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Nenagh Ormond
RFC
N
enagh Ormond RFC was
one of the first rugby clubs
set up in Tipperary and is one of the
oldest in the country. Founded in 1884,
the club originally played in Dagg’s
field and relocated to Tyone, where
they still maintain a pitch, in
the 1950s. In the club’s
centenary year (1984)
the current grounds
at New Ormond
Park,
Lisatunny,
were
officially
opened.
Nenagh Ormond
became a Senior
club in the 2004/05
season and were
competitive
in
Division 2B (originally
Division 3) and pushing
for promotion for several
years before finally making the
breakthrough last year. The dedication
and commitment of the Senior Team
resulted in an impressive unbeaten 201314 season which saw them promoted to
Division 2A.
The coaching structures and player
development from youth level up have
been a major factor in the club’s success.
The majority of the current team are
locally based and came up through these
structures from a young age. Led by Head
Coach and player Derek Corcoran, who
has scored over 50 AIL tries in his career,
the expertise and experience available to
the club is invaluable.
Both Derek and assistant coach Mike
Kennedy are local men which adds to the
sense of local pride and community in
the club. Team Manager Keith Hayes is
also local and a former club captain and
he has given many dedicated years to the
club.
Nenagh Ormond are also very proud
of past players Munster and Ireland
international Donnacha Ryan and
Munster, Leinster and Ireland player
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Trevor Hogan who both started their
rugby careers at Nenagh Ormond and still
come to support the club when they can.
Indeed, Trevor Hogan played no small
part in the club’s recent success, stepping
down after three years working
alongside Derek Corcoran as
Senior Team Head Coach
at the end of last season
after promotion was
secured.
Mini and Juvenile
Rugby are very
popular at Nenagh
Ormond.
With
training
every
Sunday
morning
and regular Blitzes
against clubs from
around the country,
mini rugby caters for boys
and girls from Under 8’s to
Under 12’s. Participation and fair
play are cornerstones of the game with
coaches focussing on developing
the values and traditions
associated with rugby as
well as the technical
skills needed for the
sport.
Nenagh Ormond
also competes
from
Under
13’s right up to
Under 20’s and
the work done
by the club’s
dedicated
J u v e n i l e
Committee and
coaching and
management
teams, as well
as
Community
Rugby
Officer
Pat
Fitzpatrick,
Youth
Coordinator
Paul Collins and Mini
Coordinator
Martin
Brislane, can be seen in the
young players coming through. This
hard work leads to success on the pitch
and this season our Under 14’s are East
Munster League Champions. We are also
lucky to have a dedicated and supportive
group of parents who can always be
counted on to help out.
Nenagh Ormond field a successful Ladies
team who were unbeaten last season in
Division 2 South taking them to an AllIreland Semi Final. The club places great
importance on growing the women’s
game and indeed on the role of women
in the club. All at Nenagh Ormond
know Club Secretary Theresa Hassey
and would readily acknowledge the
huge contribution she makes to the club
and the Juvenile Committee also have a
committed and hard-working Secretary
in Fiona Cusack.
The club President for the 2012/13 season
was
former Ladies player
J e n n i f e r