MEN’S 1ST XV | 2:30PM
AIL DIV 1B | ROUND 15
WOMEN’S 1ST XV | 5:00PM
AIL DIV 1 | ROUND 15
01 MAR 2025
PROGRAMME
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Dear Members,
It is a great honour for me to represent Old Belvedere RFC this season as its President On behalf of everyone in the club, I would like to extend a very warm welcome to all members and guests along with their families and friends to Ollie Campbell Park throughout the season I would particularly like to welcome all visiting teams and match officials and I hope that you find OCP a welcoming environment
I hope this year that we continue to build on the fantastic work that has been carried out by so many people over the last few years in making Old Belvedere such a warm and welcoming place to visit. This effort has been spearheaded by Philip Byrne and his colleagues Many thanks also to all those who have contributed to this effort and I hope to see this continue to develop.
Under the guidance of our Director of Rugby, Quenton O’Neale, we are very proud to be fielding so many teams again this season – boys and girls minis, boys and girls youths, men’s under 20’s, senior men’s and women’s, junior men’s and women’s and a resurgent Veteran’s XV. I wish all of our teams success and unlimited enjoyment over the months ahead
A special word of congratulations to the Men’s Shed which has grown in stature since its inception in 2019 The Shed members are valuable contributors to the club in so many ways and they complete the spectrum of participants in the club.
There are two other groups who merit a particular mention. Sincere thanks to all the volunteers in the club who contribute so much in so many different ways – the club would be lost without you And finally, sincere thanks to all our sponsors for their kindness and support. Managing a club is becoming increasingly challenging and could not be done without the generous support we receive from all our sponsors
I know that every season has its ups and downs My personal wish for this season is there will be more ups than downs! Above all, irrespective of what happens, I hope I can retain my belief that the reason we are all here, and a part of this club, is to have fun!
Paul Dowling, Club President
02. ABOUT TODAY
I would like to extend a warm welcome to all our members ands guests today for what is sure to be a busy and exciting double-header
Our Senior Men’s XV take on Nenagh Ormond in a top of the table clash at 230pm and our Women’s XV are hosting Ballincollig at 5.00pm.
We are now in the final third of the season and every match feels like a cup final I am sure we will have great support at Ollie Campbell Park today and I would like to thank all of our supporters who have been in great voice throughout the season
Everymatchfeelslike acupfinal,andIam surewewillhavegreat supportatOllie CampbellParktoday.
I would also like to say a particular thanks to all of our sponsors - without their outstanding generosity we would not be able to operate as a rugby club I am delighted that several of our sponsors will be at the prematch lunch today and I hope they get to enjoy the activities and the atmosphere.
wish both of our teams every success today Let's hope it is a day to remember!
Paul Dowling
03. ENERGIA WELCOME MESSAGE
On behalf of everyone at Energia Group, we are delighted to kick off the Energia All Ireland League (AIL) for the 2024/25 season We look forward to seeing lots of familiar faces out on the pitch, as well as welcoming some new ones, in what we’re sure will be another thrilling year of club rugby.
The increase in attendance at last season's Energia AIL games was testament to the League's exceptional quality, and we hope to see even more enthusiastic fans this year We extend our heartfelt thanks to the clubs, players, and volunteers for their commitment and hard work, which played a vital role in the success of the 2023/24 season
Our commitment to Irish Rugby, as Official Energy Partner to the IRFU and title sponsor of the Energia AlL, focuses on supporting rugby at all levels, from grassroots to professional.
We’re delighted to have 60 teams partaking in this year’s Energia AIL and wish everyone the best of luck in the upcoming season.
Gary Ryan
Managing Director Energia Customer Solutions
HUGH 1.
11. ANDRE
OLD BELVEDERE TEAM SHEET (M)
ADDITIONAL INFO
COACHES & MANAGEMENT
QUENTON O'NEALE – DOR & HEAD COACH
EOIN SMYTH – ASSISTANT
BRYAN MOLLEN – ASSISTANT
DAN HOGAN – STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
DARAGH GERAGHTY – MANAGER
JAMES ALLEN – PHYSIO
DECLAN CASSIDY – ANALYST
GAVIN DOWLING - DOCTOR
REPLACEMENTS 16. LUKE MCLAUGHLIN 17. ADAM HOWARD 18 JAMES RUDDY 19. TOM MULCAIR 20. PETER O'BEIRNE
FLOOD
CALUM DOWLING (C)
4. KALE THATCHER
6. PADDY DOWLING
8. JOSH ERICSON
7. ANTHONY RYAN
10. DAVID WILKINSON
12. JUSTIN LEONARD
13. JAYDEN BECKETT (VC)
14. JACK KEATING
15. JOE WHITE
3. RYAN MCMAHON 5. EDDIE REES
9. JACK DUNNE
RYAN
ARIEL ROBLES
NENAGH ORMOND TEAM SHEET (M)
ADDITIONAL INFO
REPLACEMENTS 16 SHANE MALONE | 17 JACK O'KEEFFE | 18 JOE COFFEY
EVAN MURPHY | 20 NICKY IRWIN | 21 DEREK CORCORAN
3. MATTHEW BURKE
4. JAKE O'KELLY
10. BEN POPE
11. CONOR O'SHAUGHNESSY
12. ANGUS BLACKMORE
13. CONOR MCMAHON
1. MIKEY DORAN
2. DYLAN MURPHY
5. KEVIN O'FLAHERTY (C)
6. ROB BUCKLEY
8. JOHN O'FLAHERTY
7. JOHN HEALY
9. CHARLIE O'DOHERTY
14. DAVY GLEESON
15. JOSH ROWLAND
11.
OLD BELVEDERE TEAM SHEET (W)
ADDITIONAL INFO
COACHES & MANAGEMENT
CATHY MURPHY - DIRECTOR OF WOMEN’S RUGBY
TANIA ROSSER - HEAD COACH
DARREN CURRAN - SKILLS COACH
DEIRBHILE NIC A BHÁIRD - FORWARDS COACH
CELESTE RAACK - PHYSIO
AILISH SLACK - MANAGER
AUDREY MESSINA - MANAGER
SHAUNA FITZGERALD - MANAGER
1. HANNAH RAPLEY
2. LISA CALLAN
4. GRACE TUTTY
6. ÁINE RUTLEY
8. KARA MULCAHY
7. LESLEY RING (C)
10. ÁINE DONNELLY
12. MINNONA NUNSTEDT
13. ELISE O’BYRNEWHITE
14. VANESSA HULLON
15. EMMA TILLY
3. HANNAH WILSON
5. LAURA CARROLL
9. CHARLOTTE NAGLE
MEGAN EDWARDS
VICTORIA O’MAHONY
KATIE LAYDE
CHLOE ERICSON
SINEAD FARRELL
GEORGIA FOLEY
KATE BALLANCE
BALLINCOLLIG RFC TEAM SHEET (W)
3. SINEAD O’DONNELL
4. AMELIA GREENE
10. EMMA CONNOLLY
11. BRIGHID TWOHIG
12. ALISON KELLY
13. MICHELLE O’ DRISCOLL (C)
ADDITIONAL INFO
1. ALIX CUNNEEN
2. AOIFE FLEMING
5. LAURILEIGH BAKER
6. AOIFE MADIGAN (VC)
8. AOIBHEANN MCGRATH
7. MICHELLE STAFFORD
9. EVE PRENDERGAST
14. ELLIE COURNANE
15. KATE O’SULLIVAN REPLACEMENTS
16. CHIARA CALVETTI | 17. NIAMH DOYLE | 18. ANNA KAVANAGH
19. VICKI GOOD | 20. FIA WHELAN | 21. RACHEL NAUGHTON
22. MIRIAM MURPHY
08. UPCOMING AIL FIXTURES (MEN)
U.C.C
STRENGTHOFTHEWOLFISTHEPACK
LEAGUE TABLE
SEPT21|230PM|OLLIECAMPBELLPARK NAAS JAN11|230PM|OLLIECAMPBELLPARK
SEPT28|230PM|COLLEGEPARK JAN18|230PM|THOMONDPARK
OCT19|230PM|NEWORMONDPARK FEB8|230PM|WOODLEIGHPARK
NOV.16|2.30PM|DUBLANE
OCT26|230PM|ENERGIAPARK OLDWESLEY FEB15|230PM|OLLIECAMPBELLPARK HIGHFIELD NENAGHORMOND SHANNON DUBLINUNIVERSITY
DEC14|230PM|FORENAUGHTS U.C.C APR5|230PM|MARDYKE
09. UPCOMING AIL FIXTURES (WOMEN)
LEAGUE TABLE
OCT26|500PM|TANNERPARK
DEC14|500PM|OLLIECAMPBELLPARK
SEPT28|500PM|WILLOWLODGE JAN11|500PM|THEBLACKGATES
JAN18|500PM|CROWLEYPARK
FEB8|500PM|OLLIECAMPBELLPARK
FEB15|500PM|ASHTOWNLANE
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