It is with great sorrow and shock that we write these few words today for our former Captain , Coach and great friend Tom Tierney.
We will miss you Tom…loved and never forgotten in Garryowen.
May he Rest in Peace
Garryowen in Glory
💙NEW SIGNING 🤍
Introducing our newest senior player, fullback,
@StuartWHOGG_
Stuart was so delighted to finally get a Garryowen FC jersey he hasn't taken it off since.
A gentle reminder Stuart there's senior training tonight!!
#garryowenFC
#PlaywithGarryowenFC
#Rugby
All at Garryowen F.C. are deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend and club mate Greig Oliver who was involved in a tragic paragliding accident in Cape Town today.
He will be greatly missed by all of us lucky enough to have known him
RIP Greig
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear friend & supporter Tony O’Shea. Tony is a Trustee of Garryowen FC & has been an active administrator for over 60 years. Our sincere sympathies to Tony’s wife Geri, his son Tony Jnr & family.
Garryowen FC are deeply saddened to learn of the untimely passing of our former player and great friend Darren Ryan. To the Ryan family, words can’t express how much we feel your loss and the pain of losing Darren, we offer our deepest sympathy to you all.
RIP Darren
A picture captured after last weeks Munster win over Wasps. Jack Oliver and his dad Greig.
Jack was a travelling reserve and Greig well, he is a proud dad & former Garryowen coach & Director of Rugby.
Jack is 3rd gen Garryowen with his Grandfather Seanie McNamara & uncle Alan.
It is with regret that Garryowen FC has learned of the passing of Mark Van Drumpt, may he rest in peace. The members & committee of Garryowen FC would like to extend our deepest condolences to Mark's family and friends. Funeral details to follow.
Congratulations to Conor Murray on his 100th cap, an exceptional achievement for the Garryowen FC, Munster, Lions and Limerick man☘️
We are all very proud 👏
@irishrugby
@munsterrugby
Congrats to Ireland U20's and Garryowen FC
#10
Ben Healy. Six Nations Champions following 31-29 defeat of France this evening. Onwards to Wales next week in pursuit of the Grand Slam.
#U20SixNations
@IrishRugby
Big
@IrishRugby
weekend for the Cronin family. Neil is with club side on Fri, Seán with the mens on Sat and cousin Nicole with the womens on Sun. Lets hope for 3 from 3.
#rugbyfamily
Huge congrats to Conor Murray on being named in his 3rd
@lionsofficial
squad. Everyone in
@GarryowenFC
are extremely proud of your achievements. Best of luck on tour and we hope you enjoy every minute of it.
HOOOOOOORRRRAAAYYY for Garryowen!!! Massive congratulations to our Seniors who bounced back up to AIL Division 1A with some incredible performances in the second half of the season capped with the semi final and final defeating 2 great sides
@OldWesleyRFC
and
@OldBelvedereRFC
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing earlier this afternoon of Noel Noonan. His son Brian was to line out in the U20.5 final v UCC in Tralee today. A minutes silence was held prior to the game. Funeral Arrangements to follow. Ar dheis de go raibh a h-anam dilis.
Garryowen FC would like to offer our deepest and most sincere condolences to Sean Rennison and his family on the death of his Dad Ken. Limerick and Munster rugby has lost one of it's truely great rugby men, Ken rest in peace.
Good win for our Thirds today v Ard Scoil Old Boys RFC finishing on a scoreline of
@asobrfc
20
@GarryowenFC
24. A minutes silence was observed in remembrance of former Thirds Captain Shane Geoghegan whose 11th Anniversary occurs this weekend.
#GinG
Congrats to Ireland U20's following their defeat of Wales this evening on a scoreline of 17-26. Grand Slam Champions for 2019. Ben Healy receiving his medal from the Chairman of the Six Nations Council and fellow Garryowen FC man Pat Whelan.
#U20SixNations
@IrishRugby
The President, Committee & all at Garryowen FC would like to offer our sincere condolences to the Meehan &
@YoungMunsterRFC
families on the loss of Peter. A colossus on the pitch & a gentleman off it, one of the greats gone too soon. Rest in Peace Peter.
Introducing
@GarryowenFC
Senior Coaches 2023-24 L_R Damien O’Donoghue Athletic Performance Coach, Mark Butler Defence Coach, Chairman Les Byrne, Neil Cronin Player / Attack Coach , President Dr Jim Fehilly, Neil Lucy Forwards Coach & John Staunton Director of Rugby
#GinG
Greig Oliver RIP
Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate on Thursday, 20th July from 4.30pm to 6:30pm. Arriving at Our Lady Help of Christian’s Church, Milford on Friday 21st July for Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to Shannon Crematorium.
1884 Cafe has been open for the past 2 weeks in the Clubhouse and getting rave reviews. Consider visiting for breakfast, lunch or coffee. Open 7 Days a week between 10am and 4pm. All visitors welcome
Great to see our under 11s travel to play
@LansdowneFC
at
@AVIVAStadium
before our AIL Division 1A game. Hopefully the first of many trips for our underage post Covid-19 restrictions. Well done everyone involved organising this.
#GinG
#AIL
#clubruby
It is with great regret that Garryowen Football Club has learned of the passing of Dr. Michael (Mick) Lucey, May He Rest in Peace. A Past President, Trustee, Former Player and Honorary Medical Advisor to teams & players over many decades.
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Munster Rugby and the IRFU can confirm that hooker Mike Sherry and prop Jeremy Loughman have both signed contract extensions, while
@GarryowenFC
captain and scrum-half Neil Cronin will join the province next season.
Full contract news |
#SUAF
Congrats to Paddy Kelly on his promotion to the
@Munsterrugby
senior squad next season. Paddy is currently side lined with a hamstring injury, Paddy has scored 1 try in 9 Munster A apps to date as well as lining out for us in AIL 1A
@IrishRugby
@EnergiaEnergy
#GinG
#suaf
"If there is no club rugby, no schools rugby, then at professional level where are you going to get players, where are you going to get supporters?" Johann Van Graan
#UBL
#ClubRugby
#supportyourlocalclub
We were delighted to welcome former irish international rugby star
@Gordonwdarcy
to Garryowen FC. Gordon stopped in as part of his 850km cycle in aid of
@Barretstown
,where Garryowen FC President, John Quilligan said a few words to welcome our visitor.
Calling all club supporters. Make your way to Dooradoyle for 8.30pm. Garryowen FC President Ger Baggot cant wait to get back to Dooradoyle to meet the AIL Cup winning squad!
@GarryowenFC
announce our Under 20 coaching setup for season 2023/24.
Head Coach. Conan Doyle
Forwards. Dave Sherry & Dermot Hanrahan
Technical & contact skills coach. Mike Sherry
Management, Dermot O’Brien & Steve Gleeson
Congratulations to man of the match, Brian Gleeson, and all of the
@IrishRugby
u20 players, management and backroom team for the outstanding achievement of winning the Grand Slam today!!!
HOOOOOOORRRRAAAYYY for Garryowen!!! What a super performance from our lads tod Old Wesley on the 20th of April... All roads lead to Donnybrook for our next big challenge!!
#GinG
We came up short today, beaten by a better side from
@LansdowneFC
, thank you to all the players and coaches for an excellent season, very proud of ye.
#GiG
#pride
FT here in Castle Avenue, BP victory to Garryowen. Score
@ClontarfRugby
13 Garryowen 32
Thanks to all the brave souls who braved the elements to support our team today.
Garryowen FC has learned of the death of John Noonan, former President of the Club. May he Rest in Peace. The Club would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Noonan Family and friends at this time.
Great news this evening as
@GarryowenFC
&
@Munsterrugby
hooker Diarmuid Barron has flown to France with the
@IrishRugby
training squad as Dan Sheehan was held back in Dublin to rehabilitate the foot injury he suffered in the win over England. Good well Diarmuid!!
#GinG
SILVERWARE NEWS|
Congratulations to
@garryowen_3rds
on their big win against Thomond in the McInerney Cup Final. 🏆
FT 38 - 14
Well done lads! 🙌
#garryowenFC
#Rugby
Congratulation
@LimerickCLG
on a historic & wonderful All Ireland win. You did us all proud, good to see Garryowen men on the back room team
#Luimneachabu
Very Difficult decision for
@RonanOMahony1
as he is forced into early retirement. A great servant to Garryowen FC and to
@Munsterrugby
Best wishes for the future Ronan and thanks for all the memories, from all in Dooradoyle.
@GarryowenFC
8 Brian Gleeson logged another immense performance to drive
@IrishRugby
into the 20s
@WorldRugby
Cup Final. Scoring another monster try & fronting up to a powerful Boks pack, Brian lead from the front beating South Africa 31-12 to reach the final v France.
#GinG
Congratulations to Tony Butler on securing a promotion to Munster's Greencore Academy ❤
Wishing you every success from all at Garryowen FC!
#GarryowenFC
#MunsterRugby
📸 Kieran Ryan-Benson Photography
@YoungMunsterRFC
player Sean Rigney recently went to Australia recently & has been playing over there but Sean became ill and has undergone heart surgery - We wish Sean a speedy recovery and below is a Go Fund to support Rigs in his recovery.
Congratulation to Leo Mayne who received his award for IRFU referee volunteer of the year at Thomond Park on Saturday. Leo has been a great servant to Garryowen, Munster and Ireland all his life, giving many years of valuable service as a referee, evaluator and fixture secretary.