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Connaught / International News
11/ 02/10

Dear Connacht Supporter,
After a long break it's back to Magners League action this weekend as the Scarlets Come To town.
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Connacht XV To Face Scarlets
Eric Elwood has announced the starting XV that will face the Llanelli Scarlets (The Sportsground, Saturday 12th February, ko 7.35pm)
The side remains largely similar to the team that beat Cavalieri Prato in The Sportsground 2 weeks ago. With Sean Cronin on Irish duty Adrian Flavin starts at hooker, the experienced former Irish U19 & U21 player has just signed a 2 year deal to stay with Connacht. The only other change in the starting pack sees Johnny O'Connor return from injury to captain the side and replace Shane Conneely at openside flanker.
In the backline, Troy Nathan replace Keith Matthews at inside centre.
Connacht have also been boosted this week with the re-signing of hooker Adrian Flavin, lock Michael Swift and flanker Ray Ofisa who have all signed contract extensions with the province.
Connacht XV to face Llanelli Scarlets - The Sportsgound Sat 12th Feb, 7.35pm - live on TG4
1 Brett Wilkinson
2 Adrian Flavin
3 Jamie Hagan
4 Michael Swift
5 Mike McCarthy
6 Andrew Browne
7 Johnny O'Connor (C)
8 Mike McComish
9 Frank Murphy
10 Ian Keatley
11 Fionn Carr
12 Troy Nathan
13 Niva Ta'auso
14 Brian Tuohy
15 Gavin Duffy
16 Dermot Murphy
17 Dylan Rogers
18 Rodney Ah You
19 Bernie Upton
20 Ray Ofisa
21 Cillian Willis
22 Mia Nikora
23 Shane Monahan
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Scarlets Tickets on Sale
Tickets are now on sale for Connacht's next home Magners League Clash against the Scarlets, Saturday 12th February 7.35pm.
Last time out, Connacht ran in a record breaking 83-7 win over Italian side Cavalieri Prato and will be looking to make it 3 wins in a row when the Scarlets come to town. It will also be a chance for Connacht to overturn a heartbreaking injury-time defeat at the hands of the Welsh region back in September.
Tickets are available from the Connacht Branch office in the Sportsground and online via ticketmaster. Prices are as follows:
Enclosed Stand: €25
Ground: €20
Concession: €15 (Student, OAP, Unwaged)
Child: €5
As usual, all accompanied children under 12 are FREE.
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Three More Players Commit
Connacht Rugby have been dealt a timely boost ahead of this weekend's Magners League clash against Llanelli Scarlets. 3 of Connacht's longserving forwards have committed their immediate futures to the province by signing contract extensions
Ray Ofisa, the 6'0" 95kg Samoan, joined Connacht in 2006 from North Otago (New Zealand). The 30year old flanker has been every present in the Connacht squad since and has made a huge impression on the pitch with his hard-hitting and no-nonsense approach to the game. Ofisa, who's brother Treviranus also played for Connacht, has been capped by the province 80 times including 57 Magners League appearances and 22 Amlin Challenge Cup games and will remain at The Sportsground until 2012.
"I'm really pleased to extend my time here with Connacht, Galway has become a home away from home and the standard of rugby here is exceptional. To be involved with Connacht for another season allows me to keep testing myself at the highest level possible."
Adrian Flavin, who signed for Connacht in 2006 from London Irish where he amassed 84 caps, has represented the province 68 times in the Magners League and 23 times in the Amlin Challenge Cup. The former Ireland U19 & U21 hooker was capped twice by Ireland A in 2008 against England and Scotland. Flavin has 94 caps for Connacht to date and captained the side in their historic victory over the Samoan National team in 2010. Adrian has signed a new contract that will see his remain in Connacht until 2013.
"Working under Eric (Elwood) and Dan (McFarland) is both challenging and rewarding and the squad are fantastic to train and play alongside so I'm very happy to commit to the province for the next 2 years. There's a real sense of belief in the squad and it's great to be a part of that and the stability of a 2 year contract allows me to focus on training and being the best rugby player I can be."
Michael Swift is Connacht's most capped player of all time. He joined Connacht in 2000 from English club Richmond where he made six Premiership and two Challenge Cup appearances. The Hammersmith born second row quickly established himself as a fan favourite in The Sportsground for his immense work rate and dedication. Standing at 6'5" and weighing 119kg, 'Swifty' is one of the most physically imposing players in the squad and his record haul of 190 caps for Connacht to date shows no sign of slowing up. In fact Swift is on course to be the first player in Connacht's history to reach 200 caps. He has signed a one-year deal with the province that will keep him at the Sportsground until 2012.
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Welcome to the latest edition of the Connacht Catch-Up. The second of our weekly competitions is on the right-hand-side of the page!
After a fantastic result in France it's down to the final Amlin Challenge Cup Game of the season as Italian side I Cavalieri Estra (Prato) come to town
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Connacht Branch Irish Rugby Football Union
Official Fixtures and InformationSeason 2010 . 2011
IRISH RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION OFFICERS OF THE CONNACHT BRANCH
SEASON 2010. 2011
President
Jim Foy
4 Kylemore Park,
St Mary.s Avenue, Lower Salthill, Galway.
(H) 091526797 (O) 091 754615 (M) 087 2356671
E-mail: Jim.Foy@hp.com
Senior Vice President
John Carr
Ballymote, Tuam, Co. Galway
(M) 087 2574537
E-Mail: john.carr@astrazeneca.com
Junior Vice President
Aidan O.Halloran,
Sea View, Clifden, Co. Galway
(M) 086 6788401 (W) 095 21111
E-mail: aidan.o.halloran@boimail.com
Immediate Past President
Steve Cunningham
2 Revagh Road, Rockbarton, Galway
(M)087 2348632 (B) 091 561303 (F) 091 562824
E-Mail: steve@scunningham.ie
Honorary Secretary
Pat Piggott
Sonoma, Kilcornan, Kilcolgan, Co. Galway.
(H) 091 776782 (O) 091 794398 (F) 091 794097 (M) 087 2640619
E-mail: patpiggott@eircom.net
Honorary Assistant Secretary
Robert Lahiff
Apt 18, Roscam House, Roscam, Co. Galway
(M) 087 8225106
E-mail: robert.lahiff@cchellenic.com
Honorary Treasurer
Eamonn Feely
Creganna, Oranmore, Co. Galway.
(H) 091 794431 (O) 091 794722 (F) 091 794738 (M) 086 2406110
E-mail: e.feely@hygeia.ie
Honorary Assistant Treasurer
Brian O Beirn
Old Rd, Maree Hill, Oranmore, Co. Galway.
(H) 091 794744 (O) 091 778899 (F) 091 778896 (M) 087 2418961
E-mail: bobeirn@finanobeirn.ie
Honorary Recording Secretary
Eoin Hosty
4 Lakeshore Drive, Renmore, Galway.
(H) 091 751405 (M) 086 8254457
E-Mail: ehosty@eircom.net
Honorary Secretary . Schools
Mick Loftus
Curramore, Kiltoom, Athlone, Co.Roscommon. (M) 086 711118 E-Mail: schoolsrugby1@gmail.com
Honorary Secretary - Youths Football
Johnny Brennan
Poulnaclough, Moycullen, Co. Galway
(M) 087 8405106 (H) 091 555821
E-Mail: johnnybrennan@eircom.net
Honorary Secretary - Association of Referees
Padraic Gilmore
Killooney, Dunmore, Co. Galway.
(M) 087 9299193
E-Mail pgilmore@reynoldslogistics.com
Representatives on Committee of the IRFU
Leo Galvin
Ballykeeran, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.
(H) 090 6485100 (M) 087 2374385 (F) 090 6485100
E-Mail lgalvin@iol.ie
Michael Cunningham
"Cluain Aoibheann", Knockranny, Westport, Co. Mayo.
(H) 098 25790 (O) 094 9037041 (M) 087 2861116
(F) 094 9024221 E-Mail: micunnin@revenue.ie
Representative on the A.I.L. Sub Committee
Eoin Hosty
4 Lakeshore Drive, Renmore, Galway.
(H) 091 751405 (M) 086 8254457
E-Mail: ehosty@eircom.net
Past Presidents IRFU
Don Crowley
Forramoyle, West Barna, Co. Galway.
(H/F) 091 592184 (M) 086 8208973
Mr. A.D. Browne
Kingston, Taylors Hill, Galway.
(O) 091 562563
Irish Rugby Football Union
Connacht Branch
Galway Sportsground, College Road, Galway.
(O) 091 561568 (F) 091 560097 E-Mail: eoin@cbirfu.com
Chief Executive Officer
Gerry Kelly Mobile: 086 6994492
Home: 090 96 43412
E-mail: gerry@cbirfu.com
Administrator Mobile: 086 6772525
Eamonn McGuffin Home: 091 524191
E-mail: eamonn@cbirfu.com
Administrative Assistant Reception: 091 561568
Eoin Hegarty Fax: 091 560097
E-mail: eoin@cbirfu.com
Accounts Reception: 091 561568
Evelyn Burke Fax: 091 560097
E-mail: evelyn@cbirfu.com
Commercial and Marketing Manager
Fiona Keys Mobile: 086 8127643
E-Mail: fiona@cbirfu.com
Domestic Games Manager Direct Line: 091 560091
Martin Gallagher Mobile: 086 8112115
E-mail: martin@cbirfu.com
Regional Development Officers
Lyndon Jones Mobile: 087 2483073
E-mail: lyndon@cbirfu.com
Provincial Academy Manager Mobile: 086 8333330
Nigel Carolan E-mail: nigel@cbirfu.com
Elite Player Development Officer Mobile: 087 6811181
Jim Herring E-mail: jim.herring@cbirfu.com
P.A to C.E.O and P.D.G.M.
Hazel Casburn Office: 091 561568
E-Mail: hazel@cbirfu.com
Irish Rugby Football Union
Connacht Branch
Galway Sportsground, College Road, Galway
(O) 091 -561568 (F) 091 . 560097
Director of Coaching
Eric Elwood Mobile: 087 2356448
E-mail: eric@cbirfu.com
Team Manager
Tim Allnutt Direct: 091 560094
Mobile: 086 8372801
E-mail: tim@cbirfu.com
Media Officer
Luke Murphy Mobile: 087 9023890
E-mail: luke@cbirfu.com
Assistant Coach
Dan McFarland Mobile: 086 8529845
E-Mail: dan@cbirfu.com
Backs Coach
Brian Melrose Mobile: 086 0233207
E-Mail: bmelrose@cbirfu.com
Defence Coach
Mike Forshaw Mobile: 086 0233191
E-Mail: mforshaw@cbirfu.com
Logistics Manager
Martin Joyce Mobile: 087 6668705
E-mail: mjoyce@cbirfu.com
Fitness Advisors
Kevin Cradock Mobile: 086 8159603
E-mail: kevin@cbirfu.com
Greg Muller Mobile: 086 8918324
E-mail: glmfit@hotmail.com
Medical Team
Physiotherapist
Keith Fox Mobile: 085 7528555
E-mail: gavin@cbirfu.com
Doctors
Dr. John O.Donnell Office: 091 524222
Dr. Donal O.Beirne Office: 091 583268
Dr. Padraig Sheeran Home: 091 591722
Mobile: 087 8251388
I.R.F.U. Committee 2010/11
President: C.C. Powell (Caleb)
Snr. Vice President: J.D. Hussey (John)
Jnr. Vice President: W.B. Glynn (Billy)
Immediate Past President: J.R. Callaghan (John)
Honorary Treasurer: T. Grace (Tom)
Chairman of Mgt Committee: F. Crowley (Finbarr)
Chairman, Commercial & Marketing: P. Fitzgerald (Pat)
Chairman of Domestic Game & FIRA Rep. S.R. Hilditch (Stephen)
I.R.B. Representative: P.J. Boyle (Peter)
P. Whelan (Pat)
Committee:
L.P. Magee (Louis)
M. McLoughlin (Michael)
P. Orr (Philip)
K. Lyons (Ken)
C. Fitzgerald (Cyril)
M.J. McLoughlin (Michael)
D. Keohane (Denis)
M. Cunningham (Michael)
L. Galvin (Leo)
T.H.N. Jackson (Neill)
G. Drennan (Gerry)
I. McIlrath (Ian)
J. O¡¯Driscoll (John)
Irish Rugby Football Union
10-12 Lansdowne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
(O) 01 6473800 (F) 01 6473801 Website: www.irishrugby.ie
Chief Executive Philip Browne
Director Rugby Eddie Wigglesworth
Rugby Administration Manager Gordon Black
Director of Commercial & Marketing Padraig Power
Financial Controller Conor O.Brien
Head of Fitness Philip Morrow
Age Grade Manager Hendrik Kruger
Technical Development Manager Stephen Aboud
Director of Referee Development Owen Doyle
Operations Manager Declan O.Brien
Domestic Game Manager Scott Walker
Director of Corporate Affairs Kevin Potts
Director of Human Resources Maurice Dowling
Leinster Branch
Leinster Branch IRFU 55, Main Street, Donnybrook, Dublin 4.
Tel: 01 2693224 Fax: 01 2693142 / 2693033
Email: information@leinsterrugby.ie Website: www.leinsterrugby.ie
President: Kevin Fitzpatrick, 8 Proby Square, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
(M) 086 2707481
Email: Kevin@compustock.ie
Senior Vice President: Stuart Bayley, Coolrain House, Co. Carlow
(M) 086 2556380
Email: stuartbayley@eircom.net
Junior Vice President: Ben Gormley Fairways, Carrickbrack Road, Sutton , Dublin 13
(M) 086 8537629
Email: bengormley@eircom.net
Hon Secretary: Des Kavanagh, Burton Hall, Palatine, Co. Carlow
(M) 087 2313809 (H) 059 9163653
Email: des@pna.ie
Hon Treasurer: Ray Ryan, 37 Rathfarnham Wood, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
(M) 087 2554235 (H) 01 4946116
Email: ray@ryanandcrowley.com
CEO: Michael Dawson, Leinster Branch IRFU, 55 Main Street, Donnybrook, Dublin 4
Tel: 01 2693224 Fax: 01 2693142 / 2693033
E-Mail: michael.dawson@leinsterrugby.ie
Munster Branch
Munster Branch, Musgrave Park, Pearse Rd, Ballyphehane, Co. Cork.
(O) 021 4323563 (F) 021 4323956
E-mail: info@munsterrugby.ie Website: www.munsterrugby.ie
President: Mr. Cyril Fitzgerald, Cappagh, Mt. Oval, Rochestown, Co. Cork
(O) 021 4310750 (M) 086 2564644
E-mail: fitzfork@hotmail.com
Senior Vice President: Mr. Denis Kelleher, Castleview, Midleton, Co. Cork.
Tel: 021-4632110 (M) 085-7213734
E-mail: denisjkelleher@gmail.com
Junior Vice President: Mr. Stan Fuller, RathmoreVilla, South Douglas Road, Cork.
Tel: 021-4893412 (M) 086-3357150
Hon. Treasurer: Jim Riordan, 7 Garavogue Rd., Raheen Heights, Limerick.
(M) 086 2468808 (H) 061 227175
E-Mail: riordanjim@eircom.net
Hon. Secretary: Frank Byford, 39 Avonlea Court, Church Rd., Blackrock, Cork.
(H) 021 4357350 (F) 021 4323956
CEO: Garrett Fitzgerald (Contact Details as above).
Ulster Branch
Ulster Branch, Ravenhill Grounds, 85 Ravenhill Park, Belfast BT6 ODG.
(O) 0044 28 90493111 (Domestic Rugby) 004428 90493222 (Professional Rugby)
E-mail: reception@ulsterrugby.com Website: www.ulsterrugby.com
President: N Hamilton, 1 Baronscourt Avenue, Carryduff, BT8 8BG
(H) 028 9081 4435 (M) 07764 512600
E-mail: nigel.hamilton@sky.com
Vice Presidents: L Caldwell, 7 Rushvale Road, Ballyclare
(H) 028 9332 2307
E-Mail: w.laurence.caldwell@googlemail.com
R Cole, 69 Crawfordsburn Road, Newtownards, BT23 4UH
(H) 028 9181 8829
E-Mail: robin.cole@btopenworld.com
Hon. Secretary: J McKibbin. 2 Coolsara Park, Lisburn, BT28 3BG
(H) 028 9267 4274
E-Mail: john_mckibbin@hotmail.com
Hon Treasurer: Mr. J Robinson, 86 Carsonstown Road, Saintfield, Co Down, BT24 7EB (H) 028 9751 0922 (F) 028 9020 5230 (M) 07980 562506
Competitions Hon: Mr. Denis Gardiner, 12 Royal Lodge Park, Belfast, BT8 7YP
(H) 028 9079 6247
E-Mail: denisgard@hotmail.com
CEO: Mr Shane Logan, c/o IRFU (Ulster Branch),
85 Ravenhill Park, Belfast, BT6 0DG.
(O) 028 90 493222
E-mail: s.logan@ulsterrugby.com
Irish Exiles Branch
President: Dr. John O.Driscoll, Glandore, Woodborne Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 3SX.
(M) 0044 7734 321304
Hon. Treasurer: John Gilligan, Moordale, 27 Ember Lane, Esher, Surry, KT10 8Ea
(M) 0044 7768 875960
E-Mail: jgilligan@notitaspartners.co.uk
Hon Secretary: Ces Shaw,
21 Harcourt Rd., Dorney Reach, Maidenhead, Berks, SL6 0DT, England. (M) 0044 7973 272667 (H) 0044 1628 675260 (O) 01753 869543
E-Mail: ces@ptpassociates.co.uk
Rugby Unions
Argentina
Union Argentina de Rugby, Rivadavia 1227, Entre Piso, C1033AAC, Capital Federal, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Tel: +541143832211 Fax: +541143832570
Australia
Australian Rugby Football Union, Ground Floor 29-57 Christie St, St. Leonards, NSW 2065, Australia.
Tel+61280055555 Fax: +61280055699
Canada
Canadian Rugby Union, 40 Vogell Rd, Suite 26 Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3 N6, Canada.
Tel: +9057808998 Fax: +4163521243
England
Rugby Football Union, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 1DZ, England.
Tel: +4408704082000 Fax: 44 181 8929816
France
Federation Francaise de Rugby, 9 Rue de Liege, 75 431, Paris, Cadex 9, France.
Tel: +0153211515 Fax: +0145261919
Ireland
Irish Rugby Football Union, 10/12 Lansdowne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 Ireland.
Tel: 353 1 6473800 Fax: 353 1 6473801
Italy
Federazione Italiana Rugby, Stadio Olimpico- Curva Nord, Foro Italico, 00194 Roma, Italy.
Tel: +3906452131 02/37 Fax: +3906452131.76
Japan
Japan Rugby Football Union, 2-8-35 Kita Aoyama 2 Chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107, Japan.
Tel: 813 3401 3323 Fax: +81354105523
New Zealand
New Zealand Rugby Football Union, P.O. Box 2172, Wellington, New Zealand.
Tel: 644 499 4995 Fax: 644 499 4224
Scotland
Scottish Rugby Union, Murrayfield, Edinburgh, EH12 5PJ, Scotland.
Tel: 44 131 346 5000 Fax: 44 131 346 5001
South Africa
South African Rugby Football Union, P.O. Box 99, Newlands 7725, Cape Town, South Africa.
Tel: +27216596700 Fax: +27216863907
Wales
Welsh Rugby Union, 1st #floor Golate House, 101 St Marys Street, Cardiff
Tel: +448700138600 Fax: +442920822474
Connacht Juniors
2010/2011
Manager:
Mick Turley
Keeraun, Rahoon, Galway
(M) 086 2835740
E-Mail: michael.turley@deri.org
Coach:
Seamus King
9 Cashelpark, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
(M) 086 2585249
E-Mail: seamie_king@eircom.net
Asst Coach:
Eddie Walsh
Annash, Ballykeeran, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.
(M) 086 8500873
E-mail: eddiepwalsh@eircom.net
Adrian Leddy
Ardsallaghbeg, Roscommon.
(M) 086 2622341
E-Mail: Roscommon@ifa.ie
Pat Curran
(M) 086 6449620
Logistics:
Jimmy Lawless
3 Beach Avenue, Renmore, Galway
(M) 087 2681793
Irish Rugby Football Union
Connacht Branch
Women¡¯s Section . Connacht IRFU
Chairperson Jean Wynne Mobile: 087 9794613 E-Mail: jean.wynne@medtronic.com
Honorary Secretary Ruth O.Reilly Mobile: 086 8677423
E-mail: littlemissoreilly@yahoo.com
Treasurer
Emer O.Dowd Mobile: 087 9041090
E-Mail: odowd.emer@gmail.com
Technical Development Wendy Hickey Mobile: 087 2764810
E-mail: wendy@cbirfu.com
Player Representative
Mairead Rooney Mobile: 086 8374086
E-mail: maireadwynne@gmail.com
Competitions Officer Fiona Cantwell Mobile: 085 7207987
E-Mail: fizz_c@hotmail.com
IRFU Representative
Sarah Healy Mobile: 087 4193429
E-mail: sthealy@hotmail.com
Women's Rugby Inter Provincial Fixtures 2010-11
Round 1 November 6th/7th Munster v Connacht
Round 2 November 13th/14th Connacht v Leinster
Round 3 November 27th/28th Connacht v Ulster
Final December 4th
Medical Advisory Team
Season 2010 . 2011
Chairman
Dr. William O¡¯Flynn, (University College Galway RFC)
M.B., F.F.O.M., (R.C.P.I.), D.O.H.S. (McMaster) M.I.C.G.P., M.A.C.O.E.M.,
Occupational & Environmental Physician.
(M) 087 2472620 (H) 091 529225 (O) 091 522507 (F) 091 522507
E-Mail: wcoflynn@gmail.com
Members
Dr. Val Costello, (Corrib RFC),
M.B. M.I.C.G.P. Family Practitioner
(M) 087 2724855 (H) 093 35282 (O) 093 35548 / 35740 (F) 093 35686
E-Mail: drsaandvcostello@eircom.net
Dr. Joseph Daly, (Creggs RFC)
M.B., D.C.H., Family Practitioner
(H) 0903 24601 (O) 0903 24525 (F) 0903 24840
E-Mail: jkharedaly@oceanfree.net
Dr. James Devins, (Sligo RFC)
M.Sc. (Family Med.), D.C.H., D. Obst., R.C.P.I., F.F.C., M.I.C.G.P.,
(M) 087 2429182 (H) 071 42317 (O) 071 42550 (F) 071 41594
E-mail: devins@iol.ie
Dr. Tom Meagher, (Buccaneers RFC)
M.B.B.C.H., D.R.C.O.G., M.I.C.G.P., Family Doctor
(O) 0902 72715 (F) 0902 79230
E-Mail:
Dr. John O¡¯Donnell, (University College Galway RFC)
F.F.A.R.C.S.I., F.R.C.S. (ED), F.F.A.E.M. Sports and Orthopedic Physician,
(M) 086 8500039 (O) 091 524222
Dr. Brian O¡¯Flynn, (University College Galway RFC)
M.B., DO., M.C. Opth., Opthalmic Physician,
E-Mail: miriamcahill@eircom.net (H) 091 527600 (O) 091 524355
Dr. Brian O¡¯Flynn Jnr., (University College Galway RFC)
M.B., D.C.H., D.Occ. Med., M.I.C.G.P. Family Practitioner, Occupational and Environmental Physician.
(M) 087 2529846 (H) 091 582752 (O) 091 522507 (F) 091 522507
E-Mail: drbof@eircom.net
Dr. Padraig Sheeran, (CBIRFU)
FFA., (RCSI) FRCS (Ed), DA, DTM
(M) 087 8251388 (H) 091 591722
Dr. Donal O¡¯Beirne, 6 The Cresent, Galway.
(O) 091 583268 (F) 091 583269
Dr. Eamon Towmey, (University College Galway RFC)
Turloughmore Health Centre, Athenry, Co. Galway
(M) 086 8094828 (H) 091 776703 (O) 091 797106 (F) 091 797858
E-Mail: eamdoc@eircom.net
Dr. John Wall, The Medical Centre, Whitehall, Galway
(O) 091 564241 (F) 091 566020
E-Mail: johnwall65@eircom.net
Additional Club Doctors
Name
(M) (H) (O) (F)
E-Mail
Name
(M) (H) (O) (F)
E-Mail
Name
(M) (H) (O) (F)
E-Mail
Name
(M) (H) (O) (F)
E-Mail
Local Hospital
Phone Fax
Local Ambulances
Name
(M) (H) (O) (F)
E-Mail
Name
(M) (H) (O) (F)
E-Mail
Association of Referees
President
Seamus Phillips, 20 Ard na mara, Salthill Galway.
(M) 0876815446 (H) 091581950
E-Mail: seamusphillips@yahoo.com
Senior Vice President
Roy Gibson, Druneast Bushy Park Galway
(M) 0876388910
E-Mail: advertees@iol.ie
Junior Vice President
David Connolly, Lissakillen, Glasson, Co. Westmeath
(M) 087 6471308
E-Mail: dcteckof@eircom.net
Immediate Past President
Tom Horkan, Oatfield, Killoran, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway.
(M) 086 2458650 (H) 09096 34597
E-Mail: tomhorkan@hotmail.com
Honorary Secretary
Padraic Gilmore, Killooney, Dunmore, Co. Galway (M) 087 9299193 E-Mail: pgilly@vodafone.ie
Fixture Secretary
Mossy Moran
(M) 086 2501753 or 085 7444635
Email: fixtures@connachtreferee.com
Honorary Treasurer
Alan Rowe, 8 Riverslade, Quay Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo.
(M) 086 2513112 (H) 096 70136
Committee
M. Moran, J. Doyne, N. Crowley, L. Cunningham, D. Flood.
IRFU Director of Referee Development
Owen Doyle, Irish Rugby Football Union, 62 Lansdowne Rd., Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.
(O) 01 6473836
Branch Executive Committee
President
Vice Presidents (2)
Hon. Secretary Hon. Assistant Secretary Hon. Recording Secretary
Hon. Treasurer Hon. Assistant Treasurer
Union Committee Representatives (2), any other officer sitting on the IRFU Committee, and any Connacht Past President of the IRFU.
The two Immediate Past Presidents,
A.I.L. Clubs 1 Delegate each 5 Delegates
Clubs 6 Delegates
Youth Football 1 Delegate
Referees. Association 1 Delegate
Schools. Sub Committee 1 Delegate
Junior Executive Committee
Senior Vice President Chairman
Hon. Assistant Secretary Secretary
Hon. Assistant Treasurer
Junior Clubs 1 Delegate Each
Senior Clubs 1 Delegate Each
The President and the Honorary Secretary shall be ex-officio members of the Junior Executive Committee.
Special Council Meetings
A special meeting of the Council, of which fourteen days notice shall be given in writing to each member of the council, shall be convened whenever the Honorary Secretary shall have received a requisition to do so from either:
(a) The Senior Executive Committee of the Branch,
(b) The Junior Executive Committee of the Branch,
(c) On the written application of Two Senior Clubs affiliated to the Branch,
(d) On the written application of any three Junior Clubs affiliated to the Branch, provided that such requisition, if submitted by Clubs, is accompanied by a statement of the reason why a special meeting is required and a deposit of ¡Ì100 which shall be forfeited if the meeting considers the requisition frivolous. No business other than that stated in the requisition shall be considered at the special meeting
Procedure at Special Meeting shall be similar to that set in Paragraph (b) and (c) of Bye Law 4.
Connacht Branch Past Presidents
1923/26 Professor S.W. Rishworth
1926/29 Dr. M. Dravitt
1949/52 H.J. Anderson, I.D.S.I.
1949/52 M. Gallagher
1952/53 H. St. J. Blake
1953/55 Surgeon M.G.A. Little
1955/57 Dr. J.J. Keane
1957/59 D. Connolly
1959/61 T. Lenehan
1961/63 J.A. Deacy
1963/65 T.A. Ryan
1965/67 Dr. J.J. Keane
1967/69 Fr. C. Glynn
1969/71 M. Kennedy
1971/73 C.P. Crowley
1973/75 S. Murphy
1975/76 A.J. Blayne
1976/77 P.J. Locke
1977/78 Dr. C.J. Carr
1978/79 S. Walsh
1979/80 P. Beatty
1980/81 J.J. Moore
1981/82 C.V. Connolly
1982/83 Dr. J. Costello
1983/84 P.J. Dwyer
1984/85 F. Pettit
1985/86 R.M. Deacy
1986/87 E.P. Hosty
1987/88 Dr. M.P.G. Little
1988/89 M. Byrne
1989/90 P. Beatty
1990/91 A.D. Browne
1991/92 S. O.Healy
1992/93 J. McGovern
1993/94 D.M Crowley
1994/95 Dr. T. Lowry
1995/96 G. Kelly
1996/97 Dr. W. O.Flynn
1997/98 P. Murphy
1998/99 J.F. Smith
1999/00 Dr. J. Daly
2000/01 W.B. Glynn
2001/02 J. Burgess
2002/03 L. Galvin
2003/04 D. Frawley
2004/05 M. Hackett
2005/06 Bruce St. John Blake
2006/07 Sean Calleary
2007/08 Michael Cunningham
2008/09 Mick Grealish
2009/10 Steve Cummingham
CONNACHT BRANCH
PAST PRESIDENTS OF THE
IRISH RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION
1945/46 H. Anderson
1958/59 J.J. Glynn
1968/69 C.P. Crowley
1975/76 J.J. Keane
1981/82 J.J. Moore
1991/92 A.D. Browne
1996/97 R.M. Deacy
2002/03 D. Crowley
Connacht Branch . Competitions 09/10
Adult Competitions:
Senior Cup
Corinthians
Senior League
Galwegians
Ard-na-Cregg Cup
Tuam
Junior League Division 1A
Monivea
Junior League Division 1B
West Offaly Lions
Junior League Division 2
Tuam
Junior Cup
Corinthians
Cawley Cup
Castlebar
Under 21 Cup
Galwegians
Women.s Development League
Tuam
Schools Competitions:
Connacht Tribune Senior Schools Cup
Sligo Grammar
Connacht Tribune Junior Schools Cup
Calasanctius College
Connacht Tribune Senior League
Sligo Grammar
Connacht Tribune Junior League
Calasanctius College
Youths Competitions:
U 19 League Division 1
Monivea
U 19 League Division 2
Ballinasloe
U 19 Cup
Buccaneers
U 19 Plate
Corinthians
U 17 Cup
Buccaneers
U 17 Plate
Sligo
U 17 League D 1
Galwegians
U 17 League D 2
Dunmore
U 16 League
Sligo
U 15 League
Galwegians
U 14 League North
Sligo
U 14 League South
Corinthians
U 14 Cup
Corinthians
U 14 Plate
Westport
U 13 Cup
West Offaly Lions
U 13 Plate
Westport
CONNACHT BRANCH EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
SEASON 2010 . 2011
Branch Executive Meetings
September Monday 13th 7:30pm
October Monday 11th 7:30pm
November Monday 8th 7:30pm
December Monday 13th 7:30pm
January Monday 10th 7:30pm
February Monday 7th 7:30pm
March Monday 14th 7:30pm
April Monday 11th 7:30pm
Youth Committee Meetings
First Monday of every month at 7.30pm
Kick-off times 2010/2011
1st September . 31st October 3.00pm
1st November . 31st January 2.30pm
1st February . 30th April 3.00pm
Official Branch Matches
No match will be postponed without the express permission of the Branch.
Acknowledgements
Connacht Senior XV Bank of Ireland
Official Airline Sponsor Aer Arann
Other Squad Sponsors Carlton Hotel
Official Drink Sponsor Galway Water
Team Playing Kit Rugby Tech
Official Leisure Footwear Dubarry Shoes
Junior Interpro Side Elvery¡¯s
Connacht Under 21 Bus Eireann
Schools Senior Cup Supermacs
Schools Junior Cup Supermacs
Connacht Youths XV Elverys
Ladies. Interpro. XV Tom Dempsey Interiors
Official Beer Sponsor Heineken
Junior Cup Sponsor Heineken
Connacht Under 18 Supermacs
Official Spirit Connemara Whiskey
Press and Media Section
Information required when submitting an article/photo
1. The Phone Number of the YDO/RDO etc who is submitting the article and also the contact details of the relevant people in the article (i.e. story about Westport RFC fundraising event/blitz or whatever should have the contact details of the primary people involved in case items need to be checked.
2. Clarity. All items submitted need to have all relevant information included. Ie. Heading, event title, location, time, attendance (which schools/clubs/politicians/professional players/how many spectators etc), who is involved, who organised etc.
3. Background: Is this the first year of this event? If not, how many years is it running? Who sponsors it? Who won it in previous years? How is it growing, attendance wise, interest wise?
4. Photos: Any photos submitted need to have detail included with them: Ie, location, labelling (teams or names of people included), when it was taken etc. Also full names (not F Lynch for example) have to be included for photographs. All team photos should have full names.
5. People/Rugby Players: If it is a piece on an individual, different information is required. Ie. Name, age, background. For background, information is required on top of that individual¡¯s rugby background which may show how athletic the player is. Eg. Gavin Duffy/Peter Durcan were previously Mayo Minor Footballers. Also background information is required which may not be sports related if available.
6. General Rule: The more information the better
MEDIA
John Fallon
Ralph O¡¯Gorman
Media West,
2 Dr. Mannix Avenue
¡®The Whitethorns¡¯,
Salthill, Galway
Clybawn Road,
(H /O) (091)524393
Knocknacarra,
E-Mail: ralphogorman@eircom.net Galway.
Tel: (086)2428796
Email: jcfallon@eircom.net
Rob Murphy
Lough Mask Road, Ballinrobe,
Pat Diskin
Tel: (086)1676457
2 Glenard Road, Salthill, Galway
Email: robmurphy00@yahoo.co.uk
(Tel) 086 -2206628
Connacht Tribune
John McIntyre
Galway Bay FM
Sports Editor,
Ollie Turner,
15 Market Street
Head Of Sport,
Galway
Sandy Road, Galway
091-536228 fax 091-567242
Fax: (091) 752689
sports@connacht-tribune.ie
Mobile: (086) 2626958
sports@galwaybayfm.ie
Galway Advertiser
oturner@galwaybayfm.ie
Linley MacKenzie
Sports Editor
41/42 Eyre Square, Galway
Galway Independent
087-2457436/091-530929
Sports Editor
E-mail: linley@galwayadvertiser.ie
Tel: (091)569000
linleymackenzie@yahoo.co.uk
Fax: (091)569333
E-mail: sport@galwayindependent.com
Mayo News
Mike Finnerty
Tuam Herald:
Sports Editor
Jim Carney
(098)-55105
Sports Editor
mikefinnerty@mayonews.ie
Dublin Road
Tuam
Western People
(O) 093 24183 (F) 093 24478
Sports Editor: Anthony Hennigan
E-Mail: sport@tuamhearld.ie
anthony.hennigan@westernpeople.ie
jcarney@tuamherald.ie
Tel: 096-60913
Connacht Telegraph
Leitrim Post
Cavendish Lane,
Niall Halligan
Castlebar,
(071) 9623210
Co. Mayo,
niall@leitrimpost.com
Rep of Ireland
Phone: + 353 94-9021711 / 9021108 / 9021043
Fax: + 353 94-9024007
Roscommon Herald
Sports Editor -
Ian Cooney, Sports Editor
jmelvin@con-telegraph.ie
St. Patrick's Street, Boyle, County Roscommon
or Stone Court Centre, Roscommon
Fax: 079 62926
Tel: 079 62004 or 0903 27377
sport@roscommonherald.com
Leitrim Observer
Sligo Weekender
John Connolly
Liam Maloney
3 Hartley Business Park
Sport Editor
Carrick-on-Shannon
Waterfront House, Bridge Street, Sligo
Co Leitrim
liammaloney@sligoweekender.com
Email: sports@leitrimobserver.ie
071-9174917 (w); 086-8200555 (m); 096-49227
(071)-9622607
Athlone Voice
Michael McCarthy
Roscommon Champion
14 Sean Costello Street,
roscommonchampion@eircom.net
Irishtown,
sport@roscommonchampion.ie
Athlone,
Co.Westmeath.
Tel: 090 6420600
Sligo Champion
(M): 086 2585000
sport@sligochampion.ie
sport@athlonevoice.ie
Finisklin Road
Sligo
Shannonside FM
Ireland
Head of Sport
John Lynch
Westmeath Independent
johnlynch@shannonside.ie
Kieran Galvin
NEWSROOM: 043 49371
Editor
FAX: 043 49382
Phone (090) 6420948 or fax (090) 64 72495
kgalvin@westmeathindependent.ie
RTE
Michael Corcoran
Rugby Commentator,
Mid West Radio
RTE Radio Sport, Donnybrook Dublin 4
John Mulligan
01-208-2204 Work
Mobile: 087 1337387
087-6184268 mob
Email: mulligan@mnwr.ie
corcorm@rte.ie e-mail
Tel: 00353(0)94-9630553
Fax: 01 208 3080
Fax: 00353(0)94-9630285
Today FM
Ocean FM
Today FM House,
Text on 086 22 00 530
124 Upper Abbey St.
Telephone 0818 365 500
Dublin 1
email studio@oceanfm.ie
Sports Editor - John Duggan
Email - jduggan@todayfm.com
Raidio na Gaeltachta
Ph - (01) 8049060
RTE
Email: sport@todayfm.com
Donnybrook
Ph (01) 8049061
Dublin 4
Midlands 103,
Main switchboard
William O¡¯Callaghan,
Tel: 01 208 3111
Sports Editor,
Fax: 01 208 3080
The Mall, William Street, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
Tel: (057)-935 1333
Fax: (057)-935 2444
e-mail: sport@midlandsradio.fm
CLUBS AFFILIATED TO THE CONNACHT BRANCH
BALLINA R.F.C.
Address: Heffernan Park, Creggs Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo.
Telephone: 096-21562
Grounds: Heffernan Park
Colours: Jersey: Navy/Green Shorts: Navy Socks: Green
Website: www.ballinarugby.com/
President: John Raftery, Quay Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo
(M) 086-8273444
Email: jr@downhillinn.ie
Hon. Secretary: Brian O.Keeffe, Laburnum Lodge, Sligo Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo
(M) 087-2465747
Email:brokeeffe@gmail.com
Fixtures Secretary: Tony Duffy, The Covert, Quay Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo.
(M) 087-8230078
Email: tonyduffy@live.ie
Hon. Treasurer: John Raftery, Quay Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo.
(M) 086-8273444
Email: jr@downhillinn.ie
Chairman: Pat O.Connor, Cuillonaughton, Callow, Foxford, Co. Mayo.
(M) 087-8279988
Email: poc@poconsol.ie
P.R.O.: Clive Moore, Knoxbarrett, Crossmolina Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo.
(M) 087-6563238
Email: 1clvmoore@gmail.com
Captain: Mickey Murphy, Knoxbarrett, Ballina Co. Mayo.
(M) 085-7758796
Email: mickeymurphy9@hotmail.com
Results Co-Coordinator: Clive Moore, Knoxbarrett, Crossmolina Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo.
(M) 087-6563238
Email: 1clvmoore@gmail.com
Branch Delegates:
Delegate 1: John Raftery, Quay Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo.
(M) 086-8273444
Email: jr@downhillinn.ie
Delegate 2: Gerry O.Donnell, Downhill Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo.
(M) 087-2568253
Email: odonnellg@tinet.ie
Youth Delegate: T.B.C.
Mini Delegate: T.B.C.
BALLINASLOE R.F.C.
Address: Graigueawoneen, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. (on the Portumna Road)
Grounds: Graigueawoneen, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. (on the Portumna Road)
Telephone: 090 9643559 or 087 2504189
Colours: Jersey: Navy and amber Shorts: Navy
President: John Flynn, 26 Hillcrest Park, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
(M) 087 2263062 (H) 090 9643838
E-Mail: john.flynn@newireland.ie
Hon. Secretary: Geraldine Kelly, Ffrenchville, Kellysgrove, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
(M) 087 2504189 (H) 090 9643750 (Fax) 090 9643225
E-Mail: gffrench_kelly@hotmail.com
Fixtures Sec.: Liam Courtney, Attyrory, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway.
(M) 086 8217197 (H) 090 9642949
E-Mail: liam.courtney1@hse.ie
Youth Fixtures: Eoghan Courtney, 18 Dun Esker, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
(M) 087 2104291
E-Mail: c.eoghan@gmail.com
Mini Fixtures: Michael Devine, Mountpleasant, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
(M) 087 6792567 (H) 090 9642336
E-Mail: jmjbranddistribution@eircom.net
Hon. Treasurer: John Doolan, Shannonbridge, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.
(M) 087 2211250 (H) 090 9674167
E-Mail: johndoolan@erca.ie
P.R.O.: Liam Courtney, Attyrory, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway.
(M) 086 8217197 (H) 090 9642949
E-Mail: liam.courtney1@hse.ie
Results Co-Coordinator: Liam Courtney, Attyrory, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway.
(M) 086 8217197 (H) 090 9642949
E-Mail: liam.courtney1@hse.ie
Branch Delegates:
Delegate 1: Sean Brennan, Brockagh, Castlegar, Co. Galway.
(M) 086 8385128 (H) 091 799886
E-Mail: helen_brennan@eircom.net
Delegate 2: Paid Finn, Aughrim, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway.
(M) 087 4181100 (H) 090 9673725
E-Mail: ppfinn@eircom.net
Youth Delegate: To be advised
Club Captain: To be advised
BALLINROBE R.F.C
Address: 3 Waterside, Ballinrobe, Co.Mayo
Telephone: 087 6477865
Grounds: The Racecourse, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo
Colours: Jersey: Black and White Shorts: Black Socks: Black & White
E-Mail: paula_o_hara@hotmail.com
President: Jim McGovern, Lackafinne, Cong, Co. Mayo
(M) 087 2406967 (H) 094 9546897
E-Mail: jgmcgovern@eircom.net
Hon. Secretary: Paula O.Hara, Waterside, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo
(M) 087 6477865
E-Mail: paula_o_hara@hotmail.com
Fixtures Sec.: Paula O.Hara,
(M) 087 6477865
E-Mail: paula_o_hara@hotmail.com
Hon. Treasurer: Mr Stephen Rochford, Cornaroya, Ballinrobe, Co Mayo.
(M) 087 9327465
Chairman: Mick Walsh
(M) 087 2345112
P.R.O.: Trevor Watson
(M) 086 1740398
Results Co-Coordinator: Trevor Watson
(M) 086 1740398
Captain: Damien Burke
(M) 087 9651471
Branch Delegates:
Delegate 1: Jim McGovern, Lackafinne, Cong, Co. Mayo
(M) 087 2406967 (H) 094 9546897
E-Mail: jimmcgovern@vodafone.ie
Delegate 2:
Youth Delegate: Jim Dean
094 9520812
E-mail: sedeane2003@yahoo.com
Mini Delegate: Jim Dean
094 9520812
E-mail: sedeane2003@yahoo.com
BALLYHAUNIS R.F.C.
Address: Tooraree, Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo.
E-mail: georgina_dee@hotmail.com
Grounds: Tooaree, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo.
Colours: Jersey: Purple and Yellow, Shorts: White
Socks: Yellow with purple stripe.
President: Tony Henry, Derryronayne, Swinford, Co. Mayo.
(M) 087 6806934
Hon. Secretary: Robert Duffy, Rath, Aughamore, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo
(M) 087 2923884
E-Mail: robertduffy@vodafone.ie
Fixtures Sec.: Gabriel Gallagher, Bargarriff, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo
(M) 087 7772852 (H) 094 9630988
Hon. Treasurer: Mark Curley, Derrymore, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo
(M) 086 8633821
Results Co-Coordinator: Ned Curley, Main St, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo
(M) 087 9721793
E-Mail: roisincurley@eircom.net
Branch Delegates:
Delegate 1: Ned Curley, Main St, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo
(M) 087 9721793
E-Mail: roisincurley@eircom.net
Delegate 2:
Youth Delegate: Georgina Costello, Tonragee, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo.
(M) 087 6475075 (H)
E-Mail: georgina_dee@hotmail.com
BUCCANEERS R.F.C.
Address: The Bounty, Dubarry Park, Clonbrusk, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Telephone: 086 1732711 or 090 6475582
Grounds: Dubarry Park, Clonbrusk, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Colours: Jersey: Black, White & Yellow Shorts: Black Socks: Black & Yellow
E-Mail: rugby@dubarrypark.com
President: Pat Hynes Liberty, Ballydangan, Athlone, Co. Roscommon
(M) 087 6883833
E-mail: pathynes1@googlemail.com
Hon. Secretary: Diarmuid Morrissey St. Johns, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon
Phone (M) 087 2290626 (W) 090 6490190 (F) 090 6475582
E-mail: diarmuid.morrissey@directmedical.ie
Fixtures Sec.: Pat Whelan, Moydrum, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
(M) 086 2594397 (H) 090 6475859
E-mail: pwhelanmoydrum@gmail.com
Hon. Treasurer: Sharon Murphy, Crancam, Drum, Athlone,Co. Roscommon
(M) 087 6111977
E-mail: sball1106@gmail.com
Chairman: Tommy Conlon Grainneog, Retreat Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
(M) 086 2577327
E-mail: conlon.t@hotmail.com
P.R.O.: Michael Silke, ¡°Carrighaven¡±, 5 Cluain Ri, Barrymore, Co. Roscommon
(M) 087 2261970 (H) 090 6435078
Captain: Garreth Halligan
Results Co-Coordinator: Tommy Conlon Grainneog, Retreat Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
(M) 086 2577327
E-mail: conlon.t@hotmail.com
Branch Delegates:
Delegate 1: Pat Whelan, Moydrum, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
(M) 086 2594397 (H) 090 6475859
E-mail: pwhelan@roadstone.ie
Delegate 2:
Youth Delegate: John Sheridan, Sandybay House, Coosan Point, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
(M) 0879823140, (O) 090 6475585 (F) 090 6475582
E-mail: josherid@bge.ie
Mini Delegate: Diarmuid Sloane, 44 Ashdale, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
(M) 087 3204509 (W) 090 6475582 (F) 090 6475582
E-mail: rugby@dubarrypark.com
CARRICK ON SHANNON R.F.C.
Address: c/o The Bush Hotel, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim
(all correspondence to club secretary)
Grounds: Leitrim Gaels Community Pitch, Leitrim village, Co. Leitrim
Colours: Jersey: Black/Yellow Shorts: Black Socks: Black/Yellow
President: Jim Newcombe, Elphin Rd, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitirm
(M) 086 272989 (H) 071 9620525
Vice President: Cialin Doran, 11 Ard na Si, Dublin Rd, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim
(M) 087-6310600
E-mail: cialindoran@eircom.net
Hon. Secretary: Kevin Coffey, 3 Caldragh Cresent, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim.
(M) 086 3819082
E-mail: kcoffey@cgold.ie
Fixtures Secretary: Barry McGonigle, Corrigreenroe, Boyle, Co. Roscommon
(M) 087-6711291
E-mail: mcgonigle_b@yahoo.ie
Hon. Treasurer: Fergus Ahearn, c/o Ahearn & Co Char. Accountants, Greenmeadow, Boyle,
(M) 086-2426076 (W) 071-9662215
E-mail: tax-info@iol.ie
Results Coordinator: Barry McGonigle, As Above
P.R.O. Barry McGonigle, Corrigreenroe, Boyle, Co. Roscommon
(M) 087-6711291
E-mail: mcgonigle@bankofamerica.com
Club Captain: Shane McGuiness, Drumline, Carrick on Shannnon, Co. Roscommon
(M) 086-0616499
Child Welfare Officer: Seamus Connolly 5 Cluan Si, Hartley, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim.
(M) 086-8159702
Branch Delegates
Delegate 1 Peter Leyden, Green Rushes, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Roscommon
(M) 087-2551962 (H) 071 9620563
E-mail: peter@arignafuels.ie
Youth Delegate: Gary Molloy, 6 Woodville, Leitrim village,Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitirm
Ph: 087-2381938
E-mail: gary.molloy@bankofamerica.com
CASTLEBAR R.F.C.
Address: Cloondeash, Castlebar, Co Mayo.
Telephone: See Hon Secretary.
Grounds: Cloondeash, Castlebar, Co Mayo.
Colours: Jersey: Navy/ Sky blue Shorts: Navy Socks: Navy/Sky Blue.
E-Mail: See Hon Secretary.
President: Jim Moore, 23 Garryduff Drive, Castlebar, Co Mayo.
(M) 087 2489958.
E- mail: jim.moore@cbaress.com
Hon. Secretary: Michael Tobin,3 Woodlawn Park, Kilkenny Cross, Castlebar, Co Mayo.
(M) 087 2616042. (H) 094 9035684.
E- mail: mickandenatobin@eircom.net or mick@castlebarrfc.com
Fixtures Secretary: Shane Mc Elwee, 27 Victoria Place, Castlebar, Co Mayo.
(M) 087 289590
E-mail: shane@castlebarrfc.com
Hon. Treasurer: Trevor Ardill, Mountgordon, Westport Rd, Castlebar, Co Mayo.
(M) 087 4117787 (H) 0949022985
E-mail: tandcardill@eircom.net
P.R.O. (Senior Rugby) Kevin Mc Ging, Cloondeash Castlebar, Co Mayo.
(M) 085 1742202
E-mail: kmcging@eircom.net
P.R.O. (Youth Rugby) John Hannigan, Sarnaught, Castlebar, Co Mayo.
(M) 087 6994045
E-mail: j.hannigan@hotmail.com
Captain: Paul Coady, 30 Castlegrove,Castlebar,Co Mayo.
(M) 086 8889359
E-mail: paulcoady@gmail.com
Results Co-Coordinator: Kevin Mc Ging As Above
Branch Delegates:
Delegate 1: Joe Rawson, Coarsepark, Castlebar, Co Mayo.
(M) 087 2330726
E-Mail: rawsonjj@gmail.com
Delegate 2: Shane Mc Elwee, 27 Victoria Place, Castlebar, Co Mayo.
(M) 087 289590
E-mail: shane@castlebarrfc.com
Youth Delegate: Declan Hughes, Tullycommons, Castlebar, Co Mayo.
(M) 087 2196922.
E-mail: declanjhughes2@gmail.com
Mini Delegate: Gerry Melly, Aughaluskey, Castlebar, Co Mayo.
(M) 087 2030000
E- Mail: gerrymelly@netscape.net
Child Welfare Officer: Paul Gannon, Breaffy Road, Castlebar, Co Mayo
(M) 087 2595400
E-mail: paul@gannonchemicals.ie
CONNEMARA R.F.C.
Address: Monastery Field, Clifden, Co. Galway
Telephone: 095 30758
Grounds: Monastery Field, Clifden, Co. Galway
Colours: Jersey: Black Shorts: Black Socks: Black
E-Mail: info@connemararfc.ie
President: Aidan O.Halloran, Sea View, Clifden, Co. Galway
(M) 086 6788401 (W) 095 21111
E-mail: aidan.o.halloran@boimail.com
Hon. Secretary: Irene King, 12 Railway Avenue, Galway Road, Clifden, Co. Galway
(M) 087 9017406 (H) 095 30758 (F) 095 30758
E-mail: coral01@eircom.net info@connemararfc.ie
Fixtures Sec.: Gerry King, Boat Harbour, Errislannan, Clifden, Co. Galway
(M) 086 1798749 (H) 095 22754
E-mail: mansal@eircom.net
Hon. Treasurer: Mary Lydon, Cnocnaraw, Moyard, Co. Galway.
(M) 087 2364220 (H) 095 41037
P.R.O.: Matt O'Sullivan, Ardbear, Clifden, Co. Galway
(M) 087 2300898 (H) 095 21925
E-mail: property@mattosullivan.com
Captain: TBC
Results Co-Coordinator: Matt O'Sullivan (as above)
Branch Delegates:
Delegate 1: Peter Keane, Sky Road, Clifden, Co. Galway
(M) 087 6687468 (H) 095 21827
E-mail: pkeane.sky@gmail.com
Delegate 2: Peter Smith, Canons Lane, Clifden, Co. Galway.
(M) 087 9826207
Delegate 3: Des Fogerty, 3 Gatehouse Close, Clifden, Co. Galway
(M) 086 2482566 (H) 095 22305
E-mail: fogerty@eircom.net
Delegate 4: Charlie Bourke, Beach Road, Clifden, Co. Galway
(M) 087 2364488 (H) 095 21062 Email:charlieb@eircom.net
Youth Delegate: Charlie Bourke, Beach Road, Clifden, Co. Galway
(M) 087 2364488
E-mail: charlieb@eircom.net
Mini Delegate: Sharon Duane, Derryherbert, Letterfrack, Co. Galway
(M) 086 8258783
Child Welfare Officer: Irene King (as above)
CORRIB R.F.C
Address: C/O Anglers Rest Hotel, Headford, Co. Galway.
Grounds: Presentation College, Headford, Co. Galway
Colours: Jersey: Maroon, Green, Blue Shorts: Black Socks: Green
President: Michael Lee, Carnakib, Headford, Co Galway
(M) 086 3759885
Hon. Secretary: Deirdre Reddington, Inishmacatreer, Cross, Co. Mayo
(M) 0872354421
E-mail: deirdrereddington@hotmail.com
Fixtures Sec.: Martin Newell, Owermor, Headford, Co. Galway
(M) 087 6866956
E-Mail: mattnewell01@gmail.com
Padraic Moran, Knocknageena, Kilmaine, Co. Mayo.
(M) 087 2349436
Hon. Treasurer: Ann Woulfe, 13 Churchfields, Shrule, Co. Mayo
(M) 087 2041679
P.R.O.: Deirdre Reddington, , Inishmacatreer, Cross, Co. Mayo
(M) 0872354421
E-mail: deirdrereddington@hotmail.com
Captain: Martin Lee, Ballyfruit, Headford, Co Galway
(M) 087 6135187
Results Co-Coordinator: Deirdre Reddington, Inishmacatreer, Cross, Co. Mayo
(M) 0872354421
E-mail: deirdrereddington@hotmail.com
Branch Delegates:
Delegate 1: Martin Newell, Owermor, Headford, Co. Galway
(M) 087 6866956
E-Mail: mattnewell01@gmail.com
Delegate 2: Padraic Moran, Knocknageeha, Kilmaine, Co. Mayo
(M) 087 2349436
CREGGS R.F.C.
Address: Creggs, Co. Galway
Telephone: 086 1708506
Grounds: The Green, Creggs
Colours: Jersey: Maroon & White Shorts: Black Socks: Black
E-Mail: seantbrandon@eircom.net
President: Berney Higgins,Tulsk,Co. Roscommon
(M) 086 2592282
E-Mail: berneyhiggins@yahoo.ie
Hon. Secretary: Sean Brandon, Creggs, Co. Galway
(M) 086 1708506
E-Mail: seantbrandon@eircom.net
Fixtures Sec.: Adrian Leddy, Ardsallaghbeg, Roscommon.
(M) 086 2622341
E-Mail: Roscommon@ifa.ie
Hon. Treasurer: Kieran Dowd,
Creggs, Co. Galway
(M) 087 2261364
E-Mail: Kieranandmonicadowd@gmail.com
P.R.O / Pauline Gavin, Creggs, Co. Galway
Results Co-Coordinator: (M) 087 9874559
E-Mail: pauline@roscommonpeople.ie
Branch Delegates:
Delegate 1 Adrian Leddy, Ardsallaghbeg, Roscommon.
(M) 086 2622341
E-Mail: Roscommon@ifa.ie
Delegate 2:
Youth Delegate: Berney Higgins, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon
(M) 086 2592282
E-Mail: berneyhiggins@yahoo.ie
Mini Delegate: Ger Dowd, Creggs, Co.Galway
(M) 087 2358023
E-Mail; gerandhelen@eircom.net or creggsns@eircom.net
DUNMORE R.F.C
Address: Fairgreen, Dunmore, Co. Galway.
Telephone: 087 1517355
Grounds: The Fairgreen, Dunmore, Co. Galway
Colours: Jersey: Yellow & Black Hoops Shorts: Black Socks: Black/Yellow Tops.
E-Mail: dunmorerfc@eircom.net
President: Jimmy Coen, Quarter, Dunmore, Co. Galway.
(M) 087 9693946 (H) 093 38420
E-Mail: tuamos@eircom.net
Hon. Secretary: Helen Meehan, No6 Barracks Square, Dunmore, Co. Galway
(M) 087 1517355
E-mail: dunmorerfc@eircom.net
Hon. Treasurer: Padraic Gilmore, Kilooney, Dunmore, Co. Galway.
(M) 087 9299193 (O) 091 537931
E-mail: pgilly@vodafone.ie
Fixtures Sec.: Michael Ronayne, 42 Friars Walk, Dunmore, Co. Galway (M) 086 8545701 E-mail:
Chairman: Jimmy Coen, Quarter, Dunmore, Co. Galway.
(M) 087 9693946 (H) 093 38420
E-Mail: tuamos@eircom.net
P.R.O.: Helen Meehan, No6 Barracks Square, Dunmore, Co. Galway
(M) 087 1517355
E-mail: dunmorerfc@eircom.net
Branch Delegate:
Delegate 1: Michael Corless
(M) 087 2672256
Delegate 2: Padraic Gilmore, Kilooney, Dunmore, Co. Galway.
(M) 087 9299193 (O) 091 537931
E-mail: pgilly@vodafone.ie
Youth Delegate: Greg Fallon
(M) 086 6007831
Mini Delegate: Sean Canny
(M) 087 6481772
GALWAY CORINTHIANS R.F.C.
Address: Corinthian Park, Cloonacauneen, Tuam Road, Galway.
Telephone: 091 799215 Fax: 091 799215
Grounds: Corinthian Park, Cloonacauneen, Tuam Road, Co. Galway.
Colours: Blue, black and white hoops.
Club Email: info@galwaycorinthians.com
President: Michael Berry, 95 Seamus Quirke Road, Galway
(H) 091 584918
Hon. Secretary: Pat Gilligan , Breanloughaun , Castlegar , Co. Galway
(M) 086 8142720
E-mail: pat@grealyandco.ie
Fixtures Sec.: David Madden, Drum East, Rahoon, Galway.
(M) 086 2570464 (H) 091 861332 (O) 091 564396
E-mail: dave@iggymaddentransport.com
Hon. Treasurer : John Murphy, 122 Lurgan Park, Renmore, Galway.
(M) 087 2959558
E-mail: jgm@ireland.com
Chairman: Dr Des Bluett, Castle Medical Centre, Liosban Ind Estate Tuam Road, Galway.
(M) 087 2513649 (O) 091.767449
E-mail: casmed@eircom.net
P.R.O.: Mary Hughes, Corinthian Park, Cloonacauneen, Tuam Road, Galway.
(M) 087 2255951
Captain: Ian Hutchinson, 23 Murrough Ave., Renmore, Galway.
(M) 083 3619435
Results Co-Coordinator: David Madden, Drum East, Rahoon, Galway.
(M) 086 2570464 (H) 091 861332 (O) 091 564396
E-mail: dave@iggymaddentransport.com
Branch Delegates:
Delegate 1: Ciaran Smyth, Sea Verge, 113 Upper Salthill, Galway.
(M) 086 2529546
E-mail: ciaranjsmyth@eircom.net
Delegate 2: Tom Forde
E-mail: tom.forde@boimail.com
Youth Delegate: Bernard Finneran, Cloonacauneen , Claregalway , Galway.
(M) 087 2670965
E-mail: finneranb@gmail.com
Mini Delegate: Denis Broderick, Castletaylor, Ardrahan, Co. Galway
(M) 086 7272700
E-mail: denis@fgmaccarthy.com
GALWEGIANS R.F.C.
Address: Crowley Park, Glenina, Galway.
Telephone: 091 758255
Grounds: Crowley Park, Glenina, Galway.
Colours: Jersey: Sky Blue Shorts: Black Socks: Sky Blue / Black Hoops.
President: Derrick Murphy, 12 The Maples, Salthill, Galway.
(M) 086 8318424
Hon. Secretary: Paddy Murphy Coill Tua, Coast Road, Oranmore, Co. Galway
(M) 087 2250723
E-Mail: coilltua@vodafone.ie
Fixtures Sec.: Carl Blake, Cloonagower, Barna Road, Galway.
(M) 086 2260136
E-Mail: blakecarl@eircom.net
Hon. Treasurer: Barry Casserly 170 Boireann Beag, Roscam, Galway
(M) 087 668 6396.
Chairman: MacDara Hosty
(M) 0862512762.
E-Mail: mdhosty@indigo.ie
Results Co-Coordinator: Carl Blake, Cloonagower, Barna Road, Galway.
(M) 086 2260136
E-Mail: blakecarl@eircom.net
Branch Delegates:
Delegate 1: Michael Brennan
(M) 087 6783599
E-Mail: brennannmlj@hotmail.com
Delegate 2: Shane O Mahoney (M) 0868268206
Youth Secretary: Mike Behan
E-Mail: Mike.behan@gilbeys.ie
Mini Delegate: Paul Cunningham
GORT R.F.C.
Address: St. Colmans park, Tubber Road, Gort, Co. Galway
Grounds: St. Colmans park, Tubber Road, Gort, Co. Galway
Website: www.gortrugby.com
Colours: Jerseys: Navy & White Hoops Shorts: Navy Socks: Navy
E-Mail secretary@gortrugby.com
President Garrett Piggott, 10 The Punchbowl, Ennis Road, Gort, Co. Galway
(M) 087 2684062
E-mail: Majellapiggott@eircom.net
Hon Secretary: Ed Purcell, Ballybaun, Gort, Co. Galway
(M) 087 2246577
E-mail: secretary@gortrugbyclub.com edpurcell1@hotmail.com
Fixtures Secretary: Enda Stanford, Castelqualter, Gort, Co. Galway
(M) 085 7528401
E-Mail: e.stanford@mymeteor.ie
Hon Treasurer: Majella Piggott, 10 The Punchbowl, Ennis Road, Gort, Co. Galway
(M) 087 9840181
E-mail: majellapiggott1@eircom.net
Chairman: Tom Creedon, Newtown, Gort, Co. Galway
(M) 087 8155581
E-Mail: tom.creedon@medtronic.com
Results Coordinator: Gilbert Buchanon, 16 Gort na Ri, Gort, Co. Galway
(M) 087 8147530
E-mail: pro@gortrugby.com, buchang@ingigo.ie
PRO: Gilbert Buchanon, 16 Gort na Ri, Gort, Co. Galway
(M) 087 8147530
E-mail: pro@gortrugby.com, buchang@ingigo.ie
Branch Delegate
Delegate 1: Ray Dolan, Gort Co. Galway
(M) 086 8507879
E-Mail: ray.dolan@ulsterbank.com
Youth Delegate: Martin McGrath, Lurga, Gort, Co. Galway
(M) 086 8495448
E-Mail: majellapiggott@eircom.net
Mini Delegate: Martin McGrath, Lurga, Gort, Co. Galway
(M) 086 8495448
E-Mail: annmariemartin@eircom.net
LOUGHREA R.F.C.
Address: Ballygasty, Loughrea, Co. Galway.
Grounds: Ballygasty, Loughrea, Co. Galway.
Colours: Jersey: Purple, Yellow and Black hoops Shorts: Black Socks: Black
President: Mr. Joe Kelly, Dunkellin Street, Loughrea, Co. Galway
(H) 091 842188 (M) 086 1766402
E-Mail: joeeddkelly@ymail.com
Hon. Secretary: Mr. Hilary Kelly, Moyleen, Loughrea, Co. Galway
(M) 087 9801945 (W) 091 535741 (F) 091 535770
E-Mail: hilary.kelly@acornlife.ie
Fixtures Sec.: Mr. Sean Moylan, Coorbaun, Loughrea, Co. Galway.
(M) 086 390 4197
E-Mail: moylansean@eircom.net
Hon. Treasurer: Mr. Philip Sheil, 55 Main Street, Loughrea, Co. Galway.
(M) 086 375 7678 (W) 1890 24 23 24
E-Mail: philip.sheil@dcicard.ie
P.R.O.: TBC
Captain: TBC
Results Co-Coordinator: Mr. Hilary Kelly, Moyleen, Loughrea, Co. Galway
(M) 087 9801945 (W) 091 535741 (F) 091 535770
E-Mail: hilary.kelly@acornlife.ie
Branch Delegates:
Delegate 1: Mr. Hilary Kelly, Moyleen, Loughrea, Co. Galway
(M) 087 9801945 (W) 091 535741 (F) 091 535770
E-Mail: hilary.kelly@acornlife.ie
Delegate 2: TBC
Youth Delegate: Mr. Oliver Briscoe, 43 Droim na Cille, Loughrea, Co. Galway.
(M) 087 639 1475
olliebriscoe@gmail.com
Mini Delegate: Ms. Geraldine McNally, Curraghroe, Loughrea, Co. Galway.
(M) 087 410 9639
E-Mail: mcnallydonnell@eircom.net
MONIVEA R.F.C.
Address: Monivea, Athenry, Co. Galway
Telephone: 091 849023
Grounds: 091 849023
Colours: Jersey: Red & Black Shorts: Black Socks: Red & Black
E-Mail: gramcgann@eircom.net
President: Grainne McGann, Moanbaun, Athenry, Co. Galway
(M) 087 9091510
E-mail gramcgann@eircom.net
Hon. Secretary: Julie McGrath, Galway Rd, Monivea, Co. Galway
(M) 087 9044037
E-mail: juliemcgrath@eircom.net
Fixtures Sec.: Noel Rabbitte, Ballydavid, Athenry
(m) 087 9938438
Email: noelrabbitte@hotmail.com
Hon. Treasurer: Brid McGann, 10 Fairhaven, Whitestrand Avenue, Salthill, Galway
(M) 087 9234431
E-mail: bridmcgann@gmail.com
P.R.O.: Cliodhna Connolly, Castlelambert, Athenry, Co. Galway
(M) 087 2518033
E-mail: cliohgnamcgann@hotmail.com
Captain: Fergus Farrell, Athenry, Co. Galway (M) 087 6874594
Email: info@farrelltravel.ie
Results Co-Coordinator: Peter Burke, Galway Rd., Monivea Co. Galway
(h) 091 849533
Branch Delegates:
Delegate 1: Padraic McGann, Monivea, Athenry, Co. Galway
(M) 087 2518033
E-mail: padraicmcgann@eircom.net
Delegate 2: Dermot Cowman
Email: derrieflash10@hotmail.com
Youth Delegate: Jarlath Cooke, Ryehill, Monivea, Co. Galway
091 849023
Mini Delegate: Carmel Laheen, Briarfield, Moylough, Co. Galway
Email:moniveaminirugby@gmail.com
(m) 086 240 1006
OUR LADY¡¯S BOYS CLUB R.F.C.
Address: c/o APC, City East Business Park, Ballybrit, Galway
Grounds: Side Pitch, Sports Ground, Galway
Colours: Jersey: White & Royal Blue Shorts: White Socks: Royal Blue/White Top
Email: secretary@olbcrfc.com
Website: www.olbcrfc.com
President: John Hardiman, 90 Leargan, Western Distributor Rd, Galway
(M) 086 2564030
E-Mail: president@olbcrfc.com
Hon Secretary: Philip Coyle, 193 Castle Park, Ballybane, Galway
(M) 087 1209521
E-Mail: secretary@olbcrfc.com
Fixtures Secretary: Michael Turley, Keeraun, Rahoon, Galway.
(M) 086 2835740
Email: Michael.turley@deri.org
Hon Treasurer: Debbie Charleton, 61 Frenchpark, Oranmore
(M) 086 8586872
Email: treasurer@olbcrfc.com
P.R.O: Nicky Lawless, 129 Crestwood, Coolough Road, Galway
(M) 086 3896133
E-Mail: pro@olbcrfc.com
Captain: Dave Reilly
Results Co-ordinator: Philip Coyle, 193 Castle Park, Ballybane, Galway
(M) 087 1209521
Email: secretary@olbcrfc.com
Branch Delegates:
Delegate 1: Michael Turley, Keeraun, Rahoon, Galway.
(M) 086 2835740
Email: Michael.turley@deri.org
Delegate 2: Ollie Crowe, Carnmore West, Oranmore, Co. Galway
(M) 087 8254446
Email: fixtures@olbcrfc.com
Youth Delegate: Noel Crowley, 61 Frenchpark, Oranmore
(M) 087 6261697
Email: noel@olbcrfc.com
Mini Delegate: Noel Crowley, 61 Frenchpark, Oranmore
(M) 087 6261697
Email: noel@olbcrfc.com
PORTUMNA R.F.C.
Address: C/O Portumna Vet Clinic, Dominic Street, Portumna, Co. Galway
Grounds: Castle Ave., Portumna, Co.Galway.
Colours: Jersey: Red/Green Shorts: Green Socks: Green
President: Iain Foulger, Slevoir, Terryglass, Co. Tipperary.
(M) 086 6982346
E-Mail: iainfoulger@eircom.net
Hon. Secretary: Michael Goode, Claggernagh, Portumna, Co. Galway.
(M) 086 2715501 (H) 090 9741923
E-mail: michael.goode@ie.michelin.com
Fixtures Sec.: Derek Frawley, St. Brigets Rd., Portumna, Co. Galway.
(M) 087 6441143 (H) 090 9741038
E-Mail: 2frawley6@eircom.net
Hon. Treasurer: Simon Dagg, Moorview, Lorrha, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
Results Co-Coordinator: Derek Frawley, St. Brigets Rd., Portumna, Co. Galway.
(M) 087 6441143 (H) 090 9741038
E-Mail: 2frawley6@eircom.net
P.R.O.: Michael Brady Portumna Vet Clinic, Dominic Street, Portumna, Galway
(M) 087 2936054
E-mail: portumnavetclinic@eircom.net
Captain: Ronan Moore
Branch Delegates:
Delegate 1: Michael Goode, Claggernagh, Portumna, Co. Galway.
(M) 086 2715501 (H) 090 9741923
E-mail: michael.goode@ie.michelin.com
Delegate 2: Derek Frawley, St. Brigets Rd., Portumna, Co. Galway.
(M) 087 6441143 (H) 090 9741038
E-Mail: 2frawley6@eircom.net
Youth Delegate: Mark Scannell
(M) 087 6434230
E-mail: mark@scannell.ie
SLIGO R.F.C.
Address: Hamilton Park, Strandhill, Sligo
Grounds: Hamilton Park, Strandhill, Sligo
Colours: Jersey: Black with Yellow & Red Side Stripe
Shorts: Black Socks: Red, Black & Yellow Hoops
Website: www.sligorfc.ie
E-Mail: info@sligorfc.ie
President: John Kane, Bennarea, Strandhill Road, Sligo
(M) 087 6212414
E-Mail: jkane@stiefel.ie
Hon. Secretary: Marian Rolf, 5, Lynndale, Sligo
(M) 0872188663
E-Mail: marian.r21@gmail.com
Fixtures Sec.: Michael Storey, Glen Upper, Glencar, Co. Sligo
(M) 086 8198540 (H) 071 9141856 (O) 096 21886
E-Mail: mgstorey@gmail.com
Hon. Treasurer: Trevor Sweeney, 11, Kestrel Drive, Kevinsfort, Strandhill Road, Sligo
(M): 087 9300137
E-Mail: trevor.sweeney@gilroygannon.com
P.R.O.: TBA
(M)
E-Mail:
Results Co-Coordinator: Dave Leonard, Lecarrow Cove, Strandhill Road, Sligo
(M): 087 2579550
E-Mail: dleonard@eircom.net
Branch Delegates:
Delegate 1: Conor Frazer, Hazlewood, Sligo
(M) 086 3859336 (H) 071 9145087
E-Mail: conorfrazer@eircom.net
Delegate 2: Michael Storey, Glen Upper, Glencar, Co. Sligo
(M) 086 8198540 (H) 071 9141856 (O) 096 21886
E-Mail: mgstorey@gmail.com
Youth Delegate: John Davey, Hazlewood, Sligo
(M) 086 6776179
E-Mail: daveym@toyota.ie
Mini Delegate: Ronnie O.Hara, Rosses Point, Co. Sligo
(M) 086 2548369 (H) 071 9143540
E-Mail: ronnieohara@gmail.com
TUAM R.F.C.
Address: Garraun Park, Dublin Road, Tuam, Galway.
Grounds: Garraun Park, Dublin Road, Tuam, Galway.
Colours: Jersey: Red / Blue Shorts: Navy
Telephone: 087 6528966
E-Mail: eugenesharkey@hotmail.com
President: Sean Carter, Garraun, Barnaderg, Tuam, Co. Galway
(M) 086-8285050
E-Mail: scarter@bwg.ie
Hon. Secretary: Eugene Sharkey, 178, Palace Fields, Tuam, Co. Galway
(M) 087-6528966
E-Mail: eugenesharkey@hotmail.com
Fixtures Sec.: John Carr, Ballymote, Tuam, Co. Galway
(M) 087-2574537
E-Mail: john.carr@astrazeneca.com
Hon. Treasurer: Michael Maloney, 4 College Green, Dunmore Road, Tuam, Co. Galway
(M) 087-2360519
E-Mail: mmaloney@mcdonaldwalsh.com
P.R.O.: Martin Nally, Kilconly, Tuam, Co. Galway
(M) 087-7559360
E-Mail: m.nally1@nuigalway.ie
Captain: Mike Ward
Results Co-Coordinator: Eugene Sharkey, 178, Palace Fields, Tuam, Co. Galway
(M) 087-6528966
E-Mail: eugenesharkey@hotmail.com
Branch Delegates:
Delegate 1: Jimmy Maughan, Kilmore, Tuam, Co.Galway
(M) 087 4122654
Delegate 2:
Youth Delegate: Paddy Halian
(M) 087 9723819
Mini Delegate: Dermot Fahy, Carrowmoneen, Dublin Rd., Tuam, Co. Galway
(M) 087-6682916
UCG R.F.C.
Address: UCG R.F.C., c/o Gearoid O.Broin, Oifig na gCuntas, UCG.
Grounds: University Playing fields, Dangan, Cliften Road, Galway.
Groundsmen: Eamon, Steve, or Pete at (091) 512437
Colours: Jersey: Maroon/white, Shorts: Maroon, Socks: Maroon with white top.
President: Paddy Hennelly, 66 Clybaun Heights, Knocknacarra, Galway.
(M) 086 8095607
E-mail: hennellyfinance@eircom.net
Past President: Bruce Blake, Ross House, Merchants Road, Galway.
(M) 087 2553287
E-Mail: bmgblake@eircom.net
Hon. Secretary: Alison Nolan , C/O Gearoid O.Broin, Oifig na gCuntas, NUIG.
E-mail: gearoid.obroin@nuigalway.ie a.nolan7@nuigalway.ie
Hon. Treasurer: Luke Murphy, 64 Monalee Heights, Knocknacarra, Galway.
(M) 0879023890
E-Mail lukecmurphy@gmail.com
Asst. Treasurer: Gearoid O.Broin, Oifig na gCuntas, UCG, Galway
E-Mail: gearoid.obroin@nuigalway.ie
Fixtures Sec: John J Martin, 16 Garrai Glas, Tuam Road, Athenry, Co. Galway.
(M) 087 2475929 (O) 091 702570
E-Mail: johnjmartin73@yahoo.co.uk
Pro & Results: John Martin (as above)
Rugby Development Officer
Branch Delegates:
Delegate 1 John J Martin, 16 Garrai Glas, Tuam Road, Athenry, Co. Galway.
(M) 087 2475929 (O) 091 850698
E-Mail: johnjmartin73@yahoo.co.uk
Delegate 2 Bruce Blake, APT 13 Woodbury, Barna Demense, Barna, Galway
(M) 0872553287 (H) 091503831
E-mail: brucestjblake@gmail.com
Universities Union Delegates: Dr. Willy O.Flynn, Bruce Blake
WESTPORT R.F.C.
Address: Carrowholly, Westport.
Telephone: 098 25700
Grounds: Carrowholly, Westport.
Colours: Jersey: Navy & Blue Shorts: Navy Hose: Navy Blue.
E-Mail: westportrfc@hotmail.com
President: Joseph Corcoran Slogger, Westport, Co. Mayo.
(M) 087 1341696
E-Mail: joeycor@eircom.net
Hon. Secretary: James Ward, Belclare, Westport, Co. Mayo
(M) 087 6962200 (H) 098 25178 (O) 098 25100
E-mail: james.ward@patrickjdurcan.ie
Fixtures Sec.: Des Reidy, Castlebar Rd, Westport, Co. Mayo
(M) 087 6875900 (H) 098 25361 (O) 098 25361
E-mail: dessiereidy@eircom.net
Hon. Treasurer: Richie Horkan, .Rathmullan. Belclare, Westport, Co. Mayo.
(M) 087 9872206 (H) 098 29650 (O) 096 74896 (F) 096 74869
E-mail: rhorkan@eur.ko.com
P.R.O.: Ciaran Keating, Kilsallagh, Westport, Co. Mayo
(M) 087 2348489
E-Mail: ciarankeating@mayonews.ie
Captain: Conor Hastings
Results Co-Coordinator: Des Reidy, Castlebar Rd, Westport, Co. Mayo
(M) 087 6875900 (H) 098 25361 (O) 098 25361
E-mail: dessiereidy@eircom.net
Branch Delegates:
Delegate 1: John McLoughlin, Rosebeg, Westport, Co. Mayo
(H) 098 26670
Delegate 2: Michael McCormack, Belclare, Westport, Co. Mayo.
(M) 087 2820664 (H) 098-25915 (O) 098 25619
Youth Delegate: Stanley Bourke
(M) 086 8233924
E-Mail: Stanley@bourkewaste.ie
Mini Delegate: Declan Currid, Carnaclay, Westport, Co. Mayo
E-Mail: carcurrid@eircom.net
AN GHAELTACHT R.F.C.
Address: An Sruthan An Cheathru Rua Conamara.
Telephone: 087 2557444
Grounds: An Pairc Pobail An Cheathru Rua
Colours: Jersey: Black Blue Yellow Red Shorts: Black Socks: Black
E-Mail: ciandebuitlear@eircom.net
Hon. Secretary: Cian de Buitlear, An Sruthan, An Cheathru Rua, Conamara, Gaillimhe
(M) 087-2557444
E-Mail: ciandebuitlear@eircom.net
Fixtures Sec.: Cian de Buitlear, An Sruthan, An Cheathru Rua, Conamara, Gaillimhe
(M) 087-2557444
E-Mail: ciandebuitlear@eircom.net
Hon. Treasurer: Bairbre de Buitlear, An Sruthan, An Cheathru Rua, Conamara, Gaillimhe
(M) 086 2557444
Chairman: Siobhan Ni Loidean
P.R.O.: Micheal O Domhnaill
(M) 087 6535771
Youth Delegate: Micheal O Domhnaill
(M) 087 6535771
Mini Delegate: Cian de Buitlear, An Sruthan, An Cheathru Rua, Conamara, Gaillimhe
(M) 087-2557444
E-Mail: ciandebuitlear@eircom.net
BALLAGHADERREEN RFC
Club Email: gerryforrest@hotmail.com
President: Gerry Forrest, St Anthony's, Pound Street, Ballaghaderreen Co. Roscommon. (M) 087 6306856
E-mail: gerryforrest@hotmail.com
Hon. Sec: Gerry Forrest, St Anthony's, Pound Street, Ballaghaderreen Co. Roscommon. (M) 087 6306856
E-mail: gerryforrest@hotmail.com
Child Welfare Officer: Jo Connelly
(M) 086 0884645
E-mail: pjconnelly@imagine.ie
CLAREMORRIS RFC
Club Email: claremorrisrfc@hotmail.com
Club Website: www.claremorrisrugbyclub.com
President: Fergal Leonard, Carrowbaun, Milltown, Tuam, Co. Galway.
(M) 087 6944669
Hon. Sec: Andrew Maxwell, 15 Liosban, Claremorris, Co. Mayo
(M) 087 6938903
Hon. Treasurer: Eddie Mclaughlin. 13 liosban, Claremorris, Co. Mayo.
(M) 087 2812893
Child Welfare Officer: Kevin O'Malley, 4 Lakeview, Mayfield, Claremorris, Co. Mayo.
(M) 087 7461829
ERRIS RFC
Club Email: errisrugby@gmail.com
President: John Keane. Gladree, Belmullet, Co. Mayo. Mobile:
(M) 086 8172667
Hon. Sec: Dave McWilliams.
(M) 086 2107212
NA BARINEACHAI R.F.C.
President: Neil Keavney, Cloghscoltia, Barna, Co Galway.
(M) 087 2657684
Hon. Secretary: Tony Grealy, Forymoyale West, Barna, Co Galway
(M) 087 6922298
Hon. reasurer: Ger Byrne, Cloghscoltia, Barna, Co Galway
(M) 087 9705738
Website: www.barnarugby.com
OUGHTERARD R.F.C.
Address: Main Street, Oughterard, Co. Galway
Grounds: Clifden Road, Oughterard, Co. Galway
Colours: Jersey: Navy Shorts: Navy Socks: Navy, Green hooped
E-Mail: ian@officechat.ie
President: Dr. Eoin Bresnihan, Owenriff Park, Oughterard, Co. Galway
(M) 087 2481213
E-Mail: bresnihan@gmail.com
Hon. Secretary: Ian Fogerty Quarryhouse, Rosscahill West, Co. Galway
(M) 086 2848603
E-Mail: ian@officechat.ie
Hon. Treasurer: Graham Casburn Porridgetown, Rosscahill, Co. Galway
(M) 087 2837844
E-mail: graham@carabay.ie
Chairman: Michael Webb Claremount, Oughterard, Co. Galway
(M) 086 2452610
E-Mail: somersettwebb@eircom.net
Director of Rugby: Paul Fogerty 8 Abhainn Ruibhe, Oughterard, Co. Galway
(M) 086 6489427
E-Mail: paul@probuswines.ie
Member Secretary: Dennis Murphy Tullaverick, Glann Road, Ougterard, Co. Galway
(M) 086 8517833
E-Mail: dennis.murphy@gmit.ie
Youth Delegate: Graham Casburn Porridgetown, Rosscahill, Co. Galway
(M) 087 2837844
E-mail: graham@carabay.ie
Mini Delegate: Ger Roche Garrynagry, Rosscahill, Co. Galway
(M) 087 2855759
E-Mail: rochie69@yahoo.ie
Connacht Youths Committee
Season 2010 -2011
Chairman
Aidan O.Halloran,
Sea View, Clifden, Co. Galway
(M) 086 6788401 (W) 095 21111
E-mail: aidan.o.halloran@boimail.com
Honorary Secretary
Johnny Brennan, Poulnaclough, Moycullen, Co.Galway.
(M) 087 8405106 (H) 091 555821
E-Mail: johnnybrennan@eircom.net
IRFU Youths Delegte
Brain Mescal, Breaffy, Ballina, Co. Mayo
(H/F) 096 21567 (M) 087 2544335
E-Mail: bmescal@eircom.net
Competition Sub Committee
Georgina Costello (Ballyhaunis RFC)
Gerry Conway (Galwegians RFC)
Diarmuid Morrissey (Buccaneers RFC)
Kieran McHugh (Corinathians RFC)
James Quirke (Monivea RFC)
Kevin Moore Recording Sec.
Recording Secretary
Kevin Moore
Cuileann, Stradbally North, Clarinbridge, Co.Galway.
(M) 086 2456272 (H) 091 776635
E-Mail: Kevin@bockmanntrailercentre.ie
Connacht Under 20 XV
Manager
Bernard Finneran
Stonehall, Cloonacauneen, Claregalway, Galway
(M) 087 2670965 (H & F)
E-Mail: finneranb@gmail.com
Coachs
Dan McFarland
Nigel Carolan
(M) 086 8333330 E-mail: nigelcarolan@eircom.net
Antoine Mobian
(M) 086 8094041
Connacht Under 19 XV
Manager
Bernard Finneran
Stonehall, Cloonacauneen, Claregalway, Galway
(M) 087 2670965 (H & F)
E-Mail: finneranb@gmail.com
Coachs
Conor Mc Phillips
(M) 087 3325085
Martin Murphy
Antoine Mobian
(M) 086 8094041
Connacht Under 18 XV
Michael Horan
1 Rathbawn Road
Creagh
Ballinasloe
Co. Galway
(M) 087 6115969
E-Mail: mdh@iol.ie
Under 18 Coachs
Eamonn Molloy
Jimmy Duffy
Niall O.Toole
Connacht Branch Mini Delegates Chairperson
Ger Roche
Garrynagry, Rosscahill, Co. Galway
(M) 087 2855759
E-Mail: rochie69@yahoo.ie
I.R.F.U. Age Grade Manager
Hendrik Kruger
Irish Rugby Football Union
62 Lansdowne Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
(O) 01 6473831
CONNACHT SCHOOLS 2010/2011
Chairman
Paul Cafferkey, Ballygarriff, Craughwell, Co. Galway.
(M) 087 2959381 (H) 091 776727 (S) 091 841062 (F) 091 847358
E-mail: caff@ireland.com
Honorary Secretary
Mick Loftus
Curramore, Kiltoom, Athlone, Co.Roscommon. (M) 086 711118 (S) 09064 74491 E-Mail: schoolsrugby1@gmail.com
I.R.F.U. Schools Standing Committee
Paul Cafferkey, Ballygarriff, Craughwell, Co. Galway.
(M) 087 2959381 (H) 091 776727 (S) 091 565980 (F) 091 569126
E-mail: fenncaff@eircom.net
Irish Schools Selector
James Gavin, Sligo Grammar School, The Mall, Sligo
(M) 086 8708920
E-mail:
SCHOOLS AFFILIATED TO THE CONNACHT BRANCH
Athenry Vocational School West 1
Francis Glynn, Athenry Vocational School, Athenry, Co. Galway
(S) 091 844159 (F) 091 845149 (M) 086 8842533
Athlone Community College East 1
Eileen Donoghue, Athlone Community College, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.
(S) 0909 472625 (F) 0906 473710
Ballinode Technical School West 1
Tom Rodgers, Ballinode Technical School, Ballinode. Co. Sligo.
(S) 071 9145480 (F) 071 9141084
Ballinrobe Community School North 2
John Kenny, Ballinrobe Community School, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo.
(S) 092 41777 (F) 092 41780
Calasanctius College West 10
Martin McHugh, St. Calasanctius College, Oranmore, Co. Galway.
(S) 091 794564 (F) 091 790607 (M) 086 7292010 (H) 091 751719
Clifden Community School West 2
Jimmy O.Toole, Clifden Community Schools, Clifden, Co. Galway.
(S) 095 21162 / 21088 (F) 095 21481
Colaiste Einde . St Enda¡¯s College West 3
David O.Sullivan, Colaiste Einde, Threadneedle Road, Galway.
(S) 091 523576 (F) 091 522458 (M) 086 8137145
Colaiste Iascaigh
Thomas Coggins, Colaiste Iascaigh, Easkey, Co. Sligo.
(S) 096 49021
Colaiste Iognaid - Jes West 4
Paul Kilraine, Bothar na Mara, Gaillimh
(S) 091 501550 (F) 091 501551 (M) 087 9886407 (H) 091 522471
E-mail: pkilraine@yahoo.com
Colaiste Mhuire North 5
Lorcan Lyng, Colaiste Mhuire, Ballymote, Co. Sligo.
(S) 071 9183086 (F) 071 9189210
Davitt College North 6
Charlie Lambert, Tony O.Connor, Davitt College, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.
(S) 094 23060 (F) 094 25174
Dunmore Community School North 7
Frank McGrath, Jimmy Coen, Dunmore Community School, Dunmore, Co. Galway.
(S) 093 38203 (F) 093 38779
Gort Community School West 5
Pat Canole, Gort Community School, Gort, Co. Galway.
(S) 091 632163 (F) 091 631020 (M) 087 9113144 (H) 091 637487
Holy Rosary College, Mountbellew East 3
John Kilgannon, C/O Holy Rosary College, Mountbellew, Galway
(M) 087 2883000 (H) 091 849023
Marist College East 4
Donall Scannell, Marist College, Athlone, Co Westmeath.
(S) 09064 74491 (F) 09064 74491 (H) 09064 94907
Michael Loftus.
(M) 086 8711118
Portumna Community School East 7
Ruairi O Tuairisc, Community School, Portumna, Co. Galway.
(S) 090 9741053 (F) 090 9741392 (M) 087 1314423
Presentation College Athenry
Mary Forde, Presentation College, Athenry, Co. Galway West 7
(S) 091 844144 (F) 091 844144
Presentation College Headford West 8
Donal O.Halloran, Presentation College, Headford, Co. Galway.
(S) 093 35408 (F) 093 35532 (H) 093 35583
Rice College North 8
Martin Connolly, Rice College, Westport, Co. Mayo.
(S) 098 25698 (F) 098 26154 (H) 098 27111
Sligo Grammar School North 10
James Gavin, Sligo Grammar School, The Mall, Co. Sligo.
(S) 071 9143531 (F) 071 9143206 (M) 086 8708920
St. Aloysius College East 8
Robert Purtill, St. Aloysius College, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.
(S) 09064 92030 (F) 09064 94739 (M) 087 2393959
St. Brigids Vocational School Loughrea West 9
Barry O.Brien / Michael Bond , St. Brigids Vocational School, Loughrea, Co. Galway
(S) 091 841919 (F) 091 842674 (M) 086 2320113
St. Geralds College North 12
Joe McCabe, St. Geralds College, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.
Chris Davis (M) 087 9186785
(S) 094 21383 (F) 094 26157
St. Josephs College . Garbally East 9
John Farrell, Garbally College, Garbally Park, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway.
(S) 0906 2504 (F) 0905 44128
St. Josephs College, Galway . Bish West 11
Shane Cusack, St. Josephs College, Nuns Island, Galway.
(S) 091 565980 (F) 091 569126 (H) 091 776727
E-mail: berandpaul@eircom.net
St. Marys College East 10
Owen Curren, St. Mary.s College, Ballygar, Co. Galway.
(S) 090 6624020 (F) 090 6624982 (H) 090 6624615
St. Marys College North 13
Eddie Conneely, St. Mary.s College, Ballisodare, Co. Sligo.
(S) 071 9167579 (F) 071 9130454
St. Mary¡¯s College, Galway
Bartley Fannin, St. Mary.s Road, Galway.
(S) 091 522369 / 521984 (F) 091 522100
St. Muiredachs College North 14
Fionnula Kelly, St Muredachs College, Ballina, Co. Mayo.
(S) 096 21298 (F) 096 71522
St. Raphaels College West 13
Paul Cafferkey, St. Raphaels College, Loughrea, Co. Galway.
(S) 091 841062 (F) 091 847358 (H) 091 631081
Gallen Community College East 9
Bernard Quigley, Ferbane, Co. Offaly.
(S) 090 6454143 (F) 090 6454844 (M) 087 6329629
Summerhill College, Sligo North 15
Adrian Barrett, Summerhill College, Sligo, Co. Sligo.
(S) 071 9160311 (F) 071 9162048 (M) 086 8372810
Tuam Vocational School West 14
Brendan Lydon, Vocational School, Tuam, Co. Galway.
(S) 093 24237 (F) 093 26570
Connacht Schools Competitions 2009/10
Competition Winners
Connacht Tribune Senior Cup Sligo Grammar
Connacht Tribune Junior Cup Calasanctius College
Connacht Tribune Senior League Sligo Grammar
Connacht Tribune Jun. League Calasanctius College
City Tribune Senior Cup Colaiste Iognaid
City Tribune Junior Cup Calasanctius
Connacht Tribune Junior Development Cup Clifden Community School
Connacht Tribune Senior Development Cup St. Joseph.s, Galway
Fixtures
2010 . 2011
Irish Internationals 2010-11
06/11/2010
Ireland
v
South Africa
Int. Friendly
5:30pm
Aviva Stadium
13/11/2010
Ireland
v
Samoa
Int. Friendly
2:30pm
Aviva Stadium
20/11/2010
Ireland
v
New Zealand
Int. Friendly
5:30pm
Aviva Stadium
28/11/2010
Ireland
v
Argentina
Int. Friendly
2:30pm
Aviva Stadium
05/02/2011
Italy
v
Ireland
6 Nations
3:30pm
Stadio Flamino
13/02/2011
Ireland
v
France
6 Nations
3:00pm
Aviva Stadium
27/02/2011
Scotland
v
Ireland
6 Nations
3:00pm
Murrayfield
12/03/2011
Wales
v
Ireland
6 Nations
5:00pm
Millennium Stadium
19/03/2011
Ireland
v
England
6 Nations
5:00pm
Aviva Stadium
AIB LEAGUE 2010/2011
Division 1A
Saturday 2nd October
Blackrock College
v
Cork Constitution
Dolphin
v
Shannon
Garryowen
v
Young Munster
St. Mary's College
v
Old Belvedere
Saturday 9th October
Dolphin
v
Blackrock College
Old Belvedere
v
Cork Constitution
Shannon
v
Garryowen
Young Munster
v
St. Mary's College
Saturday 23rd October
Blackrock College
v
Old Belvedere
Cork Constitution
v
Young Munster
Garryowen
v
Dolphin
St. Mary's College
v
Shannon
Saturday 30th October
Blackrock College
v
Garryowen
Dolphin
v
St. Mary's College
Shannon
v
Cork Constitution
Young Munster
v
Old Belvedere
Saturday 13th November
Cork Constitution
v
Dolphin
Old Belvedere
v
Shannon
St. Mary's College
v
Garryowen
Young Munster
v
Blackrock College
Saturday 27th November
Blackrock College
v
St. Mary's College
Dolphin
v
Old Belvedere
Garryowen
v
Cork Constitution
Shannon
v
Young Munster
Saturday 4th December
Cork Constitution
v
St. Mary's College
Old Belvedere
v
Garryowen
Shannon
v
Blackrock College
Young Munster
v
Dolphin
Saturday 29th January
Blackrock College
v
Dolphin
Cork Constitution
v
Old Belvedere
Garryowen
v
Shannon
St. Mary's College
v
Young Munster
Saturday 5th February
Dolphin
v
Garryowen
Old Belvedere
v
Blackrock College
Shannon
v
St. Mary's College
Young Munster
v
Cork Constitution
Saturday 12th February
Cork Constitution
v
Shannon
Garryowen
v
Blackrock College
Old Belvedere
v
Young Munster
St. Mary's College
v
Dolphin
Saturday 19th February
Blackrock College
v
Young Munster
Dolphin
v
Cork Constitution
Garryowen
v
St. Mary's College
Shannon
v
Old Belvedere
Saturday 26th February
Cork Constitution
v
Garryowen
Old Belvedere
v
Dolphin
St. Mary's College
v
Blackrock College
Young Munster
v
Shannon
Saturday 26th March
Blackrock College
v
Shannon
Garryowen
v
Old Belvedere
St. Mary's College
v
Cork Constitution
Sunday 27th March
Dolphin
v
Young Munster
Saturday 2nd April
Cork Constitution
v
Blackrock College
Old Belvedere
v
St. Mary's College
Shannon
v
Dolphin
Young Munster
v
Garryowen
AIB LEAGUE SEASON 2010/2011
Division 1B
Saturday 2nd October
Buccaneers
v
Lansdowne
Clontarf
v
Bruff
U.C.C.
v
Dungannon
U.L. Bohemian
v
Galwegians
Saturday 9th October
Bruff
v
Buccaneers
Dungannon
v
U.L. Bohemian
Galwegians
v
Clontarf
Lansdowne
v
U.C.C.
Saturday 23rd October
Clontarf
v
Buccaneers
Galwegians
v
Dungannon
U.C.C.
v
Bruff
U.L. Bohemian
v
Lansdowne
Saturday 30th October
Bruff
v
U.L. Bohemian
Buccaneers
v
U.C.C.
Dungannon
v
Clontarf
Lansdowne
v
Galwegians
Saturday 13th November
Clontarf
v
U.C.C.
Dungannon
v
Lansdowne
Galwegians
v
Bruff
U.L. Bohemian
v
Buccaneers
Saturday 27th November
Bruff
v
Dungannon
Buccaneers
v
Galwegians
Clontarf
v
Lansdowne
U.C.C.
v
U.L. Bohemian
Saturday 4th December
Dungannon
v
Buccaneers
Galwegians
v
U.C.C.
Lansdowne
v
Bruff
U.L. Bohemian
v
Clontarf
Saturday 29th January
Buccaneers
v
Bruff
Clontarf
v
Galwegians
U.C.C.
v
Lansdowne
U.L. Bohemian
v
Dungannon
Saturday 5th February
Bruff
v
U.C.C.
Buccaneers
v
Clontarf
Dungannon
v
Galwegians
Lansdowne
v
U.L. Bohemian
Saturday 12th February
Clontarf
v
Dungannon
Galwegians
v
Lansdowne
U.C.C.
v
Buccaneers
U.L. Bohemian
v
Bruff
Saturday 19th February
Bruff
v
Galwegians
Buccaneers
v
U.L. Bohemian
Lansdowne
v
Dungannon
U.C.C.
v
Clontarf
Saturday 26th February
Dungannon
v
Bruff
Galwegians
v
Buccaneers
Lansdowne
v
Clontarf
U.L. Bohemian
v
U.C.C.
Saturday 26th March
Bruff
v
Lansdowne
Buccaneers
v
Dungannon
Clontarf
v
U.L. Bohemian
U.C.C.
v
Galwegians
Saturday 2nd April
Bruff
v
Clontarf
Dungannon
v
U.C.C.
Galwegians
v
U.L. Bohemian
Lansdowne
v
Buccaneers
ALL IRELAND LEAGUE 2010/2011
DIVISION TWO
Saturday 2nd October
Belfast Harlequins
v
Thomond
Corinthians
v
Ballynahinch
Dublin University
v
Queens University
Midleton
v
Ballymena
Old Crescent
v
Clonakilty
Old Wesley
v
Malone
Terenure College
v
Bective Rangers
U.C.D.
v
D.L.S.P.
Saturday 9th October
Ballymena
v
Old Crescent
Ballynahinch
v
Terenure College
Bective Rangers
v
Old Wesley
Clonakilty
v
Corinthians
D.L.S.P.
v
Belfast Harlequins
Malone
v
Dublin University
Queens University
v
U.C.D.
Thomond
v
Midleton
Saturday 23rd October
Ballynahinch
v
Clonakilty
Bective Rangers
v
Ballymena
Belfast Harlequins
v
Dublin University
Corinthians
v
D.L.S.P.
Midleton
v
Malone
Old Crescent
v
Queens University
Terenure College
v
Thomond
Sunday 24th October
Old Wesley
v
U.C.D.
Saturday 30th October
Ballymena
v
Ballynahinch
Clonakilty
v
Old Wesley
D.L.S.P.
v
Terenure College
Dublin University
v
Midleton
Malone
v
Old Crescent
Queens University
v
Corinthians
Thomond
v
Bective Rangers
U.C.D.
v
Belfast Harlequins
Saturday 13th November
Ballynahinch
v
Thomond
Bective Rangers
v
D.L.S.P.
Belfast Harlequins
v
Old Wesley
Clonakilty
v
Ballymena
Corinthians
v
Malone
Midleton
v
U.C.D.
Old Crescent
v
Dublin University
Terenure College
v
Queens University
Saturday 27th November
Belfast Harlequins
v
Midleton
D.L.S.P.
v
Ballynahinch
Dublin University
v
Corinthians
Malone
v
Terenure College
Old Wesley
v
Ballymena
Queens University
v
Bective Rangers
Thomond
v
Clonakilty
U.C.D.
v
Old Crescent
Saturday 4th December
Ballymena
v
Thomond
Ballynahinch
v
Queens University
Bective Rangers
v
Malone
Clonakilty
v
D.L.S.P.
Corinthians
v
U.C.D.
Midleton
v
Old Wesley
Old Crescent
v
Belfast Harlequins
Terenure College
v
Dublin University
Saturday 29th January
Belfast Harlequins
v
Corinthians
D.L.S.P.
v
Ballymena
Dublin University
v
Bective Rangers
Malone
v
Ballynahinch
Midleton
v
Old Crescent
Old Wesley
v
Thomond
Queens University
v
Clonakilty
U.C.D.
v
Terenure College
Saturday 5th February
Ballymena
v
Queens University
Ballynahinch
v
Dublin University
Bective Rangers
v
U.C.D.
Clonakilty
v
Malone
Corinthians
v
Midleton
Old Crescent
v
Old Wesley
Terenure College
v
Belfast Harlequins
Thomond
v
D.L.S.P.
Saturday 12th February
Belfast Harlequins
v
Bective Rangers
Dublin University
v
Clonakilty
Malone
v
Ballymena
Midleton
v
Terenure College
Old Crescent
v
Corinthians
Old Wesley
v
D.L.S.P.
Queens University
v
Thomond
U.C.D.
v
Ballynahinch
Saturday 19th February
Ballymena
v
Dublin University
Ballynahinch
v
Belfast Harlequins
Bective Rangers
v
Midleton
Clonakilty
v
U.C.D.
Corinthians
v
Old Wesley
D.L.S.P.
v
Queens University
Terenure College
v
Old Crescent
Thomond
v
Malone
Saturday 26th February
Belfast Harlequins
v
Clonakilty
Corinthians
v
Terenure College
Dublin University
v
Thomond
Malone
v
D.L.S.P.
Midleton
v
Ballynahinch
Old Crescent
v
Bective Rangers
Old Wesley
v
Queens University
U.C.D.
v
Ballymena
Saturday 26th March
Ballymena
v
Belfast Harlequins
Ballynahinch
v
Old Crescent
Bective Rangers
v
Corinthians
Clonakilty
v
Midleton
D.L.S.P.
v
Dublin University
Queens University
v
Malone
Terenure College
v
Old Wesley
Thomond
v
U.C.D.
Saturday 2nd April
Bective Rangers
v
Ballynahinch
Belfast Harlequins
v
Queens University
Corinthians
v
Ballymena
Midleton
v
D.L.S.P.
Old Crescent
v
Thomond
Terenure College
v
Clonakilty
U.C.D.
v
Malone
Sunday 3rd April
Old Wesley
v
Dublin University
Saturday 16th April
Ballymena
v
Terenure College
Ballynahinch
v
Old Wesley
Clonakilty
v
Bective Rangers
D.L.S.P.
v
Old Crescent
Dublin University
v
U.C.D.
Malone
v
Belfast Harlequins
Queens University
v
Midleton
Thomond
v
Corinthians
AIB LEAGUE 2010/2011
DIVISION THREE
Saturday 2nd October
Ards
v
Naas
Connemara
v
City of Derry
Nenagh Ormond
v
Highfield
NUIM Barnhall
v
Banbridge
Rainey Old Boys
v
Seapoint
Suttonians
v
Instonians
Wanderers
v
Navan
Sunday 3rd October
Sunday's Well
v
Greystones
Saturday 9th October
Banbridge
v
Connemara
City of Derry
v
Suttonians
Greystones
v
NUIM Barnhall
Highfield
v
Ards
Instonians
v
Nenagh Ormond
Naas
v
Rainey Old Boys
Navan
v
Sunday's Well
Seapoint
v
Wanderers
Saturday 23rd October
Ards
v
Instonians
City of Derry
v
Banbridge
Connemara
v
Greystones
NUIM Barnhall
v
Navan
Rainey Old Boys
v
Highfield
Sunday's Well
v
Seapoint
Suttonians
v
Nenagh Ormond
Wanderers
v
Naas
Saturday 30th October
Banbridge
v
Suttonians
Greystones
v
City of Derry
Highfield
v
Wanderers
Instonians
v
Rainey Old Boys
Naas
v
Sunday's Well
Navan
v
Connemara
Nenagh Ormond
v
Ards
Seapoint
v
NUIM Barnhall
Saturday 13th November
Ards
v
Navan
Instonians
v
Naas
Nenagh Ormond
v
Seapoint
NUIM Barnhall
v
Connemara
Rainey Old Boys
v
Greystones
Sunday's Well
v
City of Derry
Suttonians
v
Highfield
Wanderers
v
Banbridge
Saturday 27th November
Banbridge
v
Sunday's Well
City of Derry
v
NUIM Barnhall
Connemara
v
Suttonians
Greystones
v
Wanderers
Highfield
v
Instonians
Naas
v
Nenagh Ormond
Navan
v
Rainey Old Boys
Seapoint
v
Ards
Saturday 4th December
Ards
v
Rainey Old Boys
Greystones
v
Suttonians
Highfield
v
NUIM Barnhall
Instonians
v
Sunday's Well
Naas
v
Connemara
Navan
v
Banbridge
Nenagh Ormond
v
Wanderers
Seapoint
v
City of Derry
Saturday 29th January
Banbridge
v
Greystones
City of Derry
v
Navan
Connemara
v
Seapoint
NUIM Barnhall
v
Naas
Rainey Old Boys
v
Nenagh Ormond
Sunday's Well
v
Highfield
Suttonians
v
Ards
Wanderers
v
Instonians
Saturday 5th February
Banbridge
v
Rainey Old Boys
City of Derry
v
Wanderers
Connemara
v
Sunday's Well
Greystones
v
Ards
Naas
v
Highfield
Navan
v
Nenagh Ormond
NUIM Barnhall
v
Suttonians
Seapoint
v
Instonians
Saturday 12th February
Ards
v
Banbridge
Highfield
v
Seapoint
Instonians
v
Navan
Naas
v
Suttonians
Nenagh Ormond
v
Greystones
Rainey Old Boys
v
City of Derry
Sunday's Well
v
NUIM Barnhall
Wanderers
v
Connemara
Saturday 19th February
Banbridge
v
Nenagh Ormond
City of Derry
v
Ards
Connemara
v
Rainey Old Boys
Greystones
v
Instonians
Navan
v
Highfield
NUIM Barnhall
v
Wanderers
Seapoint
v
Naas
Suttonians
v
Sunday's Well
Saturday 26th February
Ards
v
Connemara
Highfield
v
Greystones
Instonians
v
Banbridge
Naas
v
Navan
Nenagh Ormond
v
City of Derry
Rainey Old Boys
v
NUIM Barnhall
Seapoint
v
Suttonians
Wanderers
v
Sunday's Well
Saturday 26th March
Banbridge
v
Highfield
City of Derry
v
Instonians
Connemara
v
Nenagh Ormond
Greystones
v
Naas
Navan
v
Seapoint
NUIM Barnhall
v
Ards
Sunday's Well
v
Rainey Old Boys
Suttonians
v
Wanderers
Saturday 2nd April
Ards
v
Sunday's Well
Highfield
v
City of Derry
Instonians
v
Connemara
Naas
v
Banbridge
Navan
v
Suttonians
Nenagh Ormond
v
NUIM Barnhall
Rainey Old Boys
v
Wanderers
Seapoint
v
Greystones
Saturday 16th April
Banbridge
v
Seapoint
City of Derry
v
Naas
Connemara
v
Highfield
Greystones
v
Navan
NUIM Barnhall
v
Instonians
Sunday's Well
v
Nenagh Ormond
Suttonians
v
Rainey Old Boys
Wanderers
v
Ards
Connacht
Senior
League
R1
05/09/2010
Corinthians
v
Galwegians
CSL
Connemara
v
Buccaneers
CSL
R2
11/09/2010
Galwegians
v
Connemara
CSL
Buccaneers
v
Corinthians
CSL
R3
18/09/2010
Buccaneers
v
Galwegians
CSL
Corinthians
v
Connemara
CSL
Junior League Division 1A
Season 2010-11
Round 1
19/09/2010
Loughrea
v
Ballina
JLD1A
Monivea
v
Corinthians
JLD1A
Tuam
v
Corrib
JLD1A
Castlebar
v
Westport
JLD1A
Galwegians
v
Sligo
JLD1A
Ballinrobe
v
OLBC
JLD1A
Round 2
26/09/2010
Ballina
v
Monivea
JLD1A
Corinthians
v
Tuam
JLD1A
Corrib
v
Castlebar
JLD1A
Westport
v
Galwegians
JLD1A
Sligo
v
Ballinrobe
JLD1A
OLBC
v
Loughrea
JLD1A
Round 3
03/10/2010
Tuam
v
Ballina
JLD1A
Castlebar
v
Corinthians
JLD1A
Galwegians
v
Corrib
JLD1A
Ballinrobe
v
Westport
JLD1A
OLBC
v
Sligo
JLD1A
Loughrea
v
Monivea
JLD1A
Round 4
10/10/2010
Ballina
v
Castlebar
JLD1A
Corinthians
v
Galwegians
JLD1A
Corrib
v
Ballinrobe
JLD1A
Westport
v
OLBC
JLD1A
Sligo
v
Loughrea
JLD1A
Monivea
v
Tuam
JLD1A
Round 5
24/10/2010
Galwegians
v
Ballina
JLD1A
Ballinrobe
v
Corinthians
JLD1A
OLBC
v
Corrib
JLD1A
Sligo
v
Westport
JLD1A
Castlebar
v
Monivea
JLD1A
Loughrea
v
Tuam
JLD1A
Round 6
14/11/2010
Ballina
v
Ballinrobe
JLD1A
Corinthians
v
OLBC
JLD1A
Corrib
v
Sligo
JLD1A
Westport
v
Loughrea
JLD1A
Monivea
v
Galwegians
JLD1A
Tuam
v
Castlebar
JLD1A
Round 7
05/12/2010
OLBC
v
Ballina
JLD1A
Sligo
v
Corinthians
JLD1A
Westport
v
Corrib
JLD1A
Ballinrobe
v
Monivea
JLD1A
Galwegians
v
Tuam
JLD1A
Loughrea
v
Castlebar
JLD1A
Round 8
08/01/2011
Ballina
v
Sligo
JLD1A
Corinthians
v
Westport
JLD1A
Corrib
v
Loughrea
JLD1A
Monivea
v
OLBC
JLD1A
Tuam
v
Ballinrobe
JLD1A
Castlebar
v
Galwegians
JLD1A
Round 9
23/01/2011
Westport
v
Ballina
JLD1A
Corrib
v
Corinthians
JLD1A
Sligo
v
Monivea
JLD1A
Ballinrobe
v
Castlebar
JLD1A
OLBC
v
Tuam
JLD1A
Loughrea
v
Galwegians
JLD1A
Round 10
30/01/2011
Ballina
v
Corrib
JLD1A
Corinthians
v
Loughrea
JLD1A
Monivea
v
Westport
JLD1A
Tuam
v
Sligo
JLD1A
Castlebar
v
OLBC
JLD1A
Galwegians
v
Ballinrobe
JLD1A
Round 11
20/02/2011
Corinthians
v
Ballina
JLD1A
Corrib
v
Monivea
JLD1A
Westport
v
Tuam
JLD1A
Sligo
v
Castlebar
JLD1A
OLBC
v
Galwegians
JLD1A
Loughrea
v
Ballinrobe
JLD1A
Junior League Division 1B
Season 2010-11
Round 1
26/09/2010
Ballinasloe
v
Carrick
JLD1B
Ballyhaunis
v
Gort
JLD1B
Buccaneers
v
Portumna
JLD1B
Connemara
v
UCG
JLD1B
Dunmore
v
Creggs
JLD1B
Round 2
03/10/2010
Carrick
v
Ballyhaunis
JLD1B
Gort
v
Ballinasloe
JLD1B
Portumna
v
Dunmore
JLD1B
Buccaneers
v
UCG
JLD1B
Creggs
v
Connemara
JLD1B
Round 3
10/10/2010
Connemara
v
Carrick
JLD1B
Ballinasloe
v
Creggs
JLD1B
Ballyhaunis
v
Buccaneers
JLD1B
UCG
v
Dunmore
JLD1B
Gort
v
Portumna
JLD1B
Round 4
24/10/2010
Carrick
v
Creggs
JLD1B
Dunmore
v
Ballyhaunis
JLD1B
Buccaneers
v
Gort
JLD1B
UCG
v
Ballinasloe
JLD1B
Connemara
v
Portumna
JLD1B
Round 5
14/11/2010
Portumna
v
Carrick
JLD1B
Creggs
v
UCG
JLD1B
Gort
v
Dunmore
JLD1B
Ballinasloe
v
Ballyhaunis
JLD1B
Buccaneers
v
Connemara
JLD1B
Round 6
05/12/2010
Ballyhaunis
v
Connemara
JLD1B
UCG
v
Portumna
JLD1B
Creggs
v
Buccaneers
JLD1B
Gort
v
Carrick
JLD1B
Ballinasloe
v
Dunmore
JLD1B
Round 7
08/01/2011
Carrick
v
Buccaneers
JLD1B
Gort
v
UCG
JLD1B
Portumna
v
Ballinasloe
JLD1B
Ballyhaunis
v
Creggs
JLD1B
Dunmore
v
Connemara
JLD1B
Round 8
23/01/2011
Buccaneers
v
Ballinasloe
JLD1B
UCG
v
Ballyhaunis
JLD1B
Connemara
v
Gort
JLD1B
Portumna
v
Creggs
JLD1B
Carrick
v
Dunmore
JLD1B
Round 9
20/02/2011
Connemara
v
Ballinasloe
JLD1B
Dunmore
v
Buccaneers
JLD1B
Portumna
v
Ballyhaunis
JLD1B
UCG
v
Carrick
JLD1B
Creggs
v
Gort
JLD1B
UNDER 21 SOUTH WEST CONFERENCE DIVISION ONE - Group A 2010/11
Saturday 9 October
Dolphin
v
Corinthians
Garryowen
v
N.U.I.G.
Old Crescent
v
Highfield
Young Munster
v
U.C.C.
Saturday 16 October
N.U.I.G.
v
Old Crescent
U.C.C.
v
Dolphin
Saturday 23 October
Corinthians
v
Garryowen
Highfield
v
Young Munster
Saturday 30 October
Dolphin
v
Young Munster
Garryowen
v
U.C.C.
Highfield
v
N.U.I.G.
Old Crescent
v
Corinthians
Saturday 13 November
Corinthians
v
Highfield
Dolphin
v
Garryowen
U.C.C.
v
Old Crescent
Young Munster
v
N.U.I.G.
Saturday 27 November
Garryowen
v
Young Munster
Highfield
v
U.C.C.
N.U.I.G.
v
Corinthians
Old Crescent
v
Dolphin
Saturday 4 December
Dolphin
v
Highfield
Garryowen
v
Old Crescent
U.C.C.
v
N.U.I.G.
Young Munster
v
Corinthians
Saturday 11December
Corinthians
v
U.C.C.
Highfield
v
Garryowen
N.U.I.G.
v
Dolphin
Old Crescent
v
Young Munster
Saturday 15 January
Phase 2 - Round 1
Saturday 29 January
Phase 2 - Round 2
Saturday 5 February
Phase 2 - Round 3
Saturday 12 February
Phase 2 - Round 4
Saturday 5 March
Play Offs
UNDER 21 SOUTH WEST CONFERENCE DIVISION ONE - Group B 2010/11
Saturday 9 October
Shannon
v
Buccaneers
Sunday's Well
v
Waterpark
U.L. Bohemian
v
Galwegians
Cork Constitution
v
Bruff
v
Saturday 23 October
Waterpark
v
U.L. Bohemian
Buccaneers
v
Sunday's Well
Bruff
v
Shannon
Galwegians
v
Cork Constitution
v
Saturday 30 October
U.L. Bohemian
v
Buccaneers
Cork Constitution
v
Waterpark
Sunday's Well
v
Shannon
Galwegians
v
Bruff
v
Saturday 13 November
Shannon
v
U.L. Bohemian
Bruff
v
Sunday's Well
Waterpark
v
Galwegians
Buccaneers
v
Cork Constitution
v
Saturday 27 November
Galwegians
v
Buccaneers
U.L. Bohemian
v
Sunday's Well
Cork Constitution
v
Shannon
Waterpark
v
Bruff
v
Saturday 4 December
Buccaneers
v
Waterpark
Shannon
v
Galwegians
Sunday's Well
v
Cork Constitution
U.L. Bohemian
v
Bruff
v
Saturday 11 December
Bruff
v
Buccaneers
Cork Constitution
v
U.L. Bohemian
Galwegians
v
Sunday's Well
Waterpark
v
Shannon
Saturday 15 January
Phase 2 - Round 1
Saturday 29 January
Phase 2 - Round 2
Saturday 5 February
Phase 2 - Round 3
Saturday 12 February
Phase 2 - Round 4
Saturday 5 March
Play Offs
Connacht Branch
REGULATIONS
2010 . 2011
ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL OF THE REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONNACHT BRANCH COMPETITIONS SEASON 2010/ 2011
These regulations made by the Connacht Branch, Irish Rugby Football Union are the regulations governing all Connacht Branch competitions Season 2010/2011 unless otherwise notified to Clubs by the BRANCH. In addition to these regulations the Connacht Branch competitions shall be played under the International Rugby Board Laws of the Game and the International Rugby Board Regulations and also under the Laws and Regulations of the Irish Rugby Football Union.
Each participating Club has indicated its wish to participate in the Connacht Branch competitions and to adhere to these regulations by executing a formal acceptance in the form of the Schedule attached on its own behalf and on behalf of each of its participating players.
1. The competitions shall be called the Senior League, Senior Cup, Junior League Divisions 1A and 1B, Junior League Division II, The Cawley Cup, The Junior Cup, The Ard-na-Cregg Cup, The U21 League and Cup hereafter for the purposes of these regulations referred to as ¡°the League¡± and ¡°the Cup¡±. These regulations will also apply to any other competitions which are run under the auspices of the Connacht Branch.
2. In these regulations the expression ¡°the Branch¡± shall mean the Connacht Branch, Irish Rugby Football Union and shall where the content so admits or requires include the Committee of the Branch and any person nominated or authorised by the Branch to act on behalf of the Branch for the purpose of these regulations.
3. All Clubs competing in the competitions shall be deemed to have accepted and to be bound by these regulations.
4. Subject to the overriding authority of the Branch, the competitions shall be organised and controlled by the Competitions Committee, comprising a Chairman, the C.E.O., the D.G.M., the Rugby Administrator and a representative from various clubs of the Branch.
5. Subject to the overriding authority of the Branch and the other provisions of these regulations
5.1 The Competitions Committee shall have responsibility for the operation and control of the competitions and for ensuring compliance by all Clubs and persons involved with these regulations.
5.2 The Competitions Committee shall have power to act on its own initiative and to make decisions for the proper administration of the competitions and compliance with these regulations and to impose such sanctions as may be permitted by these regulations.
5.3 The Branch shall have no liability to any Club or person arising from any negligence or failure by the Branch to ensure compliance with these regulations.
5.4 The Competitions Committee shall be entitled to delegate to the Rugby Administrator (or in his absence such other person as may be nominated by the Branch) or such one or more members of the Competitions Committee as it may determine such of its functions
as it may reasonably decide, confirm or ratify and any decision of such person or persons shall be as valid and effective as if made by the full Competitions Committee and for the purposes of these regulations shall be regarded as a decision of the Competitions Committee.
5.5 The Rugby Administrator may at his sole discretion
(i) make decisions himself or
(ii) refer the matter to the Chairman of the Sub Committee to make the decision or
(iii) refer the matter to the Competitions Committee (of which he is a member) to make the decision.
Any such decision shall be called ¡°the first decision¡±.
5.6 Where the Rugby Administrator asks the Chairman of the Competitions Committee to make the first decision it shall be within the discretion of the Chairman of the Competitions Committee or the Competitions Committee as appropriate to decide whether or not to hold a full hearing. In the event that it is decided to hold a full hearing the procedures set out at Regulation 7.3 below shall apply.
5.7 The first decision shall be communicated to such Club, or person as may be directly affected as soon as reasonably possible.
6. OBJECTIONS AND APPEALS
6.1 Any objection or appeal from any decision made pursuant to these regulations or in relation to the operation of these regulations or in relation to a breach of these regulations shall be in writing and shall be received by the Branch not later than 72 hours from the date of the event giving rise to the objection or decision.
6.2 All objections or appeals must be in writing and signed by the Honorary Secretary or Acting Honorary Secretary of the Club and state the grounds of the objection or appeal.
6.3 All objections must be accompanied by a deposit of ¢æ200. All appeals must be accompanied by a deposit of ¢æ500. Such payments may be refunded if the objection or appeal is deemed not to be frivolous.
6.4 No objection or appeal shall be accepted from any person who is not a member of a Club affiliated to a Branch of the Union and any such objection or appeal must be made by the Honorary Secretary or Acting Honorary Secretary of such Club on behalf of such person.
6.5 No person shall be entitled to be a member of any committee hearing an appeal who has made, or acted on any committee who has made, the decision which is the subject of the appeal, or who is a member of a Club involved in or directly affected by the appeal.
6.6 The Branch shall cause a copy on an objection or an appeal to be sent to any Club, or person directly affected with all reasonable speed.
6.7 Where a decision is made pursuant to these regulations by an authorised person or Committee, which affects the League position of any Club, it shall not be permissible for any Club which was not involved in or did not participate in the match in respect of which the objection or appeal arose, to lodge an objection or appeal against any such decision.
7. HEARINGS OF OBJECTIONS OR APPEALS
7.1 Where the first decision is made by the Rugby Administrator himself any objection to such decision shall be heard by the Chairman of the Competitions Committee and there shall be a right of appeal from his decision to the Branch Appeals Committee (The Appeals Committee) to be appointed by the Committee of the Branch.
7.2 Where the first decision is made by the Competitions Committee or the Chairman thereof any objection or appeal in relation to same shall be heard by the Appeals Sub Committee
7.3 The Branch shall arrange for the Chairman of the Competitions Committee, or the Appeals Committee as may be appropriate (the Hearing Committee) to adjudicate upon the objection or appeal in which event
7.3.1 The Branch shall arrange for a hearing of such objection or appeal with all convenient speed at such time and place as it may determine provided that any Club or person directly affected shall be given reasonable notice either in writing or orally to be confirmed in writing, of the time and place of such hearing.
7.3.2 The Hearing Committee shall permit any Club or person directly affected by such appeal including a representative of the Competitions Committee to submit evidence, call witnesses and made representations at the hearing.
7.3.3 No Club or person appearing at a hearing before the Hearing Committee shall be entitled to be represented by more than two persons.
7.3.4 Subject to the requirements of Natural Justice the procedures to be adopted at the hearing shall be entirely at the discretion of the Hearing Committee. The Hearing Committee shall be entitled to call such witnesses and seek such advice as it may require.
7.3.5 The decision of the Hearing Committee shall be notified to all parties directly affected as soon as reasonably possible
7.3.6 The decision of the Appeals Committee hearing the appeal shall be final and binding on all parties and shall not be appealed to or reviewed by a Court of Law.
8. ENFORCEMENT POWERS
8.1 Where the Competitions Committee, the Chairman of the Competitions Committee or the Appeals Committee request a Club or person to provide information in relation to any matter, a reasonable time limit may be imposed and notified for the provision of such information and in the event that such time limit is not complied with, the Competitions Committee or the Chairman of the Competitions Committee or the Appeals Committee (as may be appropriate) may deal with the matter in the absence of such information.
8.2 Where there is a breach or non-observance of any regulation, law or code of conduct, misconduct, disciplinary matter, failure to fulfill a fixture, non-compliance with any regulation or bye-law of the Branch or non-compliance with a regulation, requirement or decision of the Competitions Committee or of a Committee of the Branch or in any case considered to be detrimental to the best interests of the Game, the Competitions Committee, the Chairman of the Competitions Committee or the Appeals Committee shall be entitled in its or his unfettered discretion to impose all or any of the following sanctions or penalties on the offending Club or player:
1. Imposition of a fine
2. Requirement to replay the match at such time and at such venue as is thought fit.
3. Forfeiture of and or the granting of the points for the match.
4. Loss of as many League points as may be determined.
5. Suspension or expulsion of the Club or the player from the League and/or Cup for such period as it thought fit
6. Such other penalty or sanction as may be deemed appropriate.
7. Make an award of costs against any party.
Failure to fulfill a fixture shall result in the deduction of not less than one league point and any other sanction that the Competitions Committee may deem appropriate.
9. STRUCTURES 2010-2011
9.1 The Senior League and Senior Cup shall comprise of the 4 AIL Connacht Clubs.
Junior League Division IA shall comprise of 12 teams and Junior League Division IB shall comprise of 10 teams. Junior League Division II shall comprise of 14 teams (TBC)
The Cawley Cup will be confined to 1st teams of all Non-AIL Clubs and will be played on a knock out basis.
The Connacht Junior Challenge Cup will be contested by the 1st teams all Non-AIL clubs and the 2nd teams of the 4 AIL clubs. This will also be a knock out competition. AIL club players who have started 5 or more games from the following competitions, Connacht Senior Cup, AIL League or AIL Cup games shall be ineligible to play in this competition. Teams ranking 1 to 8 in Junior League Divison 1A at the time of the draw shall be exempt from round 1 of the Connacht Junior Cup.
The Ard-na-Cregg Cup will be contested by clubs currently competing in Junior League Division II. Any player wishing to play in the Ard-na-Cregg must have started a minimum of 4 Junior League Division II games. Any player who has started a Junior Cup match may not take part in the Ard-na-Cregg Cup. Players who have started Cawley Cup games must be regraded if they wish to play in the Ard-na-Cregg Cup.
The four highest placed qualifying League clubs from Division IA will qualify to represent Connacht in the All-Ireland Junior Cup season 2011/2012.
9.2 The top Non-AIL Club in Division IA at the completion of the League program will go forward to represent Connacht in All Ireland League Division 3.
9.3 The position of a Club in Division IA and Division IB shall be established by awarding four League points for a win and two League points for a draw.
One bonus point will be awarded to a Club scoring four or more tries in a match and one bonus point will be awarded to a Club losing by 7 points or less in Division I alone.
The position of a Club in Division II shall be established by awarding four League points for a win and two League points for a draw. One bonus point will be awarded to a Club losing by 7 points or less in Division II also. The matches of any team ejected from the league will become null and void.
9.3(a) A club that fails to fulfill a fixture in Division I (A&B) may have up to five points deducted from their total and may receive a fine. The club who received the walkover may be awarded up to five points.
A club that fails to fulfill three fixtures which were not sanctioned by the Competitions committee may be ejected from league. The matches of any team ejected from the league will become null and void.
9.3(b) A club that fails to fulfill a fixture in Division II may have four points deducted from their total and may receive a fine. The club who received the walkover may be awarded four points.
A club that fails to fulfill three fixtures which were not sanctioned by the Competitions committee may be ejected from league. The matches of any team ejected from the league will become null and void.
9.4 If for some reason Division IA of the Junior League is not completed on schedule, then the Branch retains the right to put forward a Club to represent Connacht in the All Ireland League. The selection will be based on the Standings in the League at the time of the decision.
9.5 If a team is unable, due to injuries, to field a front row and substitutes, as required then the fixture shall go ahead with uncontested scrums and the following shall be the consequence:
1. If the team who are unable to field a front row win they are entitled to a maximum of two points.
2. If the team who are unable to field a front row lose but score four tries they are entitled to one point.
3. The opposing team are entitled to a MIMIMUM of two points even if they lose without four scoring four tries or being within 7 points.
4. If the opposing team lose and score four tries they are entitled to three points.
5. If the opposing team lose and are within 7 points they are entitled to three points.
6. If the opposing team lose, score four tries and are within 7 points they are entitled to four points.
7. If there is a draw the team unable to field a front row shall be entitled to one point and the opposing team shall be entitled to two points plus a bonus point should they score four tries or more.
If a Club fails to nominate the required number of players capable of playing in front row positions so that after injuries to the front row, the captain of that team declares that he has no front row replacements, the match will continue with non-contested scrums, and sanctions and/or penalties as provided above shall apply.
If a club cannot satisfy the front row requirements and the above laws are then applied, the said club will provide the Competitions Committee with a written explanation as to why they were unable to field the required front row players.
Should a club find themselves in the position of being unable to field the requisite front row players on a second occasion then the matter will be investigated by the Competitions Committee and further sanctions and or penalties may be applied.
10. PROMOTION & RELEGATION
10.1 At the end of the 2010/2011 season the top eight clubs from Junior League Division 1A (after any promotion to the All Ireland League) shall remain in Junior League Division 1A, the bottom 3 clubs shall be relegated to Junior League Division 1B.
10.2 At the end of the 2010/2011 season the top 4 clubs in Junior league Division 1B shall remain in Junior League Division 1B, they will be joined by the relegated 3 clubs from Junior League Division 1A to create a 7 club league. The bottom 6 clubs shall be relegated to the newly formed Junior League Division 1C. The winners of Junior League Division II have the option of joining Division 1C provided their 1st team is not already competing in this league.
10.3 In the event of Clubs at the top or bottom of a division being equal in League points gained, winning a division, promotion and relegation shall be decided on the basis of a play off between the clubs. Any play offs will be fixed for a neutral venue.
However in the event of a club having failed to fulfill a league fixture and that club ends its league campaign on equal points with another club, should a promotion / relegation issue arise the club who failed to fulfill the fixture will be relegated.
11. LEAGUE FIXTURES
11.1 Matches shall be played on dates decided by the Competitions Committee with the approval of the Committee of the Branch.
11.2 The Competitions Committee shall arrange the fixture list for each season.
Matches shall normally be played on Sundays but the Competitions Committee shall have full power to arrange matches for Saturdays or other days and to alter previously fixed dates and venues should circumstances arise to warrant such alteration.
11.3 Matches shall kick off at 3.00pm from 1st September to 31st October and at 2.30pm from the 1st November to the 31st January and from 3pm from the 1st February. However if for special reasons two Clubs mutually agree to an alternative date or kick off time, both Clubs must apply in writing to the Competitions Committee at least 7 days prior to the date of the match in question and obtain consent in writing from the Competitions Committee prior to the match.
12. POSTPONEMENTS, RE-ARRANGEMENTS, FITNESS OF GROUND
12.1 A League match can only be postponed and with the approval of the Chairman or Administrator of the Competitions Committee.
When a league match is postponed or abandoned it shall be played or replayed on a date to be decided by the Competitions Committee at its next meeting.
12.2 In the event of a match having to be postponed, it shall be the responsibility of the home Club to inform (a) the Chairman of the Competitions Committee (b) their opponents (c) the referee and touch judges, as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in the home Club being liable for all or part of the expenses of their opponents and match officials.
12.3 The Competitions Committee shall draw up a list of nominated persons to act on the Ground Fitness Panel, as set out in the regulations, who shall be available for consultation when the fitness of a ground is to be considered. A Club which has doubt about the fitness of its ground shall contact the Asst. Honorary Secretary of the Branch before 10.30am on the morning of the fixture who will in turn contact the Ground Fitness Panel nominee. This nominee will discuss the situation with the Club and if necessary visit and inspect the ground. Where there is doubt about the fitness of a ground and there is a reasonable prospect that with improved weather conditions the ground could be playable by kick off time, a decision on whether or not the pitch is playable shall be postponed until close to the kick off time. Matches may not be postponed on grounds that the safety of the players might be prejudiced unless with the additional approval of the match referee.
12.4 The determination of the fitness of the ground shall be the responsibility of the member of the Ground Fitness Panel, whose decision shall be final.
In the event of the appropriate member of the Ground Fitness Panel not being available on any occasion the League Sub Committee may nominate another person to act on the Ground Fitness panel.
Subject to the provisions of regulation 12.2., where doubt exists as to the fitness of a ground, the home Club shall make early contact with the visiting Club as to its travel arrangements etc., in order that contact can be made prior to a Club commencing its journey.
13. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
13.1 Registration of Players
On or before September 12th each Club playing in the League shall have all its playing members registered for the League season. Each club will submit to the Competitions Committee a hard copy list of all its adult playing members and their respective registration number prior to the commencement of the league.
Each player must have a current registration number with his Branch.
A player transferring from one Club to another Club should also comply with the IRFU Regulations governing rugby at Club level.
A player may register with one Club only. If he registers with more than one Club his registration may be declared void. All players must have a valid registration number and any team which includes a player who does not have a valid registration number shall be subject to the sanctions as laid out in section 8.2
13.2 Eligibility of players
The following are eligible to register
(a) Players who qualify to play for Ireland under IRB Regulations.
(This includes players who have completed three years residency immediately preceding the time of playing)
(b) Players who hold a passport issued by a country which is a member of the E.U. and who are resident in Ireland on 1st September and remain in residence until the commencement of the League program.
(c) A player who has a valid work permit as a professional rugby player and who is a national of a country which has an association / trade agreement with the E.U. as under the Cotonou agreement.
In the above cases, players must both be resident in Ireland on 12th September and remain in residence until the commencement of the League.
For the purposes of this regulation residency is defined as ¡°Permanent place of residence¡±.
Exceptions
In any season each Club may register one player who does not satisfy the above criteria provided that he has taken up residence and has been properly registered prior to the1st October.
Other players are regarded as overseas players. Each Club is permitted to register one such player per team in any season provided that he has taken up residence and has completed his registration one week prior to the official commencement of the League program. Only one overseas player is permitted to play on any one team.
A player who has registered with the Union cannot play rugby in another Union without receiving written clearance from the Union.
13.3 A player who during the current season has played at any level for a Club in Ireland or for a Club from another Union shall be ineligible to play in competition for another Club, without the consent of the Competitions Committee.
A player may not play adult rugby until he has reached his 18th birthday.
13.4 Notwithstanding the provisions of this Regulation 13, any player or Club shall be entitled in writing to submit to the Branch any special circumstances he or it considers relevant to registration. The submission shall be considered by the Chairman of the Competitions Committee who shall in appropriate cases be entitled in his absolute discretion to accept the registration of such player provided the submission is made before the commencement of the League program.
13.5 In exceptional circumstances the Chairman of the Competitions Committee may in his absolute discretion, on application in writing by the player supported by the consent in writing of both Clubs, agree to the player changing Clubs notwithstanding that the League has started and that the player has already played in the competition.
13.6 Regrading requests must be submitted in writing (by email) to the Competitions Committee before noon on the Wednesday prior to the weekend that the player is to be regraded for. Approval or rejection of the requests will be communicated in writing (email) to the clubs following the Competitions Committee meeting.
All such requests must list the name of the player to being regraded and his replacement on the relevant panel.
14. DUAL STATUS PLAYERS
14.1 The term ¡°dual status¡± refers to a player who although a bona fide member of a non League Club in Ireland may play for a Club in the AIL provided the following regulations are observed.
14.1.1 The ¡°dual status¡± principle shall be available to all AIL League Clubs.
14.1.2 A ¡°dual status¡± player may represent an AIL club in the Connacht Senior League or Connacht Senior Cup provided he has the written permission of his home club.
14.1.3 A League Club shall be limited to selecting or playing not more than three such players in one season. Selection shall include players who are selected as replacements / substitutes for League or Cup matches.
14.1.4 AIL League clubs must submit to the Competitions Committee copies of the written permission received from the Qualifying league club allowing their player to represent the AIL club.
14.1.5 ¡°Dual Status¡± players may not appear on an AIL Teams panel.
15. REFEREES.
15.1 Referees for Branch Competitions shall be appointed by the Association of Referee, Connacht Branch in conjunction with the Provincial Branches Referees Society/Associations.
15.3 In the event of the referee failing to turn up for a League match or being unable to continue to referee a match, the two clubs should endeavour to agree a replacement referee. Failing agreement the home club shall appoint a referee. Any person appointed to referee a match must have, at a minimum, successfully completed the ¡°Associate Referee¡± course.
15.3 (a) ASSOCIATE REFEREES
IRFU
Domestic Rugby
1. As and from the commencement of Season 2006/2007, it will be IRFU policy that all rugby played within the Laws of the Game (incl. U19 Variations) will be refereed by:
Members of the Branch Referee Associations/Society or
Associate Members (new category) of the Referee Associations/Society
2. Associate Members:
These are defined as persons who:
2.1 are qualified as Associate Members
2.2 appointed, by a school or club, to referee a match, or training session, in which their school or club (adults or youth) is playing.
2.3 appointed by their school or club (or requested by the Branch) to a .blitz. or similar tournament in which their school or club is participating.
2.4 are not available for appointment to matches by the Branch or Branch Referee Associations/Society. [Associate Members may also apply, if they wish, for full membership of the Referee Associations/Society.]
3. Qualification Requirements:
Associate Members qualify by:
3.1 attendance at IRFU Referee Workshop
3.2 database registration
3.3 qualification is valid for 3 Seasons (exclusive of initial season of validation.)
3.4 qualification must be renewed during 4th Season
4. Benefits:
4.1 membership .card. (email) with re-validation (expiry) season
4.2 registered on IRFU/Provincial database as Associate
4.3 mailing list of Associations/Society for advice on Law changes/ rulings/meetings
4.4 IRFU insurance
5. Overall Rationale:
5.1 improve the game and refereeing standards
5.2 address safety issues
5.3 formalise the status of these referees
15.4 The referee after each match shall send to the Rugby Administrator, the detailed result of the match and the team lists for both Clubs.
15.5 Under Law 10 of the Laws of the Game the referee may caution an offending player that he will be sent off if he repeats the offence. This he will signify by producing a yellow card. Any objection to a yellow card must be notified by the player to the Rugby Administrator within one week of the date such yellow card was issued. If a player
receives three yellow cards he may be required to attend a meeting of a Branch Disciplinary Committee at which he may receive a suspension.
16. PLAYERS SENT OFF THE FIELD OF PLAY OR CITED
Players sent off or cautioned under Regulation 15.5. above or cited in League matches shall be dealt with under IRFU Regulation 5 . Disciplinary Committees and Procedures - as set out in the Union Handbook (which shall be subject to amendment by the Union Committee from time to time).
17. CONDUCT AND RESPONSIBILITY
17.1 Clubs participating in Branch Competitions are responsible and accountable for the conduct of their players, officials, members and supporters in attendance at matches.
17.2 Clubs, players, officials and members must ensure that
17.2.1 Matches are played in accordance with disciplined and sporting behaviour
17.2.2 None of the persons referred to in 17.1 engage in an act or acts of misconduct
For the purposes of the Branch Competitions misconduct shall mean conduct, behaviour or practices on or off the playing enclosure which may bring the Game of Rugby or the Union into disrepute or may be detrimental to the best interests of the Union or of the Game.
17.3 For the avoidance of doubt a Club may be sanctioned for misconduct even if a referee has already penalised one or more of its players for his or their conduct during a match.
17.4 Each participating Club will be represented by bona fide members of the Club who are eligible pursuant to these regulations. Each Club shall play at full available strength in all matches unless some satisfactory reason is given. In the event of the explanation not being deemed satisfactory the Competitions & Re-Grading Sub Committee shall have the power to impose such reasonable penalties as it shall think fit.
17.5 No player may participate in Branch Competitions while serving a disciplinary sanction imposed by the Union, by a Branch of the Union or by his Club.
18. REPLACEMENTS / SUBSTITUTES
Teams playing in Division IA and 1B may tog out up to five additional players, (a club must not have more than 20 players togged) who may act as substitutes replacements, subject to Law 3 of the Laws of the Game.
A team should have five players who can play in front row positions.
Teams playing in Division II may tog out up to five additional players, who may act as substitutes or replacements, subject to Law 3 of the Laws of the Game. A team should have five players who can play in front row positions. The Under 19 scrum laws will apply in Division II.
Teams may tog out up to five additional players, who may act as substitutes or replacements, subject to Law 3 of the Laws of the Game in all cup competitions. A team should have five players who can play in front row positions.
19. CLASH OF COLOURS
In the event of a clash of colours, of which the referee is the sole judge, it shall be the responsibility of the home Club to change into a playing strip which is significantly different in colour from the normal playing strip.
20. TEAM SHEETS / LIST
Prior to the kick off, Clubs shall be required to submit to the referee and the opposing team manager the list of names of the teams and replacements / substitutes, correctly numbered. A player must wear the jersey whose number corresponds to his number on the team list. The name/s of players who can play in the front row positions must be indicated. Failure to comply with this regulation may be the subject of an objection by the opposing team, or the Competitions Committee and will be dealt with accordingly.
The Competitions Committee reserve the right to request the registration number of any player listed on a team sheet.
21. PLAYING ENCLOSURE & TECHNICAL ZONES
(i) The playing enclosure should be defined preferably by a fence, if not by ropes.
(ii) If there is a stand, seats should be made available for replacements.
Two technical zones are to be designated, clearly marked in white paint, each nine metres long and three metres wide and not less than two metres from the touchline, one on either side of the halfway line, in which benches should be placed and a zone should be allocated to each team. The attendants and replacements must remain within their zone. The referee has the authority to order them out of the playing enclosure if they fail to adhere to this requirement.
(iii) Ball boys and a limited number of press photographers may also be permitted inside the enclosure.
(iv) Replacements and substitutes must enter the field of play from the technical zones and be introduced by the replacement touch-judge.
(v) Each team must nominate to the referee its medical officer, team attendant / physiotherapist and coach. The coach cannot act as team attendant who is the only person permitted on the field during the match, and only to attend to an injured player. Players requiring water or drinks must come to the touch line.
(vi) Coaches are precluded from entering the playing enclosure (excluding the players technical zone) during the course of a game except at half time when the coach may come on to the field to speak to his team.
(vii) Kicking tees may be used by individual kickers for personal use.
(viii) Sand must be made available for both teams, if requested. It must be brought on to the pitch in a non-breakable container.
(ix) The home club should supply touch judge flags.
22. TROPHIES
(i) Senior League Winner: Trophy and 20 medals
(ii) Senior Cup Winner: Trophy and 20 medals
(iii) Junior League Division 1 Winner: Trophy and 20 medals
(iv) Junior League Division II Winner: Trophy and 20 medals
(v) Junior Cup: Winner Trophy and 20 medals
(vi) Cawley Cup: Trophy and 20 medals
(vii) Ard-na-Cregg Cup: Trophy and 20 medals
(viii) Under 21 League: Trophy and 20 medals
(ix) Under 21 Cup: Trophy and 20 medals
23. APPLICABLE LAW
These regulations shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Laws of the Republic of Ireland
24. UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES
The Competitions Committee shall be entitled to make decisions on all matters not provided for in these regulations.
25. No proceedings pursuant to these Regulations shall be quashed or held invalid by reason only of any defect, irregularity, omission or other technicality, provided there has been no miscarriage of justice.
SCHEDULE
Formal Acceptance by a Participating Club.
(The club) RFC accepts the invitation to take part in the Connacht Branch Competitions for the season 2010/2011 on the basis of the regulations governing the League and Cup competitions for this season a copy of which has been provided to the Club. The Club agrees with the Branch as defined in the regulations, on its own behalf and on behalf of each member of its team, to observe the regulations and the decisions of the Branch, the Competitions Committee, the Chairman of the Competitions Committee and the Branch Appeals Committee made under and pursuant to these regulations.
The Club will ensure that each member of its team is made fully aware of the regulations before the commencement of the League and that each or any member of its team will comply with such regulations.
SIGNED for RFC
for and on behalf of the Club and its Players
in the presence of:
Name: .............................................
(Signature of duly authorised signatory)
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(in block letters)
Position in Club
Date:
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SIGNED on behalf of the Branch
by Gerry Kelly in the presence of:
Name: .............................................
(Signature duly authorised signatory)
Position in Union: Secretary/Treasurer
Date:
BYE-LAWS
OF THE
CONNACHT BRANCH
Irish Rugby Football Union
BYE-LAWS
OF THE
CONNACHT BRANCH
Irish Rugby Football Union
Adopted on the 9th day of December 2003
Amended on the 25th May 2009
CONNACHT BRANCH I.R.F.U.
BYE - LAWS
NAME
1. The name of the branch is ¡°The Connacht Branch of the Irish Rugby Football Union¡±.
DEFINITIONS
2. In these bye-laws, the expressions set out below shall have the meanings herein assigned to them:-
¡°A.I.L¡± means The All Ireland League;
¡°A.G.M¡± means the annual general meeting of the branch;
¡°Disciplinary Committee¡± means the committee appointed by the Executive Committee to deal with all matters referred to in bye-law 14;
¡°branch¡± means the Connacht Branch of the Union;
¡°club¡± means A.I.L club, or club unless otherwise referred to and modified in the within bye-laws;
¡°competition.s committee¡± means competition.s committee
¡°executive committee¡± means the executive committee of the branch;
¡°general meeting¡± means a general meeting of the branch other than the annual general meeting;
¡°meeting¡± means the annual general meeting, general meeting or special meeting;
¡°officers of the branch¡± means the president, the vice-presidents, the secretary, the assistant secretary, the recording secretary, the treasurer, the assistant treasurer and the chief executive officer of the branch;
¡°referees. association¡± means the Association of Referees of the branch
¡°representative¡± means a representative of the council of (a) an affiliated club, or (b) of The Referees. Association;
¡°secretary¡± means the secretary of the branch;
¡°treasurer¡± means the treasurer of the branch;
¡°the assistant secretary¡± and ¡°the assistant treasurer¡± mean respectively the assistant secretary and assistant treasurer of the branch;
¡°trustee¡± means a trustee of the branch;
¡°school club¡± means a club, the playing of which consist exclusively of young persons who (a) have been continually in full regular attendance at the school to which such club belongs or is solely associated with it since the 1st day of December of the season, and (b) who had not attained the age of 19 years on the 1st day of July preceding the season.
¡°schools. committee¡± means the schools. committee of the branch;
¡°union¡± means the Irish Rugby Football Union.
AFFILIATION
3. 1 Any club in the province of Connacht playing rugby football, willing to conform with the laws of the union and with these bye-laws shall be eligible for affiliation to the branch.
3. 2 (i) Application for affiliation shall be made to the secretary of the branch in writing, signed by the secretary of the applicant club, and shall contain the following particulars:-
(a) The proposed name and address relating to it;
(b) The names and addresses of the officers;
(c) The number of both playing and non-playing members;
(d) The grounds and dressing accommodation;
(e) The grade in which it wishes to be placed;
(f) Any further particulars required by the executive committee;
(ii) No application for affiliation shall be considered by the branch unless the club seeking to be affiliated to the branch is sponsored in writing by two A.I.L clubs already affiliated to the branch;
(iii) No club shall be affiliated, unless (i) it has satisfied the executive committee that it has adequate ground accommodation and dressing facilities and (ii) it agrees to be bound by these bye-laws; affiliation to the branch shall be deemed to have commenced as from the date of the meeting at which the application was sanctioned by the executive committee subject to bye-laws 6 and 7 hereof;
(iv) By being affiliated to the branch a club also becomes a member of the union and shall be bound by the laws of the union as well as by these bye-laws, and shall accept the obligations of membership of the union and of the branch as provided in the laws and bye-laws respectively;
(v) Any club whose application for affiliation has been refused by the branch shall have the right of appeal to the Union.
GRADING OF CLUBS
4. 1 Whenever a club is affiliated to the branch the grading of such shall be determined by the executive committee by placing it in one or other of the following grades :-(a) A.I.L club,(b) club, or (c) school club.
4. 2 At the date of adoption of these bye-laws the following are the A.I.L clubs of the branch:- Ballina R.F.C., Buccaneers R.F.C., Connemara R.F.C., Galway Corinthians R.F.C., and Galwegians R.F.C.
4. 3 (i) Notwithstanding any provision in these bye- laws any club which becomes eligible to play in the A.I.L or any competition which is the direct successor of the A.I.L, shall automatically and without the necessity of the passing of any resolution by the executive committee be deemed to be an A.I.L club;
(ii) Notwithstanding any provision in these bye-laws any club which ceases to be eligible to play in the A.I.L, or any competition which is the direct successor of the A.I.L, shall automatically and without the necessity of the passing of any resolution of the executive committee be deemed to be a club, in the season following that club ceasing to be eligible to play in the A.I.L.;
(iii) The determination of the grading of any club shall take effect on the1st day of September in the following season.
4. 4 In the event of any substantial alteration in the current structure of the A.I.L, or in the event of it ceasing to exist and no direct successor being established, the executive committee shall have the right to determine a grading structure for all affiliated clubs to the branch.
4. 5 The following provisions shall apply and be observed in the case of a resolution moved at a meeting of the executive committee for the grading, alteration of the grading of any club, or for the exclusion of a Club from any branch competition:-
(i) Notice containing a copy of the resolution and specifying the meeting at which it is intended to move the resolution shall be given in writing to the secretary not less than 14 days prior to the date of such meeting;
(ii) The resolution shall be balloted upon and shall not be deemed to have been passed unless a majority of at least two-thirds of those present and voting are in favour thereof.
EXPULSION AND CESSATION OF MEMBERSHIP
5. 1 In the case of willful or regular infringement of the laws of the union or of these bye-laws by any club or any member of any club, the executive committee shall have power by resolution to expel such club from the branch.
5. 2 A club which has failed to compete in at least one competition of the branch in any season shall automatically cease as from the last day of that season to be an affiliated club. No such club shall be re-affiliated until the provisions of these bye-laws have been fully complied with.
5. 3 A club expelled by the branch or a club whose membership of the branch has ceased pursuant to paragraph (2) of this bye-law shall have the right of appeal to the union.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
6. 1 The annual subscription shall be paid by each club to the treasurer at or before the A.G.M. in each year. The subscription for each club shall be fixed by the branch each year. Such subscription shall include the fees to the (i) union, (ii) branch, (iii) and the referees association. All competition fees shall be fixed by the branch in each year. All competition fees must be paid by each club involved before the commencement of each competition.
6. 2 If the subscriptions of any club remain unpaid at the commencement of the A.G.M. no member or delegate of that club shall be permitted to (i) vote at any meeting of or (ii) hold office in, the branch.
6. 3 If the subscription of any club shall remain unpaid on the 31st December in any year the club shall be struck off the list of affiliated clubs and shall not be eligible for membership until all monies due have been paid in full.
ANNUAL RETURN
7. 1 Every club (save and except school clubs) affiliated to the branch shall on or before the 31st day of May in each year send to the secretary:(i) the names of it.s president (s), secretary, and treasurer, (ii) the number of it.s paid up members and (iii) a statement of it.s accounts for the preceding season. No club shall be entitled to send representatives to any meeting of the branch unless the number of its paid up members during the preceding season shall have exceeded 30 persons and unless a statement of its accounts for that season have been furnished to the branch.
7. 2 Every school club shall furnish the name of the person charged with responsibility for the club to the secretary on or before the 31st day of May in each year.
COUNCIL
8. 1 The council shall be the governing body of the branch (with power to make rules and regulations provided they shall not be inconsistent with these bye-laws). It shall be responsible for the management, control and administration of the branch. The council shall be made up as follows:-
(i) A president, two vice-presidents, secretary, assistant secretary, recording secretary, treasurer and assistant treasurer;
(ii) The chief executive officer;
(iii) Past presidents of the union who were members of a club affiliated to the branch at the time he/they was/were President of the union;
(iv) members of a club affiliated to the branch who are currently serving as officers of the union or are members of the union committee;
(v) The five immediate past presidents of the branch;
(vi) Club representatives consisting of four from each A.I.L club, two from each club, and ten who shall be nominated by the school clubs;
(vii) The secretary of the referees. association;
(viii) The secretary of the youth committee;
(ix) The secretary of the schools. committee.
8. 2 (i) The officers of the branch (save and except the chief executive officer), each of the branch delegates on the (a) council of the union, and (b) on the committee of the union, shall hold office to the next following annual general meeting;
(ii) In the event of any vacancy arising in any of the officers of the branch (save and except the chief executive officer) or other posts referred to in the preceding paragraphs, for any reason before the expiration of the full term, the branch may elect a deputy who shall hold office for the unexpired period of office of the member for whom he has been appointed.
8. 3 Each club representative shall hold office from the date of the A.G.M. until the commencement of the A.G.M. next following, provided always that the club nominating a representative shall be entitled, on 7 days written notice to the secretary, to nominate another representative in his stead. A representative so nominated shall hold office for the unexpired period of office of the representative for whom he has been substituted.
8. 4 In the event of a club representative being elected an officer of the branch his club shall be entitled to nominate a representative in his stead, save and except that in the event of a club representative being elected a branch delegate on the council of the union or to the committee of the union, his club shall not be entitled to nominate a representative in his stead. A representative may appoint a member of his own club to
deputise for him at any meeting of the council provided 7 days notice of the change shall have been given to the secretary. Each club entitled to representation on the council shall furnish in writing to the secretary not later than the 31st May in each year the name(s) and address (es) of its representative(s) for the season.
8. 5 (i) No member of the council shall have more than one vote whether by virtue of his holding more than one office or for any other reason, save that the president or any chairman as the case may be, shall be entitled, in the event of a tie, to both a deliberative and casting vote;
(ii) The chief executive officer shall not have a vote at council meetings.
8. 6 When at the A.G.M the period of office of a member of the council ceases, such member shall not thereafter be permitted to vote at or take any part in that meeting unless he be re- elected to the office so vacated, or otherwise, elected to membership of the council in another role. A member shall be deemed to remain in office until his successor in the office has been elected
8. 7 No member of the council (other than a representative as provided for in paragraph (4) of this bye-law) may be represented by a deputy or by proxy.
8. 8 The secretary shall convene all meetings of council and shall give 14 days written notice to each member entitled to attend thereat.
8. 9 The quorum for all meetings of the council shall be 25 members.
8. 10 The president shall preside at all meetings of the council. In his absence, one of the vice-presidents shall be elected chairman, or in the event of the absence of both vice-presidents, the council shall elect a chairman from amongst its members.
8. 11 Any member of either of the executive committees of the branch and not a person mentioned in clause 8.1 of this bye-law shall be entitled to attend a meeting of the council but he shall not be entitled to vote thereat.
8. 12 If any member of the council shall fail to carry out his duties in accordance with these bye-laws, or if he shall become unfit to continue in office, the council shall have power on 7 days notice having been given to that person by a two-thirds
majority of those present and voting at a meeting of the council to remove him from office.
8. 13 No representative of any club shall be entitled to attend a meeting of the council unless all subscriptions due by his club shall have been paid to the branch.
8. 14 No club shall be entitled to send representatives to a meeting of the council unless such club shall have paid all money due by it to the branch.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
9. 1 The A.G.M of the branch shall be held on or before the last Monday in May in each year, 14 days notice of the date of the A.G.M shall be given by the secretary to each club and to each member of the council.
9. 2 The business to be transacted at the A.G.M shall be:-
(i) Roll call of the persons entitled to be present and to vote at the meeting;
(ii) Minutes of last A.G.M;
(iii) Consideration of the reports of (a)The chief executive officer, (b) The secretary (c) The treasurer, (d) and the president;
(iv) Election of:-
president;
vice - presidents (senior and junior);
secretary;
treasurer;
assistant secretary;
recording secretary;
treasurer;
assistant treasurer;
branch members on the committee of the Union, (who shall ex- officio be branch delegates on the council of the union);
five delegates on the council of the union, and two substitute delegates;
(v) Appointment of an auditor;
(vi) Consideration of:
(a) Reports, if any, submitted by sub-committees;
(b) Matters if any submitted by The Referees. Association;
(c) Motions pursuant to bye-law 26;
(vii) Comments:
No other business shall be conducted at the A.G.M.
Voting shall be by secret ballot at all general meetings of the branch.
OFFICERS
10. 1 All officers of the branch (save and except the chief executive officer) shall be honorary.
10. 2 The secretary and, the treasurer, shall carry out duties in accordance with the directions made by the executive committee.
10. 3 The duties of the secretary shall be to:-
(i) act as secretary to the executive committee;
(ii) summon all meetings of the council and the executive committee;
(iii) keep the minutes of all such meetings;
(iv) see that no representative of a club, the subscription of which (whether to the union or to the branch) has not been paid, is permitted to vote at any meeting until such money has been paid;
10. 4 The duties of the treasurer shall be to:-
(i) receive on or before the A.G.M each year the subscriptions due to the branch by each club and to report to the secretary the name of any club in default to the branch or to the union;
(ii) keep accounts of the money of the branch;
(iii) present the accounts of the branch, duly audited, at the A.G.M.
10. 5 The duties of the assistant secretary shall be to:-
(i) act as secretary to (a) the club.s executive committee, (b) the disciplinary committee, and to summon all meetings of those committees;
(ii) keep the minutes of all such meetings;
(iii) carry out all duties which he may be requested to perform by the secretary, and to deputize for that officer on the occasion of his absence.
10. 6 The duties of the assistant treasurer shall be to:-
(i) act as treasurer to the clubs executive committee;
(ii) carry out all duties which he may be requested to perform by the treasurer, and to deputize for that officer on the occasion of his absence.
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
11. 1 The executive committee shall consist of the following:
(i) The president, two vice presidents, secretary, assistant secretary, recording secretary, treasurer, assistant treasurer and the chief executive officer;
(ii) Members of clubs affiliated to the branch who are on the union committee;
(iii) The two immediate past presidents of the branch;
(iv) The secretary of the referees. association;
(v) The secretary of the youth committee;
(vi) A representative from each club in the branch plus an additional one representative from each All Ireland League club
(vii) The Secretary of the schools. committee.
11. 2 (i) The executive committee, subject to the authority of the council, shall be responsible for the conduct of the affairs of the branch in accordance with these bye-laws and shall have power from time to time to make such regulations and take decisions as it shall think fit for the well being of the branch as are not inconsistent with these bye-laws;
(ii) All regulations and decisions of the executive committee shall be binding upon all affiliated clubs and the individual members of such clubs.
11. 3 The executive committee shall have the following powers to:-
(i) Control the finances of the branch and to incur any expenses it may consider desirable to further the interest of the branch and of rugby football;
(ii) to raise money whether by grant aid or otherwise, or by
borrowing whether from a bank, banks or other
financial institutions on behalf of the branch to be
expended by it, the branch, to further the interest of the
branch and of rugby football on any one project or series
related projects as it, the executive committee deems
appropriate from time to time.
(iii) Notwithstanding anything otherwise provided for in the
bye-laws no monies in excess of a maximum aggregate
sum of (¢æ) 500,000.00 shall be borrowed by on or on
behalf of the branch or expended by or on behalf of the
branch on any one capital project or series of related
capital projects without the prior approval of a general
meeting of the council. No such approval shall be given
without the approval of a majority of those members
present and voting at that general meeting of the council.
(iv) Engage such employees as it deems necessary and to dismiss or retire the same as it thinks fit;
(v) Expel from the branch, or suspend, or punish in such manner as it may deem fit, any club, or member of a club, who infringes these bye-laws or the laws of the game, and in general to deal with any club or member of a club whose conduct the committee shall deem detrimental to the best interests of the branch or of the game, provided that any such club or member of a club shall have the right of appeal to the council;
(vi) Adjudicate on disputes between clubs of the branch;
(vii) Fill any vacancy in the committee by co-option;
(viii) Appoint sub-committees which shall include the disciplinary committees, working groups and task forces;
(ix) Interpret the bye-laws of the branch;
(x) Delegate to sub-committees or to an officer or officers of the branch such of its powers as it may deem necessary.
11. 4 (i) The quorum for a meeting of the executive committee shall be 10 members;
(ii) The chairman of the committee shall be the president or in this absence one of the vice president or in their absence such other member of the committee so chosen by those present and entitled to vote;
(iii) No person shall have more than one vote save in the event of a tie the chairman shall have both a deliberative and a casting vote.
PROFESSIONAL GAME BOARD
Bye law 12 . Professional Game Board:
12.1 The Standing Committee shall appoint a committee to run all aspects of the Professional game in Connacht. The committee should be known as the .Professional Game Board. .
12.2 The Professional Game Board is accountable to the Executive Committee. The activities of the Professional Game Board will be reported formally to the Executive Committee each month by the Chief Executive Officer of the Connacht Branch and to the Irish Rugby Football Union through a reporting structure agreed with the Irish Rugby Football Union.
12.3 The Standing Committee will decide on the composition of the Professional Game Board subject to the following parameters
(i) The Board will have a minimum of six members and a maximum of eight members. The Board should include the Branch Chief Executive Officer, the Honorary Secretary, the Honorary Treasurer and Chairman of The Provincial Team Management Committee. The Board may co-opt a maximum of two independent members from outside the Branch/Irish Rugby Football Union subject to the approval of the Standing Committee.
(ii) The Board will appoint its own Chairman. The appointment should take place in consultation with the Irish Rugby Football Union and be subject to annual approval by the Standing Committee. The appointment should be for a three year term with a maximum of two terms.
(iii) The Board should meet at its own discretion but have a minimum of eight meetings per season.
12.4 The Professional Game Board will appoint a sub-committee for the day to day running of the professional game. This sub-committee will be known as the Professional Team Management Committee.
(i) The Professional Team Management Committee will be chaired by a Connacht delegate to the Irish Rugby Football Union.
(ii) The Professional Team Management Committee will include the branch Chief Executive Officer and the Director of Rugby.
(iii) The Professional Team Management Committee will report to and take direction from the Professional Game Board.
STANDING COMMITTEE
13. 1 (i) The standing committee shall consist of the president, two vice- presidents, the secretary, the treasurer, the assistant secretary, the assistant treasurer, the recording secretary, the delegates to the union committee and the chief executive officer;
(ii) The members of the standing committee shall hold office from the date of their appointment to the commencement of the next following A.G.M;
(iii) The quorum for a meeting of the committee shall be five. No person shall have more than one vote save that in the event of a tie the chairman shall have both a deliberative and a casting vote;
(iv) The president, or in his absence one of the vice-presidents, or in their absence such other member of the committee so chosen by those present, shall be chairman of the committee;
(v) The standing committee shall deal with all matters referred to it by the executive committee or the competitions committee. It shall have power, without reference to the executive committees, to deal with all matters arising between meetings of the executive committee. Unless specifically authorized by the executive committee the standing committee shall not have power to incur expenses, to deal with any matter of major importance, or to bind the branch in any way provided that in the event of a matter requiring an immediate decision and it being impracticable to summon a meeting of the executive committee the president following consultation with the vice presidents, may authorize the standing committee to deal with any such matter in the best interests of the branch. The committee shall report on all decisions taken by it to the next following meeting of the executive committee
DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE
14. The disciplinary committee of the Branch are the Disciplinary Committee and the Committee of Appeal.
14.1 Disciplinary Committee
This is a Sub Committee of the Executive Committee of the Branch which shall hear disciplinary cases relating to sendings off, citings, misconduct or conduct detrimental to the interests of the Union, the Branch or the game or any other matter referred to it from time to time by the Executive Committee of the Branch.
COMPETITIONS COMMITTEE
15. 1 The standing committee shall appoint a committee for the grading of players (hereinafter referred to as ¡°competitions committee¡±).
15. 2 The powers, responsibilities and duties of the competition.s committee shall be as set down from time to time by the standing committee and shall in particular have the following duties
(i) Control all aspects of club competitions including the re-arranging of fixtures, dates and venues.
(ii) Regrading of players while taking into account the procedures as laid out in Item 15.3.
(iii) To adjudicate on disputes, relating to competitions, between clubs.
(iv) To fill any vacancy, by co-option, in the committee.
15. 3 The following procedures, inter alia, shall be followed by the competitions committee:-
(i) Junior challenge Cup and Junior League Competitions
Before participating in either competition each A.I.L club shall furnish in writing to the secretary a list of the names of its panel of 1st XV players;
(ii) Junior League Division II competition
Before participating in the competition each A.I.L club shall furnish in writing to the secretary a list of the names of its panel of 2nd XV players; and A list of the names of its panel of 1st XV players;
(iii) All other clubs shall furnish a list of the names of its panel of first 15 players;
(iv) It shall be the duty of every club to ensure that the list of names referred to these bye-laws shall reach the secretary not later than 12 p.m.(noon) on the Wednesday preceding that clubs match in competitions;
(v) A club failing to comply with the requirements of these bye- laws may be deemed:-
(a) In the case of the junior challenge cup to have been eliminated from the competition; and
(b) In the case of either of the league competitions to have lost the match.
(vi) The committee, on becoming aware of the breach by any club of his bye-laws shall take the appropriate action.
(vii) (a) A club shall be entitled to request from the secretary the names of the players furnished to him as being that clubs opponents in the next following match in any competition;
(b)If a club having made inquiry regarding a player or players of another club not being satisfied that all of its opponents are lawfully entitled to participate in the next following match, such club may lodge an objection;
(c)The objection shall be made to the secretary in time to reach him not later than 12 p.m. (noon) on the Thursday preceding the game in question. Any objection not complying with the foregoing shall be disregarded;
(d) On the receipt by the secretary of an objection lodged in accordance with this bye-law it shall be his duty forthwith to (i) convene a meeting of the competitions committee,
(ii) notify the club against which the objection has been lodged and (iii) inform the two clubs concerned of the date, time and venue of the meeting of the competitions committee. Each of the clubs involved shall be entitled to send one representative to the meeting.
(viii) The competitions committee shall meet without delay to consider an objection. The competitions committee.s decision on same shall be binding.
(ix) In the event of a club making alterations in the list of the names on its panel or panels referred to above, it shall be the duty of the club to ensure that its revised list containing the correct names as amended shall reach the secretary not later than 12 p.m. (noon) on the Wednesday preceding that clubs next match in the competition.
YOUTH COMMITTEE
16. 1. The youth committee shall consist of a chairman and secretary appointed by the executive committee who shall be the youth representatives to the council, and one representative from each A.I.L. club and club.
16. 2. The members of the youth committee shall hold office from the date of their appointment to the commencement of the next following A.G.M.
16. 3. The quorum for a meeting for the committee shall be 4.
16. 4. The committee shall deal with all matters relating to under-age (youth and mini) rugby football in Connacht. It shall have the power, with the approval of the executive committee, to deal with all matters relating to all competitions at youth and mini rugby football levels.
16. 5. The secretary of the committee shall be responsible for calling meetings. Not less than 48 hours notice of a meeting shall be given.
16. 6. The committee shall have power to appoint a selection committee.
16. 7. The committee shall make recommendations to the executive committee regarding coaching, playing facilities and rugby football in general.
16. 8. Appeals from the decisions of the committee shall be lodged with the secretary of the branch.
16. 9. The secretary of the committee shall obtain the team lists and compile a register of under age (youth and mini) players, which list shall be at all times available from the secretary of the branch.
TRUSTEES
17. 1 All property of the branch shall be vested in 3 trustees appointed by the council who may from time to time invest any money or other assets of the branch in their names and hold such investments solely for the branch.
17. 2 Subject to (3) below, any deed, document, act or thing signed executed or done by the trustees on behalf of the branch shall be binding on the branch provided that same has been authorized and confirmed by the executive committee.
17. 3 The trustees may do all or any of the following acts or things with the prior approval of the executive committee:- sell, exchange, partition, lease, let, mortgage, charge or otherwise dispose of or deal with any property (whether the same be real or personal) of the branch vested in the trustees. Provided that any such resolution authorizing the trustees to so act has been voted on by not less than 15 members of the executive committee and shall have been passed by a majority of at least 80 per cent of those present and voting.
17. 4 A certificate signed by the chairman of the meeting at which any resolution referred to in this bye- law has been passed shall be conclusive evidence of the passing of such resolution in the manner provided by in this bye-law and of the terms of such resolution.
17. 5 The trustees shall remain in office until death or resignation or until the council shall think proper to remove them or any of them.
17. 6 In the case of a vacancy in the number of trustees, the council at the A.G.M may elect a new trustee to fill such a vacancy. The surviving or continuing trustee or trustees shall have power to act notwithstanding any casual vacancy in the number of trustees.
INDEMNITY
18. 1 In this law the expression officer of the branch shall include the following:-
(i) A member of the executive committee;
(ii) A member of the clubs executive committee;
(iii) A trustee of the branch;
(iv) Any person holding office in any club affiliated to the branch;
(v) the chief executive officer; and
(vi) Any other person holding office in the branch whom the executive committee of the branch shall deem to be an officer.
18. 2 Every officer of the branch and his executors and administrators shall be indemnified out of the assets of the branch from and against all actions, claims, demands, costs, losses, damages and expenses which he shall or may incur or sustain by reason of or on account of any obligation undertaken by him or on behalf of the branch in his capacity as such officer, or by reason of, or on account of any liability incurred by him in his capacity as such officer, provided always in the case of a liability incurred in his capacity as an officer that such liability was not incurred through his own fraud or wilful default.
ASSOCIATION OF REFEREES
19. The association of referees of the branch shall act under the authority of the executive committee as an association for the purpose of promoting interest in refereeing of rugby football matches and of providing competent referees. The association of referees, so long as its rules and regulations shall have been approved by the executive, shall be entitled to send one representative to the council and to the executive committee meetings of the branch.
MEMBERSHIP OF CLUBS
20. Any player leaving one club and joining another shall, before he shall be eligible for election to such other club, produce a letter from the secretary of the club which he is leaving to the effect that he is of good standing. A club may report to the executive committee any member whose subscription is in arrears. A member thus reported, shall be ineligible to play for any other club, and shall be liable to suspension from taking part in the game, until such arrears of money have been paid.
LAWS OF THE GAME
21. 1 All matches under the jurisdiction of the branch shall be played in accordance with the laws of the game.
21. 2 The executive committee shall deal with appeals of or relating to all questions regarding the laws of the game. The executive committee shall have sole power to refer any question regarding the laws of the game to the committee of the union.
FINANCE
22. All money shall be lodged in the bank as soon as possible after receipt to the bank account of the branch. The person or persons entitled to sign cheques or other negotiable instruments shall be appointed by the executive committee. The treasurer shall submit to the executive committee, whenever so required, a statement of money receipts and payments, with the balance in hand certified by the branch.s bank. No payments shall be made out of the branch bank account unless and until such payments shall have been approved by the executive committee.
LEAGUES AND COMBINATIONS
23. Any league or combination of clubs affiliated to the branch shall be under the authority of, and shall obtain the prior consent of the executive committee to its formation. It or they shall be required to
submit its proposed rules, and any subsequent alteration thereof, for approval to the executive committee which shall have power to:-
(i) Forbid the formation or continuance of such league or combination of clubs;
(ii) Discharge from membership or suspend any club contravening these bye - laws;
(iii) Suspend any club which shall play a match with a club which has been formed out of any of the membership of any suspended club; and
(iv) Decide what clubs shall be allowed to take part in any competition.
SERVICE OF NOTICE
24. Notification for the purpose of these bye-laws to any affiliated club, or to a member of any such club, shall be deemed to be served on the day after the posting of such notification (weekends and public holidays excepted) if the same shall have been sent by prepaid ordinary post addressed to the person appearing on the records of the branch, to the secretary of such club to his address appearing in such records. Service on a club shall be deemed service on every member thereof.
SPECIAL MEETINGS
25. A special meeting of the council, of which 14 days notice shall be given in writing to each member entitled to attend thereat, shall be convened whenever the secretary receives a requisition to do so from either:-
(i) The executive committee; or
(ii) The clubs executive committee; or
(iii) On the written application of 2 A.I.L clubs; or
(iv) On the written application of any 3 clubs; provided that such requisition, if submitted by A.I.L clubs or clubs, is accompanied by a statement of the reason why a special meeting is required and a deposit of ¢æ1000. The deposit may be forfeited to the branch if that meeting considers the requisition for such a meeting to be frivolous. No business other than that stated in the requisition shall be considered at the special meeting.
ALTERATION OF BYE-LAWS
26. Notice of any proposed amendment to or alteration in these bye-laws shall be sent in writing to the secretary at least 30 days before the general meeting of the council at which such amendment or alteration is to be proposed. Notice of any proposed amendments or alterations shall be sent by the secretary to each member of the executive committee and to each affiliated club 14 days before such general meeting of the council. No alteration or amendment in the bye- laws shall be made without the approval of at least two thirds of those members present and voting at that general meeting.
SCHOOLS¡¯ COMMITTEE
27. 1. The Schools. committee of the Connacht Branch of the union may have a representative of all schools properly affiliated to the branch at the meetings of this committee.
27. 2. The objectives of the committee shall be to foster and promote the game of rugby football in schools in Connacht in accordance with the laws of rugby and the bye-laws of the branch. In particular the committee shall (a) make the draws for and oversee the conduct of schools. competitions approved by the branch, (b) make arrangements for and conduct representative and trial games at school level, and co-operate with other bodies affiliated to the branch or union (or otherwise approved of by the branch or the union) for the purpose or promoting rugby football in schools.
27. 3 The committee shall have the power to appoint sub-committees for such purposes as it sees fit. In particular it shall appoint, before the 1st day of October in each season a selection committee for the purpose of selecting sides for trial and representative games as shall have been approved by the branch.
27. 4 The members of the schools. committee shall be:
(i) The officers, consisting of the chairman, the secretary, and such other officers as the committee may appoint;
(ii) One representative from each school club affiliated to the branch;
(iii) Should a school be unable to send its representative to a meeting of the committee it may request the secretary of the branch to act on his behalf at that meeting;
(iv) The committee shall appoint a selection committee (for school trials and interprovincial teams) which shall consist of one representative from each affiliated school and one member nominated by the branch who shall act as chairman;
(v) Each affiliated school shall be represented on the council by the headmaster of the school or his nominee. Should a school be unable to send its representative to the meeting of the council, it may request the secretary of the branch to act on its behalf at that meeting. Any representative unable to attend a meeting of this committee shall be entitled to send a substitute in his stead.
27. 5 The officers of the committee shall be elected by majority vote of this committee and shall hold office from the date of their election until the day before the next A.G.M of the branch. In the event of a representative being elected an officer of this
committee, his school shall be entitled to nominate a representative in his stead. If for any reason an officer shall be unable to continue in office the committee may fill the vacancy at its next meeting. Should it fail to do so the executive committee shall be entitled to do so.
ASSOCIATION OF REFEREES
1. The name of the association shall be ¡°The Association of Referees Connacht Branch, Irish Rugby Football Union¡±. The association shall act under the authority of the Connacht Branch, I.R.F.U. (the Branch).
2. Only practicing referees or former referees shall be entitled to membership of the association. The membership of the Association shall be confined to members elected by the Association. Membership shall become effective on receipt by the Association of the member.s annual subscription.
3. The officers of the association shall be the president, the secretary and the treasurer. The president shall hold office for one year and shall be eligible for re-election. All officers of the Association shall be honorary.
4. The committee of the association shall consist of the officers, five members of the association, all to be elected at the Annual General Meeting (the A.G.M.) and the immediate past president of the Association. Five members of the association shall form a quorum. The committee shall have the power to fill by co-option any vacancy that may occur from time to time between the A.G.M. It shall also have the power to co-opt one additional member of the Association during it.s year of office
5. The committee shall have the power to expel a member of the association if satisfied, following inquiry, that such member has acted in a manner that was prejudicial to the interests of the Association. The member shall have the right to appeal any such decision to a General Meeting of the Association.
6. The secretary of the Association shall be a member of the Branch and shall be the representative of the Association on the executive committee of the branch. The secretary shall be a member of all sub-committees of the Association. He shall summon all meetings of the committee and all sub-committees of the Association. He shall keep the minutes of all meetings of the Association and its committees.
7. The committee shall, following the A.G.M appoint a selection committee of not more than five people. The meetings of the selection committee shall be held to appoint referees, and where necessary and appropriate, touch judges and assessors, for all games played under the jurisdiction of the Branch. The Selection Committee shall meet as often as may be necessary for the aforesaid purposes and in any event at least once a month during the rugby season. Three members of the selection committee shall form a quorum. Meetings of the Selection
Committee shall be convened by the Secretary who shall attend all such meetings, but shall not take part in appointments, but shall implement the decisions of the Selection Committee. The selection Committee shall appoint its own chairman from amongst its members.
8. A general meeting of the Association (the A.G.M.) shall be held annually in May each year at which meetings the reports of the officers shall be presented and the new officers and committee elected. Ten members shall form a quorum. The committee shall draw up a panel of all paid up referees, assessors and ex referees of the Association. Only those members of the Association whose names appear on the panel shall be entitled to attend the A.G.M. All members who attend the A.G.M. shall be eligible for election to the committee of the Association.
9. The secretary of the Association shall convene a special General Meeting of the Association on receiving requisition to do so signed by the Secretary of the Branch or by four members of the Association, provided the request for the meeting is accompanied by a statement of the reason why a special meeting is required. Ten members shall form a quorum.
10. A Referee appointed to a match must inform the secretary if he is unable to officiate and must give reasons why he is unable to do so.
11. Members of the Association invited to referee a match, either inside or outside their province, to which they have not been appointed by the Association, must notify such fact to the Secretary.
12. Should any difference of opinion arise as to the interpretation of any of the laws of the game, the committee shall, pending a ruling from the I.R.F.U., authorize referees to adopt such construction as it may decide.
13. No rules of this association shall be altered, amended or added to, nor shall the association be dissolved, except by a majority of two-thirds present and voting at a meeting of the council of the branch. The nature of any such meeting shall be circulated to all members of the Association seven days prior to the meeting.
14. Applications for election to membership of the Association may be considered at all meetings of the Association. The applicant or membership shall be notified of the Association.s decision within 14 days of the meeting.
Connacht U 18's
Season tickets are available on line on www.ticketmaster.ie as well as www.connachtrugby.ie. Season tickets are also available through the Branch offices at the Sportsground.
The following are the price of the various season tickets on offer:
Season ticket €180
Season Gold (access to enclosed seating and bar) €255
Student/Senior €110
Family (two adults and two children) €320
Junior (7-18 years) €60
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