West Offaly Lions News

 

West Offaly Lions - Summer Camps

 

The West Offaly Lions R.F.C will be running summer camps for all young rugby enthusiasts. The camps are open to boys and girls aged between 7-12 years of age. The camps run from 9.30am - 2.00pm from Monday 29^th June until Friday 3^rd July 2009, and camp fees of €40 will apply for the week. Your children will have a week filled full of fun, making new friends and learning new skills in a safe environment with fully accredited IRFU coaches.

 

West Offaly Lions - Outings

 

West Offaly Lions players and officials had an enjoyable evening at Martins of Doon, viewing the televised rugby match between the British & Irish Lions and South Africa.  Many thanks to those who organised this and the next outing will be in Killeens in Shannonbridge on 27^th June 2009 at 1pm for the second test of the Lions tour. Anyone who wishes to attend is welcome.

 

Pictured at W.O.L AGM is Danny Gleeson (Centre) presenting a cheque to President Peter Mooney (left) for sponsorship for medical kit for the W.O.L Development Team. Also pictured is Charlie Couper (right) head coach.

West Offaly Lions RFC - AGM Report 2008-09 Season
 
A very well attended AGM of the West Offaly Lions RFC took place in Ferbane Community College on Thursday 21st May 2009.
 
Bernard Quigley, Hon Chairman, reported on a very successful season for the club at junior and under age levels. He paid tribute to Charlie Couper and all coaches and managers for their hard work throughout the season. He especially congratulated Marion Gilligian on receiving the Connaught Volunteer Recognition Award.
 
Hon Secretary, Marion Gilligan also summarised the season gone by and thanked everyone for their involvement with the club during the season.
 
In his financial report, Hon Treasurer Martin Kelly, gave a detailed overview of the club accounts which are in a very healthy position going into the new season.
 
In his President's address, President Peter Mooney thanked everyone involved in the club for all their efforts over the previous year both on and off the pitch. He also thanked all the club's sponsors. He especially congratulated all the players for their dedication and spirited performances during the season.
 
The following officers were elected to serve on the committee for the 2009-2010 season
 
President, Peter Mooney.  Chairman, Bernard Quigley.  Vice Chairman, Brian O' Carroll.  Secretary, Marion Gilligan. Asst Secretary, Jane Mooney.  Treasurer, Martin Kelly.  Asst Treasurer, Seamas Guinan.  Fixtures Secretary, Ray Walshe.  Asst Fixtures Secretary, Roy Fletcher.  P.R.O, Audrey Guinan.  Child Welfare Officer, Adele Kenny.  Connaught Branch Reps, Bernard Quigley, Jude Feehan.  Medical Officer, Dr. Gabrielle Murphy.
 
Congratulations to Donal Corbett who was voted Connaught Young Player of the year in our division and to Callum Boland who has starred in Ireland games in the FIRA u18 championships in France.
A special congratulations to Shane Lowry on his achievement of winning the 3 Irish Open. Wishing him every success in his future golfing career.
 
We wish all our players well for their other sporting quests during the summer months and we look forward to seeing one and all for the 2009-2010 season.  All new members wishing to play will be warmly welcomed at the club.