Minis Weekend Report

Suttonians (6) vs Clondalkin U12s (7)
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Senior Weekend Report 11 Jan 09

Ashbourne (5) vs Clondalkin 1st XV (10)
Ashbourne (10) vs Clondalkin 2nd XV (10)
Clondalkin 3rd XV (10) vs CYM Terenure (5)
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Irelands call for Nolan

Article by Jonny Stapleton

Clondalkin Rugby Club under-18 starlet Niall Nolan joined a unique band of Clondalkin brothers when he donned the green of Ireland last week.

The under-18 starlet has impressed for Leinster Youths since he was selected for the Lions squads this term, and has been reward for some fine performances with a call up to the Ireland Youth squad.

‘A bit of Magic’ Nolan, who has continually been nothing short of sensational in the yellow of Clondalkin, represented his country in two games against college sides last week and is now in contention for this terms Irish Six Nation Squad.















Nolan follows the likes of John Sexton, Ireland’s 846th full international, and current AIL Trinity regular Chris Jebb, who inspired Clondalkin to an under 18 All Ireland Final, in donning the Shamrock.

“Everyone at the Club is very proud,” under 18 coach Ken McMahon told the Clondalkin website.

“Niall is a very special talent and deserves the recognition. He has the ability to perform at that level and it’s great to see talent from Clondalkin recognised. Niall has stood out in most of the games he played and has top scored for the side every year. It’s another boost for an ever growing youth set up in the club and a great and deserved honor for Niall himself. Hopefully he can go on and progress further, if that’s what he wants. He is more than capable. He is a natural talent with a great work ethic and is a credit to the club,” McMahon concluded.

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Clon draw Portlaoise in Towns Cup

Clondalkin Rugby Club have been paired with Division 1 opposition in the first round of the Provincal Town’s Cup for the third consecutive year after their name was paired with Portlaoise in a recently hosted RDS draw.

Clon are one of the newest entrants to Ireland’s oldest cup competition but have yet to win a game in the prestigious tournament.

They will be hoping it will be case of third time lucky after first round defeats to Roscrea and Tullamore in past years, but face a difficult trip to Division 1 stalwarts Portlaoise in the opening round on Saturday January 24.

Towns Cup draw

1st Round - Saturday, 24th January:
Skerries v Wicklow, New Ross v Arklow, Gorey v Boyne, Wexford v Dundalk, Ashbourne v Portarlington, Rathdrum v Carlow, Portlaoise v Clondalkin, Longford v Enniscorthy, North Kildare v Kilkenny, Tullow v Naas, Mullingar v Clane, Athy v Edenderry (byes - Navan, Cill Dara, Tullamore)
2nd Round - Sunday, 8th February
3rd Round - Sunday 8th March
Semi Final - Sunday 5th April (tbc)
Final - Sunday 26th April (tbc)

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