decision to cancel ALL Junior League Division 1A, Junior League Division 1B and Junior League Division 2 North and South matches for this weekend. The decision was made taking into consideration the difficulties people may experience travelling to various venues and the damage which pitches may suffer if the matches are played.
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Heineken Junior Cup Draw
Round 1 6th December
Carrick (bye)
Corinthians v Westport
Gort v Ballinasloe
Castlebar (bye)
Corrib (bye)
Connemara (bye)
Galwegians (bye)
Ballina v Ballinrobe
West Offaly Lions v Sligo
Dunmore v Monivea
UCG v Buccaneers
Loughrea (bye)
Portumna (bye)
OLBC (bye)
Ballyhaunis v Tuam
Creggs (bye)
More bye byes than at Westport station on a Sunday night
wait for the second round for more of the match info
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Buccaneers lose 5 points Their loss is our gain posted 12/11/09
Our good friends Buccaneers made a bit of a mistake in their team selection and managed to play illegal players in their match against Westport last weekend. It has been officially ruled by the CBIRFU games committee that they lose 5 points (giving them a season total of - 2 points ) This is the second time this season that this has happened, plus not managing to put in a team sheet in their match against OLBC.
Westport gains the 5 points bringing us up to fourth position in the league. It's a shame that Buccaneers seem to have an ongoing problem with team selection in the JD1 league and perhaps they may consider their position next season and concentrate on their AIB matches and leave the rugby to the teams that take the league seriously.
Race Night Fever Hits Westport
The Club's race night is being held on Thursday 10th December in the Castlecourt Hotel with a kick off at 8-30 pm. Horse are for sale at €20 a pop and the club expects everyone to chip in and make this annual fund raiser it's usual success.
This Weekends Fixtures 11/11/09 to 15/11/09 posted 12/11/09
There will be a friendly match being played in Carrowholly this Saturday kick off at 1-00 pm This interteam selection match will be the prequell to the BIG SCREEN international match at the clubhouse. If you want to watch two good matches on Saturday be certain to be down in Carrowholly at 1-00 pm.
Our West Mayo Lions are also playing a scheduled league match away. : see fixtures page
No Senior League fixtures next weekend due to the international match posted 08/11/09
Match in Carrowholly Cancelled posted 08/11/09
Last Sunday's match in the J North League against Carrick was cancelled as the pitch was flooded
Match Fixtures 08/11/09 posted 02/11/09
J D 1B away to Portumna and J D North away to Sligo. No J D1 scheduled at present
J North Legue at home to Carrick KO 2-30
The West Mayo Lions have their second outing.. see report posted 02/11/09
Reminder - Childrens Officer in Sport Course Sat Nov 7th Posted 02/11/09
Children’s Officer Training – Limited places still available.
Recommendations from the Irish Sports Council are that every club involved with children and young people should appoint a Children’s Officer. .
The Children’s Officer should have the following functions:
§ To promote awareness of the Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children’s Sport in Ireland within the club and particularly among the children and their parents/guardians.
§ To influence policy and practice within the club in order to prioritise children’s needs.
§ To provide an accessible resource to children through the creation of forums.
It is essential that those who wish to attend the Children’s Officer training have attended the 4 hour basic Code of Ethics Awareness/Child Protection Training workshop.
Participants who wish to follow on the code of ethics workshop with Children’s Officer Training must wait a minimum period of 6 months from completing Code to attending Children’s Officer Training.
Please note: as this is an Irish Sports Council accredited course, your club must be under a National Governing Body (NGB) to be able to participate in this course, please indicate your NGB on the application form.
It is recommended to have at least one Children’s Officer per club or if there is a large number of both boys and girls in the club, to have two Children’s Officers – one male and one female.
As places are limited, pre-booking is essential. Phone: Jacqueline O' Boyle (Administrator) Main Office No: 094 9047025
Home Match next weekend posted 28/10/09
The Club's second team will be in action against West Offally Lions at home on Sunday. KO 2-30
The West Mayo Lions have their first outing.. posted 27/10/09
Castlebar & Westport Rugby clubs are pooling their talent at U19 level to form the West Mayo Lions. Both clubs have experienced a shortage of players in this new youth category.The first league took place in Headford on Sunday against the Corrib U19 team.The team will be playing again in the league at home next weekend on Sunday against Ballinasloe. See match report page for a comprehensive match report.
Westport Team Advance in the 15's League: Posted 27/10/09
Late Late News posted 25/10/09
A bit late now but word has come that our match against Ballina this Sunday 25th Oct. has been called off
Weekend Fixtures
No 1st team or second team matches this bankholiday weekend
but our J D B North team are in action plus our 17's team. See fixtures / results page.
Can we say a big thanks to President Dermot for our smoking / changing room
area Not perfect yet but 100% better than standing outside the door in the rain
Team news
Full credit to player manager Simon Fabby and our battling thirds team who despite being short players yet again, fulfilled their fixture against Ballinrobe last Sunday. Three matches in a row coming up short of players yet fulfilling Westport's JD B North league commitments. Well done lads it's not easy.
Social News
Full credit to Big Pat McCormack and his team for organising the successful Pool competition and Barbeque after the home matches last Sunday. This type of club activity, as was illustrated by this weekend and by the Karaoke weekend we had lately, makes the clubhouse the place to relax and enjoy after a match. Pat and the lads hope you enjoyed this fun event and trust that that you will all support all future activity to make the clubhouse the real after match venue ( Thanks to player and butcher Mark Walsh for the excellent burgers)
Youth Rugby News
Westport 15's beat Sligo in league match last Saturday. See photo's and report on Youth rugby page
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Free Post Match Barbecue
Sunday 18th @ 5-O'Clock
Everyone has Summer barbecue's not Westport R F C. We are having our
" Free to All Post Match Barbecue " this October Sunday the 18th
Come on down, support the two teams playing, stuff yourslf at the barbecue
and enter the big pool competition at the clubhouse.
Match Barbecue and Pool Deadly Cool
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Fixtures
Next weekend 18 th October JD1 v Sligo and JD2 team V Ballinasloe
at home,
while our third team play Ballinrobe away.
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Where's our promised smoking area in the clubhouse ?
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A Good Night out for a good Cause
Monster Night Out Friday 30th October,
Galway Sportsground Rugby, Racing & Trick R’ Treat
Included in your Monster Night Out ticket is: Admission to the Connacht V Scarlets Rugby Match, Dog Racing and Race Card on the night as well as plenty of activity to keep you occupied throughout the evening! (Rugby Match & Dog Night tickets are normally €20)
Nominations Here (posted 08/09)
Your chance to nominate somone who makes a big difference to our club
(please note the highlighted other category below can apply to webmasters)
As you may or may not be aware the National Awards to Volunteers will take place early 2010. The awards will honour eleven individuals who are representative of the 400,000 people who volunteer their time and effort to sport in Ireland each year through their involvement with sports clubs and organisations throughout the country doing a multitude of tasks.
The award winners will be selected by a committee chaired by Olympic gold medal winner Ronnie Delany and awards will be presented by the Minister for Arts, Sport & Tourism at a ceremony in Farmleigh in early 2010.
There are 11 categories of Awards –
· Youth Coach (U18)
· Adult Coach
· Youth Manager (U18)
· Adult Manager
· National Level Administrator
· Local/Community Administrator
· Junior Volunteer (U18)
· Volunteer in Disability Sport
· Official
· Lifetime Award
· Other (for people who don’t fit into the categories listed above and yet make a valuable contribution. ( like webmasters , masters of the web, club webmasters ext,)
The Federation of Irish Sports and the Department of Arts, Sports and Tourism have requested that every Local Sports Partnership will facilitate or encourage at least one nomination in each category from their local area. This is where I need your help in nominating volunteers in your organization to the categories described above. There are bound to be people who deserve to be recognized for the tremendous contribution to your sport and this is a perfect opportunity to do so. In 2007 Eric Reilly from Erris Utd was recognized under this scheme so why not another Mayo person to continue that trend.
To this end I enclose a nomination form which should be completed and returned to this office by Wednesday 21st October so that we can forward the applications in time. The deadline for nominations Friday October 23rd If you have more than one category in which you would like to nominate please copy the enclosed form, complete and return all by the above date.
Nominations can also be made online at www.volunteersinsport.ie however if you do so I would request that you let us know the nomination by forwarding details to the office . This is for our records only. Remember this is a great opportunity to honour committed individuals within your community as well as highlighting the importance of volunteerism to the delivery of sport in Ireland.
A chance for a few bottles of free Lucozade and a bit of knowledge-
Lucozade Sport Education Workshops (Posted 08/09)
( Limited amount of places still available )
As part of a full programme of Workshops entitled ‘Preparing for Success in Sport 3’ Mayo Sports Partnership is pleased to announce a series of Lucozade Sport Educational workshops which will take place at the Breaffy GAA ClubHouse in October and November 2009.
Below is an outline of the upcoming workshops
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Breaffy GAA Clubhouse, Breaffy, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Price: €10 per workshops. Book all 3 for just €25
Workshop 1
Monday 12th October: Fuel & Fluid (nutrition & hydration)
Workshop 2
Monday 9th November: Get fit for sport & planning for success
Workshop 3
Monday 23rd November: The Female Athlete
These workshops are aimed at all those with an interest in the development of sport and recreation including: sports clubs, community groups/organizations, agencies, schools, coaches, athletes, parents, and individuals.
To book a place: download an application form from Mayo Sports Partnership website on www.mayosports.ie or for further information contact the Partnership Office at 094-9047025
No More Wiggle room for Uninsured Reffing in Connaught
The contents of this letter has been actioned by our general purposes rugby committee
Here's something interesting
No confirmation that the Club will be involved in this but something to think about.
A bad day at the office for Westport R F C Incorporated
Last Autumn Tag Contest and Prizegiving (Posted 24/09/09)
Round 1
The Kaizer Sozes (C O’Haolain) v’s Corrib Oil(J Mulkeen), Pitch 1 @6.45pm
Quarter Finals
(1)Feckless Rogues (Caroline McIntyre) v’s Winner Round 1, Pitch 1 @7.15pm
(2)Milky Bar Kids (E Sammin) v’s Tarts (L Negri) , Pitch 2 @7.15pm
(3)The Usual Suspects (N Lewis) v’s Any Given Wednesday (C Cannon), Pitch 3 @7.15pm
(4)Geraghtys Gladiators (J Sexton) v’s The Coolers (P. Collins), Pitch 4 @7.15pm
Semi Finals @7.45pm
1 v’s 2
3 v’s 4
Final @8.15pm
Final Night
All players should be on time for the final night as there are a lot of games to be played. At this stage of the competition there are quite a few teams in the running but whoever wins it, Feckless Rogues and The Coolers won’t be a million miles from the winning spot. The Clubhouse will be open on Friday night along with the changing rooms and showers. There will be a socialable night after the games in Westport Plaza Hotel where there will be food served and the prizegiving will take place, even if you don’t win come along on the night you might get yourself a spot prize. All Team registration fees (€240) should be paid in full before kick off. If you have any queries, please call Tommy on 087 6488594.
Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship. (posted 23/09/09)
Yes this is the new revamped image for English rugby. Forget the fake blood, international eye gouging and a little white powder up the nose at Bath, everything is going to change in the rugby scene on John Bull's island see here for full article.
More Healthy Living Stuff for our dedicated readers (posted 23/09/09)
Upcoming Lucozade Sport Educational Workshops
The Mayo Sports Partnership is pleased to announce, as part of their Preparing for Success in Sport Programme and commitment to promoting sports participation / healthy living, a series of Lucozade Sport Educational Workshops which will take place at the Breaffy GAA ClubHouse in October and November 2009.
Dates: October 12th, November 9th, November 23rd, 2009.
Day: Mondays
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Breaffy GAA Clubhouse, Breaffy, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Price: €10 per workshops. Book all 3 for just €25
· Monday 12th October: Fuel & Fluid -nutrition & hydration
· Monday 9th November: Get fit for sport & planning for success
· Monday 23rd November: The Female Athlete
Speaker/Tutor:
Rosemary Daniel, Coaching Ireland.
Rosemary is a member of the Coaching Ireland team. Rosemary holds a BSc in Sport & Exercise Science from UL (2004) and recently completed an MSc specialising in the effect of calcium intake on fat metabolism at rest & during exercise. She joined the Coaching Ireland team as a sports science intern. She has a huge range of experience. She is involved with physiological testing athletes in the lab and adult education for different sports groups & teams. She has worked closely with national and international athletes from a range of sports. In 2008 she carried out much of the pre-season hydration tests for many of the counties involved in GAA. Rosemary is a competitive high jumper herself but also has and keen interest in basketball and many other sports
These workshops are aimed at all those with an interest in the development of sport and recreation including: sports clubs, community groups/organizations, agencies, schools, coaches, athletes, parents, and individuals.
To book a place see attached form or for further information contact Anne on 094-9047022,
Eat yourself fit ? 
Try this ( Posted 21/09/09)
and have a look at the advice and receipes on Coach Ned's Advice page
Congratulations to Liam Scahill
The latest Player selected for the Connaught Senior Panel
All the members of the club wish him success in his new move
Change! Change! Change! (Posted 21/09/09)
This weekends 2nds League on 27th Sept. has changed to a home fixture,
as Connemara's pitch is under development at present .
European Mobility Week News (Posted 20/09/09)
Main event is on Saturday 19th and includes a cycle to Newport for all those interested.
There's also a competition being held to find 'Westports Smartest Mover' so we'd like to ask the clubs does any of their members cycle, walk, take the us, car pool when they come to training, matches, competitions or even going to school or to work? If so they could be a candidate for Westport's Smartest Mover Award, all suggestions should be sent in to news@mayonews.ie and the reason you think they are Westports Smartest Mover.
International Car Free Day is then on Tuesday 22nd so we're encouraging people to walk, cycle, car pool, take the bus or the train instead of taking their car for the day. The aim of this is reduce the number of cars on the road and in turn reduce carbon emmissions, improve health and improve the standard of living in Mayo.
This seasons match fixtures are now on the "Fixtures Page" for 1st: 2nd; and 3rd Teams
Westport's John Gill, Jamie Dever and Joe Keane were on the Connaught youths v Munster
First Competative matches this season (Posted 18/09/09)
Next Sunday, 20 th September sees the start of this season's league campaigns for both teams,
as they play old rivals Castlebar at home. be there if you can. KO 2-30 .
See on "Laws of the Game" page Important news below
See Tommy's latest Autumn Tag results and fixtures here
Westport / Connaught Youth
Last Saturday was a proud day for the club as four of our players were involved in the Connacht Youth match against Ulster in Five Mile Town. See all details on our Youth Rugby Page
Fat Andy says
" I must go on a diet of light beer for
the new season just starting"
Anyone with up to date relevant Westport rugby video footage please send to webmaster, via club e-mail address
New This Seasons fixtures for all teams are on, "Yes you've guessed it " the All Fixtures page
This weekends matches Sunday 6th September
Westport 1st & 2nd V Ballinrobe 1st & 2nd this Sunday KO 230pm (In Westport)
Ballina 1st & 2nd V Westport 1st & 2nd Sunday 13th Sept KO 230pm (In Ballina)
Autumn Tag News from Tommy Cadden
The competition is heating up at this stage with most teams getting very competitive. The Usual Suspects got a win against the highly fancied Geraghtys Gladiators. The Rogues just beat Any Given Wednesday by one point with a try scored in the last play of the game. The Tarts who have upped their game this time around just beat The Kaizer Sozes. Last Summers winners the Milky Bar Kids kept up the winning habit and dispatched Corrib Oil. There are only two more Wednesday nights left and one Friday night. Team registration fees (€240) are now due and will be collected next Wednesday. If you have any queries, please call Tommy on 087 6488594. Results so far on, All Results page
HONOURING THE UNSUNG HEROES OF IRISH SPORT
O’Rourke and Jason Sherlock to launch the 2009 National Awards to Volunteers in Irish Sport.
The 2009 National Awards to Volunteers in Irish Sport is an initiative of the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism in conjunction with the Federation of Irish Sports which represents some 68 sports in Ireland. The scheme is being supported by Setanta Sports and the Irish Sports Council.
The Awards will honour eleven individuals who are representative of the 400,000 people who volunteer their time and effort to sport in Ireland each year through their involvement with sports clubs and organisations throughout the country. The first programme of National Awards to Volunteers in Sport was successfully held in 2007. The award winners will be selected by a committee chaired by Olympic gold medal winner, Dr Ronnie Delany and the Awards will be presented by the Minister in January 2010.
In 2007 Erris Utd Sports Volunteer Eric Reilly was a recipient of an award in the inaugural scheme.
. While we have many professional coaches and administrators at the highest level we should also remember the many volunteers who still give freely of their time at all levels of Irish sport to ensure we all have the opportunity to participate in sport."
Nominations for the Awards can be made by individuals or clubs on-line at www.volunteersinsport.ie which includes full guidelines and details on the 2009 Awards.
( with typical modest reluctance the webmaster will be pleased to accept
a personal nomination if one is forwarded in his name to the authorities )
The laws ammended and otherwise explained ,read this page and impress the know it alls in the bar after a match, plus annoy the ref with your knowledge of where he went wrong.
Smokers who visit the club will be able to have a pint and a smoke after a match in relative comfort, which should encourage people to stay a little longer and increase the bar turnover as we are promised an enclosed smoking area. As in the Kevin Costener film " Field of Dreams " the phrase was " build it and they will come" (In your field of dreams say some its still not done by 31st Sept 2009)
The webmaster sitting at the back door
for a smoke waiting for our new smoking facility
See the latest fixtures and results of Autumn Tag League on " Fixures Page"
CBIRFU News
There will be seminars run primarily for Stage 3 & 4 Coaches in September where these rulings and amendments will be discussed and explained. The dates for these seminars are:
13th September at 7:30pm - Galway - Venue TBA 20th September at 7:30pm - Mayo - Venue TBA
Condolences
Saddened to report the death of Eric Bourke, the father of fellow clubman
Stanley Bourke. Our sincere condolences to Stanley and his family at this sad time.
Funeral Service Thursday 27th August at 3-30 pm followed by internment in Westport
See results of the Autumn Tag Matches on the results page
First Matches This Season 2009 / 2010
A friendly match has been arranged for this Saturday 22nd August
against a touring team from Newbridge Kick off 5-30 pm
Come on down and watch the stars of this years teams at the start of their season.
The following week we play a friendly againsy Tuam and the week after we
are away for a friendly against Tullamore
Westport Festival of Sport Fun Day
A FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
094) 902 6622
RTE 2fm Roadcaster
Mayo Sports Partnership
Sunday 23rd August ‘09 The Mall, Westport 1pm-5pm
Also
Sports Personalities, Bouncy Castle, Refreshment
Stalls, Music/Entertainment, Spot Prizes, Face Painting and much more.....
For more information contact
Mayo Sports Partnership at
094 904 7025
You are invited to participate in the
Family Activity Challenge (12 Sports) Street Orienteering Water Sports/ Climbing Wall Nordic Walking
Road Bowling Traditional Sports 5K Fun Run/Walk 4th Annual Mayo Team Challenge
Miles and his merry crew are GEARING UP FOR SPORTS FESTIVAL
With two weeks to go preparations are in full swing for the Westport Festival of Sport Fun Day, which is to be held in conjunction with the Gaelforce adventure race weekend Sunday 23rd August 1pm – 5pm centred around the Mall area in Westport.
The event, coordinated by the Mayo Sports Partnership, promises to be full of fun activities such as the family sports challenge (incorporating 12 different sports), water sports, traditional games, bouncy castle/fun inflatable’s, walking challenges, street orienteering, inclusive games, a 5K Fun Run / Walk and the 4th Annual Mayo Team Challenge.
Speaking about the event newly elected Caitheoirleach of Westport Town Council and Festival of Sport organising committee member Cllr. Myles Staunton
“The day aims to showcase Westport as an active town providing opportunities for people of all age/ability to participate in a fun and cost free event”
“Many local sports organisations including GAA, soccer, rugby, golf, tennis, camogie, cycling, boxing, road bowling, water sports including canoeing, sailing etc are coming together to provide a come and try it challenge to all. All sports organisations deserve to be commended for their great community work and I would appeal for all local clubs to become involved on the day”
Cllr Staunton went on to say.
It is hoped that some well known sports personalities from the soccer, GAA & rugby world will be in attendance and try out some of the challenges. Many organisations including Westport Town Council, Mayo County Council, Mayo Sports Partnership, Irish Sports Council, Failte Ireland, Chamber of Commerce, Gardaí, Mayo VEC, GMIT, Mayo Water Safety Committee, Family Resource Centre, Local Sports Organisations and many others are pooling resources in an effort to make this day a success. Many local businesses are also providing much needed support on the day.
“The support has been tremendous from all sides and on behalf of the committee I would like to thank everyone we approached. In the current climate its all about making an event sustainable and mainly cost free.” commented Mayo Sports Partnership co-ordinator and committee member Charlie Lambert.
In a further boost to the day the festival organisers were the lucky winners of a free, live, nationwide broadcast for their community event thanks to RTE 2fm and Kellogg’s Let’s Get Active campaign which takes place throughout the month of August.. Celebrity DJ Larry Gogan will be booming out the hits from 2pm – 5pm.
Jim McNeill, Managing Director, Kellogg’s said, “We’ve teamed up with RTE 2fm again this year as part of our Let’s Get Active campaign following a roaring success last year. This year is going to be even bigger and better with fun, exciting events such as the Westport Festival of Sport Fun Day. We hope everyone has a really enjoyable day out.”
So pencil in Sunday afternoon 1pm – 5pm Sunday 23rd August on the South Mall Westport for an unforgettable experience. For further information on how to enter any of the above events or on the day in general contact Mayo Sports Partnership at 094 9047025
The public are asked to note that both sides of the mall from Mc Greevys and O Gradys to the Fairgreen will be closed to traffic from 8am to 6pm on Sunday 23rd August to facilitate the activities of the festival.
" Go Westport Go "
President Dermot has announced his new
cheerleader programme for season 2009 / 2010
The Boys are Back in Town
Tag Rugby is back in Westport
Westport RFC will be hosting The Autumn Tag Rugby League 2009 in Carrowholly. The league will start on Wednesday 19th August and all teams should be registered by Friday, 14th August by 4pm. The League will continue on Wednesday nights and will run until the end of September, the final night will be a Friday night and the presentation will be held in Westport Town. There will be two Leagues, a Fast League and Social League with prizes for the winning teams in both leagues and also prizes for the most sporting team.
For those of you who haven’t played before, teams are generally made up of 12 players(7 Men & 5 Ladies), 7 of these players will play at all times during the game with a minimum of 3 ladies playing at all times, there is no limit on substitutions so you can take a break when you need one. This is a non contact sport so it is ideal for anybody who wants a good run around. The competition will be run on a league basis and the final night will be a knockout competition. For people without Tag rugby shorts they will be for sale in Carrowholly.
To register a team it will cost €240. To get any details or register a team contact Tommy on 087-6488594 or email tommycadden@yahoo.com.
The oldest swinger (bar the webmaster) to hit the town soon
RTEs 2FM to visit Westport Sports Festival
Legendary DJ Larry Gogan is to broadcast his Sunday 2pm – 5pm afternoon show on Sunday 23rd August as part of the programme of events in the Westport Festival of Sport. Kelloggs are sponsoring the visit as part of its joint ‘Be Active’ campaign with the national broadcaster which takes place during the month of August. Selected from a huge amount of entries the event aims to provide participation opportunities for all including a family fun activity challenge ( involving 12 different sports ), water sports on the mall river, a 5K Fun Run, traditional sports (including road bowling and a long puck), Nordic Walking ( walking using specialized poles ), the Mayo Team Challenge ( Fun and craic for teams of 6 ), Street Orienteering ( discover Westport through locating hidden markers ) and much more.
Speaking on preparations for the day event co-ordinator Charlie Lambert of the Mayo Sports Partnership stated
“ Being selected to host the 2FM roadcaster is a huge boost in the promotion of the day. The onus is on us, the organizing committee, to make this a great occasion for all. There is something for everybody to take part in and it is mainly a free event. So we would like to invite everybody to come along and have a great day out”
The festival coincides with the Gaelforce West Adventure Race which is attracting some 2,500 racers to the area on Saturday 22nd August. Activities will kick off on Sunday at 1pm with the Caitheoirleach of Westport Town Council Cllr Myles Staunton opening proceedings. It is also hoped that some famous sports personalities will also be in attendance to try their hand at some of the activities. More information on that is to follow. While the event is mainly free of charge, with minimal entry fees being collected for the 5K and the team challenge, members of the public can make a small donation, if they wish, to the Cove Youth Centre which badly needs support at this moment and time. For more information on the day or any of the activities listed above please do not hesitate to contact the Mayo Sports Partnership at 094-9047025 or log on to its website at www.mayosports.ie
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