Atlantic Challenge 2012

Bantry Bay R.F.C. are delighted to host the crew of the "Unité" (Ireland). We wish all the contestants a great time in our town and a great competition. May the best crew win.

Neill Clarke - President

U21A Championship County Final

21A West Cork Champions 2012
Bantry Blues 0-13 v Castlehaven 1-8

Bantry Blues GAA v Nemo Rangers. The U21A Football Championship County Final will take place in Pairc Ui Rinn on Saturday 21st July 7:30pm. Best of Luck "Come on the Blues"
Neill Clarke - President

Bantry Bay R.F.C. BBQ

Mannings Emporium - Bantry Bay R.F.C. BBQ

Thanks for the Memories

Mick O'Driscoll Munster Rugby 1998-2012

The Gods of the weather smiled on Manning's Emporium on Sunday (July 8th), on the occasion of their annual barbeque. This year the funds were in aid of Bantry Bay R.F.C, who decided to invite Mick O'Driscoll as guest of honour, with his wife Alice and their new three week old baby, to honour Micks outstanding career with Munster.

Fionn & Cathal (Winner's of the Hamper)
with Mick O'Driscoll at the
Bantry Bay R.F.C. BBQ on Sunday

It was a lovely family day out. Bantry players, young and old, and their families turned out to make it "just a perfect day"! The Calvinists provided the music in the marquee, which added greatly to the event! The proprietors of Mannings Emporium, Andrew & Laura, and of course Val, were wonderful hosts.

The barbecue was run by Kate & Eugene O'Brien, who did the cooking. The food tasted as good as the lovely aroma and smells associated with open air cooking. Margaret Clarke, Christine Fitzgerald & Esther O'Hehir served up the food and kept the busy line moving, to everyones satisfaction.

Damian Moloney, Club President, presented a Waterford Crystal Bowl, with an inscribed plinth, to mark Mick O'Driscoll's retirement from playing. Mick clocked up an amazing 207 caps for Munster, 35 for Perpignan and 38 caps for Ireland at full and A Levels. What a career! He joined Ronan O'Gara on 219, Peter Stringer on 223 and John Hayes on 217. Mick has won Heineken Cup Medals, Celtic League and a European Colleges Medal with U.C.C. But he was about more than just medals. His line out play, his fearless leadership and how he always gave everything on the pitch, in what can only be described as a glittering career. 

Mick Galwey was his usual self. Friendly banter was the order of the day between the two Munster stars. Mixing with the families and fans, they added to everyones enjoyment!.

Stephen & Gillian O'Donovan (The Brick Oven / Mariner Bar) prepared and cooked some of the food, provided tables, advice and helped in so many ways to make the day a success.

The Calvinists music suited the day wonderfully. Easy listening for young and old, they had the crowd bopping & weaving to their very distinctive sound.

McCarthy's of Kanturk, Paddy O'Donoghue, Tim Murphy, Henry Hegarty, Neill & Margaret Clarke & many others also contributed.

Manning's Emporium allowed use of the venue, arranged sponsorship, contributed a Hamper, helped with advice and direction, in what was a day to remember.

Upcoming Bantry Bay R.F.C. BBQ

BREAKING NEWS
Manning's of Ballylickey are this year donating all proceeds of their Annual Barbecue to Bantry Rugby Club Development, so make it a date on July 8th from 3pm. Guest of Honour - Mick O'Driscoll.
Main Sponsors: Manning's Emporium, McCarthy's of Kanturk, The Brick Oven / Mariner Bar, Paddy O'Donoghue, Tim Murphy, Online Club Members

Munster Development Squad 2012

Bantry Underage Players who have qualified for the Munster Development Squad 2012
2nd Year Cadets South Munster Regional Development Squad Under 17		1st Year Cadets South Munster Regional Development Squad Under 15
Brian Murphy   Tim Cronin   Paddy Sheehan   Aidan James		Dillon Murphy   Michael Casey   Fineen Wycherly   Killian O'Sullivan   Ian Hurley	Eoghan McIlhenny Sean McCarthy Ciaran O'Sullivan Phillip Walters
Congratulations to all concerned. Well done!!

Announcement

The death has taken place of John O'Shea, 

Raheen, and formerly of Ballylickey and Harbour View Bantry. 

John was a member of the great Bantry rugby teams of the Thirties, which won three county cups in that era, and the double in 1935 of the County Cup and the O'Neill Cup. When action resumed after the war, the county cup was won again in 1951.

John was a great centre, who was a hard tackler and had a great turn of pace, scoring many tries for Bantry during his career. He played senior rugby with Sundays Well, and also for the Munster Junior team. 

John returned to Bantry and in 1992 he was a main committee man in the revival of the club, Bantry Bay RFC. He served on the committee for ten years and was a loyal, wholehearted supporter, up to a few years ago he was a regular at all the games.

Husband of Betty (nee Connolly), and dear dad of Phil, Chris and Elizabeth (Campbell).

John will be missed by all at the club and particuarly in Ballylickey where Betty and John were great community activists.

May he rest in peace

Removal on Thursday 9th May from Coakleys Funeral home to St.Finbarrs Church Bantry.

Requiem Mass on Friday 10th May at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to the Abbey Cemetery.

Thanks to all who attended the Guard of Honor at the removal last night
Bantry Bay RFC & Ballylickey Development Association.

South Munster U15's Cup Final

South Munster U15's Cup Final  -  Bantry Bay v Skibbereen

The final was played in the Presentation Collge Grounds, Cork, (near Dennehys Cross) at 12pm on Sunday the 15th of April 2012. (For a full match report see our website)

Bantry Bay RFC 15  - Skibbereen 22