SHANNON R.F.C.

SELECTED EXTRACTS FROM '47/'48 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES .

Shannon RFC Minutes
1947 -1948

The Annual General Meeting was held on Sunday Sept. 21st 1947 at Athlunkard Boat Club. Mr. Fitzgerald president presiding. There was a large attendance of members.
The minutes of the last general meeting and the minutes of the extraordinary general meeting were read and signed.
The secretary's report for the year was read and on the proposition of Mr. Jack Cowey was adopted.
The balance sheet was produced and explained to the members and on the proposition of Mr. Jack Cowey seconded by Mr. James Murnane was adopted.
Mr. C. Quilligan requested the incoming committee to notify the members that the subscription to the club is 10/= and schoolboy members 2/6.
The outgoing president Mr. S. Fitzgerald, thanked each and every member of the club who helped to run the club during the past season. He requested the players to start this season this way they finished last season.
The election of officers then took place and resulted as follows;

President
Mr. S. Fitzgerald Proposed Mr. J. Price and Mr. Jack Cowey seconded.
Mr. Price was declared elected and took the chain
Vice President
Mr. S Quilligan proposed Mr. P. O'Driscoll and Mr. M. McLoughlin seconded. Mr. O'Dricsoll was elected unanimously.
Hon Treasurer
Mr. P. Costello proposed Mr. A. McConkey and Mr. J. Cowey seconded. Elected unanimously.
Hon Secretary
Mr. J. Price proposed D. P. Costello and Mr. A. Mc Conkey seconded. Elected unanimously.
Hon Team Sec.
Mr.S. McNamara proposed Mr. E. Fitzgerald and Mr. A. Turner seconded. Elected unanimously.
Captain 1st XV
Mr. P. O' Driscoll proposed Mr. D.P. Costello and S. Fitzgerald seconded. Elected unanimously.
Vice Captain 1st XV
Mr. Jack Cowey proposed Mr. J. Delahunty and D. P. Costello seconded. Elected unanimously.
Selection Committee
Jack Cowey proposed S. Fitzgerald and P.O Driscoll seconded.
M. McLoughlin G. McNamara A. Turner
D.P. Costello .. J. Price . A. Mc Conkey.
C. Quilligan . T. Moloney F. Keane
S. Clancy R. White T. Griffin

T. O'Donovan F. Keane A. Turner.
Mr. Keane withdrew and a vote was taken and requested as follows;
Mr. Fitzgerald and Mr. Price were elected and Mr. Moloney and Mr. McNamara tied.
Mr. Moloney was then elected on the Chairman's casting vote.
A vote was then taken and the following were declared elected.
Messrs. Quilligan, Fitzgerald McNamara, O'Sultan, Keen, Colony and Clancy.
Mr. Stephen Fitzgerald proposed a vote of thanks to Athlunkard Boat Club and J. Price seconded. Passed unanimously.
Mr. Jack Cowey suitably replied on behalf of Athlunkard Boat Club.
Mr. Quilligan proposed a vote of Sympathy to the relatives of the deceased members of the club and especially to the relations of the late G. Spillane, who died during the past year.
The vote was passed unanimously, all members standing in silence.
There been no other business this concluded the meeting.
J. Price
19th Sept. 1948.
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Tuesday 14th Oct. 1947
Minutes of the last meeting were read and signed. Committee decided to pay £1 subscription to Athlunkard Boat Club.
The Chairman congratulated the team and the members of the St. Mary's team for the splendid showing they put up against Garryowen in the Munster Senior League.
The committee were informed that Mr. McNamara was elected by 10 votes to 8 as Junior Delegate to the Munster Branch of I.R.F.U.
Committee decided to pay Key Printing works £1-7-6 for printing of circulars.
Hon. Treasurer was instructed to circulate the members for their subscriptions.
Mr. S. Fitzgerald agreed to make the necessary arrangements for the jumble sale.
The committee decided to give Thomond Park to Crescent College for their Shield Fixture on November 30th.
Mr. Quilligan informed the committee that Garryowen RFC wanted Thomond Park for December 28th for their annual match with U.C.D. RFC.
Mr. Quilligan proposed that we give the field and request the North Munster Branch to facilitate us with Dec 21st and Mr. S. Mc Namara seconded.
The club give Thomond park to Garryowen RFC on Sunday Dec 28th if we get Dec. 21st instead.
Mr. A. Mc Conkey proposed a second amendment that we do not give the field at all. As there was no seconded this amendment was not held. The first amendment was then carried on the Chairman's casting vote. Hon. Secretary was instructed to write Hon. Sec. North Munster Branch IRFU on the matter.
Mr. S. Fitzgerald agreed to see about Transfer for Messrs. O'Connor & Hardacre.
The Hon. Sec. Proposed Mr. C. Quilligan as delegate to the North Munster Branch IRFU and Mr. S. Fitzgerald seconded. Mr. Frank Keane was unanimously elected Deputy.
The delegate to attend the Munster Branch General Meeting was left to Messrs. Mc Namara and Quilligan to decide for themselves.
The delegates were then instructed what way they were to vote on the notices of motion.
As there was no other business this concluded the meeting.
J. Price.
21/10/47.
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Tue. November 18th
Committee Meeting held at Athlunkard Boat Club Tue. Nov. 18th Mr. Quilligan presided also present with Messrs. Moloney, A. Mc Conkey, S. Fitzgerald, J. O'Sullivan, S. Clancy, E. Fitzgerald and D. P. Costello ( Hon Sec ). Minutes of last meeting read and signed.
Jumble Sale : Decided to collect on Thursday if fine. Committee to meet at Athlunkard Boat Club at 7.30p.m.
Senior League: Hon. Treasurer reported a profit of 17/- on senior League match with Young Munster R.F.C. J. Moloney to see Hardacre, re his not turning out on Sunday last against Young Munster R.F.C.. Letter received and read from Charleville R. F. C. Hon. Secretary instructed to write and change time of start to 3 p.m.
Hon. Sec. Informed the meeting that a fixture had been arranged with Old Crescent R. F. C. for Sunday next at Thomond Park 3 p.m.
The committee decided to change 6d admission and stand 6d extra. Hon. Treasurer to get posters printed at Limerick Echo.
S. Clancy to see F. Crowe re his car to Charleville, on Sunday 30th.
The following were appointed stewards for Sunday's match, A. Mc Conkey, J. O'Sullivan,S. Mc Namara and F. Keane.
The committee decided to give the team selected for next Sunday's match to Mr. J. O'Sullivan for insertion in the Limerick Leader.
The following XV represented the club against Old Crescent R. F. C. last Sunday
M. Holly,
N. Costello, O'Connor, Mulvany, F. Lynch, Healy, Joe O'Donovan.
Cowey, O'Flynn, M. Mulcahy,F. Ryan, P. O'Driscoll
L. Devny, S. Clancy, J. Naughton
Result: Old Crescent 8pts Shannon Nil.
Ref. Mr. J. Price ( Shannon )
J. Price
25/11/47.
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Tuesday 23rd Dec.
Committee meeting held at ABC Tuesday, Dec. 23rd 1947. Mr. J. Price president presided also present Messrs J. O'Sullivan, S. Fitzgerald, P. O'Driscoll, Mr. Delahunty, Mr. Quilligan, D. P. Costello Hon. Secretary.
Minutes of last meeting read and signed. Committee decided to pay Mr. Fitzgerald £4 out of the 8 due to him by the club.
Committee decided to pay Gearys Hotel for dinner supplied on Dec. 21st. Meeting informed that there was a profit of 27/2 on the "45" Drive and raffle run by the club on 22nd Dec.
After a brief discussion it was decided to go ahead with the advertising calendar. J. O'Sullivan agreed to get a quotation from Galway and Hon. Sec. To write Irish Annuals Ltd, re a quotation re dance.
Jumble Sale: re the proposed jumble sale Mr. Fitzgerald proposed that on the next Tuesday, might we only discuss essential business and adjourn the meeting and then get the members of the committee to collect for the jumble sale.
A discussion took place on the getting of cars for our game with Waterpark R.F.C. in Waterford. Mr. Fitzgerald informed the meeting he had got a van for Waterford. Mr. Fitzgerald agreed to look after another car or two and report back at the next meeting.

J. Price.
30/12/47.
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Tuesday Feb. 31st 1948
Minutes of the last meeting were read confirmed and signed.
Arising out of the minutes concerning the concert to be run by the club at the Lyric cinema, the committee decided after a long discussion to defer the mater for a week when it was hoped that a better attendance would be present.
Mr. Quilligan proposed that we summon a full committee meeting for next Tuesday night and anyone who has not been in regular attendance be asked to resign, the Hon. Sec. Seconded.
The committee were informed by the Hon. Sec. That Old Crescent R.F.C. could not give us a match at the moment.
As there was no other business this concluded the meeting.

J. Price.
10/02/48.
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Tuesday February 24th 1948
The minutes of last meeting read and signed.
Concert: Committee decided to run the concert at the Lyric Cinema on March 21st.
The following committee were appointed : Messrs. J. O'Sullivan, Mr. Quilligan, J. Delahunty, A. Mc.Conkey, S.Fitzgerald and the Hon. Sec.
Raffle: Meeting informed that a lot of Cards and Tickets are not yet collected. A. Mc Conkey proposed the raffle be postponed. Carried unanimously.
Committee informed that we are playing O'Callaghan's Tannery next Sunday at Thomond Park.
S. Fitzgerald instructed to have the jerseys washed and aired.
Allocation of International Tickets:
Mr. T. Moloney proposed an amendment to the minute passed on 28/01/47 be rescinded and every member who had paid subscription be entitled to draw for the Stand Tickets, J. Delahunty seconded.
Minute carried after a division of votes had taken place.
The draw for the tickets was then proceeded with.

J. Delahunty
2.3.48
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Tuesday 9th March 1948
Owing to absence of minute book the minutes were not had.
Mr. J. Price undertook to make arrangements for seating accommodation in St. John's Pavilion for concert.
Mr. O'Sullivan to make arrangements for refreshments. It was decided to charge 3/- 2/6 and 1/6 for concert at Lyric on the 21st March.
Mr. Quilligan undertook to submit list of juvenile players to North Munster Branch for the next Meeting.

J. Price
23/3/48.
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Annual General Meeting 1948
The A.G. M. held on Sunday 19th September 1948 at Athlunkard Boat Club. Mr. J. Price President presiding. There was a poor attendance of members. The minutes of the last general meeting were read and signed. The balance sheet was read and explained and on the proposition of Mr. J. Murnane seconded by Mr. J. Cowhey was adopted unanimously. Mr. S. McNamara commenting on the amount of revenue received from members subscriptions ,stated that same could be increased if members tried to procure new members.
Mr. P. Jackson suggested that all old members be sent a membership card with a notice to effect that subscription was due. The outgoing president Mr. J. Price thanked the members for their support during the past season, he also thanked Athlunkard Boat Club for the facilities accorded to the club by giving them the use of their premises for the holding of its meetings.
The election of officers then took place and resulted as follows;
President Mr. P. Shanahan proposed by Mr. S. McNamara seconded by Mr. Quilligan, elected unanimously.
Vice- president: Mr. D. Costello proposed by Mr. Quilligan seconded by Mr. Mc Conkey elected unanimously.
Owing to the unavailable absence of the president and Vice-President, Mr. Mc Namara acted as Chairman and the election of officers continued.
Hon. Treasurer: Mr. A. Mc Conkey proposed by Mr. J. Price seconded by Mr. Quilligan elected unanimously.
Hon. Sec.: Mr. J. Price proposed by Mr. S. McNamara seconded by Mr. Quiligan elected unanimously.
Captain 1st XV: Mr. D. Cowhey proposed by Mr. P. O'Driscroll seconded by Mr. P. Sheehan.
Vice-Captain 1stXV: Mr. Haughton proposed by Mr. P. Frawley seconded by Mr. G. Prendergast,
Mr. M.. Mulcahy proposed by Mr. S. Fitzgerald seconded by Mr. Haughton.
Mr P. Sheehan proposed by Mr. P. O'Driscoll seconded by Mr. Gilligan. A ballot then took place which resulted in the election of Mr. P. Sheehan as Vice-Captain for coming season.
Team Sec: There being no nominations for this office it was decided that the committee co-opt a team secretary.
Mr. S. Mc Namara proposed a vote of sympathy to the relatives of deceased members who had passed away during last season; P. Hartney, P. Healy, J. Hegarty, Mr.Treacy and Mr. Barry. This was done all present standing. There being no further business the meeting concluded.
P. Shannahan. President.
19/5/48.