Looking for a club

Ginger

Probably a bit late but hey.

I am living in Islandbridge at the moment and I am looking for a club to play with. I saw pitches beside me with rugby posts just wondering if there is a club that close to me?

THanks

IFX

Ginger wrote:

Probably a bit late but hey.

I am living in Islandbridge at the moment and I am looking for a club to play with. I saw pitches beside me with rugby posts just wondering if there is a club that close to me?

THanks

I think that could be a G.A.A. pitch.
I'm probably saying the obvious here you'll get a full list on leinsterrugby.ie.
My tip would be to consider a junior club as they are smalled and easier to get people and feel part of the club. Senior clubs have some very coaches and facilities but are bigger, but if you're good, and you are ambitious and want to play at a very high level, it could be a better option.
Most Senior clubs have junior teams which enter the lower leagues. The standard in the lower leagues isn't that bad, unless you are out on the wing, you should a fair amount of the ball.

Ginger

Well i have been playing rugby since I was about 6! Mainly i just need to get back into shape a bit.

Will have a look. Whats the normal proceedure just turn up or do you need to apply?

Amz

Most of the clubs on that page will have a contact name/email address and/or a website that might give you more info about training times etc.

I'd suggest you give someone there a shout. I'd say most clubs would love to have a new player down. There are a good few clubs near enough to the city centre so you should be able to find one.

daveirl

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Sundy

Id suggest Coolmine just on the other side of the phoniex park. I dont know much about them but i sure they would be delighted to have you.
Check them out:
http://www.coolminerfc.com/

Steffano2002

Or if you're interested in a smaller club, consider Unidare RFC! We have a website and a forum if you wish to find out more information about us!

We only have one team in the J4 League. We started the season pretty well; 4 friendlies, 3 Wins, 1 Loss. We are starting the blitzes on Sunday now...

We train on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the DCU Sports Grounds (where the Ballymun Rd starts - check website for directions). It's a great club cos it's small, we take rugby seriously but we also have an enormous amount of fun!

Peck

Well seeing as you have been playing for such a long time i take it that you are reltivly good. The top teams in limerick are:Shannon,Garryowen,Young Munster, so if you looking to play at a high standard you should check out those teams. If you dont think your up to that standard you should check out teams like richmond,old cresent,st.senans,bruff.

If your looking to play rugby fairly serious but you dont want to devote every spare minute to it you and your willing to travel try Newcastle West. Its bout 40mins from the city.

What age are you?if your in the underage level Newcastle West have some of the best underage sides in munster.

It all really depends on what level you want to play.

Ginger

Well I am based in Dublin, will check out the 2 clubs.. thanks lads and ladies

Peck

Dunlin?oh my bad i was lookin at the location under ur name!lol

madds

Barnhall RFC is located 10 miles west of you on the N4....the 67 bus to Celbridge that passes right outside your door would get you to within 200 yards of the clubhouse. Trip takes about 30 minutes.

New players always welcome.

ekevosu

I'm in the same area as you and as they said, Coolmine is out the other side of Phoenix park but Monkstown is a good club depending on where you work. Its on the dart line, just beside sydney parade so very accessible. New players always welcome.

Amz

madds wrote:

Barnhall RFC is located 10 miles west of you on the N4....the 67 bus to Celbridge that passes right outside your door would get you to within 200 yards of the clubhouse. Trip takes about 30 minutes.

New players always welcome.

30 minutes if you break every red light and fly past the traffic jams. It's further than 200 yards too, the 66B would be your best bet if you go there.

madds

Fair enough...it's a 41 minute trip, and stay with the 67 bus to Celbridge as it's more regular than the 66b. It's a 8-minute 42 second walk from 67 stop to clubhouse.

Amz

If your legs are 44.32inches long, otherwise it's about 10 mins.

DanOB

Sundy wrote:

Id suggest Coolmine just on the other side of the phoniex park. I dont know much about them but i sure they would be delighted to have you.
Check them out:
http://www.coolminerfc.com/

i use to play for coolmine 3 years ago, good strong team, they have great facilities and great members.

deffo worth considering, theyre located on river road in d15

Ginger

So join Unidare and get a free training session just getting to the club

Heading home this weekend to get my boots and gear so hopefully be all sorted next week. thanks for the help

Steffano2002

Ginger wrote:

So join Unidare and get a free training session just getting to the club

Heading home this weekend to get my boots and gear so hopefully be all sorted next week. thanks for the help

It will be worth it Ginger! Trust me!

DanOB

Steffano2002 wrote:

It will be worth it Ginger! Trust me!

yo steffano i left u guys a thread in your forums, get as many of ur members to check it out!

im serious bout what i said in it!

Steffano2002

So you're the reason why I've been hearing so much about a youth team lately DanOB?! :eek:

I missed your post (above) but now I get it! I know the guys at Unidare are taking it seriously! Have they been in touch with you yet?

Ginger, you coming to training on Thursday? We don't train on Tuesdays no more (it was only a pre-season thing)...

Ginger

Bit of a disaster really..

I will be in and out the country for the next 2 months.. so i wont be static untill Jan.. would it be ok to start then.. basically i cant comit till the new year

Steffano2002

Ginger wrote:

Bit of a disaster really..

I will be in and out the country for the next 2 months.. so i wont be static untill Jan.. would it be ok to start then.. basically i cant comit till the new year

Absolutely no problem Ginger! Pity we won't be seeing you sooner