Official pitch opening Saturday
Sincere condolences
THE President, Committee & club members of Sligo RFC would like to express their sincerest condolences to Justin Harte, his wife Noeleen, daughter Joanne, and sons Darren & Mark on the death of Justin’s mother Maureen in her 94th year. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.
Sligo RFC Committee & club members were saddened to hear about the passing last Saturday of Michael Cosgrove, father of current Club President Des Cosgrove. The club would like to extend sincere condolences to Des, Martha and Matthew at this sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.
Official Pitch Opening for a camera crew, shooting a promotional video for Connacht Rugby. The ‘Grassroots to Green Shirts’ programme, a campaign that aims to increase the number of local players coming through the provincial player pathway to achieve the highest accolades in world rugby. Twenty-three players from the U16 and U18 Sligo RFC squads played each other in a challenge game, to promote girls’ rugby in Connacht. It was a proud moment for coaches Gabriel Gormley, Michael Cox and Gavin Clinch seeing so many young girls playing rugby for their club and an indication that the future looks bright for girls’ rugby in Sligo RFC. Minis Coaching
Connacht Coach Development Officer Gavin Foley and Club Community Rugby Officer Ross Mannion held a coaching course last Sunday evening in the clubhouse. The course was specifically designed for coaches of Mini rugby (5-12yrs old). The focus was on safety and enjoyment of the game and developing players’ all-round skills and game-understanding. Thanks to all the coaches who attended the course and especially to the players who helped on the night.
Weekend Results in Brief Saturday to play Creggs RFC in their fourth game of the season. A determined Sligo RFC maintained their 100% record with a comprehensive 5-34 win against the home side. The U17s were playing their third game away to Corinthians on Sunday and were delighted to secure their second win of the season, winning 22-42. Well done to all players, coaches and managers involved.
Save the Date
The next club fundraiser is a Back to the 80s Christmas Party and will take place on Saturday 15th December. Put this date into your diaries and check out the Sligo RFC Facebook page for further details.
Win a trip to the 2020 Rugby
World Cup in Japan
Last year Sligo RFC raised €7,000 by participating in the IRFU ‘Your Club, Your Country’ Grand Prize Draw. This year, the top prize is a trip to follow the Ireland team to the 2020 Rugby World Cup in Japan. Other prizes include VIP packages to Six Nations clashes with England and France at the Aviva Stadium and VIP trips to Rome and Edinburgh for two of Ireland’s away Six Nations fixtures. Tickets will be available next week through committee members and coaches.