MINI SECTION TRAINING TIMES
Annual Family Fun Day Success - Thank You!
Ashbourne RFC hosted its annual fun day at the club yesterday and were blessed with a great weather and a fantastic turn out.
The club would like to thank all that attended and in particular all our many volunteers who, with out there help, the day would not have been possible.
With loads of games, bouncy castles, face painting and plenty of goods available all had a great day
Now lettuce season being in earnest with mini and youth training getting into full tilt next weekend.
Schedule of training times will be published later in the week
Thanks again
Ashbourne Mini's Campout Next Up on The Agenda
Ashbourne RFC minis are looking forward to welcoming U9 and U12 squads from clubs across all four Irish provinces and further afield for the second Tayto Park Rugby Festival and Campout.The games will be played on the four fantastic pitches at Milltown House.
After the success of last year's inaugural event many clubs who attended have already registered teams to return for the fun event which will take place on Saturday the 24th and Sunday 25th of September,2016.
Visiting teams will arrive from early afternoon on the Saturday and first up there will be plenty of rugby played into the early evening followed by the pitching of tents with the assistance of the local scout troops, dinner ,team building activities and music and fun until lights out.
After a good night's rest the players,their coachs and parents will be able to enjoy a cooked breakfast before heading off to the nearby Tayto Park to enjoy the fantastic new Cu Chullain Roller coaster and the many other attractions of Tayto Park.
If your club would like to register some teams to participate at either or both age levels in what promises to be a great rugby weekend further event details, briefing and costs are available on the Ashbourne RFC Facebook page and at www.ashbournerugby.ie or simply email [email protected] to request.
It is a great way for players to get back together with their teammates after the summer break, in addition the lads create friendships and rivalries with other clubs that they will enjoy throughout their rugby career.
What better way to kick off an enjoyable 2016/17 season.
Ashbourne RFC looks forward to welcoming you and early registration is advised.
Sparza Lines Out For Leinster!
Best of Luck Joey!
Ashbourne is delighted to see that Joey Sparza has been selected for the Leinster Under 18 Club side and continues his great progress.
Joey has played all the way up through the Ashbourne Youth level and captained the Leinster Under 18 side against the Exiles last weekend.
This weekend he lines out in the second row when Leinster take on Connacht in Donnybrook in the first game in the Interprovincial series with a 1pm kick off
Get along and support him and Leinster if you get a chance
Well done Joey we are all very proud of you!!
Leinster U18 Clubs, sponsored by Bank of Ireland
Interprovincial Series
3rd September (Saturday): Leinster U18 Clubs v Connacht (Round 1), Donnybrook Stadium, Time 13.00
11th September (Sunday): Munster v Leinster U18 Clubs (Round 2), Thomond Park, Time 14.30
17th September (Saturday): Leinster U18 Clubs v Ulster (Round 3), Donnybrook Stadium, Time 13.00
Family Fun Day 4th of September
This is our 3rd Annual Family Fun Day and another great day will be had in Ashbourne RFC
It starts at 2pm
It is also the official kick off of the new season with both Mini and Youth registration taking part during the day
All new members are welcome and put is truly a family day
See you there after you play golf on Friday the 2nd!
Ashbourne Golf Outing 2nd of September
Ashbourne RFC host their annual golf classic in our neighbours golf club here in Ashbourne.
Great day promised with shotgun start.
Details on poster
AGM Meeting Notice
Reference: AGM Meeting Notice
Time: 8.00pm
Date: Wednesday the 8th of June 2016
Venue: Milltown House, Ashbourne R.F.C.
Dear Member,
In accordance with the club’s constitution, on behalf of the club I hereby serve notice of the club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). It will take place as indicated above, and is essential that we have a good attendance at the meeting. It is open to all paid up full members to take part.
2015/2016 has been a good season with the hosting of the Provincial Towns Cup final last week showing off the club and its membership in the nest possible way, something that we can all be proud off. Our three adult teams and the vibrant youth and mini sections continue to grow and these have brought a lot of new people into the club, which is great to see. The AGM is an opportunity to reflect on the season and look forward to the coming one.
The club’s continued focus has been about developing a rugby structure that will help the club to sustain its own development from within. Using our excellent facilities the club is building the rugby structures to match. The club also again displayed its ability to host major matches for the IRFU and is seen by outsiders as a quality operation. This is down to the club members rolling up their sleeves and delivering a professional performance time and time again. The Executive thanks you all for this. The opening of the 4G pitch this season has added a new dimension to our facilities and has also enhanced the facilities we can offer to the community.
In the AGM is important opportunity to reflect on what has occurred during the season and plan for the upcoming year. The club is also looking for new people to become in the running of the club through the Executive and would welcome this support. If interested please contact myself, or any member of the Executive. Please try and attend this year. We would love to see you there.
A nomination form for an Executive role can be obtained by applying to the Hon Secretary at [email protected]
Yours Sincerely,
Bill Duggan
Honorary Secretary, Ashbourne R.F.C., 087 2471792
Leinster Summer Camp August 15th to 19th at Ashbourne RFC
Leinster Summer Camp
August 15th to 19th at Ashbourne RFC
The camp is part of the Leinster Series
The Bank of Ireland Leinster Rugby Camps will be on in July and August in 27 venues across the 12 counties of Leinster and are for boys and girls aged 6-12 years old.
As last year’s camps sold out, we would urge that you encourage your members avail of our Early Bird Offer of €75 (ending 5pm 3rd of June) directly at
or for more information visit
You can book a second camp for your child for just €60 (no kit included).
Players will get:
5 days of coaching from 9.30am-1.30pm Monday to Friday trained by Leinster Rugby fully accredited IRFU coaches
For boys and girls aged 6-12 years in 27 venues across the province
Meet Leinster players
One free junior ticket to a selected Leinster game
A Canterbury of New Zealand pack including training t-shirt, a ball, and a draw string bag.
Learn new skills; make new friend and most importantly-HAVE FUN!
Ashbourne Retain Provincial Plate Title
Pictures Paint a 1000 Words
Ashbourne create history in being the first side since the Plate inception in 1962 to retain the title. Hopefully next season it will spur us on to go for the big one and take the Cup back to Ashbourne, but in the mean time The Provincial Towns Plate, The Spencer Memorial Cup and The McGowan Cup is not bad haul for a season along with the highest ever finish in the league coming third.
REST, RECHARGE and get READY for next season and enjoy the summer as we need to continue to build on the success
Great work all season from the coaches, management and most all the players of the 1st and 2nd team squads. Without a really strong seconds the first team cannot function so well done to all.
Plus we can't forget the squad of 20's who also did us proud all season along with the players and folks of the Youth and Mini sections. The future is looking good in Ashbourne.
Great club, great people and a great part of the Ashbourne Community
Lets enjoy the Provincial Towns Cup final next week and show the Leinster rugby population what makes this a great club and one we are all proud off.
Thanks to all for a great season!
Thanks to Sean O'Neill for the photos
Provincial Towns Cup Final at Ashbourne
The date of the final is now set for Sunday the 8th of May
See you there with a 3.30pm kick off and a great family day with fun for all as well as the minor thing of the game between defending holders Enniscorthy and the Wicklow challengers. Great game expected.