michael silke
Six looks like being a really good number around the club at the moment as half a dozen young Buccaneers players have been selected to play for Ireland in the 2023 Atlantic Youth Touch Rugby Cup in Nottingham later this month.
John and Philip Finnan and Niamh Purtill are in the Mixed U15 squad for the second time, having played in France last season. This year they will be joined by Molly Copelin and Alex Connor which is a remarkable achievement for these two debutants as they have been playing for less than a year!
Aoife Purtill is named on the Mixed U18 side moving up from the U15s of last season while an honourable mention goes to Aoibhinn Tynan who is very unfortunate to miss out on selection. We wish all the best to the three girls and three guys in their respective tournaments.
Six Try Conroy Propels Ireland to Olympics
Ireland Sevens won European Gold and, with it, qualification for next year’s Olympic Games in France. They won all their matches in convincing style in this tournament in Poland with Buccaneers player Jordan Conroy scoring six tries, including two in the vital 26-12 final win over strong rivals Great Britain.
This success means that the men’s squad have now qualified for back-to-back Olympic Games and they will be joined in Paris next year by the women’s squad who will be making their debut at the Olympics. Jordan and his teammates now have a year to prepare for the Games and we wish them continued success.
Summer Camp at Buccs Next Week
The first of two five-day Rugby Summer Camps for girls and boys at Buccaneers begins on Monday next, July 10. Supported by SMITH’S SUPERVALU MONKSLAND, it will run from 9.30am to 12.30pm daily. Registration is €80 per week with discounts for additional family members. No previous rugby playing experience is necessary and children will learn new skills in a fun environment whilst making friends and keeping fit. To register, contact Geraldine at 0861732711 or email [email protected] The second camp will take place in August from 10 to 14.
Minis Tag
Mini’s Tag for boys and girls, ages 7 to 12, takes place at Buccs for five Tuesday evenings for an hour from 7pm. Cost is just €10. Contact 0872221764 to book. Beginners welcome.
Junior Touch Rugby
Junior Touch Rugby for 13-to-17 year olds returned at Buccaneers on Wednesday, July 5, at 7pm and will continue during the summer. Touch rugby is a fast and fun non-contact version of the sport. Boys and girls are welcome to come along and see what it is all about. Contact Denis at 0857742751 for further information.
Golf and BBQ Classic
Buccaneers RFC annual Golf & BBQ Classic takes place on Tuesday, July 25, at the panoramic Christy O’Connor Jnr designed Glasson Lakehouse course overlooking Lough Ree. Entry is €280 per team of four (€240 for a tee time before 11am ). Last tee time is 4pm. All support will be greatly appreciated. Contact Geraldine at 0861732711 or email [email protected] to book. The earlier you book, the better tee time you can obtain.
Condolences
Deepest sympathy is extended to Kevin Griffith, popular staff member at The Bounty, and family on the unexpected passing of his father Joseph. Condolences also to Alan MacNeice on the death of his mother Ann.
