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The Russell Gaelic Union is a GAA Organisation, celebrating 125years of GAA in Downpatrick. #RGU_HOOPS
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Early this morning we heard the dreadful news with the passing of Niall Laverty from Saul. Niall was a huge part of Saul community through his family and football talent and also as a member of the Red High family. Grief has no boundaries and we mourn his passing as much as we
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The family that is RGU are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of our highly esteemed Senior Player, Louise Baker. Louise was was a very much loved and popular member of our Senior team and a key player in the recent rise in fortunes of ladies football in Downpatrick.
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We would like to extend our condolences to our neighbours Saul on the passing of Sonia, she was a true Gael and will be sadly missed! We would also like to extend our condolences to her family Philly, Aisling, Cathal, Tracey, Frank and Barry. She was an important member
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Congratulations to
@RGUDownpatrick
man Tom Smyth on his selection in top 20 players in this years Eirgrid U20 All Ireland Football Championship. A very talented footballer and a great guy, he stood out in a very good Down team over the season. Maith thú🇳🇬.
#UTH
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We are truly saddened to learn of the untimely passing of
@bryansfordgaa
past player and manager Eamonn Burns. An All-Ireland winner with Down, he went on to manage the County . A true gentleman. Everyone at RGU extend sincere condolences to his family at this sad time.
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Best wishes to club referee Conor Curran who takes charge of his first ever Senior Inter County match today, when
@FermanaghGAA
take on Ulster Champion's
@Doiregaa
in the McKenna Cup.
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family.
Niall will be deeply missed by us all and we will never forget him.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
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All the very best to neighbours
@KilcooGAC
in tomorrow’s All Ireland Club Final. Ádh mór libh.
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Congratulations to fellow
@EastDownGAA
clubs
@KilcooGAC
@SaulGac_AnDun
and
@naomh_pol
on annexing all 3 Adult Championships in Down. Comhgairdeas libh go léir.
🔴⚫️🔴⚫️🔴⚫️🔴⚫️🔴⚫️🔴⚫️
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Best of luck tomorrow to neighbours
@KilcooGAC
in their All Ireland Semi-Final against Ballyboden St Enda’s. Ádh mór libh a chairde!
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Congratulations
@RedHighPFA
on lifting the
@ulsterschools
MacLarnon Cup. Well done to RGU Captain Ronan Murphy celebrating with some young Clubmates!! Great achievement for the
@OfficialDownGAA
school
#RedHighAb
ú
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As Dublin continue their “Drive for Five” RGU will be represented in Croke Park on All-Ireland Final Day. Our very own Eamon Fitzsimons has been appointed as referee advisor for the big match.
A historic day for the club but also a proud moment for Eamon and his family .
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Huge congratulations to our Senior Ladies Captain Orla Boyle on her engagement to Matty Hardy
@PTR
last night 🎉💍
We wish you both every happiness 💕
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Congratulations to our new Chairperson
@edelcurran
who was elected at our AGM tonight. Ever since becoming involved with the club Edel has proved to be a hard working, popular and efficient administrator and we look forward to the coming year under her stewardship as our first
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but more than that Louise was a devoted mother to Rebecca and partner to Peter.
To Peter and Rebecca and Wider family circle we extend our heartfelt sympathy.
Mary Queen of the Gael pray for her.💚
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RIP Siobhan
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Red High 2.13 to 1.11. Tim prenter gets man of the match after a brace
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An interesting piece of history about our club’s namesake on a new anti slavery mural in Belfast.
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We go to an Ulster Final!!! Well done to all the Down Men especially our own💪🔴⚫️💚
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The Committee & Members of RGU are deeply saddened to hear the passing of Siobhan McCann this evening.
We offer our deepest sympathy to the McCann family and everyone at
@StJohnsGAA
at this very sad time. May she rest in peace.🙏🏻
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It is with great sadness that we have learned of the sudden and tragic death of former player Paul Stranney. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Paul’s family and friends at this very sad time. Ar dhéis Dé go raibh a anam úasal.
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🧵𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
Work has started on our latest development project at
#RGU_Hoops
, a 4G pitch.
This development will offer high quality playing characteristics which replicate natural grass and be suitable for use in all weather conditions.
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Comhghairdeas a Chaoilin. Big congratulations to Caoilin “Foxy” Quinn who had his first winner today at Fakenham having just secured his licence at Christmas. Keep them winners coming Foxy!
#UTH
🐎🐎
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Definitely “ two for joy “ today. Massive congratulations to
@KilcooGAC
on annexing the All Ireland Club Championship. Deserved reward for so much hard work and perseverance. Comhghairdeas a chairde.
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Congratulations
@KilcooGAC
on a magnificent achievement. Well deserved so enjoy the celebrations.
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Absolutely brilliant achievement! Maith sibh agus comhghairdeas
@Redhigh1934
🎉👏🏻
🏑CONGRATULATIONS 🏑
🏆2021/22
@DanskeBank_UK
MAGEEAN CUP FINAL 🏆
@Redhigh1934
2-13
@Stpatsmaghera
1-14
RESULT
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Well done to the U16 boys who defeated a strong St Paul’s team in the
@EastDownGAA
Final 4-7 to 1-10. Congratulations lads
#RGU
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Golden oldie 3 legends, pictured below we have Harry Rice on the ball,
@peter_turley
who is still doing his bit for the hoops! And then Richard Starkey!
#3legends
#2002
#hoops
💚
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@bryansfordgaa
Well done Bryansford. Good finish to what has been a very tough season for you off the pitch .
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FTDown Division 1 League - Mens Gaelic Football - Club Burren 0-13 v 1-16 Downpatrick
#hoops
💪💚⚪️
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🇳🇬Senior Men🇳🇬
Senior Men travelled to
@CastlewellanGAC
tonight! To come away with a win! Score line RGU 1.12 castlewellan 0.12!
#hoops
💚
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We're not just building for silverware.
We're building a club where our young people belong, where they build teams, friendships and character, so we have a community to be proud of.
#RGU_hoops
#gaa
#community
#downpatrick
#nextgen
#togetherwecanmakeadifference
#friendships
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Full time Saul 2.09 RGU 2.19.Happy Days . Up as Winners
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Best of luck to Down today in the matches v Antrim. Special mention to RGU men . involved Peter Turley Anthony Doherty , Conor McGrady Johnnie Bell , Nathan McShane and Taylor Louden . Not forgetting U20 Manager Conor Deegan
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Another one ticked off
@colmcoper13
bucket list when he had the good fortune to line out with our own Gerdie Collins in a recent “Inter Firm” competition in London. Dublin’s multiple All Ireland winner
@JamesyMac26
also decided he wanted in on the act so a big day for both guys.
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RGU would like to wish our members and community a very Happy New Year🎉. We would also like to thank each and everyone of you for your hard work and dedication to our club throughout the year. Let’s make 2019 one to remember!
#hoopsfamily
🇳🇬
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Full time RGU:0-4(4) Corraclare (Clare):0-3(3). Yessssss the girls have just won an All Ireland!!!!!!
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RGU delighted to announce the appointment of John Rafferty as senior manager.
John comes with a wealth of coaching and management experience with county, club and colleges at the highest level. A
very exciting appt and we look forward to welcoming John on board at PTR
#UTH
.
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Best wishes from everyone at RGU to our very own Caolain “ Foxy” Quinn who heads off at the end of the week to Lambourne to pursue his dream of becoming a Jockey. A great lad and one of our promising minor footballers!💚
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Best of luck to Down U20 footballers who commence their Ulster Campaign tomorrow in Breffni Park.
Special mention to RGU men involved, Manager Conor Deegan, Selector Kieran Convie and players Tim Prenter and Ronan Murphy. Ádh mór libh go léir! 🇳🇬🔴⚫️🇳🇬🔴⚫️
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BIG BIRTHDAY FOR
@oakeskarl
TODAY! (I’ll let you all guess his age😜) Happy Birthday from all at the RGU🇳🇬💚🎉🎁
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Best of luck to
@Redhigh1934
in the semi final of the Drummond cup tomorrow evening against Roscommon CBS. Throw in 7.30 in at UCD Belfield. Proud representatives of the great clubs of East Down and 100% Down team. Ádh mór Libh.
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would one of our own. Niall was a fine young man, thoughtful, caring, lovable and was a good and close friend to many of our young players. All our hearts are breaking today.
We offer our most sincere condolences to Petsey, Margaret, Sean, Colleen and Grainne and the rest of the
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Good luck to the Minors on Saturday in the semi final of the
@OfficialDownGAA
All County Championship against
@HarpsGAC
. Throw- in at 1pm
@CastlewellanGAC
#Hoops
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Outstanding performance today from the U10’s. They lifted the
@AtticallGAC
Black Heather Cup involving 35 teams. Super tournament matched by the football and heart on display from the young hoops
#RGU
#UTH
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Final score. Tom Mc Neill with second goal blasting the ball by his big cousin !
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And they only went and done it, massive congrats to the U16 boys,
@EastDownGAA
‘A’ League winners 2019. Well done Niall and the lads, enjoy the celebrations and good luck for the upcoming
@OfficialDownGAA
County Championship 🎉🏆🇳🇬🏐
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@OfficialDownGAA
‘94 Champs will be presented
@CrokePark
on Sunday including RGU men, Barry Breen,
@DeegoGAA
, Greg & Gerard Deegan and Richard Starkey.
Our thoughts will also be with Ann O’Hare whose late husband Pat, also an ex RGU manager, was trainer of the side
#hoops
🇳🇬
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Best wishes to Kilcoo GAC in their quest for Ulster Club glory on Sunday in Armagh. Here's hoping you get just...
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Great to see so many people out showing support tonight for our Down men!!🔴⚫️
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Wishing
@peter_turley
@gerderz90
@Anthonydoc17
all the best tomorrow in the Ulster Final!💪🔴⚫️ Hoops will be supporting💚⚪️
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Lovely accolade for Orla and our club.
Maith thú Orla, very proud of you 👏🏻
'It's amazing to be invited to Croke Park, this is what Ladies Football is all about'
@DownLGFA
's Orla Boyle summed up the mood at tonight's TG4 Team of the Championship Awards event.
Camera by
@MQ_Video
, production by
@JeromeQuinn
@SportTG4
@TG4TV
@RGUDownpatrick
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Best of luck to
@Redhigh1934
tomorrow in their Quarter Final of the McLarnon. Throw in 2.30 in Drumaness. Big shout out for the large contingent of RGU men
#RHTID
#countytown
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🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬. Comhghairdeas a Chailíní. Maith Sibh! Well done girls and management team on a great campaign and deserved win today. Onwards to Ulster 🇳🇬🇳🇬
#UTH
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Big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the one and only Collie Quinn🙌🏻💚
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So after the excitement of last night two of our Senior footballers have another big day ahead. We would like to wish Adair and Caolan all the very best on their wedding day and a long life of happiness together. 💚💚💚🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 💒 👰 💍 🔔 🤵
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What a magnificent gesture from from
@JPMcManusOwner
.
We are more than thankful for our share of your gift to every GAA Club in the country .
Go raibh mile maith agat a JP.
#appreciation
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RGU top goal scorer and top goal leaker out for a pint in Donegal
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And it’s back........
🇳🇬FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL🇳🇬
What better way to start it in PTR!💚 lets get a big support out and don’t worry about the weather🙌🏻☔️💨
📅TONIGHT!
⌚️6.45 throw in
🏟RGU vs
@LislandGac
#Hoops
🇳🇬💚
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We want to let our local businesses, many of whom are family, friends, members and sponsors know that we are thinking of them in what is a devasting situation in our local town.
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Best of luck to
@OfficialDownGAA
as we start our Ulster campaign away to Fermanagh today.
Special mention to our own
@gerderz90
who starts just a week after hitting a significant birthday . Ádh mór libh!
#AnDunAbu
🔴⚫️🇳🇬
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Good Luck to the RGU men and ladies today putting on the down colours! Both need a serious win today!!🔴⚫️
#hoops
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Congrats to our Senior Ladies who have qualified for the IFC Final after overcoming Teconnaught today. Maith Sibh a chailíní! 🇳🇬🇳🇬
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📢 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯
The RGU Football Committee is pleased to confirm the following appointments to our Senior Management Teams:
Senior Men:
- Paul Evans
- Danny Carville
- Conor O'Neill
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Hoops get another win on board tonight!! 1.11
@BurrenGAA
0.11! Great win for the boys💪💚⚪️
#Hoops
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💗👶 Many congratulations to Gerdie Collins and partner Clara on the birth of their daughter, Saorlaith Rose. All at RGU send their very best wishes on this great news.💗👶
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Congratulations to
@naomh_pol
on eclipsing the JFC on Friday in an enthralling game. It’s been a roller coaster journey for the club and getting to this point is very much down to extremely hard work by club officers and players over the years. Enjoy the celebrations. Maith Sibh!
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Full time RGU 2.12 Bryansford 0.16
Both teams go again in play off date and time TBC
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Good luck to
@clonduffcamogs
who play their All Ireland Final this Sunday in Croke Park from everyone in
@RGUDownpatrick
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Downpatrick RGU 1997.
I’m sure you could pick a few familiar faces out of this. Still running about the club🇳🇬
#hoops
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On this day in 1767, in Dromahane Co Cork, Thomas Russell was born. He was a founding member and leading organiser of The United Irishmen. He was hanged in Downpatrick Gaol on 21st October 1803. Two GAA clubs in Ireland are named after him:
@RGUDownpatrick
&
@KilshannigGAA
.
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Well done to the U10’s who lifted the Cup
@LislandGac
memorial tournament. Thanks to our new sponsors CosyRoof and all who took part and to Brennan’s for providing winning ice-creams 👍🇳🇬🍦🍦🍦
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U13’s finished off their
@EastDownGAA
Division 2B league with a hard fought draw against neighbours
@SaulGac_AnDun
to top the group and get a home semi-final on Sun 10 Nov. Thanks again to
@MacBlair5
for kits. Well done lads 👍🇳🇬
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🇳🇬U10/12 girls🇳🇬 Thank you to
@LislandGac
for the games this evening. Great to see so many girls enjoying football during these unprecedented times. Nails and hairs done tonight for first Holy Communion tomorrow!🤪🇳🇬💕
#girlpower
#younghoops
#futureisbright
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