Ennis RFC

Ennis RFC, Ennis Rugby Football Club in an amateur rugby union club based on the Drumbiggle Road in Ennis, Co. Clare adjacent to the Ennis Showgrounds which has a ground capacity of up to 1,000. The club often use the Clare County Council community facility at Lee's Road for training. The club currently plays in the Munster Junior League division 2.

History

The club was formed in 1923. The founding member was Michael McNeil. Players were primarily drawn from among the business community in the town. This is evidenced by the number of members who worked in one of the banks in the town. Many were also Presidents of the Past Pupils Union of St. Flannan's College. At the beginning of World War II the club temporarily disbanded and did not reform until 1952. The GAA ban on their members playing any 'garrison games' discouraged people playing rugby if they also played hurling or gaelic football. This affected the player base available to the club. An underage section was formed in 1973.

In 1979 the club finally built a clubhouse after purchasing land from the Showgrounds. The clubhouse is still in place today, having had a gym added recently.

First President: Dr. J.B. McClancy

First Vice President: Ned Butler

First Club Secretary: Frank Cassidy

Other founding members: Martin Culligan, Vincent Honan, Serry Honan, Luke Moroney, Anthony Moroney, Owen Linnane, Des Maurer, Bernie Maurer, Eddie Monahan, Victor Monahan, Gerry McMahon, Peter Cosgrove, Jack Carroll, John Coleman, Frank Dowling, Jack Considine and Paddy Kelly.

Achievements

1928 Daresbury Cup

1932 Garryowen Cup

1976/77 The Kenny Shield

1977/78 Banner Shield

1978/79 Limerick City Cup

2006 Liam Fitzgerald Cup

Current Structure

Senior, Senior 2nds, U-19's, U-17's, U-15's, U-14's, U-13's, U-12's, U-11's, U-10's, U-9's, U-8's,

The club has had great success in recent years with underage players selected for Munster and Ireland at many age levels.

External links

• Ennis RFC
• Munster Rugby, ERFC contact details