Wanderers in Barcelona - Part 2

On 27/28/29 April a combined Wanderers team travelled to Barcelona to spend the weekend as guests of FCB Rugby. On arrival we were met at the Port by Santiago and Felix. It was good to see friendly faces amidst this bustling city and Felix quickly took our bags thus making it possible for the group to take a short tour of the city center.

From the city's original Roman fortifications and past the medieval ship building yard/museum Santiago took the group to La Rambla, full of street entertainment, stalls and shoppers. A brief detour into one of the many squares, off the main thoroughfare, uncovered multiple restaurants and bars competing for space.

The draw for the Wanderers FC juvenile raffle was held in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday last. The winners were;

1. CHILL Insurance will enhance Mary Clarke's no-claims bonus for the next 12 months.

2. While Dave Davis wins the Coolbawn Quay Spa voucher, sponsored by Kevin Brophy, I'm sure someone else will use it.

3. The Dublin Bay boat trip, donated by Fergus Britton, is to be shipped to Mike & Adele Keil .

4. Lionel Mahon (on his own) will enjoy Paddy Buckley's meats .

5. The dozen bottles of wine, decanted by Aidan Deegan, to be quaffed by Brendan Burke.

6. Ed Shanahon will see everything in blue on the DVD player, provided by Colm Gaffney.

Many thanks to everyone who bought tickets for the event which was a fantastic success.

IRFU Club Engagement Programme - March 2012

The Irish Rugby Football Union today published the details of a recent programme of club engagement meetings that it undertook. The report shows that there is a vibrancy in the club game but also significant challenges to address.

he IRFU, in conjunction with the four provincial branches, set out to meet with its member clubs to listen to the challenges facing Irish club rugby.

To view or download the full report please click here

" WANDERERS 1st XV kick off Ulster Bank League with joint sponsors

SANDYMOUNT HOTEL and TOP SECURITY "

 Wanderers FC are delighted to announce that the 1st XV will be sponsored jointly this season by Sandymount Hotel and Top Security . The principals of both Companies are long standing members of Wanderers with John Loughran , Managing Director Sandymount Hotel , having played for many years throughout the Club before being appointed Honorary Auditor whilst Emmet O'Rafferty , Chief Executive Top Security , is a former Captain and Coach of the 1st XV and had a long and successful career with Leinster and Ireland with whom he toured New Zealand