Santa is in the Clubhouse!

Who is the real Santa? Find out this Saturday 11.30 in the clubhouse. Treats for kids & mince pies for adults!

Coolmine Business Lunch Success

The 11th Annual Coolmine Business Lunch was a yet again a roaring success with Dunboyne Castle putting on a wonderful day of great food and entertainment in pleasant surroundings.
A big well done to Gordon Woods, Peter Stears, Pat-Ann Woods and the team for putting the event together and bringing all the many various sponsors, supporters, life long friends and players, past and present, together for the day.

Please click here for some photos of the event

U12s turn on the style at RDS

Well done to our U12s who played at half time during this evening's game at the RDS of Leinster vs Scarlett's. 

And a tough victory for Leinster Rugby who almost let it slip in the end!

2016 Six Nations Ticket Policy

2016 International Ticket Policy – November 2015

Dear Club Member,
Final Date for Applications for Six Nations Tickets is November 27th 2015.
I wish to advise you of our current International policy as formally agreed by
our Executive Committee.
Applications for tickets are open to Life Members, Playing Member/Full
Members who have paid their 2015-2016 subscriptions in full by November
27th 2015.  No ticket applications can be accepted after this date.

PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO MEMBERS WHO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN 
THE OPERATION, MANAGEMENT AND FUNCTIONING OF THE CLUB AT 
ALL LEVELS AND DONORS & SPONSORS TO OUR FUNDRAISING SCHEME.

Please note:

• The Executive Committee will have sole discretion on the amount of tickets available for sale for each International Fixture and retain the right not to offer for sale or distribution tickets to any Club Member.

• The sale of International tickets issued to any member to “ticket touts or non-approved agents” will disqualify that member from receiving any future tickets for a period to be determined by the Executive Committee.

WHILE THE CLUB WILL TRY AND MEET EACH REQUEST, DUE TO THE LIMITED CAPACITY, THIS MAY NOT ALWAYS BE POSSIBLE. REQUESTS FOR TICKETS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY USING THE TICKET APPLICATION FORM

Yours Sincerely,Eamonn Connelly
Ticket Secretary
eamonnconnelly@eircom.net
Postal Address:
Eamonn Connelly
1 Talbot Court, Castleknock, Dublin 15

Coolmine 3rds Away today

The Senior 3rds play Dublin City University (Trinity) this afternoon in Santry at 2pm.

The team are going well in the league with only one loss and are looking to build on a successful season last year.

DEADLINE DAY - 1 DAY LEFT!

ONE CLUB, ONE COUNTRY

The deadline for the return of the 'one club, one country' tickets is November 1st 2015 so if you haven't purchased yours please do so now or ask your coach or contact coolmineinfo@gmail.com.

This is one of the most important revenue generators for Coolmine RFC as all of the money raised by the club through the tickets goes towards the running of the club.

The prizes on offer are superb and funded by the IRFU's sponsors.  

WE WOULD APPEAL TO YOU  AS MEMBERS TO PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME DOWN FOR AT LEAST TWO TICKETS (COST €10).

ALL COACHES MUST HAVE THEIR ALLOTTED AMOUNT SOLD  & RETURNED BY 1ST NOVEMBER.

DERMOT CONNOLLY, GENERAL SECRETARY, WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE CLUB TO TAKE ANY MONIES RAISED AT THE FOLLOWING TIMES THIS WEEKEND IN THE CLUBHOUSE:

Saturday 31st October 9.30am - 12 noon

Sunday 1st November 12 noon - 1pm 

Monday 8.15pm - 9pm

The initiative allows clubs to sell up to 1,000 tickets at €10 per ticket and retain 100% of the ticket sale revenue. The IRFU and its partners supply the prizes for the 'Your Club, Your Country' Grand Draw. ensuring clubs reap the maximum benefit from the fundraising scheme.

Please email coolmineinfo@gmail.com for more info.

Coolmine 1sts back in league action

Coolmine 1st team resume their league action tomorrow at home in Ashbrook against Longford at 2.30. 

Currently sitting top of the table with Malahide, our senior squad has made a strong start to the league with a memorable victory away over Mullingar after trailing by what looked like an insurmountable score. 

With a full morning of games lined up with the minis and youths, the club will be a buzzing with activity. 

So if you're suffering from post-Rugby World Cup withdrawal symptoms then it's a good opportunity to top up with some rugby action.

DEADLINE DAY - 3 DAYS LEFT!

ONE CLUB, ONE COUNTRY

The deadline for the return of the 'one club, one country' tickets is November 1st 2015 so if you haven't purchased yours please do so now or ask your coach or contact coolmineinfo@gmail.com.

This is one of the most important revenue generators for Coolmine RFC as all of the money raised by the club through the tickets goes towards the running of the club.

The prizes on offer are superb and funded by the IRFU's sponsors.  

WE WOULD APPEAL TO YOU  AS MEMBERS TO PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME DOWN FOR AT LEAST TWO TICKETS (COST €10).

ALL COACHES MUST HAVE THEIR ALLOTTED AMOUNT SOLD  & RETURNED BY 1ST NOVEMBER.

DERMOT CONNOLLY, GENERAL SECRETARY, WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE CLUB TO TAKE ANY MONIES RAISED AT THE FOLLOWING TIMES THIS WEEKEND IN THE CLUBHOUSE:

Saturday 31st October 9.30am - 12 noon

Sunday 1st November 12 noon - 1pm 

Monday 8.15pm - 9pm

The initiative allows clubs to sell up to 1,000 tickets at €10 per ticket and retain 100% of the ticket sale revenue. The IRFU and its partners supply the prizes for the 'Your Club, Your Country' Grand Draw. ensuring clubs reap the maximum benefit from the fundraising scheme.

Please email coolmineinfo@gmail.com for more info.

Coolmine U20s take rugby to India

A really really great undertaking by two of our U20s - next Sunday morning - all welcome. Please support! 

ONE CLUB TICKETS DEADLINE

The deadline for the return of the 'one club, one country' tickets is November 1st 2015 so if you haven't purchased yours please do so now or ask your coach or contact coolmineinfo@gmail.com.

The initiative allows clubs to sell up to 1,000 tickets at €10 per ticket and retain 100% of the ticket sale revenue. The IRFU and its partners supply the prizes for the 'Your Club, Your Country' Grand Draw. ensuring clubs reap the maximum benefit from the fundraising scheme.

Please email coolmineinfo@gmail.com for more info.

Club cuppa on Friday night

The club house will be open this Friday evening at 7pm with the U17s match taking place and our other youth teams in training.

Should take the cold out of the evening with a warm cup of Peter's special brew...

U11s learn from the Westerners

Coolmine U11s had a chance to go shoulder to shoulder with some of Connacht Rugby's players as part of the Mazda Ireland-run Rugby Roadshow which took place in Carton House last week. The players and parents got to meet the players who took them through some drills and gave them some tips.

The Mazda Rugby Roadshow events are the ideal opportunity for young rugby fans and adults alike to meet and receive rugby skills from top Connacht Rugby players and former Irish International players, including Alan Quinlan, former All-Black centurion Mils Muliaina alongside top players from the squad.

U17s overcome Ashbourne

A big well done to our U17s team who won well against Ashbourne last Friday night and have recently welcomed some new additions to the panel who played outstandingly. The squad are looking to recruit new members and the club is asking all of its members to get anyone looking to get involved in rugby at this age to give it a try with Coolmine.
Get scouting people. Match report here

Club Coolmine Business Lunch 2015

Coolmine RFC are delighted to announce the 11^th Annual Club Coolmine Business Lunch on the 4th December in Dunboyne Castle Hotel.

This is a major fundraiser for our club so please put the date in your diary and don’t miss it!

The afternoon events will commence with a drinks reception from 1 – 2pm.

Enjoy a five course meal with wine following which you will be entertained by excellent speakers (to be confirmed at a later date).  End the evening in style with great Music and craic in the bar.  

Cost: € 1,250 for Table of 10 persons

Gather your clients, colleagues, friends or relations and book now for a great day out. 

For more information:

Contact: Pat-Ann (086 8076677) for reservations/queries

Under 16s start league with win

Coolmine 15 Barnhall 10

U16 league

 

Coolmine came out narrowly on top in their opening league fixture against a good Barnhall side last weekend. Both sides went for an all out attack strategy with attacking rugby prevailing in perfect conditions. The game went down to the wire with a late try for the home team being enough to secure the win.

See full match report in reports section. 

2nds Juggernaut rolls on

Coolmine 61 Mullingar 10

Leinster League Division 1B (2nds)

Coolmine 2nds continued their opponent-blitzing ways with another comprehensive win over Mullingar at the weekend scoring 14 points within the first few minutes to create an unassailable lead from there on and are proving a formidable force in the league so far. 

 

Coolmine 1sts - Division 1 Comeback Kings

Coolmine 1sts 22 vs Mullingar RFC 21

The Coolmine 1sts recovered from 15 point deficit to Mullingar RFC to come back and clinch the vital three league points with a stunning comeback away to the midlanders.

Mullingar had raced into a 21 - 6 lead just before half time leaving the Coolmine squad with it all to do in the second half which they duly did! Well done lads. Match report later.

Concussion Awareness

If any of our members have any queries on concussion or concussion management within the club please refer to our Player Welfare section on our site at http://www.coolminerugby.com/player-welfare.html

Alternatively contact your coach, child's coach or Club PRO on 0872407480 for further information. 

U11s look sharp against Clontarf

Well done to the under 11s who welcomed Clontarf to River Road on Sunday and got used to operating under the new laws for their age grade.

Full report is in match reports section on site.

League wins for 1sts and 2nds

Big well done to both the 1st and 2nd XVs who completed the league double against Tullow yesterday.
The 1sts, while taking the early lead in the game from the outset had their hands full containing Tullow in the second half but kept the Carlow team out to clinch the points with a 24 - 18 win.

The 2nds won in emphatic fashion with an 85 -7 thrashing of Tullow 2nds. Coolmine were just too strong for this side and it showed in every aspect of the game.

The 3rds lost out to league stalwarts Old Wesley 45 - 20. While they were in the game for most of the match, Old Wesley pulled away in the end and Coolmine rued some missed opportunities.

Minis and Youths Report

The under age section of the club had a busy weekend of practice and matches. With many still focusing on their skills this early in the season, the drills were being coached thick and fast in Ashbrook on Saturday and Sunday.

The U13s hit the road looking for action and found plenty of it in Navan where they fielded two strong teams that weren't really troubled by what the Meath team had to offer in the end.

But it's early season for the youths in a lot of clubs and with their first league campaign on a full pitch looming soon the focus remains on improving the core basics and working as team together.

CLUB CLEAN SWEEP IN THE LEAGUE!

The Club 1st, 2nd and 3rd teams came through all their first league games with well deserved victories over the the weekend. Full match report for the 1st's game is available by clicking here.

Family Fun Day

CLUB COOLMINE  

RUGBY WORLD CUP PROGRAMME 2015

Coolmine RFC invite you to 

Answer  Club  Coolmine  &  Ireland's Call

Join us at Coolmine RFC

To cheer on the teams on the 4th October 2015

Kick off at 2.30 pm

FIRST HOME LEAGUE GAME OF THE SEASON
COOLMINE 1sts vs Tullow 1sts

Match on the big screen in the Function Room

Family Fun Day

FOOD / ICE CREAM / SWEET SHOP / ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

ASHBROOK RIVER ROAD

Everyone Welcome

Pre World Cup Youth 7-a-side rugby festival

What: Youth 7-a-side rugby festival
Where: Coolmine RFC
When: Friday 18th September, 19:00

For under 15's (born between 1998 & 2001)
Refreshments and music after games.
Open for new members, so come along and view or play the game of rugby!

Players humanitarian visit to India

Two club members, Simon O'Callaghan and Jack Barrett, will travel with the Dochas Leanai charity to an orphanage in Pune, India in late November.

BSSK an orphanage set up in Pune, was born to give a second chance to newborns and children under the age of six found abandoned or surrendered.  Additionally, it facilitated these children to live and lead a life under loving care and warmth of families.  It began with very humble beginnings, but has found homes for more than 3500 children.  It also has an outreach programme for children and families in the community and has served more than 1400 children.

Simon and Jack will be helping to teach basic lessons in English and Geography and also, more importantly, to help establish an active sports programme for the children living in the orphanage.

In order to travel they must raise sponsorship and so a coffee morning will be held in the club (date tbc).  If anyone has any unwanted children's football boots or old clothes they would be gratefully accepted.