Table of 4 is €50 with any additional numbers to a table are €10. It promises to be a great night as the 6 quiz rounds consist of food tasting & knowledge, (soups, herbs, cheese, wine etc) and all good value for your euro.

Renowned local chef, Conor McGloughlin is the host for the evening. Use the night to prep for any “Come Dine with me” you may be having this summer.

Tables of 4 for €50 can be booked with Nicky McDonough on 086 608 9551, Rock McMahon 087 6935 693 or Robert McAuley 086 6000 333 or via skerriesrugby@eircom.net. First come first served basis.

Do you have gear lying around the house still in good condition but too small for the rugby player in your house? Would you like to see it go to a good home? Well help is at hand as Skerries RFC are introducing the Goat Swap Shop. What better way to support your club and watch it grow than to send your outgrown gear to another player.

And if you're looking for a different size in exchange, we'll help find it for you too!

We're collecting all sizes of rugby kit in good condition. Just drop the washed gear into the box beside the shop marked Goat Swap Shop and then keep an eye on the Skerries RFC Facebook page for what we have and come down when we’re open and hopefully you’ll find something for the stretching goat in your house.

Skerries had just enough (injury) time to retake this game that should have been theirs before the 1st half ended. Out half Conal Keane eased over (just) the winning points from over 40m out and at an acute angle and from a kickers less favoured side that heralded the final whistle. Phew! - click here to read the match report | view the league table here | click here to view match photos

A former player with Skerries RFC, Declan Moore and his employers, AXA, have put in place a great scheme where members, supporters and their families can help raise funds for Skerries Rugby Football Club in the current season. All that needs to happen is for 50 people to take out a new Home or Motor Insurance policy with AXA and they, AXA, will donate €1,000.00 to the club. It's that simple! The policies must be purchased before the end of 2012.

All you need to do is drop into your local AXA branch in Swords to get a quote and mention Teamwork, tell them you are supporting Skerries RFC or alternatively you can call their number on 1890 247 365 and ask for Declan or contact Declan direct on 087 9690535 for an insurance quote.

We are going to give reports here on both the Rugby Club and Skerries Community College teams as they have much the same players and the same coaches. Dean Lacey, Conn Marry, Niall McCann, Mark McIlroy and Killian Moore come from the U-15s to play the school matches and Callan Boyle, Ian and Shane Carroll, Ben Jenko and David McGuinness play in the Club matches.

Blackrock College JCTB: 14 -- Skerries CC JCT: 26	- click here to read the full match report
Skerries Under 16's: 61 -- Suttonians: 0	- click here to read the full match report

• Camp Times: 10am to 2pm daily (except children born in 2006 who will finish at 12.30pm)
• Fee: €40 per child (€20 each per additional brother or sister from the same family)
• Contact for Rugby Club: Billy Mulcahy 086-8068318 . Forms from Skerries RFC website or Ashling Dry Cleaners.

Completed forms to be returned to Skerries Rugby Club – post box on blue door nearest the road - click here to download the Summer Camp 2012 Form

We are now ready for lift off, Fighters all primed and ready to go. We have 18 fights starting at 7.30 SHARP, doors open at 6pm. Buses from Rugby and GAA Clubs from 5.45, return fare €10.. Monster Raffle on the night with exceptional prizes. Auction half way through the event with 4 Quality Items .

NO TICKETS available on the night but some will be available in the club between 8 and 10 tonight (Thursday).

Please come and support your club and two local charities, it will be a huge community event

For the first time in over 30 years Skerries Rugby Football Club is offering a once in a lifetime opportunity limited to the first 50 applicants to avail of Life Membership at €2000 each. These funds will be used to continue to develop our club. At present we have 58 Life Members and it is now your opportunity to join this group.

If you are interested and need more information please contact the following

• Nick Heeney - 0872327580
• Mick Murphy - 0863838877
• Sean Carron - 0868198133

This offer will close by 15/06/2012.

Holmpatrick, is again, the place to be this Saturday for the 2.30pm dropout between Skerries 1st XV v. Monavea 1st XV. This is the clincher, Skerries, should they win, will go directly to Senior All Ireland Rugby next year!
 
Come to the game, wear your colours, cheer on the team, enjoy the b-b-q, the music, the craic ... it promises to be a great "end of a fantastic season party"

The U11s will take on their 100km sponsored run challenge after the game on Saturday. It's a fundraiser for the Club and the team and they're hoping for a large turnout of players in their jerseys and families to support the Seniors and then the boys, who have collected sponsorship over the last couple of weeks. C'mon the Goats!

Skerries Rugby Club - Gift of Life Weekend is in its 9th year and this year we are raising money for the support ACTION PROSTATE CANCER – “APC”. TIP Rugby on the Sunday afternoon. This will cover ages from 15 to 55 for those interested in playing. Kick off is from 1.30pm and there will also be a BBQ for those who just want to relax and watch or simply have a beer and chat.

Rugby all Sunday afternoon then followed by Noel's infamous Music quiz and raffle, always a great night. Tables are €50 for a table of 4 and on a first come, first serve basis.

To book a table, please contact Nicky McDonough on 086 608 9551 or nick.mcdonough@jpmorgan.com OR Noel Smith on 087 6186 701 or ngpsmith@gmail.com

To date, YOU have helped raise €82k for 7 worthy causes including the Irish Kidney Association, Temple Street, Meningitis, St Michael's Special Needs school, Cystic Fibrosis, St Francis Hospice, European Transplant & Dialysis Games and RNLI.

Any help in generating quiz or raffle prizes is greatly appreciated. Many thanks for your continued support, we really do appreciate it - Nicky McDonough, For Gift of Life Team

The White Collar Boxers are about to start training - both RFC and Harps boxers will be at Bracken Boxing Club in Balbriggan from the 16th April. They have fantastic levels of support from managers and supporters, and we'll be announcing all the names once training gets started. However, tickets for the events - in the Wright Venue on 25th May - will be on sale from this Saturday. This is going to be MAMMOTH, and you won't want to miss out - there is already big demand before they're even available!

€20 for general admission, and €30 for Premium Level tickets, you can get them from Pascal Byrne (087 6479057) and Phil Hughes (087 6640066).

We also have great advertising opportunities. Corner Post spaces are available at €500 each to have your logo there all night in front of packed Wright Venue. We'll also have a full colour programme, with bouts and boxers' profiles. We have Full Page (€200) and Half Page (€100) ads available. Don't miss out. Give Nick Heeney a shout: 087 2327580.

On Saturday at 2:30pm at Holmpatrick, Skerries kick off their AIL round robin qualification campaign against Ulster champions Clogher Valley. This will be a tough test, the first of three matches in four weeks. Come along and roar on the team!

Remember, the pre-match lunch is at 12.30pm - €25 pp - To book a place please contact Celly Toye 087 8129950 or Jacinta O'Rourke 086 8033053

Then on Sunday at 1pm, the U21s travel to Merrion Road to take on Wanderers in a 2nd round Purcell Cup clash. Good luck to both teams this weekend.

There will be 2 pre-match lunches for the upcoming All Ireland Provincial League Championships

Saturday 24th March - Skerries RFC v Clogher Valley
Saturday 14th April - Skerries RFC v Monivea

Cost per person - €25

If you wish to reserve a place at either or both lunches, please contact the following as soon as possible indicating which lunch you wish to attend:-

Celly Toye 087 8129950 | Jacinta O'Rourke 086 8033053 or by email to jacintaorourke@eircom.net

A Supporter's bus is being organised (subject to a minimum of 30) for the away match to Richmond RFC, Limerick on Saturday 31st March. If you are interested in travelling by bus, please email skerriesrugby@eircom.net - Cost will be determined by numbers travelling. (Max cost pp approx €20)

This is the last call for those interested in boxing in the great Skerries RFC v Skerries Harps White Collar Boxing match that will take place on Friday May 25th. With fully professional training for 6 weeks, and fair match-ups with opponents, this will be a great chance to get fit, raise money and be part of a special night for the Club and for Skerries.

We have a great selection of boxers already lined up, but if you are interested, please contact Nick Heeney at 087 2327580.

We couldn’t have asked for a better day. The crowds poured into the Club, with new and familiar faces crowding the touchlines. The Minis players wore their jerseys with pride and formed a guard of honour for the Firsts as they emerged from the changing room. The U9s showed off their skills at half time. The BBQ queue was 20 deep until the burgers finally ran out. Joe Glennon lifted the Leinster League Div 1A trophy to a mighty roar - click here to read the match report | click here to view match photos | 2XV photos | view the final league table here

Over 30 years since they last won a major trophy, Skerries are Leinster League Div 1A champions. They travelled to Coolmine on Sunday with a cavalcade of supporters, knowing that a bonus point win would see them take the trophy regardless of results elsewhere. In the final move of the match, centre Conal Keane earned that bonus when he danced his way through the defence, across the line and into Skerries folklore - click here to read the match report | click here to view match photos | 2XV photos

Skerries knocked out Towns Cup holders Dundalk in a scrappy but tough encounter at Holmpatrick on Sunday. Dundalk might feel that a little more thrust and composure in the backline might have earned a different result, but the home side started without a couple of major players, and ended having had to shuffle positions a couple of times, and in the end dug out a win - click here to read the match report | click here to view match photos

Skerries play holders Dundalk in the 2nd round of the Towns Cup at 3PM SUNDAY in Holmpatrick. It's sure to be a cracking cup tie so make sure to get down to cheer on the Goats.

We're delighted to announce that match sponsor is local company DM Appliances, who specialise in domestic appliance repair, maintanance and fitting. The "DM" is Dave Manners, a great supporter of the Club, who has followed the team home and away all year. We can't recommend his business highly enough should your washing machine, or domestic appliance, break down (we speak from personal experience!).

Click on the logo on the Skerries RFC website homepage for more details about DM Appliances, or go directly to www.dmappliances.com

As you are all aware Skerries Rugby Football Club has forged a long relationship with Dunbar Rugby Club and on 9th March , Skerries will host Dunbar in the 60th Match in the series. This is a big event in the club's calendar and I am looking for companies or individuals to sponsor the dinner on the Friday which will be attended by over 120 peopl . The sponsor/sponsors will be mentioned in the programme and will also get exposure on the Club's website and Facebook page .We will also link any sponsor's website to the Skerries Rugby Club website which is a very popular site.

Your support for this big event would be much appreciated

If you are interested please contact me at 087 2327580 or heeneyn@eircom.ie
Thanks Nick Heeney, President

Skerries blew away the new year cobwebs at Holmpatrick on Saturday with a win that kept them top of the league. There may have been a little rustiness in the first half, when Skerries were guilty of rushing things a little, but they put the foot on the accelerator in the second half and the visitors just couldn’t live with them - click here to read the match report | view the league table here | click here to view match photos | 2XV photos

This Saturday, Skerries play Monkstown at Holmpatrick in Leinster League Div 1A, and we'll be aiming to keep our lead at the top. Kick off times are:

1:00pm: 2nd XV
2.30pm: 1st XV

For the large number attending the pre-match lunch, that's served at 12:30pm sharp. Our new team sponsor is Leaseplan and the match sponsor is North County Brokers. Thanks to both for their support. Be sure to come along and cheer on the team!

The Fingal Independent are running the annual Fingal Sports Star of the year, and this year two Skerries rugby players have been nominated. To cast your vote, simply follow the insturction below:

Robbie Jenkinson: To vote for Robbie text FINGAL1 to 53307
Mikey Sherlock: To vote for Mikey text FINGAL2 to 53307

It's that time of year again for the greatest, most famous Skerries night of all: the Stephen's Night disco in the Club. This year, there's a bar extension of course and tickets (€15) are available from Noel Smith in the Club or Susan Heeney 086 2244305, John Sherwin 085 7070754, Thomas O'Hare 086 1785352 and Kevin McGrath 087 2699659. Buy early!

In the meantime, there's a Turkey Shoot in the Club bar for the next two Thursdays (9pm). It's a darts competition with a big bird as a prize (add your own joke here). Everyone is welcome!

Skerries gave themselves an early Christmas present on Saturday, when they deposed Newbridge as Leinster League Div 1A leaders. In front of a big crowd under the lights at a buzzing Holmpatrick, the two teams played out a top of the table clash that did not disappoint - click here to read the match report | view the league table here | click here to view match photos

Skerries RFC is looking for a sponsor for our next home match, the potential top of the table clash vs Newbridge on 10th December. For just €200 the sponsor will get great exposure in the matchday programme, on our website, here on Facebook and on Twitter. We're lucky to have the best support in the league, and this match will attract a very big crowd - so it's a great chance to be a big part of it.

If you are interested in sponsoring the match, or know a business that would be, please contact Nick Heeney at 087 2327580 or heeneyn@eircom.net. Thanks.

The Heineken Cup was on show on the sideline on Saturday, but it was Skerries’ performance on the pitch that really caught the eye. Seven tries against Garda was only part of the story, because those at Westmanstown saw a display that was as good as any from a Skerries team in recent years - click here to read the match report | view the league table here | click here to view match photos | 2XV photos

The Skerries RFC Food Quiz on Saturday 26th November is going to be a spicy affair - all thanks to Tarragon's award winning chef Conor McGloughlin.

Tickets are on sale in bar from Noel Smith, or from Nick Heeney in the Club on Sunday morning. Tickets are €20 each, while a table of 4 is €80. We can accommodate anyone regardless of numbers (ie 2's , 4's, 6's). There will be spot Prizes on the night and a bop for all. Of course, there prizes for winners and runners up - and one special prize.

The U8’s hosted a Blitz on Sunday with visitors including Navan, Balbriggan, Ashbourne and Ardee. In total we had eight visiting teams (of at least eight players each) who all played three matches. Skerries had two teams participating who both played exceptionally well in all matches. The standard of rugby is improving weekly and kids are growing in confidence with tackling and rucking becoming second nature. In total 80 kids enjoyed a great morning of sport with brisk but fine sunny weather. Parents should also be commended for putting on a great spread of sambos and cakes etc for our visitors after the matches in the club house.

Meanwhile, Skerries U11s had the first home game last Sunday when hosting Balbriggan and Ashbourne. It was our biggest turn out so far - with coaches doing their best to give game time to all 37 players!

We'll give you more information on all events over the coming weeks.

Over the years Coolmine and Skerries have had many close fought games but this time around, a depleted Coolmine were no match for the home side. The tone was set in the first few minutes when George Harrington burst over to touch down, and then Ben O’Keeffe continued his recent scoring form with a try after a 35-metre run. The Skerries ...forwards won most of the loose contests and the backs’ ball handling was excellent. Lorcan Jones was in his usual sparkling form and scored no less than four tries, while flying wingers Luke Cullen and Fionn Geraghty completed the try-scoring list.

There were 23 players in the panel, and there was a virtual revolving door on the touchline with subs going in and out, and sidelined players anxious to get back in the game. Conor Morgan made his debut with the U-15s. Nathan Roy and Callan Boyle put in good games and Jake Deering gave a gritty performance at flanker. Ciaran Frawley’s marshalling of the back line was impressive as usual and he converted five of the tries. Well done all, but there will be tougher games ahead!

Skerries are back in action this Saturday, taking on Enniscorthy in the League. Come down to support the teams. Then the u21s take on Old Wesley on Sunday. Come on Skerries!

Saturday
Senior XV v Enniscorthy (H) ko 3pm
2nds v Enniscorthy (H) ko 1.30pm

The club is holding 2 large fundraisers in November and we need your support.The dates for your diary are 5th November for a Novelty Race Night and 26th November for a Food Quiz. We held similar events 2 years ago and both were a huge success.

For the Race Night, there are 8 races and we need 8 sponsors at €100 per race (sponsors names will appear on the race programme). You can also be an owner, a trainer or a jockey at €10 per race, with a cash prize for winners of each. In an effort to involve all parts of the club the races are going to be divided into different sections, eg first race with be the Nursery Race for the minis and will be an ideal opportunity for parents to support the club. Other races will be youths, adult players, ladies, scrap Saturday, members, committee and the last race will be an auction race.

There will be a Tote on the night and general Admission will be €10 but if you are an owner, trainer, jockey or sponsor race admission is free. If you are interested in Sponsoring a Race, Owning, Training or Riding a Horse (we need jockeys available on the night , and we will be checking for people carrying overweight!), please contact Nick Heeney at 0872327580 or heeneyn@eircom.net. Your club needs your support and a good night is guaranteed.

Skerries RFC are delighted to announce that Owen Taaffe has been named as 'Evening Herald Club Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Year' by the Leinster Branch, at the Annual Awards Ball which was held in the Burlington Hotel, Dublin on Saturday May 7th.

"Like any thriving local club side, Skerries is much the focal point of the community and a club who have produced a stream of outstanding administrators and players over the years. It is worth noting that during the Winter cold snap, they opened the gates of their club with open arms to the Leinster squad when all other grounds were deemed unplayable, a gesture which facilitated the squad's preparations for the December Heineken Cup ties against ASM Clermont Auvergne and summed up the ethos of the club. Owen has consistently raised the bar with consistent coverage of the progressive north Dublin seaside club both locally and nationally and is a worthy winner of the Evening Herald Club PRO of the Year." - source, www.leinsterrugby.ie - view photos of the evening here