When we faced the N7 southbound on the 4th of October few of us on that team
bus could, with any degree of confidence have predicated the subsequent 7
months. That's not to say anyone doubted the ability of our senior side, it's
just that at that moment it looked bleak after Blackrock had just put 41 points
on us. Quite often its asked "where did it all go wrong?" when things
go pear shaped, but lets reverse it, and ask "Where did it all go right".
Hard work, dedication, commitment and ultimately a desire to ensure justice in
their own ability was the driving force that set our lads on the way to
Saturdays final. Sure, there were some blips along the way, but the traditional
Memories of our emphatic victory in the 2006 final meeting with Clontarf will
not have played any bearing on the team’s build up to this game. It's all about
the present and the unified goal of winning a ninth AIB title. That said,
Clontarf will have their own motivations and it's down to at least 80 minutes
of rugby. Best of luck to all the lads.
The clubhouse will be open at
We had a great boost heading into the final when on Tuesday evening our
magnificent U/16's clinched the cup title to add to their league victory
earlier. The toss of a coin fell in our favour and Young Munster travelled to
Coonagh. It turned out to be a cracking match between two very skilful sides
and despite two early
Elsewhere at underage the U/13's came close to picking up their third
trophy of the season at the Pat Lawlor tournament in UL on Sunday. The lads
fought their way to the final by outplaying some strong opposition with the
likes of Clanwilliam, Bohemians and had a show case game against Garryowen to
seal the group stages. Unfortunately they were piped at the last stage by one
of the host teams, UL Bohs, but all in all not a bad way to finish a super
season.
Last week's notes were a little short and I inadvertently omitted another super
success for our underage when the U/12's retained the Brian Fitzgerald
memorial blitz. It's a fantastic achievement once again and the effort of all
the players, parents and coaches must be applauded. Indeed it's to the credit
of all our underage coaches that, invariably
Off the field our Golf Classic takes place next Friday 15th in Shannon
Golf Club and while the number of teams is well over 30, there are still
slots available at €300 per team. Ger
Mullane can be contacted at 087 2541915 or e-mailed on gmullane@shannoncoiledsprings.ie.
Congratulations to local referee Peter Fitzgibbon from Thomond RFC on his
elevation to the international panel which is a great achievement and surely an
incentive to all potential referees. The club needs more referees next season
to maintain our quota, so if anyone one is interested in picking up the whistle
they can contact John Cole at Jcole@limerickcity.ie.
A reminder that the AGM takes place on Tuesday 19th in the Clubhouse at
I'll finish with another plea to everyone associated with the club to be loud
and proud in