TRALEE Rugby Club will play host to the West Munster Cup and Plate Finals this Sunday, April 14.
With hundreds of players and supporters expected, this is set to be one of the most anticipated events taking place in the club this season.
The West Munster U14 plate final between Killarney RFC and Killorglin RFC will kick off at 11am, while the West Munster U14 Cup Final between Abbeyfeale/Castleisland and Rugbai Corca Dhuibhne will kick off at 12pm.
The Cup and Plate will be on display in the clubhouse before the finals and refreshments will be served in Kellys Bar. All support is welcome on the day.
.Joe Walsh, Niall Horgan and David O’Callaghan at the St Brendan’s Board barbecue at Tralee Rugby Club on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE St Brendan’s Board held a belated Summer Barbeque on Friday evening at Tralee Rugby Club at Ballyard.
There was a fabulous turnout from across the Brendan’s District who enjoyed the food and fine weather before the highlight of the evening – a panel discussion involving; Radio Kerry’s Timmy Moynihan and former Kerry greats; Ger O’Keeffe & Eoin ‘Bomber’ Liston.
They entertained the large crowd on a variety of topical GAA matters. A special award was also presented to Fionan Mackessy (Ardfert) in recognition of his recent victory in the All-Ireland Poc Fada competition.
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The Board are hugely appreciative of everyone who contributed to the night, Tralee RFC for the hospitality and the wonderful support received from all clubs and Gaels across the District.
It was a great social occasion and much of the talk was about the upcoming championship with the mouth-watering prospect of St Brendans against Na Gaeil in the opening game. Scroll down for photos…
John Harty, Lesley Harty, John Reen and Paudie Whelan at the St Brendan’s Board barbecue at Tralee Rugby Club on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean.Tom O’Connell, Ken Lenihan and Liam Sayers at the St Brendan’s Board barbecue at Tralee Rugby Club on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanBernard McElligott, Suzanne Ní Loingsigh, Catherine Brosnan and Jed O’Connor at the St Brendan’s Board barbecue at Tralee Rugby Club on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean.Eamon Ferris, Ger Carmody, Siobhan Hussey, Ger Hussey and Cianán Ferris at the St Brendan’s Board barbecue at Tralee Rugby Club on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanLuke Mulligan, Jim Moriarty, Marie Fitzgibbon, Liam O’Sullivan and Haulie Kerins at the St Brendan’s Board barbecue at Tralee Rugby Club on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ivan Parker, Conor Kearney and Jed O’Connor at the St Brendan’s Board barbecue at Tralee Rugby Club on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanSeamus O’Sullivan, Philip McCarthy, Eoin Liston and Tommy O’Sullivan at the St Brendan’s Board barbecue at Tralee Rugby Club on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean.Rupert Swan and Tom O’Mahony at the St Brendan’s Board barbecue at Tralee Rugby Club on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanJohn O’Carroll, Martin Hoban, Frank Quilter and Alex O’Donnell at the St Brendan’s Board barbecue at Tralee Rugby Club on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean.Tom Quilter, Colm Duffy, Gina and Rob Durran at the St Brendan’s Board barbecue at Tralee Rugby Club on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Andy Brace, Ultan Dillane, Ogie Moran, Tommy Walsh and Sean Walsh at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
WEEKS of meticulous preparation paid off last night as Tralee Rugby Club held a gala fundraising dinner in a purpose-built marquee at O’Dowd Park with many familiar faces from the sporting world in attendance.
The special World Cup Preview event saw over 300 guests attending with all 30 tables (at €1,500 each) sold out. Guests enjoyed a drinks reception in the club bar after which they guests made their way into the marquee for dinner.
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Former Ireland international and renowned rugby pundit, Bernard Jackman, was on hand to interview Billy Holland, Marcus Horan, John Ryan, Mick Galway, Ultan Dillane, Jack Crowley, Andrew Brace and more about the upcoming Rugby World Cup and Ireland’s chances of success.
Funds raised on the hugely successful night will go towards the continued development of Tralee Rugby Club as well as the IRFU Charitable Trust and Recovery Haven. Scroll down for photos…
Laura O’Sullivan, Michelle O’Neill and Anne O’Neill at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanElaine Lawlor, Vicky Stone and Diane O’Keeffe at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean.Rosemary Broderick and Rhona Johnston at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanShane O’Sullivan, Gavin Peevers and Darragh O’Keeffe at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean.Heidi and Daniel Giles at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanSarah Stack and Helen Costello at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean.Caoimhe Ní Loingsigh and Tadhg Hurley at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanDenis Murphy, Ciara Murphy, Tara Murphy and Eddie Murphy at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanGrace O’Donnell, Malcolm Wilkinson and Melanie O’Donnell at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanAndrew Sheehy, Grainne O’Rourke, Fausia Janmahomed and James O’Brien at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanTim Lane, Michelle Lane, Aoileann de Hora and Nicky Benner at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanJenny Crushell, Jeremy Walsh and John O’Carroll at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanRupert Swan and Frank Quilter at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanJohn Murray with Iseult and Noel O’Sullivan at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanThe scene is set to welcome guests into the marquee at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanHelping out on the night were Niamh Enright and Rosie Giles at the Tralee RFC World Cup Preview Gala event on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Ultan Dillane is one of the guests at a special Tralee Rugby Club event on July 21.
TRALEE Rugby Club has today announced a stellar line-up of sporting greats for its upcoming gala fundraising dinner taking place on Friday, July 21 in a purpose-built marquee at O’Dowd Park.
Ultan Dillane, Jack Crowley, Andrew Brace and Joy Neville will take to the stage on the night in a special preview to the 2023 Rugby World Cup facilitated by Bernard Jackman, renowned rugby pundit for RTE and columnist with the Sunday Independent.
In addition to this exciting panel of speakers there will also be some other notable special guests joining the discussions on the night.
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Ultan, who began his rugby career with Tralee Rugby Club will share his insights after taking home the European Champions Cup earlier this year with La Rochelle; while Jack Crowley, hotly tipped for selection for the Ireland team, will share stories of his recent success with Munster in the URC.
Andrew Brace, also a former player with Tralee Rugby Club, and now an international rugby referee will sit alongside Joy Neville, as they both prepare to join the officiating panel for France 2023, with Joy making history as the first female referee to be selected to officiate at a men’s Rugby World Cup.
The evening will kick off at 6pm with a drinks reception, followed by three course meal interspersed with interactions from the panel, further special guests, and members of the audience.
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The formal part of the evening will conclude with a live auction before guests are invited to dance the night away.
With only a very limited number of seats remaining, tickets will be in high demand, and all funds raised will go towards the continued development of Tralee Rugby Club as well as the IRFU Charitable Trust and Recovery Haven.
A table of 10 is €1,500 with individual tickets costing €150 per person. For ticket enquiries please contact Gina on 086 7805451. For all further updates on the event follow Tralee Rugby Football club on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
TRALEE Rugby Club will host an all-important clash between Munster Rugby and Ulster Rugby in the 2022 IRFU Junior Interprovincial Championship on Saturday, April 30.
The Interpro teams are made up of players specially selected from different junior clubs throughout each province who compete against each other at the end of each season.
The Munster side will compete in their first game against Connacht in Killarney on this Saturday, April 23 before travelling to Tralee the following Saturday and then to Wexford where they will take on Leinster at New Ross RFC.
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Commenting on the Tralee fixture, club chairman Richard Sharp said; “We’re delighted to welcome both Munster and Ulster to Tralee Rugby Club on 30th April. This will be a fantastic afternoon of rugby and entertainment for all the family to enjoy. As well as the rugby, there’ll be a BBQ and music, so we’d encourage all rugby fans to come along and cheer on the teams on the day.”
Gates open at Tralee Rugby Club at 1pm on Saturday 30th April and the match kicks off at 2.30pm.
Admission is €5 and there is free entry to everyone under 16. For more information, keep an eye on Tralee Rugby Club on Facebook and Instagram, or download the Tralee Rugby Club app on the app store.
.Helen Costelloe and Shane O’Brien with younger members of Tralee RFC launching the fundraiser for juveniles’ activities. Photo by Dermot Crean
TRALEE Rugby Club has launched a ‘Lucky Minute’ fundraiser this weekend to help with their juveniles section.
They are inviting all club members, supporters and their families, and indeed people in the wider community to support the fundraiser, as it is this year’s only source of funding for the juveniles activities.
COVID has deprived the club of its usual funding resources for the year, mainly through the summer tag competition and the club bar. They are looking for support to keep the Rugby Club grounds open and keep rugby alive in Tralee.
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Tickets for the fundraiser cost €10 each. Each ticket is a ‘Lucky Minute’ with the winner receiving a cash prize of €1,000.
There are also prizes of €200 each for the minute either side of the winner and 3 subsequent draws with each minute winning €100.
The draw takes place on New Year’s Eve, with the winners being announced across their social media pages. Members of Tralee Rugby Club Committee feel these would be a great gift perhaps for a teacher or Secret Santa. (see sample ticket below)…
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Tickets are limited, so please call in to Der O’Sullivan’s, Hugh Cullotys or That’s Perfect on The Mall to purchase. There is also a facility to purchase remotely by phoning 087 2512940.
Their juveniles section have continued to train under level 5 thanks to all the coaches and club officials who have been able to provide a very safe environment in these challenging times.
Extra equipment has been purchased in line with COVID precautions and protocols which adds a cost to the running of the club. Training for juveniles ranging from under 6 through to under 18’s continues every weekend in Tralee Rugby Club. Please see their Facebook page for details.
.Maura Sullivan of Kerry Hospice with members of Tralee Rugby Club launching their Movember campaign.
TRALEE Rugby Club will remember its former club president this month as they launch their Movember campaign in aid of Kerry Hospice Foundation.
The Tralee J1s senior team want to recognise the fantastic care staff at the Palliative Care Unit gave Seán Kelly before he passed away and great work that is done all year around by the centre.
The team also want to raise awareness about the health issues men face every day of their lives. The rugby club has been an outlet for men, young and old, for over 138 years.
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All proceeds raised will be shared between the Kerry Hospice Foundation and supporting the Tralee J1 team into the future.
The current J1 team, along with some past players, will be aiming to grow their best moustaches over the month while also participating in physical ‘virtual’ challenges throughout the month.
At the start of December, the players will then take part in the mandatory Shave/Wax off event.
A gofund me page has been setup for the team which can be accessed by clicking here. Alternatively, contact the Tralee RFC secretary Shane O’Sullivan at shaneosullivan07@gmail.com/087-9410359 or any of the players participating to arrange a donation.
You can follow the player’s progress and get involved in the challenges by following Tralee RFC on Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms.
Tralee-Listowel U18s travelled to Castleisland in the first round of Conference 8 of the Munster Youths U18 competition. The two teams had met in Castleisland in a challenge game last week, where the visitors proved too strong, however nothing was being taken for granted this week as it was competitive rugby.
Castleisland started strong again boosted by the Covid compliant home support and were awarded with an early penalty to go into a 3 point lead. The teams were evenly balanced and following sustained forwards pressure Tralee-Listowel forward Cillian Lynch broke through a number of tackles to score the first try, and with the conversion hitting the woodwork, the visitors led 5-3.
The windy conditions made it difficult on lineout throws, but the pitch was in good nick so the game was played at a high pace. Strong pressure by the home team resulted in two more converted penalties and with the teams going at it in a fair, competitive spirit, our boys trailed 9-5 going into the last 5 minutes.
The visitors increased the pressure on the resolute home defence and a strong run and score from centre Emil Beauseigneur drew cheers of delight from the Tralee-Listowel support.
The game finished 10-9 to Tralee-Listowel in what proved to be a fair even game. Our next game is away next Saturday to Killarney, kick off at 12.30pm.
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Under 14’s
Listowel v Tralee in the West-Munster League.
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We had an early start in Listowel and it showed as our boys took a while to get into this game. Listowel had us under a lot pressure and crossed for a well worked try. They continued with their off-loading game which caused us a lot of problems. We had to work hard to prevent them scoring again and great tackling by Conol, Cian & Liam kept us in the game. We eventually got into the game and put Listowel under pressure but we were forcing the pass and turned over possession a few times when in the Listowel 22.
1st break Listowel 5 tralee 0.
We upped our tempo after the break and took the game to Listowel with Garry, Padraig, Billy and Karl punching holes in the Listowel defence and when Aodhan Horgan took a great pass from Steven, he showed good strength to touched down 5 min after the restart.
Both sides gave it all for the remainder of the 2nd section, the teams were very well matched and faught tigerishly for a second score but to no avail.
Second break Listowel 5 Tralee 5.
On the resumption both teams gave it their all and it took heroic defence from both teams at times to prevent a winning score. Final result 5 all draw. A fair result on the day.
We had 22 players involved in this game and all played their part. Plenty of room for improvment as always but no shortage of commitment from the boys.
No game next week. We will be training next Saturday at 1pm in the club. New Players are always welcome.
Kerry Ladies V Ballincollig
Well done to the Kerry ladies who had their first win in the Energia Community Series A against Ballincollig yesterday. The ladies had great win 24 – 5 , tries by Méabh Mc Elligott (2) and Laoise O Driscoll (1),
.Tralee RFC youngsters who took part in a mini World Cup event at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday.
AS rugby fever hit epic levels on Sunday after Ireland’s win against Scotland in the 2019 Rugby World Cup, it was all about the future stars of rugby back home in the Aviva Stadium as 20 teams from rugby clubs around the country took part in the Aviva Mini Rugby Nations Cup.
Tralee Rugby Club was one of the lucky clubs to win a place at the event, with each team being given the chance to pull on jerseys of rugby nations competing in the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
The lucky group of 21 under 10 boys and girls who travelled from Tralee to Dublin on Sunday had a fantastic day representing Tonga, competing in four matches against Russia (Tullamore), Uruguay (Enniskillen), Samoa (Ballina) and Georgia (Cashel) on the day.
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.Tralee RFC youngsters (in white t-shirts) taking part in a mini World Cup event at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday.
Ireland international Jordi Murphy was on hand to meet and greet players and all teams got the chance to enter the West Stand and lift some specially commissioned trophies.
The festival spearheads Aviva’s #SafeToDream campaign, which celebrates how kids’ dreams are the same as their Ireland rugby counterparts.
Following on from the success of this weekend, Tralee Rugby Club are holding a special open day on Saturday morning at 10.30am to encourage children aged between 6 and 12 to come along and give rugby a ‘try’.
All families are welcome to come along for this fun and friendly event to meet the coaches and learn more about all that Tralee Rugby Club has to offer. For more information contact Declan Smith on traleerfcminisection@gmail.com
Tralee RFC youngsters (in white t-shirts) taking part in a mini World Cup event at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday.
.Jane Lynch, Gillian Lane, Emma Fitzgibbon, Alison Lane and Audrey Lane at the Tralee RFC fun run on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT was a miserable St Stephen’s Day but they’re made of stern stuff up in Tralee Rugby Club.
They weren’t going to let a bit of cold and rain cancel their annual 3k & 5k Fun Run. Around 50 men, women and children set off from the club on the route on Tuesday afternoon before coming back wet but happy they got out and about on the day.
The Fun Run preceded the annual Tralee RFC v Exiles rugby match which finished in a 5-5 draw and many convened in the bar later to watch the thrilling Munster v Leinster game. A good day then. Scroll down for photos…
David Burke, Tadhg Hurley, Richard Hurley, Tom Quilter, Sean Quilter and Ben Quilter at the Tralee RFC fun run on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Aoife Barrett, Niamh Fitzgibbon, Clodagh Fitzgibbon and Siun Fitzgibbon at the Tralee RFC fun run on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot CreanAt back; Robert Barry, Ryan Barry and Shane O’Brien. In front; Jack Barry, Rory John O’Brien and Fionn O’Brien at the Tralee RFC fun run on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Setting off in the rain on the Tralee RFC fun run on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off in the rain on the Tralee RFC fun run on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Setting off in the rain on the Tralee RFC fun run on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off in the rain on the Tralee RFC fun run on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Setting off in the rain on the Tralee RFC fun run on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.
TWO Tralee RFC players took part in an Irish women training camp over the weekend for the upcoming Autumn internationals against England, Canada and New Zealand.
Ciara Griffin and Zoe Grattage will be fighting hard to book a place in the Irish squad for the three home tests in November.
Both players featured in Ireland’s Six Nations squad last year along with former Tralee players, Ruth O’Reilly and Ciara O’Connor, now both at Galwegians.
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They made the cut for the camp of 36 held in UCD at the weekend, but there will be a further cut at another camp at the end of October.
UCD will host all of the Ireland women’s Autumn internationals this year. First up will be England (Sunday, November 13) followed by Canada (Saturday, November 19) and the big one against world No.1 side, New Zealand (Sunday, November 27).
.Scrumming in ex-Irish international Shane Jennings, for a photo are members of the Tralee Rugby Club Under 14 squad with Paul Stephenson of Sherry Fitzgerald Stephenson Crean (sponsors of their new jerseys). Photo by John Walsh
YOUNGSTERS from Tralee Rugby Club had a pre-Christmas treat on Wednesday when a former Irish star showed up at the clubhouse.
Shane Jennings, former Irish International and Leinster legend was there to present jerseys, sponsored by Sherry Fitzgerald Stephenson Crean of Denny Street, to the entire Under 14 squad.
“We are absolutely delighted to sponsor the Under 14 squad here in Tralee RFC,” said Paul Stephenson of Sherry Fitzgerald Stephenson Crean. “I have coached this age group in their formative years and now it’s great to be able to join forces with the club and assist this squad in any way possible.”
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The former Irish player said it was a pleasure to be at the club.
“I was delighted to be able to call here today and meet all these young players and assist Paul to present the jerseys,” said Shane Jennings. “Considering the weather was so bad it was great to meet such a large group of young and very enthusiastic players.”
“We are thrilled to have Paul and his company on board as sponsors to the under 14 squad,” said Jeremy Walsh, Chairman of Tralee RFC. “It was a great occasion to have Shane Jennings to meet all the players and present the jerseys.”
Sean Kelly, President Tralee RFC, presented Jennings with a club tie and said; “It was a honour to have Shane Jennings visit the club today…hopefully we will see him again in the not too distant future.”
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.President of Tralee RFC, Sean Kelly, presents a club tie to Shane Jennings. Also included is Paul Stephenson of Sherry Fitzgerald Stephenson Crean and Chairman of Tralee RFC, Jeremy Walsh. Photo by John WalshShane Jennings with the Tralee Under 14 squad in their new jerseys sponsored by Sherry Fitzgerald Stephenson Crean and club officials. Photo by John WalshFionnbar and Elma Walsh with Shane Jennings. Photo by John WalshUnder 14 squad members with Paul Stephenson of Sherry Fitzgerald Stephenson Crean and Shane Jennings. Photo by John Walsh
Launching the Tralee Summer Tag Rugby 2015 at Tralee Rugby Club on Tuesday night were, back from left; Kate Spillane, Ruth Murphy, Mikey Lyne, Dan O’Connor, Jack O’Sullivan, Jack Dolan and Riona Kennedy. In front are Garrett and Léan Walsh and Ger and Annalise Breen. Photo by Dermot Crean
A WEEKLY mixed over 18’s Tag Rugby competition is set to kick off at Tralee Rugby Club at the end of this month.
Tralee Tag Rugby begins on May 25 and will take place every Wednesday night between 7 and 8pm for 10 weeks.
The competition has been an annual event for many years, attracting all kinds, from the sporty and competitive to those who enjoy the social aspect of the occasion.
If you’re not sure what Tag Rugby is, an introduction to the rules for newcomers will take place at registration on the first night.
Like all team sports, it is a great way to meet new people, get some exercise and learn a few new skills along the way.
There’s the added bonus of a barbecue each evening throughout the tournament so people can come straight from work without having to worry about dinner.
Tralee Tag Rugby brings back players year after year but the club would love to see some new faces.
The way it works is, each team has 12 players with seven on the pitch at one time with a minimum of three female players. If a full team can’t be made, or if a player has come on their own, the organisers will make up the numbers and allocate a player to a team.
At the end of the 10 weeks there will be a presentation of prizes along with a party. First prize is a month’s free membership to NISUS Fitness in Tralee for the month of August for the winning team.
This year, there is a Fair Play award with the prize for the winners being a €400 voucher for Nadur Spa. There are also prizes for 2nd, 3rd and 4th.
Darragh and Shirley McEvoy at the Tralee Rugby Club Race Night at O’Donnell’s Mounthawk on Friday. Photo by Oscar Brophy
O’DONNELL’S at Mounthawk played host to a Race Night in aid of Tralee Rugby Club on Friday.
Tralee RFC are raising funds to replace the floodlights which were stolen from their grounds last November.
Speaking at the event, Jeremy Walsh, Chairman of Tralee RFC said; “Rugby’s a game that’s played in the winter, so we need lights to train under for all our teams from under 14 up”.
Mr. Walsh said that he had come across the operators of the event, Emerald Race Nights, previously and that “it looked like a good night, a good way to raise money and have a bit of fun as well.”
“We’ve had a great response with people sponsoring races and horses,” he added.
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Alison, Kieran and Nessa McGaley at the Tralee Rugby Club Race Night at O’Donnell’s Mounthawk on Friday. Photo by Oscar Brophy
Joe Brosnan and Shane McGaley at the Tralee Rugby Club Race Night at O’Donnell’s Mounthawk on Friday. Photo by Oscar BrophyAine Bulman Sean Kenny, Derek Bulman and Alan Boyle at the Tralee Rugby Club Race Night at O’Donnell’s Mounthawk on Friday. Photo by Oscar BrophyTom Cronin, Jeremy Walsh, Jack Linnane, Shane O’Sullivan, Neil Peevers at the Tralee Rugby Club Race Night at O’Donnell’s Mounthawk on Friday. Photo by Oscar Brophy
Jonathan O’Neill and Patrick Geary of Emerald Race Nights at the Tralee Rugby Club Race Night at O’Donnell’s Mounthawk on Friday. Photo by Oscar Brophy
Tralee RFC is will host its fundraiser night on March 6 at 9pm.
Tralee Rugby Football Club are preparing to host a fundraising night on Friday, March 6 at 9pm in an effort to raise much needed funds for the club.
The event will be a race night that will be held in O’Donnells Bar in Mounthawk with cash prizes on offer for those lucky winners.
The club, which was recently the target of a burglary in which their floodlights were stolen, are hoping that the night will allow them to raise the money needed to replace the lights.
The club is asking everyone to try and come along and to bring friends and family in what promises to be a fun night in support of the club.
If anyone is unable to attend but would like to support the efforts of the club, then they are asking to consider sponsoring a jockey or owner at just €25 each or provide a spot prize for a raffle.
THIS Santa guy really gets around town these days.
He turned up again at Tralee Rugby Club on Saturday morning as the club hosted a family day which drew a big crowd of kids and their parents.
“It’s just a little Christmas party for the kids,” said Gerard Hill, Chairman of Youth Rugby at the club.
“They’ve trained hard since September and it’s a fun day out with Santa and an orienteering event for younger and older kids. It’s great that the parents are here too to see them enjoy it,” said Gerard.
Despite the cold conditions the kids had a great time and Santa received some last minute instructions from for the big day in two weeks.
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Sean and Aoife Barrett meet Santa Claus at the Tralee Rugby Club Christmas Family Day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ben, Ben and Jack Murphy at the Tralee Rugby Club Christmas Family Day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ranjana O’Donovan and Pam McEneaney with Priya and Shane O’Donovan at the Tralee Rugby Club Christmas Family Day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanBarry and Kevin O’Donoghue at the Tralee Rugby Club Christmas Family Day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanGrainne and Matthew Quilter at the Tralee Rugby Club Christmas Family Day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanPhilip and Stephen Turner with Daniel, Billy and Evie Giles at the Tralee Rugby Club Christmas Family Day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanDaniel Kirby, Ben Murphy, Billy Kirby, Grace Kirby, Kate Kirby and Cara Kirby meet Santa at the Tralee Rugby Club Christmas Family Day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanFionn, Sadbh and John Coleman meet Santa at the Tralee Rugby Club Christmas Family Day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THIEVES dealt a huge financial blow to Tralee Rugby Club at the weekend when they stole 2o floodlights from the club grounds.
The lights, which will cost an estimated €4,000 to replace, were in the process of being moved to from one part of the grounds to their newly-developed training pitch at the time.
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The theft is believed to have taken place at the club grounds, O’Dowd Park in Clahane, sometime between Friday and Monday morning, when it was discovered by electrician Garrett Walsh, who arrived to work on the installation.
“We’re very disappointed. We had just stood the poles. We were about the put the lights on them and then they go missing,” said Chairman of the club Jeremy Walsh, who explained the lights were being stored in a shed on the grounds.
“We’re hoping to get them back somehow, but if we don’t, we may not have the money to put up replacements just yet. Extra fund-raising will be required and trying to do that in the current environment is not easy,” he said.
Mr Walsh appealed to public to forward any information they might have, or if they saw anything suspicious in the area at the weekend to contact Tralee Garda Station on 066-7102300.
Members of Tralee Rugby Club and Sisters Laura and Emer O’Mahony played on opposite teams in the Inter-Pro final between Munster and Connacht on in Tralee Rugby Club. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
ON Saturday Tralee Rugby Club hosted both an Interprovincial Senior Ladies Final between Munster v Connacht and a ‘Family Fun Day’.
The Inter-pro final featured seven players who play for Tralee Rugby Club across both sides, with Connacht in fact having four players drawn from the Tralee club.
There was also the novelty of two sisters, Laura and Emer O’Mahony, from Ardfert going up against each other for national honours.
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“We’re proud of the ladies taking part in the final today. To have so many players across two teams is a great achievement, they are a credit to the club,” said Club PRO John Murray.
Despite trailing 7-0 at half time the Munster ladies came back and in the final play of the game clinched victory with a penalty to win 9-7 and regain the Interpro title.
The match added to the lively atmosphere that was created by the ‘Family Fun Day’, a bouncey castle and face painting kept the kids busy and a barbecue made sure no one went hungry.
The Tralee players taking part in the ladies inter-pro final were not the only ones on duty for the provinces on Saturday.
Josh Barnes and James O’Connor played for the Munster U19 side in Cork against Ulster but lost 5-3 but Jack Quilter for Munster U18 had better luck against Ulster in Cork beating them 34-6.
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Enjoying the family day at Tralee Rugby Club family fun day were, from left: Claire, Harry, Ben and Jack Murphy. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Enjoying the family day at Tralee Rugby Club family fun day were, from left, in front: Conor and Jessica McGibney and Caelen Tuite. Back Row: Una McGibney and John and Elana Tuite. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Enjoying the family day at Tralee Rugby Club family fun day were, from left: Conor, Brian, Gerard and Fiona Reidy. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.A Hotly contested sack race at the Tralee Rugby Club family fun day. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.The Tralee U14 and U13 sides contest a line out. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Enjoying the family day at Tralee Rugby Club were, from left: Sean, Rachel and David Sargent. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
TRALEE Rugby Club will play host to the West Munster Cup and Plate Finals this Sunday, April 14.
