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Lauren Guilfoyle completes a third-level hat-trick as she is conferred with a PhD at UL

*Dr Lauren Guilfoyle has been conferred with a PhD in Youth Rugby Union Injury from UL this week. Photograph: Alan Place FORMER sports broadcaster and chartered physiotherapist Lauren Guilfoyle completed a third-level hat-trick at University of Limerick this week, as she received her third degree from the institution. Lauren has been conferred with a PhD …

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Ennis RFC ‘bursting with pride’ as Aoife Corey makes Ireland debut in 6 Nations

By Michael Fitzgerald

ENNIS RFC are ‘bursting with pride’ as Aoife Corey is set to make her international debut today against Scotland in the Womens 6 Nations opener. Ennis women Aoife Corey makes her debut for Ireland while Kilmihil native Edel McMahon is named as captain for the meeting at HIVE Stadium, Edinburgh at 2:30pm today, April 26. …

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Ennis RFC roundup: Senior women defeat UL Bohs

By Dearbhla Parry

*PICTURED: Ennis’ Patricia Coote gets over for a try. Photo by Helen McQuillan Senior Women’s League: Ennis/Kilrush RFC 27 – 19 UL Bohemians A strong performance against UL Bohemians gave the Ennis/Kilrush senior women’s team their first league win of the season. Pressure was high when prop Grainne Burke was yellow carded for a high …

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Ennis RFC Seniors & U14s continue winning ways

By Dearbhla Parry

Senior Men: Ennis RFC 33 St. Mary’s RFC 21 The Ennis Senior’s Men’s team came out victorious on Thursday morning, with a final score of 33 – 21. Ennis took a 21 – 7 lead during the first half, which continued into the second half of the match, despite their yellow card. Ruairi Quinlin went …

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Ennis RFC round-up: wins for U13s and U16s

By Dearbhla Parry

PICTURED: Ennis U15s scum down against Shannon U15: Ennis RFC 7 – 40 Shannon RFC On Saturday the 15th of September, the Ennis RFC U15s returned for the new season against Shannon at Lee’s Road. Ennis were led by captain Ciaran Sheehan and were supported by Tadhg Bane at flyhalf. Evan Cusack provided a stable …

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Ennis RFC season kicks off with wins for Seniors and U14s

By Dearbhla Parry

U14: Ennis RFC 50 – 10 Bruff RFC The Ennis U14 team successfully began their North Munster League campaign with a dominant victory over Bruff RFC in the Ennis RFC Showgrounds on Saturday 9th September. The Ennis team were dominant from the beginning, allowing the scrum-half, Steven O’Neill, to deliver the ball wide early. It …

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Historic Division 2 success for Ennis/Kilrush ladies

By Páraic McMahon

ENNIS/KILRUSH RFC made history when winning the Munster Division 2 Cup final for the first time.

Ennis RFC defeat Nenagh Ormond to claim North Munster League

By The Clare Echo

ENNIS RFC’s u18.5 side claimed the North Munster League yesterday, coming from behind to defeat a very physical Nenagh Ormond side by 20-15. The final was played in glorious sunshine in Dooradoyle. After 10 minutes Ennis were awarded a penalty just outside the Nenagh 22. Quick thinking scrum-half Calum Byrne took a quick tap-and-go from …

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Drama as Ennis U16s secure Munster final berth after draw thanks to first-try rule

By The Clare Echo

ABBEYFEALE was no place for the faint of heart on Saturday as Ennis took on Chorca Dhuibhne of Dingle in their Munster semi-final clash. Ennis 14 Corcha Dhuibhne 14 Ennis with the very strong wind at their back in the first half were finding it hard to settle into any sort of rhythm as play …

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Ennis sink Kanturk to set up table topping clash

By Stuart Holly

Ennis RFC’s U16s continued their winning form against Kanturk of Cork at the weekend. On the back of a good win against Kilrush the previous week, the Clare side carried their momentum into Saturday’s game as they opened the scoring after just two minutes with a powerful run from winger Luke Kennedy. Luke had to …

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