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There was no gifts or presents on offer from either side in this tight encounter in limerick on Saturday. As has been the case in all of the AIL encounters between Thomand and Barnhall the final result has always been close. In a very entertaining game which was only decided in the final minutes of the game Thomand notched up their third win in a row over the Kildare club ...more

Anto's Army will enjoy their christmas break after they recorded their 4th Straight victory today to beat a strong Parkmore side in a match played in cold conditions in Maynooth. The game Finished Barnhall J4's 25 Parkmore 16. Anto Larkin is calling on supporters to show up on the 6th of Jan 2007 when they take on J4 League leaders Navan,

Match: Sunday the 17th of December
Venue: Away
Kick-off: 2:30pm
Referee: Ray Menown ( Ulster )

Blue Bulls 8th in table
The second of four trips to Munster this season; have already played 50 AIBL fixtures against Munster clubs and won 22 of these games ; won 13-6 on their most recent AIBL visit ( Nov. 2003 ) to Fitzgerald Park ; this fixture has been played at Parsonstown during the past two seasons ; were promoted into senior ranks with Thomond at the end of the 1998 / 99 season ; have drawn one and lost three of their last four AIBL games away in the City of Limerick ;this afternoon play their 110th AIBL fixture ; have lost three of their last four Div. Two fixtures.
MOST POINTS: 49 Cathal Connolly
MOST TRIES : 3 Luke Doddrell

Thomond 10th in table
The first of four homes to Leinster clubs this season; hoping today for their 20th AIBL fixture at home to a Leinster club and are seeking their ninth success; first played Barnhall during the 1999 / 2K season ( Div. Four ) ; are on a hat-trick of wins over Barnhall ; have yet to avoid defeat to Barnhall at home in Limerick ; have played Barnhall more often than they've played any other club in the AIBL ; since Oct. 14, have won their two home games in AIBL –2 ; conceded four tries at Trinity last weekend for the first time in eleven months.
MOST POINTS: 41 John Cusack
MOST TRIES : 2 Keith Earls, John Dart, Pat Deedigan

A disappointing loss for the Barnhall 3rds away to Clontarf on Sunday, 10th of Dec by 15pts to 5. Barnhall played with the wind in the 1st half & played reasonably well, crossing the gain line on a number of occasions but failing to produce any points ...more

If you can't make today's big game why not listen to live updates. Our very own Noel Dillion will give live updates every 15 mins brought to you by KFM Radio & barnhallrfc.com

©KFM Radio 2006

Next Wednesday will see NUI Maynooth take on DCU for the second time this year but for the first time for a league match.
The girls are really looking forward to this match especially after their brilliant performance against Carlow IT last week.
The brilliant win against Carlow IT was a great start to the season for the Maynooth ladies as it was their first proper opportunity for the girls to play together, showing this years new players how the game is played.The girls will travel next Wednesday to DCU all ready to put up a tough fight and gain some more points in the league.
All support is welcome for upcoming matches.

Due to heavy rainfall this week the barnhall 3rd pitch have been deemed unplayable. So Anto's army (4th XV) Have decided to play Tallaght away on Satrday kick-off 2:30pm. best of luck to them as they look for three wins in a row.

Barnhall XV head coach Ian Morgan has called on eveyone to get behind the blue bulls this weekend as they try to put their A.I.L campaign back on track against Suttonians this Saturday at 2:30p.m in Parsonstown. Ian has asked "for everyone to get to the club early, and create a carnival atmosphere, and roar the lads to a home win, the crowd can really act as the 16th man when they get behind the lads" As usual all are very welcome to Parsonstown.

Match: Saturday the 8th of December
Venue: Home
Kick-off: 2:30pm
Referee: Mark Gargan ( Leinster )

Blue Bulls 7th in table
The first of three homes to Leinster clubs this season; have the best Leinster clubs record playing at home to other Leinster clubs in the AIBL ; are today on a hat-trick of victories over Suttonians in the AIBL ; first played AIBL against Suttonias during the 1999 / 2000 AIBL season ( Div. Four ); won all three Div. Two games at home to Leinster clubs last season ; have won their two previous Div. Two games at home this season ; slipped six places in the table after their defeat at Clonakilty last week.
MOST POINTS: 44 Cathal Connolly
MOST TRIES : 3 Luke Doddrell

Suttonians 11th in table

The first of five aways in Leinster this season;
are hoping today for their 15th success in 34 AIBL fixtures against clubs in their own
province ;have not played AIBL rugby against Barnhall during the past five seasons ; lost 3-42 on their only previous visit ( Dec. 1999 ) to Parsonstown ;have won four and lost one of their last five AIBL games on the road in Leinster ;dropped four places in the table after losing at home to Trinity last week ;today play the second of four consecutive fixtures against Leinster clubs in AIBL – 2.
MOST POINTS : 45 Paddy Maguire
MOST TRIES : 3 Darragh Mulligan

Yes! It's only 3 days away and we are having our annual private members draw which raises much needed funds for the club, tickets cost €100 the draw will take place in the club house this Saturday at 9pm (very few ticket's left)

1st Prize	€2,500
2nd Prize	€1,500
3rd Prize	€500
4th Prize	€200
5th Prize	€200
6th Prize	€200
7th Prize	€200
8th Prize	€200

For More Information Contact Eamon

Further injuries to players over the last week have increased the injured list to 10 players.
Coaches, John Taylor & Keith Bewley will be glad of the few weeks break before the cup campaign in the hope of regaining some of the players from the growing injury list.
Out at the moment are:
Kevin White, fractured thumb
Mark Canavan, torn ankle ligaments
Conor O'Sullivan, torn hip ligaments
Joe Taylor, broken nose
Gerard O'reilly, fractured arm
Stephen Hynes, strained muscle
Sean Conor, strained muscle
Rian Glynn, neck strain
Ben Noctor, knee injuy
Peter Hall, shoulder strain

Barnhall's J4 team gave a demonstration of classic Blue Bulls running rugby with a 5 try slaughter of Clontarf.
The fixture was played in windy conditions at N.U.I. Maynooth ...more

If you can't make today's big game why not listen to live updates. Our very own Noel Dillion will give live updates every 15 mins brought to you by KFM Radio & barnhallrfc.com

©KFM Radio 2006

Referee: Ger English ( Waterford )

Barnhall 1st in table;
the first of four trips to Munster this season ; today play their 50th AIBL game against a Munster club and are seeking their 23rd victory ; ; are currently top of Div. Two for the first time in their AIBL history ; beat Young Munster 31-13 last time out to move up three places in the table ; won one and lost three of their AIBL – 2 games on the road in Munster last season ; are one of three Leinster clubs sitting at the top of Div. Two at the moment.
MOST POINTS: 40 Cathal Connolly
MOST TRIES : 2 Riaan Erasmus, Luke Doddrell

Clonakilty 8th in table;
the third of six homes to Leinster clubs this season; lost 15-25 to Barnhall at Parsonstown in the play-off at the end of the 2004 / 05 season, a defeat which kept ‘Clon' in Div.Three for one more season ; have the best Munster clubs record at home to Leinster clubs in the AIBL ; today play the fourth ( W – 2, L – 1 ) of six consecutive fixtures against Leinster clubs in the
2006 / 07 AIBL – 2 ;
dropped five places in the table after their 10-18 loss away to Dublin University last time out ;
have won their two home games to date since Oct. 14.
MOST POINTS: 29 Gary Cribb

This weekend will see the 1st XV Travel to Cork to keep them top of the A.I.L 2 League, The 2nd's are at home on Sunday to Wanderers, Martin Dwyer and the lad's will try to maintain there unbeaten run to the season after a fine result in Mullingar last weekend, the 4th's are away to Clontarf on Saturday and want to build on last week's great result. Can Daryl Furlong continue his great form on Sunday @ 12:30 at home to Carlow for the 20's? The 18's & 16's Travel to Wicklow on Saturday. Looks like a weekend full of great rugby in the club ! who needs sky sports ?

For the 3 weeks coming up to Christmas the Club shop will open on Wednesday nights from 7pm to 8:45pm. With bargains from Replica shirts €65, Jackets €90, Rain Jackets €50, Selection of hats starting from €15. Gift Vouchers now Available

Having had far too many narrow defeats in the early season, fortunes seem to have turned for Barnhall's injury hit under 16's ...more

J4 Manager/Player Anto Larkin Will enjoy the Christmas break

Barnhall V's Thomond on Sunday 17th of December don't miss any of the action live here on barnhallrfc.com

Moggy wants you to be the 16th man this Saturday against Suttonians

Up Next Suttonians listen live right here on barnhallrfc.com Sat from 2pm

Trip to Clonakilty no Picnic for Barnhall

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