Lots of festive fun in Rathdrum RFC

Super clash at the Ivy Leaf on St Stephen’s Day

THE annual Houndogs charity clash at Rathdrum RFC took place on st Stephen’s Day and great fun and some entertaining rugby was enjoyed on the day.

A great crowd turned out to watch the clash with plenty of familiar faces on the battlefield and the sidelines.

The men of Rathdrum RFC proved too strong for the challengers, emerging from a fiercely contested battle with a 17-10 victory.

David Baker secured the Man of the Match award thanks to a devastatingly effective performance on the day.

A commendable €704 was raised in aid of Rathdrum Cancer Support so a huge thanks to all involved.

Special thanks have been offered to Simon Porter for refereeing the hard-hitting battle and ensuring a free-flowing game.

Rathdrum’s Danny Dowling wins a lineout at the 43rd annual charity Houndogs rugby match in Rathdrum. Rathdrum scrum down against the Houndogs.

Rathdrum and Houndogs battle it out at the 43rd annual charity Houndogs rugby match in Rathdrum. photos: Garry O’Neill

Jessie Maguire and Danie Farrington.

Pauline and Ava Stamp.

Colum Snell, Maya Parsons and Moana Blyth.

Alicia and Nicola Fennell.