Aughrim Rugby
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Aughrim Rugby was officially founded on February 3, 2011 in Aughrim
, County Wicklow
, Ireland
. Otherwise known as Aughrim RFC or The Red Kites.
During the previous year of 2010 research had been carried out on primary and secondary school
s throughout South County Wicklow to see if it could recruit and put together a sustainable rugby club
. As of March 2011 Aughrim Rugbys Schools Partner Program consists of 7 primary schools.
The Aughrim Rugby Logo is based on the Red Kite
bird of prey which was re introduced to the Wicklow hills in the past number of years. The Club Colours are Jersey; Royal Blue and White linings, Shorts: Royal Blue, Socks: Royal Blue and White linings.
Aughrim Rugby will initially cater for mini rugby
up to the age of under 12's (season: 2011/2012). Youths rugby will follow during season 2012/2013.
As a new club Aughrim Rugby's medium term plan throughout year one was to appoint volunteers via their volunteer management program. Key positions Child Welfare Officer(s), Coach Development Officer(s), Volunteer Coordinator(s), Schools Liaison Officer(s), Player Recruitment Officer(s) and Club Development Officer(s)have been filled based on previous skills in business and sporting acumen.
On April 2, 2011 Aughrim Rugby held its launch day with over 96 children registering to play for Aughrim Rugby.
On April 12 Aughrim Rugby was fully accredited to the IRFU
and the Leinster Branch
of the IRFU. Officially Aughrim Rugby is Ireland's newest rugby club.
Aughrim Rugby was one of several lucky clubs to be nominated for funding via Ulster Bank Rugbyforce in 2011.
Shane Byrne was born and raised in Aughrim
. Shane played for Leinster
, Saracens, British & Irish Lions and won over 40 caps for Ireland. He is of course a big supporter of Aughrim Rugby.
Aughrim, County Wicklow
Aughrim is a small town in County Wicklow, Ireland. It lies in a scenic valley in the east of Ireland where the Ow and Derry rivers meet to form the Aughrim river...
, County Wicklow
County Wicklow
County Wicklow is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Mid-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the town of Wicklow, which derives from the Old Norse name Víkingalág or Wykynlo. Wicklow County Council is the local authority for the county...
, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
. Otherwise known as Aughrim RFC or The Red Kites.
During the previous year of 2010 research had been carried out on primary and secondary school
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
s throughout South County Wicklow to see if it could recruit and put together a sustainable rugby club
Rugby football
Rugby football is a style of football named after Rugby School in the United Kingdom. It is seen most prominently in two current sports, rugby league and rugby union.-History:...
. As of March 2011 Aughrim Rugbys Schools Partner Program consists of 7 primary schools.
The Aughrim Rugby Logo is based on the Red Kite
Red Kite
The Red Kite is a medium-large bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as eagles, buzzards, and harriers. The species is currently endemic to the Western Palearctic region in Europe and northwest Africa, though formerly also occurred just...
bird of prey which was re introduced to the Wicklow hills in the past number of years. The Club Colours are Jersey; Royal Blue and White linings, Shorts: Royal Blue, Socks: Royal Blue and White linings.
Aughrim Rugby will initially cater for mini rugby
Mini rugby
Mini rugby also known as New Image Rugby is a form of rugby union designed to introduce the sport to children. It uses a smaller ball and pitch than standard rugby, and has nine players a side....
up to the age of under 12's (season: 2011/2012). Youths rugby will follow during season 2012/2013.
As a new club Aughrim Rugby's medium term plan throughout year one was to appoint volunteers via their volunteer management program. Key positions Child Welfare Officer(s), Coach Development Officer(s), Volunteer Coordinator(s), Schools Liaison Officer(s), Player Recruitment Officer(s) and Club Development Officer(s)have been filled based on previous skills in business and sporting acumen.
On April 2, 2011 Aughrim Rugby held its launch day with over 96 children registering to play for Aughrim Rugby.
On April 12 Aughrim Rugby was fully accredited to the IRFU
Irish Rugby Football Union
The Irish Rugby Football Union is the body managing rugby union in Ireland. The IRFU has its head office at 10/12 Lansdowne Road and home ground at Aviva Stadium, where Irish rugby union international matches are played...
and the Leinster Branch
Leinster Rugby
Leinster Rugby, usually referred to simply as Leinster, is an Irish professional rugby union team based in Dublin, representing the Irish province of Leinster, that competes in the RaboDirect Pro 12 and also competes in the Heineken Cup...
of the IRFU. Officially Aughrim Rugby is Ireland's newest rugby club.
Aughrim Rugby was one of several lucky clubs to be nominated for funding via Ulster Bank Rugbyforce in 2011.
Shane Byrne was born and raised in Aughrim
Aughrim, County Wicklow
Aughrim is a small town in County Wicklow, Ireland. It lies in a scenic valley in the east of Ireland where the Ow and Derry rivers meet to form the Aughrim river...
. Shane played for Leinster
Leinster
Leinster is one of the Provinces of Ireland situated in the east of Ireland. It comprises the ancient Kingdoms of Mide, Osraige and Leinster. Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the historic fifths of Leinster and Mide gradually merged, mainly due to the impact of the Pale, which straddled...
, Saracens, British & Irish Lions and won over 40 caps for Ireland. He is of course a big supporter of Aughrim Rugby.