Belfast Harlequins
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Belfast Harlequins is a multi-sports club located off the Malone Road
in south Belfast
, Northern Ireland
. The club name provides the overall umbrella for rugby union
, men's and ladies' hockey
and squash
. The club is associated on and off the field with Methodist College Belfast
(MCB).
and North of Ireland Cricket Club and North of Ireland FC
. The former clubs were two of the oldest and most distinguished clubs in Ireland. North sold its famous ground at Ormeau - one of the earliest international rugby venues in Ireland - to pay for the redevelopment of the Deramore Park facilities.
The club uses a version of the Maltese cross that MCB uses as its sports logo, with the colours being those of navy, sky blue, red and maroon. The North colours were traditionally red, blue and black, with Collegians using navy, white and maroon.
At two extraordinary general meetings held simultaneously in both North and Collegians, the members of both clubs voted to proceed with the merger to form the new club, Belfast Harlequins. As of 12.00 midnight, 18 November 1999, Belfast Harlequins came into existence. The first annual general meeting of the new club took place in March 2000. The new clubhouse at Deramore was opened in June 2002 by the then club president, Alison Watt, along with Jack Kyle OBE
and Gilbert Paton.
On and off the field all three sections of the Belfast Harlequins set-up have been successful. Pictures and memorabilia of both clubs and grounds is placed around the bar area and throughout the club. There is an active social scene, many parties and events take place throughout the season.
In looking to the future, the club runs men's and ladies' mini-hockey and mini-rugby schemes. The launch of an Under 16 team in Rugby, Under 15 and Under 12 teams in Men's Hockey and an Under 14 team in ladies' hockey should ensure a steady flow of players for the future.
Deramore Park was the home to Collegians (and of Methodist College
from 1919 until the school purchased Pirrie Park from Harland & Wolff in 1932). Deramore Park was bequested in trust for the use of the former pupils of Methody for its life by Mr C W Neill in 1941. A special board of trustees exists today in the name of C W Neill, and its consent was required for the merger in 1999, to allow the continued use of Deramore Park by the new club.
Deramore Park has one squash court, three rugby pitches, one cricket pitch, one synthetic hockey pitch, a two-bedroom apartment and one bowling green which Belfast Bowling Club owns and plays on.
In the summer of 2006, Belfast Harlequins hosted several sports in the Special Olympics
Ireland Games. The games were held in Belfast
for the first time in their history.
Deramore Park was a venue for the 2007 Under 19 Rugby World Championship
, which was hosted in Belfast.
Cricket Club had merged with Cooke Cricket Club to form Cooke Collegians in 1998, and so the Belfast Harlequins Cricket Club was effectively a continuation of North. In 2005, however, the cricket section left the Harlequins set-up and now plays at Stormont under the name of Civil Service North of Ireland.
.
In September 1967, Collegians Men's Hockey Club played and won its first ever competitive fixture, with a 1-0 win against Gallaher. In the first season promotion to the Intermediate League was secured with an unbeaten record in the league. This success was carried over to the 1968-69 season and the Intermediate League was again won. However, a restructuring of the leagues meant that the 1st XI had to win the League for the second year in succession to receive promotion to Senior League Section 2
. The overall playing record in the first season was played 26, won 22, drawn 1, lost 3. They scored 111 goals and conceded 3.
In their first season in Senior hockey
, they were pipped for promotion by one point, remaining unbeaten (Played 18, won 8, drew 10). However, the following year promotion to the top section in the Senior League
was achieved. The team finished level on points with Annadale
, winning a test match by two goals to one to gain their place in Senior League One.
. The Men's section currently fields 4 senior teams, an Under 15s team and a thriving Mini Hockey section for Snder 12s.
The club achieved a place in the top section of the Ulster Senior League as Collegians on two occasions in the 1972-73 and 1988-89 seasons.
In the first season at the new artificial turf pitch at Deramore in 2000-2001 the Belfast Harlequins Men's Team won the Linden Cup.
The 2007-2008 season marked the 40th Anniversary of the founding of the men's hockey section.
Radio 5Live fame spent a few seasons on Collegians First XI prior to pursuing his career in England. He was the first player for Collegians ever to be sent off in a competitive fixture. Players such as former Ireland Under-21 goalkeeper Iain Kelly, Cecil Andrews, Philip Duke, Colin Furphy, Clifford Marshall, Ivan Kerr, Alan Smith, David Hutchison and Kevin Ryan formed the backbone of Collegians hockey teams over many years.
The club has had one full Irish International in Ian Kirk-Smith, who gained several full Caps whilst still a Collegian before moving on to Lisnagarvey
. The Club has also had several players capped at Ulster Junior level.
On the administrative front Peter Wood served as President of the Ulster Branch of the Irish Hockey Union in 1999.
In 2008 the ladies' 1st XI won a place in the 2008/2009 inaugural All Ireland League.
The ladies' 1st XI has not won a major trophy or competition in its history. The closest was in the Ulster Shield
campaigns of 1945, 1993, 1995, 1999 and 2004 when the 1st XI were beaten Finalists. The Plate competition for first round losers in the Ulster Shield has been won on several occasions.
Home games are played on artificial turf at Deramore Park or The Brook Activity Centre and, for more junior teams, occasionally on shale at Pirrie Park.
at full international level include Jenny McDonough and Suzanne Beaney. Currently Jenna Watt represents Ulster and Ireland at Under-16 Level, Helen Stevenson for Ulster and Irish Under-18 teams. Helen is 1st XI goalkeeper for Harlequins and Methody
. Laura Wilson has represented Ireland at Under 18 Level, Rebecca Smith at Ulster Under 18 level and Laurren Hackney at Ulster Under 16 level.
The club has provided a number of Ulster administrators such as former Ulster Women's Hockey Union Presidents Gerry Gray and Leslie Spence. Coaches include Alison Watt who has managed the Ulster Ladies' Senior Team. At the Under 16 Schoolgirl Internationals, February 2007, Laura Callaghan made her debut as an International Hockey Umpire.
), who all play in their Respective leagues within the Ulster Branch
of the Irish Rugby Football Union
. The first fifteen play in Division Two of the All-Ireland League in 2010-11.
The Belfast Harlequins RFC most successful season was in 2004-2005. They finished third in the league table and played at Landsdowne Road in Dublin in the end of season play-offs. They lost narrowly in the Final to Shannon
after a poor defensive display in the first half of the game. This is closer than a North
or Collegians
team had ever come to putting their hands on the Trophy. The 2006-07 season was a season of ups and downs. Despite winning the Ulster Senior League
and reaching the Finals of the Ulster Senior Cup
and the All-Ireland Cup, the club struggled in the All-Ireland League
. In the last game of the season the club failed to beat UCD and were relegated to Division Two.
Malone Road
The Malone Road is a radial road in Belfast, Northern Ireland, leading from the university quarter southwards to the affluent suburbs of Malone and Upper Malone, each a separate electoral ward...
in south Belfast
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly...
, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
. The club name provides the overall umbrella for rugby union
Rugby union
Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
, men's and ladies' hockey
Hockey
Hockey is a family of sports in which two teams play against each other by trying to maneuver a ball or a puck into the opponent's goal using a hockey stick.-Etymology:...
and squash
Squash (sport)
Squash is a high-speed racquet sport played by two players in a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball...
. The club is associated on and off the field with Methodist College Belfast
Methodist College Belfast
Methodist College Belfast , styled locally as Methody, is a voluntary grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland, one of eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, and is a member of the Independent Schools Council...
(MCB).
Background of the club
Belfast Harlequins was formed in 1999 with the merger of CollegiansCollegians (Belfast)
Collegians is the name of a club for former pupils of Methodist College Belfast. In the 108-year history of the club, it had rugby union, cricket, hockey, basketball and athletics sections...
and North of Ireland Cricket Club and North of Ireland FC
North of Ireland FC
North of Ireland Football Club is a former Irish rugby union club that was based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It was the first rugby club formed in what is now Northern Ireland and only two other clubs - Dublin University and Wanderers - were formed earlier anywhere else in all Ireland . It was...
. The former clubs were two of the oldest and most distinguished clubs in Ireland. North sold its famous ground at Ormeau - one of the earliest international rugby venues in Ireland - to pay for the redevelopment of the Deramore Park facilities.
The club uses a version of the Maltese cross that MCB uses as its sports logo, with the colours being those of navy, sky blue, red and maroon. The North colours were traditionally red, blue and black, with Collegians using navy, white and maroon.
At two extraordinary general meetings held simultaneously in both North and Collegians, the members of both clubs voted to proceed with the merger to form the new club, Belfast Harlequins. As of 12.00 midnight, 18 November 1999, Belfast Harlequins came into existence. The first annual general meeting of the new club took place in March 2000. The new clubhouse at Deramore was opened in June 2002 by the then club president, Alison Watt, along with Jack Kyle OBE
Jack Kyle
John Wilson Kyle OBE , commonly referred to as Jack Kyle or Jackie Kyle, is a former rugby union player who played for Ireland, the British Lions and the Barbarians during the 1940s and 1950s...
and Gilbert Paton.
On and off the field all three sections of the Belfast Harlequins set-up have been successful. Pictures and memorabilia of both clubs and grounds is placed around the bar area and throughout the club. There is an active social scene, many parties and events take place throughout the season.
In looking to the future, the club runs men's and ladies' mini-hockey and mini-rugby schemes. The launch of an Under 16 team in Rugby, Under 15 and Under 12 teams in Men's Hockey and an Under 14 team in ladies' hockey should ensure a steady flow of players for the future.
Grounds
Deramore is located in the heart of south Belfast, flanked by the River Lagan and Lagan Meadows to the east and south, and overlooked to the north and west by large detached homes.Deramore Park was the home to Collegians (and of Methodist College
Methodist College Belfast
Methodist College Belfast , styled locally as Methody, is a voluntary grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland, one of eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, and is a member of the Independent Schools Council...
from 1919 until the school purchased Pirrie Park from Harland & Wolff in 1932). Deramore Park was bequested in trust for the use of the former pupils of Methody for its life by Mr C W Neill in 1941. A special board of trustees exists today in the name of C W Neill, and its consent was required for the merger in 1999, to allow the continued use of Deramore Park by the new club.
Deramore Park has one squash court, three rugby pitches, one cricket pitch, one synthetic hockey pitch, a two-bedroom apartment and one bowling green which Belfast Bowling Club owns and plays on.
In the summer of 2006, Belfast Harlequins hosted several sports in the Special Olympics
Special Olympics
Special Olympics is the world's largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, providing year-round training and competitions to more than 3.1 million athletes in 175 countries....
Ireland Games. The games were held in Belfast
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly...
for the first time in their history.
Deramore Park was a venue for the 2007 Under 19 Rugby World Championship
2007 Under 19 Rugby World Championship
The International Rugby Board awarded the 2007 Under 19 Rugby World Championship to the Irish Rugby Football Union and the Ulster branch hosted it. The Tournament, which took place in Belfast, Northern Ireland from 4-21 April, was split into two divisions of twelve teams...
, which was hosted in Belfast.
Cricket
CollegiansCollegians (Belfast)
Collegians is the name of a club for former pupils of Methodist College Belfast. In the 108-year history of the club, it had rugby union, cricket, hockey, basketball and athletics sections...
Cricket Club had merged with Cooke Cricket Club to form Cooke Collegians in 1998, and so the Belfast Harlequins Cricket Club was effectively a continuation of North. In 2005, however, the cricket section left the Harlequins set-up and now plays at Stormont under the name of Civil Service North of Ireland.
Hockey
The Harlequins hockey sections essentially are that of Collegians as North of Ireland did not have a hockey section since prior to World War IWorld War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
.
In September 1967, Collegians Men's Hockey Club played and won its first ever competitive fixture, with a 1-0 win against Gallaher. In the first season promotion to the Intermediate League was secured with an unbeaten record in the league. This success was carried over to the 1968-69 season and the Intermediate League was again won. However, a restructuring of the leagues meant that the 1st XI had to win the League for the second year in succession to receive promotion to Senior League Section 2
Ulster Senior League (Men's Hockey)
The Ulster Senior League is a league competition for the first teams of men's hockey clubs affiliated to the Ulster Hockey Union of the Irish Hockey Association.-Formation:...
. The overall playing record in the first season was played 26, won 22, drawn 1, lost 3. They scored 111 goals and conceded 3.
In their first season in Senior hockey
Field hockey
Field Hockey, or Hockey, is a team sport in which a team of players attempts to score goals by hitting, pushing or flicking a ball into an opposing team's goal using sticks...
, they were pipped for promotion by one point, remaining unbeaten (Played 18, won 8, drew 10). However, the following year promotion to the top section in the Senior League
Ulster Senior League (Men's Hockey)
The Ulster Senior League is a league competition for the first teams of men's hockey clubs affiliated to the Ulster Hockey Union of the Irish Hockey Association.-Formation:...
was achieved. The team finished level on points with Annadale
Annadale Hockey Club
Annadale Hockey Club is a hockey club based at Carryduff, County Down. The club currently plays in the Premier League of the Ulster Senior League.-Formation:...
, winning a test match by two goals to one to gain their place in Senior League One.
Men's section
The Harlequins Men's 1st team play in Premier league set up of the Ulster Branch of the Irish Hockey UnionUlster Hockey Union
The Ulster Hockey Union is the administrative arm of the Irish Hockey Association with responsibility for men's hockey throughout the province of Ulster....
. The Men's section currently fields 4 senior teams, an Under 15s team and a thriving Mini Hockey section for Snder 12s.
The club achieved a place in the top section of the Ulster Senior League as Collegians on two occasions in the 1972-73 and 1988-89 seasons.
In the first season at the new artificial turf pitch at Deramore in 2000-2001 the Belfast Harlequins Men's Team won the Linden Cup.
The 2007-2008 season marked the 40th Anniversary of the founding of the men's hockey section.
Notable players and administrators
Alan Green of BBCBBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
Radio 5Live fame spent a few seasons on Collegians First XI prior to pursuing his career in England. He was the first player for Collegians ever to be sent off in a competitive fixture. Players such as former Ireland Under-21 goalkeeper Iain Kelly, Cecil Andrews, Philip Duke, Colin Furphy, Clifford Marshall, Ivan Kerr, Alan Smith, David Hutchison and Kevin Ryan formed the backbone of Collegians hockey teams over many years.
The club has had one full Irish International in Ian Kirk-Smith, who gained several full Caps whilst still a Collegian before moving on to Lisnagarvey
Lisnagarvey Hockey Club
Lisnagarvey Hockey Club is the most successful Irish men's hockey club. The club is based in Hillsborough, County Down, Northern Ireland. It has a current membership of 700. The club also has a ladies section.-Formation:...
. The Club has also had several players capped at Ulster Junior level.
On the administrative front Peter Wood served as President of the Ulster Branch of the Irish Hockey Union in 1999.
Development
In 2006 coaching sessions for Under 15 and Under 12 teams recommenced after a ten-year gap. Approximately fifty boys come to Deramore each week for coaching sessions.Ladies' section
The Harlequins Ladies play in Section 1 of the Ulster Women's Hockey Union League. The Women's club is the largest in Ulster fielding 7 teams every Saturday.In 2008 the ladies' 1st XI won a place in the 2008/2009 inaugural All Ireland League.
The ladies' 1st XI has not won a major trophy or competition in its history. The closest was in the Ulster Shield
Ulster Shield
The Ulster Shield is the premier knock-out competition for ladies' hockey teams in the Ulster province of Ireland. It is one of the oldest ladies' hockey competitions in the world, with the first competition being held in 1896...
campaigns of 1945, 1993, 1995, 1999 and 2004 when the 1st XI were beaten Finalists. The Plate competition for first round losers in the Ulster Shield has been won on several occasions.
Home games are played on artificial turf at Deramore Park or The Brook Activity Centre and, for more junior teams, occasionally on shale at Pirrie Park.
Notable players and Administrators
Belfast Harlequins that have represented IrelandIreland
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...
at full international level include Jenny McDonough and Suzanne Beaney. Currently Jenna Watt represents Ulster and Ireland at Under-16 Level, Helen Stevenson for Ulster and Irish Under-18 teams. Helen is 1st XI goalkeeper for Harlequins and Methody
Methodist College Belfast
Methodist College Belfast , styled locally as Methody, is a voluntary grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland, one of eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, and is a member of the Independent Schools Council...
. Laura Wilson has represented Ireland at Under 18 Level, Rebecca Smith at Ulster Under 18 level and Laurren Hackney at Ulster Under 16 level.
The club has provided a number of Ulster administrators such as former Ulster Women's Hockey Union Presidents Gerry Gray and Leslie Spence. Coaches include Alison Watt who has managed the Ulster Ladies' Senior Team. At the Under 16 Schoolgirl Internationals, February 2007, Laura Callaghan made her debut as an International Hockey Umpire.
Development
Youth hockey is organised by Roisin Walsh, who coaches an Under 14 team that plays in Section 1 of the Under 14s league. The partnership with the school, the 1st XI captain and Methody hockey coach Kelli Thorton, has seen more players coming into the club at all levels.Rugby
The Rugby Club field 5 senior teams, an Under-20 team, an Under-18 team, an Under-16 team and a Ladies team (Belfast harlequins ladies rugbyBelfast Harlequins Ladies Rugby
In 2008 Belfast Harlequins RFC opened its doors to developing a ladies team within the rugby section. They approached ex-ulster ladies coach Nathan Moore in 2008 to coach the squad and had an open day in May 2008 which attracted over 20 adult ladies....
), who all play in their Respective leagues within the Ulster Branch
Ulster Rugby
Ulster Rugby, usually referred to simply as Ulster, is an Irish professional rugby union team based in Belfast, representing the Irish province of Ulster, that competes in the RaboDirect Pro12 and also competes in the Heineken Cup...
of the Irish Rugby Football Union
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...
. The first fifteen play in Division Two of the All-Ireland League in 2010-11.
The Belfast Harlequins RFC most successful season was in 2004-2005. They finished third in the league table and played at Landsdowne Road in Dublin in the end of season play-offs. They lost narrowly in the Final to Shannon
Shannon RFC
Shannon Rugby Football Club is an amateur rugby union team from Ireland, they hail from Limerick near the banks of the Shannon river. The club is a member of the Irish Rugby Football Union Munster Branch and as one of the top amateur sides in Ireland has seen many of its players progress to...
after a poor defensive display in the first half of the game. This is closer than a North
North of Ireland FC
North of Ireland Football Club is a former Irish rugby union club that was based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It was the first rugby club formed in what is now Northern Ireland and only two other clubs - Dublin University and Wanderers - were formed earlier anywhere else in all Ireland . It was...
or Collegians
Collegians (Belfast)
Collegians is the name of a club for former pupils of Methodist College Belfast. In the 108-year history of the club, it had rugby union, cricket, hockey, basketball and athletics sections...
team had ever come to putting their hands on the Trophy. The 2006-07 season was a season of ups and downs. Despite winning the Ulster Senior League
Ulster Senior League
The Ulster Senior League is a rugby union competition for senior clubs in the Irish province of Ulster. It has traditionally being ranked second in importance to the Ulster Senior Cup. It has declined in importance due to the formation of the All-Ireland League and growth in importance of the...
and reaching the Finals of the Ulster Senior Cup
Ulster Senior Cup
The Ulster Senior Cup is a knock-out competition for senior rugby union teams in the province of Ulster.It is administered by Ulster Rugby.The most successful club is Queen's University with 22 wins...
and the All-Ireland Cup, the club struggled in the All-Ireland League
AIB League
The Ulster Bank All-Ireland League is the national league system for the 48 senior rugby union clubs in Ireland, covering both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It is not, however, the highest level of rugby union in Ireland, as teams representing the four provinces of Ireland play...
. In the last game of the season the club failed to beat UCD and were relegated to Division Two.
2009/10 Squad
- Full-backs: Mark Kettyle, Miles O'Hagan
- Wings: Gavin McLoughlin, Matt Holmes, Rory Blake-Knox, Roger Kirkwood
- Centres: Michael Allen, Darren CaveDarren CaveDarren Cave is a professional rugby union player who currently plays for Ulster Rugby in the RaboDirect Pro12. Cave attended Sullivan Upper School. His club is Belfast Harlequins who play in AIB League Division 2.Cave plays as a centre, in which position he was selected for the Ireland squad which...
, Richard Reaney, Willie Stewart - Out-halves: Mark Kettyle, Niall O'ConnorNiall O'ConnorNiall O'Connor is a rugby union player for Connacht Rugby in the RaboDirect Pro12.He is also contracted to Belfast Harlequins who play in AIB League Division 2.O'Connor's position of choice is as a Fly-half....
, Keith Pyper - Scrum-halves: David Creighton, Michael Heaney, Paul Marshall
- Front-rows: Richard Lutton, Adam Macklin, Mark McGrath, Tim Morton, Ian Mathew
- Hookers: Robert Logan, Niall Annett
- Second-rows: Graham Jewhurst, Neil McComb (captain), Gareth Rourke, Michael Willis
- Wing-forwards: Ali Scott, Andrew Gillespie (capt),Danny Annett
- Number 8: Alister Heatlie
Squash
In Squash, Belfast Harlequins have an Irish Junior International in Ben Craig. The team play in the top section of the Ulster League and have had quite a successful run since the new court at Deramore was opened.Achievements
- 1998-1999
- 1999-2000
- 2000-2001 Men's 1st XI Hockey, Linden Cup Winners. 1st XV Ulster Senior CupUlster Senior CupThe Ulster Senior Cup is a knock-out competition for senior rugby union teams in the province of Ulster.It is administered by Ulster Rugby.The most successful club is Queen's University with 22 wins...
Winners - 2001-2002 Winners of All Ireland Rugby LeagueAIB LeagueThe Ulster Bank All-Ireland League is the national league system for the 48 senior rugby union clubs in Ireland, covering both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It is not, however, the highest level of rugby union in Ireland, as teams representing the four provinces of Ireland play...
Division 2 - 2002-2003 1st XV Ulster Senior LeagueUlster Senior LeagueThe Ulster Senior League is a rugby union competition for senior clubs in the Irish province of Ulster. It has traditionally being ranked second in importance to the Ulster Senior Cup. It has declined in importance due to the formation of the All-Ireland League and growth in importance of the...
Winners, Men's 3rd XI Hockey Junior 5 Cup - 2003-2004 RFC Club of the Year, 1st XV Ulster Senior LeagueUlster Senior LeagueThe Ulster Senior League is a rugby union competition for senior clubs in the Irish province of Ulster. It has traditionally being ranked second in importance to the Ulster Senior Cup. It has declined in importance due to the formation of the All-Ireland League and growth in importance of the...
Winners, 2nd XV Ulster Junior CupUlster Junior CupThe Ulster Junior Cup is a rugby union competition for clubs in the Irish province of Ulster that are not considered strong enough to play in the Ulster Senior Cup. It also includes the second teams of the senior clubs...
Winners, Winners U20 Roland Barr Competition, Winners of McCrea Cup, YMCA Cup and the Crawford Cup. Men's 4th XI Hockey Minor Cup. Men's 5th XI Hockey Strabane Cup, Men's 3rd XI Hockey Junior 4 Cup - 2004-2005 Finalists in All Ireland Rugby LeagueAIB LeagueThe Ulster Bank All-Ireland League is the national league system for the 48 senior rugby union clubs in Ireland, covering both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It is not, however, the highest level of rugby union in Ireland, as teams representing the four provinces of Ireland play...
Division 1, Men's 3rd XI Hockey Junior 3 Cup - 2005-2006 1st XV Ulster Senior CupUlster Senior CupThe Ulster Senior Cup is a knock-out competition for senior rugby union teams in the province of Ulster.It is administered by Ulster Rugby.The most successful club is Queen's University with 22 wins...
Winners, Men's 4th XI Hockey Down County Cup. - 2006-2007 1st XV Rugby Ulster Senior League Winners
- 2007-2008 Belfast Harlequins Ladies won a wild card place in the 2008-2009 inagrual All Ireland League. Rugby 1st XV won Ulster Senior CupUlster Senior CupThe Ulster Senior Cup is a knock-out competition for senior rugby union teams in the province of Ulster.It is administered by Ulster Rugby.The most successful club is Queen's University with 22 wins...
& the Ulster League.
External reference
Official Websites:- Belfast Harlequins Rugby
- Belfast Harlequins Hockey
- Methodist College Belfast
- Belfast Harlequins Womens Rugby
Sources
- Collegians Club Centenary Brochure
- 'Farewell to Ormeau' North of Ireland Cricket Club Brochure