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Latest news
» Longford kick-off new Leinster League campaign against Arklow Longford kick-off new Leinster League campaign against Arklow
Longford 1st XV´s new Leinster League campaign begins with a trip to Arklow on Sunday September 28. The 13-game programme will see Longford play seven home games and six away.

» Mini and Youth players receive their awards Mini and Youth players receive their awards
The 2007 - ´08 Youth Rugby Awards took place in Longford R.F.C. last Friday night May 30. It was great to see such large number attending the awards from the very young U6´s right up to the U18´s.

» Ronan Keith new club captain Ronan Keith new club captain
Ronan Keith was elected captain of Longford RFC 1st XV at the club´s recent AGM, held in the clubhouse, while club President Mike Magan continues in his second year in the position.

Other news:
» Tip Rugby Every Wednesday Night
» AGM set for May 20
» Longford RFC celebrate successful year


Developments in Longford RFC
New Head Forwards Coach - Victor Costello
Longford RFC are pleased to announce that ex-ireland legend Victor Costello and Mel Deane of Ireland/Connaught will be joining as head forwards coach and back/skills coach respectively next season.

Longfords own Noel Lee will be head coach. He will be assisted by Damian Curley (team manager/coach) & Colm Glynn (assistant backs coach). The 2nd XV coach is Noel Maguire.


Latest National Rugby news from 'RTE'
RTE RSS feed » Smit & Van Niekerk recalled for Springboks
Number eight Joe van Niekerk has been recalled to the Springboks starting team for the first time since last year for Saturday´s Tri-Nations series opener against New Zealand.

» Sharpe ruled out of second Test
Australia lock Nathan Sharpe has been ruled out of Saturday´s second Test against France after injuring himself at training.

» Johnson names first England squad
» All Blacks show Cowan clemency
» Ulster to begin with high profile friendlies
» Toulouse 26-20 Clermont



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Youth Information

Coaches for this season 07/08 are as follows:

Under-6: Trevor McHugh, James Reynolds, Tommy Harkin, Joe Corcoran
Under-7: Hugh Connolly, Tommy Harkin, Regina Reilly
Under-8: Myles Gillespie, Robbie Shaw, Dan Magan
Under-10: Roy Davis, Damien Bartley, David McDowell, Sammy Murphy
Under-12: Cecil Bennett, Oliver Scott, Joe Compton
Under-14: George Farrell, Matt Hanley, Steve Easey
Under-16: Stephen Coy Jnr, Paul Trueick, Terry McCormack
Under-18: David Ludlum and Michael Nolan.



History

Did you know the Longford RFC is one of the oldest clubs in Ireland? or that Ballymahon had a successful club?

If not, check out the history section, which has been directly lifted from the 1979 Wolfhounds program. If anyone has any pictures or stories that are interesting please e-mail me so I can post them admin@longfordrugby.com


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Senior Sponsors

The senior committee would like to thank the sponsors:

Main Sponsor:
Sierra Communications

1st XV Sponsor:
Chiller Off Licence
(Patrick Hanlon)

Women's Rugby Sponsor:
Butler Manufacturing Services

Coaches Sponsors:
Turner Print Group &
Longford Tool Hire

General:
Louis Heterich



Latest Guestbook entry
Name: Dave Bird
Posted: Wed 18 Jun 2008
Location: Longford

Lads, fixtures are in for 08/09 season - click on the fixtures link to see the full list...

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Youth Sponsors

The Youths committee would like to thank their sponsors:

Main Youth Sponsor:
Padraic Ward Pharmacy

Other Sponsors:
CPF Profiles Ltd,
Storecraft Ltd,
Watermill
Tighes Centra Rooskey,
and Steripack Ltd


Player Profiles

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Membership

All players please note

In order to be covered by insurance, a player must be a paid-up member of the club. Contact Stephen Coy Jnr or Mark Noble for more information.

Membership for the year is:
Players €100; Non-playing: €50; Students €25.



 
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