By Kevin O’Siochain
The ghost of players past returned to haunt Clontarf as they crashed out of the AIB Cup at the hands of Belvedere.
Former Tarf fullback Conal Keane secured victory for the home side with a penalty minutes from full time in a closely contested fixture at Anglesea Road. Enforced changes on both side detracted [...]
Published on: 11th November, 2009
Cian Healy will earn his first Ireland cap against Australia at Croke Park on Sunday and will take his place alongside Flannery and John Hayes, whose IRFU suspension ends on Saturday.
With Flannery declared fit, it means Connacht’s Sean Cronin will deputise from the bench, while John Fogarty will make the trip to Belfast to link [...]
Published on: 5th November, 2009
Dublin Port Co. Renews SponsorshipDUBLIN PORT COMPANY ANNOUNCES RENEWAL OF CLONTARF RUGBY CLUB SPONSORSHIP
Monday, 2nd November, 2009: Dublin Port Company announced that it is renewing its sponsorship of Clontarf Rugby Club and will continue as the club’s main sponsor until 2012. The news was officially announced to club supporters on Saturday 31st October, prior to the match between Clontarf [...]
Published on: 2nd November, 2009
Clontarf, who started out as firm underdogs for this AIB clash, reminded early front runners Blackrock of their proven league pedigree. Ultimately the home side made the most of the slight wind and slope advantages enjoyed by both sides at an increasingly wet but playable Castle Avenue.
Clontarfs’ sluggish start to the season continued in the [...]