Ashbourne's First League Match on Saturday Postoned
Ashbourne were due to play Gorey in the first round of the 2017/2018 Leinster League Div 1A, but due a tragic bereavement that has affected Gorey RFC the game has been rescheduled to October.
Our thoughts are with those affected at Gorey and we offer our condolences
Ashbourne Draw Ballyclare in the 1st Round of AIL Junior Cup
Ashbourne start the defense of the Ulster Bank All Ireland Junior Cup with a home game against Ulster club Ballyclare RFC. A tough game will be expected but it will a great occassion for both clubs.
More details to follow
The following is the draw for the 1st Round of the Ulster Bank All Ireland Junior Cup, all matches to be played on Saturday October 28th, 2017 kick off 2.30pm
Newcastle West v Enniscorthy
Ballina v Portadown
DLSP v Connemara
Enniskillen v Bandon
Ashbourne v Ballyclare
Clonmel v Westport
Instonians v Gorey
Monivea v Kilfeacle
Membership Form 2018/2019 Season
See below the membership form this season.
Please complete and supply to the names listed.
Ashbourne RFC Family Day
The season officially kicks off on Sunday next, the 10th, when Ashbourne hosts its annual family day. It is open to the public and in particular it kicks of the mini section season.
If you are are interested in your kids playing rugby or at least giving it a try, it is the day to give it a try. So come up and meet the coaches and committee of your community focused club. We have some of the best facilities around and this is good chance to have a look around.
It is a fun filled afternoon
Condolences
Note from Jack Conlan
Dear All,
I am sorry to be to bearer of sad tidings once again.
Ursula, wife of Tom: founder member and first President of Ashbourne Rugby Club passed away suddenly on Friday.
Ursula was an outstanding supporter of the club in the formative years and was also an outstanding tennis and badminton player in her own right.
The funeral arrangements are as follows:
Reposing at the Nazareth House Chapel from 5.30pm this Monday evening, the 8th May,
with removal at 7.30pm to Saint Joseph's Church, Ballytivinan, Sligo to arrive at 8pm.
Mass of Christian burial at 12 noon Tuesday, 9th May, in Saint Joseph's Church, Ballytivinan followed burial in Rathcormac Cemetery.
May she rest in peace,
Jack
U14 Set for Donnybrook Sunday the 7th of May
U14's in Donnybrook on Sunday Next
The happy campers on the Ashbourne RFC U14 hope to scale new heights on Sunday at Donnybrook (12.30) when they take on Coolmine in the U14 Leinster Metro Youth/Schools Final.
The lads have already won the North East League beating Ardee in the final at Navan.
All the best on Sunday to the lads and their dedicated coaching team of Paul Ennis, Alan Ward, Brian Grieve, Frank Keegan and Paul Mason and loyal bunch of supporters.
The lads are off to the East Coast Adventure Centre in Rostrevor the following week.
AGM Meeting Notice
AGM Meeting Notice
Time: 8.00pm
Date: Wednesday the 24th of May 2017
Venue: Milltown House, Ashbourne R.F.C.
All Systems Go For Saturday
Ashbourne are preparing for the game on Saturday the 28th
FREE BUSES to DonnyBrook.
Texts ONLY to Collette 087 686 0316 with Names to guarantee your seats, so we know how many buses to book.
Buses will be leaving 12.45pm from Cinema Car Park
Wear Ashbourne Colours.
Club shop will be open on Thursday night between 8 and 10pm if you would like to be kitted out in club colours - club beanie hats just 5 Euros (normally 10)!
Condolences
The club again learnt of another death of the father and grandfather of a number of well know club members
Frank Mahon passed on Thursday and he is the father of Declan Mahon, a pillar of the club and a long time member of the Leinster Referee's association (the ARLB). Along with Declans wife June and their children Owen, Ciara and Craig, the Mahon's have been one of the main stays of the club for years and I am sure you will all join us in offering our sympathy and condolences on the loss of a father, grandfather and great grandfather to the Mahon family and the wider relatives and relations.
May he rest in peace.
Please see details below of the arrangements
https://rip.ie/showdn.php?dn=308987/FrankMAHON/Dublin%2011/Dublin
Condolences
Condolences
The club is sadden to hear the news of the death of Colm McManus
Colm McManus, son of Pat and Geraldine McManus died last evening. Pat is a well known member of the club who captained and coached the club in the past and a legend of great standing. Ian, Colm's brother also played with the club and with our good neighbours Curraha Gaa
The next generation is represented still in the club with Colm's brother in law Paul Duncan coaching Ashbourne's U9's.
On behalf of the club we would like to offer out condolences to Pat, Geraldine, Ian and Ruth and their extended family on their loss.
May he rest in peace
Details below from RIP.ie
https://rip.ie/showdn.php?dn=308434%2FColmMC+MANUS%2FAshbourne%2FMeath