See photos as Wicklow Rugby Club hosts annual dinner dance
Special guests from Rathdrum, Greystones and Arklow rugby clubs were also in attendance, alongside current and past Wicklow RFC members, their families and friends.
President Ann Morrissey welcomed everyone to the event and spoke about the club's many achievements over the past 12 months.
Awards on the night were also presented to the senior men's and women's section and the recently formed under-20s.
The senior player of the year was Ben Watson, while Brian Johnson won young player of the year. The seconds player of the year was Caolan Mooney. Luke Fox collected the award for most improved player.
The under-20 player of the year was Eamonn Goddard, and the under-20 award for most improved player was won by Jack McCaul.
In the women's section, the AIL player of the year was Caitlin Griffey. J1 player of the year was Faye O'Neill. Most improved player was Val Conyard. The young player of the year was Clara Dunne.
The Mervyn Morrison Trophy for coach of the year was awarded to the under-18 coaches. The Peter Duffy Trophy for long-service to the club was won by brother and sister Robert Nolan and Lynn Armstrong.
The Clarke Auctioneers Trophy for service over the past year was deservedly won by Rhona Younger.
The night proved a resounding success, with all present dancing away into the early hours, with the band Fusion providing the music.
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See photos as Wicklow Rugby Club hosts annual dinner dance
Special guests from Rathdrum, Greystones and Arklow rugby clubs were also in attendance, alongside current and past Wicklow RFC members, their families and friends. President Ann Morrissey welcomed everyone to the event and spoke about the club's many achievements over the past 12 months. Awards on the night were also presented to the senior men's and women's section and the recently formed under-20s. The senior player of the year was Ben Watson, while Brian Johnson won young player of the year. The seconds player of the year was Caolan Mooney. Luke Fox collected the award for most improved player. The under-20 player of the year was Eamonn Goddard, and the under-20 award for most improved player was won by Jack McCaul. In the women's section, the AIL player of the year was Caitlin Griffey. J1 player of the year was Faye O'Neill. Most improved player was Val Conyard. The young player of the year was Clara Dunne. The Mervyn Morrison Trophy for coach of the year was awarded to the under-18 coaches. The Peter Duffy Trophy for long-service to the club was won by brother and sister Robert Nolan and Lynn Armstrong. The Clarke Auctioneers Trophy for service over the past year was deservedly won by Rhona Younger. The night proved a resounding success, with all present dancing away into the early hours, with the band Fusion providing the music.
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