Dundalk 2ndXV v North Meath Jenkinson Cup Sunday 30th Sept at Mill Road
Posted on October 1, 2012 by Element , Posted in News ,
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Dundalk 2nd XV regrouped to face into this Jenkinson Cup match after a disappointing outing last week against Tullamore. As was said then,this is a team in transition and not short on courage and commitment and the Jenkinson Cup match gave them the chance to assess the improvements since last week.
This was a high scoring game and a credit to both teams who played open rugby.The Dundalk team was led by Capt Sam Mulligan and showed huge improvement on last week’s performance. Gerry Scully followed a superb outing yesterday with a hat trick of tries for the home team. Tom Thornton, Conor Beattie and Laurence Steen showed really well in the pack and got through some immense work. David Quigley, a newcomer to the game and making his debut gave a Man of the Match performance and will be a decided asset to the club as he gains more experience. The match ended with Dundalk emerging victorious on a scoreline of 41-31.
Today’s team was a blend of experience and youth and some very encouraging performances came from John White,Shane Matthews and Brian Tansey and this group of players can and will make progress under the encouragement of Captain, coaches and mentors. Keep up the good work!
Team:
G.Scully,D.Quigley,S.Matthews,R. McArdle,B.Tansey,D.Clare,S.Mulligan,J.White,J.Kerr,C.Kane,T.Thornton,R.McGee,C.Beattie D.Jonkus,J.Smith,L.Steen,S.Smyth, A Kennedy
Coolmine next week at Mill Road
Posted on October 1, 2012 by Element , Posted in News ,
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Dundalk travelled to meet an expected tough challenge from Garda at Westmanstown. Dundalk started the match with serious intent and after only five minutes No 8, Greg Whately capitalised on a line-out overthrow from Garda to take and carry the ball and set up three phases of retention which led to Ene Fa’atau scoring a try out wide. Just on the ten minute mark Dundalk conceded a penalty which Garda duly converted leaving the score at 5-3.
On the kick off Dundalk were awarded a scrum but Garda were penalised and from the penalty scrum half Thomas Campbell tapped and ran, passing to Stephen Martin who evaded a tackle to bring second row Ciaran Sloan into the move. Sloan made some hard yards and drew two defenders before popping the ball to Afa Fa’atau who dived over for Dundalk’s second try on the thirteenth minute. 10-3. Dundalk indiscipline led to a further Garda penalty which they converted.10-6. Dundalk were unfortunate not to add to their score when the Williams brothers Johnny and Robert linked superbly to find Afa Fa’atau who brought Stephen Murphy into the move but a knock-on denied them a score.
Encouraged however the Dundalk team upped the pace and a penalty awarded was quickly taken by an alert Greg Whately who passed to Stephen Murphy who released Robert Williams to score in the corner 15-6.Garda replied with a converted penalty and a drop goal from their out half to leave the score at 15-12.
Garda were reduced to fourteen when their No 4 was shown a red card for stamping. Dundalk took advantage in the scrum and the next Dundalk score came after a strong Dundalk shove putting the home team No8 on the back foot and a crunching tackle by Stephen Martin dislodged the ball from his grasp. Martin gathered himself and dived over for another try which Ultan Murphy converted 22-12, the half time score.
In the second half Dundalk were to have the advantage of a slight breeze. From the kick-off Ciaran Sloan took the ball high in the air and channeled it back to set in train an eight phase move bringing in Robert Shields before Johnny Grey scored the fourth try and ensured the bonus point 29-12. Garda were awarded another penalty which they slotted over to bring the score to 29-15.This was to be their last score of the game.Dundalk kept up the pressure and a Robert Williams break down the wing was supported by Ene Fa’atau whose quick hands put Gerard Scully into space to score an excellent try which Ultan Murphy converted 36-15.
Further tries came from Johnny Williams who scored after a strong scrum and a clever pass from Thomas Campbell and again converted by Ultan Murphy 43-15.Johnny Williams scored again after a strong run by Ultan Murphy established a position deep in the Garda half. Murphy again converted 50-15.
A further try came from a move involving Thomas Campbell, Ultan Murphy and scorer Gerard Scully converted by Murphy 57-15. The final try came again from a strong performance by the scrum and a series of moves by Campbell and Williams allowed Scully to run a great line and open a gap for Ultan Murphy to score the final try of a very entertaining match with the final score 62-15.
A wonderful performance by Johnny Williams led to his being awarded Man of the Match.
Team: U.Murphy,R.Shields,R.Williams,A.Fa’atau,J.Williams,T.Campbell,R.Farrell,J.Grey,C.Brannigan,S.Crawford,C.Sloan,E.Fa’atau, S.Martin,G.Whately,G.Scully, J.Smith,L. Steen, D.Sloan,D.O Connell
Dundalk face Coolmine next at Mill Road and your support is vital to the team. See you there.
Posted on October 1, 2012 by Element , Posted in News ,
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Dundalk Sharks Under 9s who conquered all before them in Banbridge last weekend:
Back Row (left to right): Milo Moore, Conal O’Callaghan, Johnny Jones, Alex Gregory, Joe O’Donnachadha, Joseph Pheifer, Robert Malone, Peter Rice, Ronan McDonnell, Laurence Jones, Leo McRory, Aaron McGuinness
Front Row (left to right): Mark Leavy, Ciaran McArdle, Sam Malone, Ciaran Tiernan, James O’Connor, Fiachra O’Gorman, Aron McEvoy – Players who played but absent from photo; Fionn Duffy, Lorcan Ticehurst, Brian McCahill, Eoghan Staunton
Dundalk RFC U9’s travelled to a Blitz on Saturday 29th September in Banbridge starting at 10:15am. Two teams entered with a total of 22 players travelling and both played Armagh, Ballynahinch & Banbridge. Both teams were fantastic on the day and all 6 matches were won comfortably by Dundalk. Both teams were vastly superior in ball handling than the opposition and head coach Jason was delighted with the performance of all the players.
The competitive season will start in earnest with the Metro league kicking off this Sunday 7th October when we welcome Bective Rangers RFC to Mill Road.
Posted on October 1, 2012 by Element , Posted in News ,
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The Dundalk Shark’s Under 11s had a busy weekend playing on both Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday the U11s attended a blitz in Banbridge with the first match kicking off at 10:15am for their first run out of the season. One team was fielded and those who showed acquitted themselves very well. Three matches were played against Armagh, Balinahinch and Banbridge and each match was a tight affair with no more than a try in the difference in any of the matches. Most notable from Dundalk was new signing Jack Cassidy who showed tremendous form. Also worthy of a mention was Timmy Connolly who showed exceptional speed going in for a nice try against Armagh.
On Sunday Dundalk Under 11s hosted Ratoath U11s in the Metro league as well as welcoming Virgina RFC for a friendly match. All players got a full 2 matches. After braving a monsoon in the first ten minutes of the match the sun broke out and conditions became quite pleasant. The matches were played observing the new rules, being 5 man scrums, 4 man line outs and kicking off after scores and at the start of each half. The metro match resulted in a hard fought a draw. The first match against Virginia RFC ended in a tight win for the away side and the other finished in a draw. Further work will be necessary adapting to the new rules against the tougher opponents in the league, but over all it was a very positive opening to the season and everybody enjoyed a good Sunday mornings craic.
Posted on October 1, 2012 by Element , Posted in News ,
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Posted on September 29, 2012 by Element , Posted in News ,
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Dundalk RFC has recieved it’s ticket allocation for Leinster v Munster in the Rabodirect Pro 12 at the Aviva Stadium, Saturday 6th October at 18:30. Tickets are available from the club ranging from €45 – €55. The club would ask members intending to go to this match to please purchase the tickets from the club’s allocation as opposed to other sources.
To apply for tickets please contact Honorary Ticket Secretary Brian Byrne brian.byrne@ecci.ie or Honorary Treasurer Alan Byrne alan@marshmackey.com
Posted on September 29, 2012 by Element , Posted in News ,
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WEEK 35
€401 John McCabe
€100 John Hennessy
€100 Rachel Greene
WEEK 36
€401 Simon Byrne
€100 Gerry Kelly
€100 Shelagh Igoe
WEEK 37
€401 Niall Foley
€100 Michael McEnteggart
€100 Ultan Herr
WEEK 38
€401 Eugene O’Gorman
€100 Elizabeth McGee
€100 Mick Corry
WEEK 39
€410 T.C. Campbell
€100 Peter Lavery
€100 Christy McGee
WEEK 40
€401 Aidan Bermingham
€100 Alan Wogan
€100 Ivan Bishoff
Posted on September 28, 2012 by Element , Posted in News ,
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Posted on September 27, 2012 by Element , Posted in News ,
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Following an excellent win away to Cill Dara in their opening Leinster League Division 1A, all connected with the Dundalk RFC first team were confident of building on that positive start in the first home match of the league season in Mill Road last weekend. Dundalk played host to Tullamore RFC in what was expected to be a tough encounter and so it proved.
The matched kicked off later than usual at 5:30pm and both teams enjoyed a strong start to the game; however it was Tullamore who scored first. With 10 minutes on the clock, Dundalk conceded a penalty just outside their 22, having been judged offside at a ruck. Tullamore duly converted to make the score 3-0. Dundalk attempted to answer back in definitive style with player coach Ene Fa’atau breaking through the defensive line, passing to his cousin and recently signed overseas player for 2012/13, Afa Fa’atau. Afa bounced off a would-be tackler, passing on to winger Rory O’Hagan who was tackled just short of the line. This allowed Tullamore got their hands on the ball and they duly cleared their line to the disappointment of the majority in attendance.
The next significant moment of the match came after 20 minutes. The referee had been left with no choice but to penalise Tullamore for off the ball play, with Tullamore No 7 Rob Connors getting sin binned for stamping. Many in attendance felt that the referee may have acted sooner, but nonetheless this meant that Tullamore was down to 14 men for the next 10 minutes of play and the Dundalk faithful in attendance sensed an opportunity for the home side to wrestle control of the match.
Alas, on 27 minutes this proved to be a false dawn as from a line out within Dundalk’s 22, Tullamore won good possession and mauled from 10 meters out to cross the line for the opening try. This brought the score to 10-0 in favour of the away side, inflicting a psychological blow on the home side having gone further in front while down to 14 men.
On 35 minutes, with Tullamore back to full strength, Dundalk kicked to clear their line. This resulted in the Tullamore fullback gaining easy possession and counter attacking, breaking through 3 soft tackles and offloading to the wing for an easy score in the corner. Frustration ran around the mill road faithful, as the general feeling was the try was too soft and better was expected from the home side. Tullamore missed a difficult conversion and the score remained at 15-0.
It was proving to be an extremely difficult afternoon for Dundalk, who at this stage of the game were defending wave after wave of attack. Dundalk’s younger team where finding things hard going and in some areas lack of experience was showing through. However, few can deny the raw talent which exists in this group and Dundalk showed admirable tenacity in getting back into Tullamore’s half and their persistence was rewarded with a penalty after the referee adjudged Tullamore off side. This set the stage for the previous week’s man of the match, Ultan Murphy, to carry on his run of successful spot kicks for the 2012/2013 season, converting to make it 15-3.
Unfortunately Dundalk could not build on this momentum and normal service was resumed just before the half time whistle. Yet another attack by Tullamore exploited wide gaps in the Dundalk defensive line and a slide pass found Brian Geraghty out wide who duly scored Tullamore’s third try of the half. Tullamore failed to inflict further pain right on half time, missing their second conversion of the game to leave the score at 20-3 going into half time.
Dundalk’s undoubted talent started to shine through in the second half with great attacking runs from the Williams brothers, John and Robert, making life difficult for the opposition. Indeed on 65 minutes Dundalk looked a different side and were now starting to click. They were now a cohesive unit and with great work in the forward line producing quick ball and after 6 phases of hard gained yards the home faithful got cause for celebration with a great try from Robert Shields, cutting a super line to score near the posts. Man of the moment Ultan Murphy kept his incredible run going, converting the try and leaving the score at 20-10 with 17 minutes remaining. Suddenly the game was on and the home support had legitimate hope that the match could be turned around. However, hearts sank on 72 minutes, when once again soft missed tackles out wide cost Dundalk dearly, with Tullamore’s fullback crossing for his 3rd try. Missing the conversion mattered little as the match was now out of Dundalk’s reach at 25-10.
It was a case of what might have been as Dundalk finished the game much stronger, only a knock on when across the line from Afa Fa’atau failing to put much deserved respectability onto the score line. The full time score 25-10 with much cause for hope, but also plenty to work on for Ene Fa’atau on the training ground on Tuesday evening.
Dundalk next match is against Garda away with kick off at 3pm, Saturday 29th September at Westmanstown in West Dublin. A strong away support is needed and we call on all members to make the effort and turn up to cheer on the lads, in what we hope will be a match to put the league campaign back on track for Dundalk RFC.
Team: U Murphy; G lynch; R O’Hagan; R Williams; A Fa’atau; J Williams; T Campbell; R Farrell; J Gray; J Smyth; D Sloan; C Sloan; E Fa’atau; S Martin; G Whately
Subs: D O’Connell; R Shields; K Dorian
Posted on September 26, 2012 by Element , Posted in Downloads, News ,
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Dundalk RFC is delighted to announce the sale of tickets for the upcoming Autumn Internationals in the Aviva Stadium against South Africa and Argentina.
Please see the attached pdf outlining the various ticket categories and prices. As always preference will go to club 401 members, however the club will do its utmost to accommodate as many member applicants as possible. We have kept prices as keen as possible.
Members interested in applying for tickets please complete the application form provided and email it back either to Alan Byrne email: alan@marshmackey.com or Brian Byrne email: Brian.byrne@ecci.ie ticket secretary. Alternatively the application form can be printed and handed directly either to Alan Byrne or Brian Byrne.
Please use the link below to download the ticket application form. The form will open in another window for you to save and download.
Ticket Application Form
