The Boneyard Bulletin 06.02.20 Final League game this Sunday
Mitchelstown Rugby Club
Munster Junior Plate 02.02.2020
Due to illness in the camp the tie was conceded. A postponement was unfortunately refused by the Fixtures Committee. We are at home to Scarriff in our final league game of the season, with a win essential if we are to make the playoffs.
Under 14 development league rugby
Mitchelstown 0 Clonakilty 21
On Sunday last we hosted Clonakilty in a development game in Currabowen in what turned out to be a very spirited encounter. Clonakilty got off to a very quick start and worked in two tries in the first 10 mins. We fought back very strongly and from that point had somewhere in the region of 70% possession for the remainder of the game. The second half seen us dominate but were very unfortunate not to get back on level terms with several last gasp tackles and forced into touch several times inside the 5m line. Again our high work rate continued right through to the very end and noticeable improvements were obvious throughout the team in terms of ball handling and line breaks. This was a tough, physical game in which both teams deserve great credit.
The team lined out: Cormac Noonan, Eoghan Kelly, Conor Dooling (c), Darragh Casey, Jack O’Brien, Sean Gorry, Aidan Birmingham-Doran, Josh Kearney, Andrew McEnaney, Jack Kelly, James Keane, Gearoid Desmond, Stephen Flynn, Dylan Spillane.
Our next game is away in Ballincollig in next Saturday 8th. Details from coaches at training on Thursday
Report courtesy of Kevin Kelly.
Mini Rugby – CBS Field
Under 8
The team was scarce in numbers, so a combined ‘town Highfield side, played Sunday’s Well and Highfield in very competitive games.
Under 9
The team showed up with thirteen players, so they played eight a side, borrowing three Highfield players for the second game. Mitchelstown won both games, and showed great determination, with excellent commitment from all the panel.
Under 11
The under 11’s played Sunday’s Well, and won by two tries. They also won two separate games against Highfield, winning both by 5-3 and 3-2. Great performances all round for the club, and testimony to the dedication of the players and coaches
Under 12
Good performances from the panel, bolstered by some Highfield players. Some flashes of brilliance from ‘town, with excellent tries.
All mini rugby from 5 -11 years of age now takes place on Sundays at 11.00 am, by kind permission of the CBS school. All are assured of a warm welcome, and fun is the order of the day. Throughout the year there will be blitz tournaments and other interesting days to enjoy, and many opportunities for parents to get involved, but only if they want to.
Keep in touch with your coaches for details, of this weekend
Thanks to Kevin Kelly, Ruth Gorry, Marie Meade and Leonard Moran for their reports, and all the parents who helped on the day.
LOTTO - € 7,000 next Sunday week for your spring shopping
No lottery winner last Sunday week in Walsh’s Bar, where their music, party facilities and hospitality are well known, and where we concluded the draw. The numbers drawn were 6, 9, 20, and 22. There was no jackpot winner. Many thanks to all the staff of the bar for facilitating last week’s draw, and for the sustaining coffee. Lucky dip winners: Therese Horgan - €50, Judith Walsh - €50, Katelyn Sheehan - €25, David Ronan - €25.
The next draw will be Sunday, February 16th in Jackie O’Brien’s Tavern Bar
The new jackpot will be €7,000 for a single winner, or shared equally if more than one winner.
Entry is only €2 per pick of 4 numbers or 3 tickets for €5. Remember the odds of getting 4 numbers in our lottery is very close to the same as getting 4 numbers in the national lottery, but our prize is far bigger, over 25 times bigger in fact.
Annual tickets are available at €50 for 26 draws, with a bonus draw only for annuals. Contact Owen on 087-8112991 for annual tickets, or any other committee member. Rugby Club Lotto is now also available to play online at www.mitchelstownrugby.com
Birthday/Christmas gift ideas
Our club shop is now open, with several great gifts in store for all. Please click the link on our website, and proceed to find suitable gifts for all ages, sizes, genders, and budgets. www.mitchelstownrugby.com. You can purchase club lotto tickets on line, in time for Christmas entry to the draws.
Lotto present? Give your special one the gift of an annual lotto ticket covering a full year of Mitchelstown RFC lotto joy, with the potential for cash prizes.
Membership Fees
Please note that all membership must be paid up before playing. All types can now be paid on the web site, or any committee member.
Committee meeting on tonight (Thursday 6th) in Jackie O’Brien’s Tavern at 8.15pm sharp. All members are welcome to attend and to express their opinions.