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Ronnie Kavanagh R.I.P. We are deeply saddened at the death of Ronnie Kavanagh a Life member and former Captain of the Club. Our condolences go to his wife Kay, children Sunny, Rees, Geri and Don, his daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, adored grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family. For full details and Condolences please go to rip.ie. Ronnie represented Leinster and won 35 caps …

Club Development Video We are delighted to present to members this video on the proposed new clubhouse development. It’s hard not to watch it and feel excited about it

Tom McManus R.I.P. We are deeply saddened at the death of Tom McManus a long time supporter and member of the Club. Beloved husband of the late Teresa. Our condolences go to his partner Violet, sons Paraic and Niall, his daughter Eimear, grandchildren Sadbh and Laragh, daughter-in-law Lynn, son-in-law Dan, sister Mai, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A private …

Andrew Hoffman R.I.P. We are deeply saddened at the death of Andrew Hoffman, brother of current Wanderers president Simon Hoffman . We extend our condolences to Simon and to his other brothers Bob, Bevin & Ed and his mother Vi.

Arthur Pollock R.I.P. We are saddened at the death of Arthur Pollock a long time member,and former player with the Club. We extend our condolences to his wife Irene, his sister Lucy Bell, brother Brian and his extended family and friends in Ireland and the UK. Due to the current government restrictions a family funeral will take place privately, those …

Wanderer wins the Gold Cup Well known Wanderers member Barry Maloney certainly had a Friday to remember this week. His horse, Minella Indo won the Cheltenham Gold Cup with trainer Henry DeBromhead and jockey Jack Kennedy. In a further connection Minella Indo was bred by Carrigeen Bloodstock owned by the fanily of another Wanderer, Des Lalor. Congratulations to all! Photograph …

Gary Halpin (our friend) Go and find your chariot of gold and shining steel And Manannan awaits your call as raucous thunders peal Run your horses brave and sure On every Celtic Tide Yesterday you made us laugh you knew not how to hide   Heaven will be richer now straight through the gates you’ll go As Seraph’s run for …

Wally Bornemann R.I.P. We are saddened at the death of  Walter (Wally) Bornemann a former member, player and coach with the Club. We extend our condolences to his wife Phyllis and daughters Karen, Jill and Lisa. Wally played for Leinster and was capped four times for Ireland, making his debut against England in Twickenham in 1960. The team contained fellow …

Wanderers feature in Lions Video This year the Lions in partnership with Canterbury have identified the 681 Lions Origin Clubs i.e. rugby clubs that have provided a player to a Lions tour. Wanderers are a proud Lions Origin club with 14 members having toured with the Lions and we worked with Lions rugby on a video to celebrate the clubs …

Gary Halpin R.I.P. We are saddened at the death of Gary Halpin a former member and player with the Club.`We extend our condolences to his wife Carol, son Bentley and daughters Leonie and Lenka. Gary was a member of the Wanderers’ Leinster Cup winning team of 1989/90, captained by Andy Kelly. He was capped 11 times for Ireland, playing at …