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Clanwilliam
RFC
F
irst established in 1879 Clanwilliam FC is based at Murgasty in Tipperary. They are currently led by President Johnny
Lonergan who is supported by Secretary David Moloney and the club has been progressing well under their guidance.
They have put together a history of which they have every right to be proud, having celebrated their 135th anniversary
last year, making them the sixth oldest rugby club in the country. Over the year’s they have played at a number of different locations
and have now settled at Clanwilliam Park having moved there in 1956.
This season their first team has been
in terrific form and have yet to lose a
fixture as the season draws to a close.
To go unbeaten for the full year would
be a terrific achievement for the side
and there is a confidence amongst the
players that they can do so.
Off the field the club is able to boast
some high quality facilities with a
playing pitch, training area, changing
rooms and a large hall with bar and
catering facilities. Their progressive
nature is also highlighted by the fact that
they have established a second playing
field at Collegelands, Tipperary.
One of the standout features of the
club is their superb youth section and
42 Issue 52
the club’s mini coordinator Martin Daly
told www.independent.ie, “The club
received the Munster Mini Club of the
Year award in 2013 and that has come as
a result of hard work over a number of
seasons from coaches, parents and the
growing numbers of kids playing in the
club.
Last season, we fielded teams from
U6s to U12s and played matches every
fortnight in the East Munster region. It
was a very busy season; we played over
20 games in total home and away with
a big emphasis on fun, enjoyment and
everyone getting game time.
Our U6/7 section is growing every
week, here these eager kids are taught
to run, pass, dodge and score in a
non-contact environment. This is a joy
to watch and with plenty of coaches
at hand, they pick up the skills very
quickly.
We have three or four coaches with
each age group, this helps every child
learn the basic skills of the game in a safe
and friendly environment. The coaches
place a big emphasis on team work,
respect for each other, the opposition
and most importantly the referee.”
Rugby Club Magazine wishes them the
best of luck for the future.
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