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Skerries Rugby Launch New Pitch Development!
Join In the “Perfect Pitch” The President of Skerries Rugby Club, Michael Murphy, has launched its new pitch development programme with a unique and ambitious plan to replace its old playing surfaces with two new state-of-the-art pitches and extended training areas. Skerries have already this year installed brand new international standard floodlighting on their Holmpatrick grounds and together with the recently upgraded and extended Clubhouse facilities and with this new venture, are aiming to be the best equipped club in Fingal. To maintain its commitment to and development of rugby in the community, Skerries Rugby Club has committed to developing its facilities to the highest level and to this end have launched their “Perfect Pitch” project. Skerries Rugby have unveiled a “virtual” rugby pitch which has been divided into 9000 sq. metres. Each of those sq. metres is available to members and supporters alike, to have their name displayed in perpetuity as having contributed to the making of this new phase in the history of Skerries Rugby Club. Contributions levels are varied from Corporate level all the way down to €20 per sq. metre’s and the overall target is €180,000.00 with members and supporters having already contributed over €25,000.00. So, from Bahrain to Balbriggan St., from Shenick to Sydney, the supporters and friends of Skerries Rugby Club will now have the opportunity to leave their mark on the new “perfect Pitch” in Holmpatrick. If you are interested in helping, please contact Skerries Rugby Club at pr@skerriesrfc.ie
This pitch development fund wall appears in the clubhouse
The Goal Development of the pitch is well under way. The pitch should be ready for play in season 2010/11. The cost of the devlopment is €180,000. Already members and friends have donated in excess of €20,000.00
How you can help We are looking for individuals, rugby fans, corporate bodies, small businesses and any other potential friends of Skerries Rugby Club to donate some money to help fund this massive development. You can 'help create a piece of history' when you donate to this worthy fund. All donation are marked on the wall in Skerries Rugby Club. If you are interested in helping, please contact Skerries Rugby Club at pr@skerriesrfc.ie
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Formed in 1926, Skerries today has over 600 members with a vibrant and very successful youths and mini’s section. Their U-16’s team were All-Ireland Champions in 2008 and there are currently five Skerries players on the Leinster Youths team with one of these, Mikey Sherlock (pictured), representing his club and province on the Ireland Youth team.
