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Shannon's
First 1st XV!
The
first Shannon lineup in 1884. In the photo were: James Hartney(Hon.Sec)
Charlie Harty, Bill Ormston, Dan Keogh, John Condon, Michael Conway,
Mick O'Connor, Pierce Hartney, Steve Hanrahan (Pres.), Dan Duggan, Joe Connolly,
J.Cooney, Paddy Lynch(Capt.) Michael McNamara, M.Cooney, Charlie O'Connor,
"Baker" McMahon, Thady Fitzgibbon. |
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Club Pavilion was built in the 66/67 season, with the official opening as
shown here in the program, on Tuesday 26th December 1967.It was built mainly
with voluntary labour from club members young and old.The opening ceremony
was accompanied by an exhibition match between a Shannon selection and the
'Cuchulainns' won by Shannon 22-3. |
Another program cover, this time from a match against Queen's University
in December 1949, played at Thomond Park. |
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10 years the clubhouse was outgrown and an extension was added to
the Pavilion in 1978. |
Exerpt from Committee meeting held on 8/11/49:
"J.B. Neiland proposed and T.Daly seconded, that a grip be purchased
for purpose of carrying jerseys. Mr A. McConkey proposed and S.Fitzgerald
seconded that, in place of a grip, a haversack be purchased. On a devision
,it was decided to purchase a haversack. Hon Treasurer to prduce same." |
| Spot anyone you know in this
photo? This is a Shannon Under 12 team photo taken circa '71/'72 on the
front pitch in Thomond Park. |
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Did you know?
* President DeValera was a life
member of the club for almost 50 years.
* Shannon RFC became the first
senior club to hold a 'School of Rugby', started in 1971.
* The 'dummy' pass was 'introduced'
to the game by Johnny Carey in 1920.
* The Market's Field was a rugby
pitch at the end of the 1800's.
* Shannon's first Senior cup
success in 1960 was refereed by Comdt. Tom Furlong.
* Pat Murray captained Munster
to Grand Slam Success in 1994-95
Players from the Eighties:
Stalwarts Mick Fitzgibbon, Niall
O'Donovan, Oliver Kiely and Mick Moylet in action.
HONOURARY VICE PRESIDENTS
A.O'Driscoll, S.Fitzgerald, M.J Bradshaw, D.Gilligan, J.B.Neiland,
F.O'Flynn, W.O'Shea, N.Moore, Rev. A.Turner, S.Halvey, L.O'Donovan, V.O'Flynn,
A.Browne, B.O'Brien, D.Brockert, F.Gallagher, M.Clancy, C.Tucker, D.Floyd,
D.Flannery, B.McConkey
HONOURARY LIFE MEMBERS
Brian O'Brien, Brendan Foley, Colm Tucker, Gerry McLoughlin, Mick
Moylett, Mick Galwey, Mick Fitzgibbon, Anthony Foley, Eddie Halvey, John Hayes,
Peter Stringer, Alan Quinlan, Marcus Horan
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