Octathlon 2009

Eight tough events, prove yourself this year in Clondalkin’s very own Octathlon!! These events include: 
 

• 100m Sprint
• 800m Run
• Longest Kick
• Longest throw
• Keg lift
• Most push-ups in 1 minute
• Farmer’s Walk
• Van Pull

 
 
 

€20 a head; two free drinks and food (BBQ) included in this cost.

Taking place on the 11^th of July at 1 o’clock.

Bragging rights and a shiny cup for the winner. 

DJ and drinks in the club that night. 

All money raised from this event will be put into the club to ensure better facilities for all the club’s players. 

If you would like to enter this event please contact any one of the following: 

• John Stapleton  -  087 2800588
• Brian ‘Bruzer’ Doyle  -  0863164069
• ‘Big Dan’ Fitzpatrick  -  087 9234858

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Player Profiles for 2009/10

WARNING: Players stats and quotes may not be based entirely on fact.

The following players have been confirmed for the Clondalkin Squad for the coming season:
Maurice Featherstone
Alan Hickey
Derek Murtagh
Ciaran Cullen
Paul Hickey
Peter Fitzgerald
Carl Horan
Mick O'Brien
Click on continue reading to view the older profiles profiles. New additions will be announced daily, except dole day because Jonny will be busy.

Name: Maurice Featherstone
Year of Birth: 1975
Nickname: Mo
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 15 stone
Position: Flanker







About Maurice:
One of the deadliest players to ever play for Clondalkin Maurice has an injury rate of one player per game and two players per training session. The legendary Jimmy Cahill will testify to this. Known around Leinster for not knowing the rules. His somewhat off the walls fashion sense have not gone unnoticed in the club, just people are afraid to say anything to him about it. His traveller style hat on top of his big fluffy head of hair leaves a lot to be desired as does a number of items of clothing (pink t-shirts spring to mind). Luckily for Jonny Hips Maurice cant use computers so there will be no retribution for this insult.
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Name: Alan Hi
Year of Birth: 1979
Nickname: Suicide Hickey
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 12.5 stone
Position: Outhalf/ Centre











About Alan:
Alan is Clondalkins very own Jonny Wilkinson. Much like Jonny he is a terrific outhalf who kicks cleverly, distributes well and tackles like his life depends on it. Unfortunatly, just like Jonny he is extremely injury prone. In the past two years he has fractured his skull, broke his leg, broke multiple fingers and accumulated a number of other "minor" injuries. These run of injuries have made it difficult for him to hold his position with the first team but it is no coincidence that the firsts best run of form last year was when Alan was wearing the number 10 jersey. This year, coaches Rob Hayes and Kenny O'Brien have agreed to allow him take a sabitical to captain the third team in the hope that he will be able to get his body into the sort of condition that can without Division 1 rugby on a week in week out basis next season. A brave call from optimistic coaches. Hopefully both can deliver on their promisies to each other.
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Ladies Rugby Update

The latest edition to Clondalkin Rugby Club’s playing population the women’s rugby team is on the look out for more players and a coach to lead them into their inaugural campaign.

Clon only officially announced they were entering a women’s rugby team into competitive action last week but the reaction has been immense.

The number of potential players expressing an interest has defied all expectations and the reaction and support from both inside the club and the area in general has been immense.

Now, however as well as more players the Club are in search of a coach to lead the ladies on the historic journey.

“Since we announced we were launching a womens rugby team last week the response has been great. We are still looking for more players and players of all standard are welcome. But we are also on the look out for a Coach. We are open to offers it can be someone from within or outside the club. We had offers from a lot of people to help, but need someone who is going to be 100 percent available to ensure the Women’s team is successful, not just for this year but for the years to come,” Club Secretary Conor Steed explained.

“We are always complimented on the atmosphere within the club, and have seen rise in interest in recent years and this will just add to that. We are delighted to be adding a women’s team and the reaction we have got has been great so far from everyone in the club. But again we are looking for more players. Anyone interested will be made more than welcome”. Contact Conor Steed at 0868352594 or info@clondalkinrugby.com

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Terry Woodhead supports the Workers Party

Article by Jonny Stapleton

The Workers Party enjoyed massive resurgence at the last European and Local Elections, and Clondalkin Rugby Club hope there very own Workers Party will be as equally successful and plentiful over the coming month.

No, the local rugby club are not going into politics, but are looking for their members to put in the graft and help ensure Gordon Park and its facilities are in perfect condition for what promises to be a landmark campaign.

The Clondalkin Rugby Workers Party will swing into action every Wednesday night from 7:00PM onwards in a bid to clean out the dressing rooms, reclaim land outside, and lots more.

Club President Terry Woodhead has began to canvas for workers and has made an urgent plea for members to come up and help in anyway they can.

“During the closed season we are engaged in general maintenance of the clubhouse and grounds.

“We urgently need bigger numbers of volunteers with paintbrushes/tools/strimmers/lawnmowers and some muscle power to undertake this work. There is something for everyone to do so round up a few friends and bring them up.

“We will have our fixtures in a few weeks and there is a strong likelihood that we will field a ladies team for next season in addition to men’s J1, J2 and J3 teams. The fielding of additional teams requires additional funding and additional maintenance of all our facilities. Along with individual volunteers we could do with groups coming forward who would together tackle a specific project or area.”

John Stapelton and Winston are presently leading the workparties.

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