Welcome to My Blog

Here is a masonry blog layout with no sidebar

Michael Caswell R.I.P.

Everyone at Tallaght Rugby Club was greatly saddened to hear of the passing this week of Michael (Mick) Caswell, the father of our long-standing player Andrew. Our deepest sympathies go out to his wife Doreen, children Michael, Sandy, Neil, Jacqueline and the late Derek, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and his friends and family. In line with […]

Men’s Players awards 2019/20 season

The Tallaght men’s awards for the 2019/20 season finally took place on a cold and wet December evening after training. They had been delayed since the season was prematurely ended in March in the hope the whole club could come together to celebrate as normal by now. However Covid 19 had other ideas but the […]

Your Club, Your Country tickets

YOUR CLUB YOUR COUNTRY GRAND PRIZE DRAW!!!!!..It’s that time of year again folks. Tallaght RFC are selling tickets for this great draw and this year you can buy them online by clicking the link below. https://app.galabid.com/…/ab4e02c2-d396-4532-8c6d… Here are the great prizes: Summer Tour in Pacific Islands in June 2021Return flights, hotel accommodation, match tickets and […]

Dublin Dogos 5 Tallaght 1st 27

Dublin Dogos 5 Tallaght 1sts 27 Tries: Rob Hudson, Andy Rudd 2, Ken McGovernCon: Rob Hudson 2Pen: Rob Hudson Leinster League Division 3Sydney Parade04/10/2020 The Tallaght men’s first team took on the Dublin Dogos in their first competitive match in seven months. After winning Metro League Divisions 6 & 7 in consecutive seasons, the Tallaght […]

Weekend Fixtures October 2nd to 4th

Welcome back! Tallaght RFC are back in competitive action this weekend. With the current Covid-19 restrictions in Dublin most junior rugby matches are off. But the Tallaght men’s firsts are permitted to play their first Leinster League Division 3 fixture of a season. Originally Tallaght were due to travel to Clane for their opening match […]

Tallaght Run for Aware 2020

Tallaght RFC has originally planned to run from Thomond Park in Limerick to our home pitch in Firhouse on Saturday the 22nd of August. The plan was for 40 runners from the club to cover the trip running 4-5km each over a 24 hour period from midday on the Saturday through to midday on the […]

Mary Curtis R.I.P.

Everyone at Tallaght Rugby was greatly saddened to hear of the passing of Mary Curtis, the mother of our long-time player, coach and director of rugby Brian. In accordance with the government guidelines in the Covid-19 crisis, a private funeral Mass for family and friends took place in St Joseph’s Church, Kilnaboy, on Thursday, 6th […]

Thomond to Tallaght run

Tallaght RFC will be running from Thomond park in Limerick all the way to our home ground at Firhouse in Tallaght on the 22nd August 2020 in aid of Aware Ireland – your supporting light through depression. Please donate at this link https://give.everydayhero.com/ie/t2t

Antoinette Kavanagh R.I.P.

Everyone at Tallaght Rugby was greatly saddened to hear of the passing of Antoinette Kavanagh, the mother of our long-time player and club photographer Anne. In accordance with the government guidelines in the Covid-19 crisis, a small private funeral will be held but will be streamed live on crumlinparish.ie Friday at 10AM. Our deepest sympathies […]

Tom Leigh’s season review

Tallaght rugby’s season started in late July of 2019 with great expectations that we were going to kick on from last year. At the end of the 2018-2019 season, we finished with two trophies; the John Madden cup and the Metro League Division 7 trophy which was the most successful season to date for Tallaght […]

Paul Stewart RIP

Everyone at Tallaght Rugby was greatly shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing over the weekend of Paul “Stewy” Stewart, the father of our player Wayne. In accordance with the government guidelines in the Covid-19 crisis, the arrangements for the funeral will remain private. Our deepest sympathies go out to all his friends […]

Tallaght 1st Metro Division 6 Champions

After the domestic season was halted due to the Covid-19 crisis, the Leinster branch have declared the Tallaght first team champions of Metro Division 6. As the final against Terenure cannot now be played, the table topping Tallaght team were declared champions and have been promoted to Division 5 for next season. Tallaght would have […]

Covid 19 Update

To our players, members, volunteers and supporters. As you are fully aware our government has announced a number of measures to limit the spread of Covid 19 across the country. It goes without saying the health, welfare and safety of our rugby family is absolutely paramount. With this in mind and following IRFU/Leinster directives we […]

Metro 6 Final Preview

Tallaght 1sts v TerenureMetro League Division 6 finalSaturday 14th March 2020Tymon ParkKick-off 3PM The Tallaght men’s firsts team have made their Divisional final for the fourth year running. They take on Terenure in the Divsion 6 final on Saturday the 14th of March in Tymon park at 3PM. Last season Tallaght finally broke their duck […]

Donncha O’Callaghan Q&A

Ahead of both team’s upcoming finals, the Tallaght men’s squads has a very special visitor to the Old Mill bar and restaurant on Monday night. They welcomed former Munster, Ireland and Lions second row Donncha O’Callaghan. Donncha first held a question and answer session and then presented both teams with their jerseys for the upcoming […]

Tallaght 10 CYM 22

Tallaght R.F.C. 10 Tries: Aisling Pyke 2 CYM R.F.C. 22 Women’s League Division 4BTymon Park07/03/2020 The Tallaght women’s team played their final home league game of the season at home to CYM. Tallaght started well and after a great break by Ellen Crotty, Aisling Pyke followed up to score a try to make it 5-0 […]

Weekend Fixtures 7-8th March

It’s another busy weekend of rugby ahead with some key games for Tallaght. First up on Saturday there’s the women’s teams re-arranged fixture at home to CYM in Division 4B. Kick-off is at 11.30 AM in Pitch 100. Then there’s the men’s second’s crucial clash with CYM. The seconds are hope to follow the firsts […]

Stephanie Doyle RIP

Emma left with Stephanie, right. Everyone at Tallaght Rugby was greatly saddened to hear of the passing of Stephanie Doyle, mother of our PRO Emma-Louise Keogh and our men’s team’s sponsor Dave Doyle of 123ink.ie. Stephanie was also mother in law to...

Weekend Senior Fixtures 21st/23rd October

It’s a bumper rugby weekend as all our three senior teams are in action. On Friday night the women’s team finally return to competitive action when they travel to Kildare to take on Newbridge in the Metro League Division 5. Kick-off is 8PM in Rosetown. At...

Therese Malone RIP

Everyone at Tallaght Rugby was greatly saddened to hear of the passing of Therese Malone, mother of our former player and current youths coach Declan. Funeral details are here and our thoughts go out to all Therese’s family and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a...

Tallaght 1sts 50 Clane 29

Orhun Opel Tallaght 1sts 50 Try: Aaron Hickey 2, Al Sower, Orhun Orel, Rob Browner, Ciaran Rudd, Daryl Keogh, Ezequiel Roldan OliveraConversion: Rob Hudson, Rob Browner 4 Clane 29 Leinster League Division 3Heavey Technology Park16/10/2022 Tallaght took on Clane in...

Weekend Senior Fixtures 15th/16th October

It’s been a tough week as we’ve had to deal with the fallout of our Tymon Park pitch being vandalised yet again. The pitch will get the rest of the month to recover but the rugby goes on. Massive thanks to Stillorgan-Rathfarnham RFC who quickly stepped up...

Tallaght 2nds 50 Emerald Warriors 0

Andy Grace Tallaght 2nds 50 Try: Jordan Corrigan 2, Mick Corrigan, Andy Grace, Tony McManus, Kevin Quinn 2, Patrik TothConversion: Dave Mahon 4, Liam Quinn Emerald Warriors 0 Metro League Division 10Tymon Park08/10/2022 The Tallaght men’s second team took on Emerald...

Weekend Senior Fixtures 8th/9th October

Just the one senior game this weekend. On Saturday the seconds are at home to Emerald Warriors in their first home game of the season in Metro League Division 10. Kick-off is 3PM in Tymon Park. The woman’s scheduled game on Sunday was conceded by Rathdrum....

North Meath 26 Tallaght 1sts 12

Nick McGuinness North Meath 26Tallaght 1sts 12 Try: Aaron Hickey, Nick McGuinnessConversion: Rob Hudson Leinster League Division 3Tymon Park02/10/2022 Tallaght took on North Meath away in Leinster League Division 3. Tallaght started strongly but an early shot at goal...

Trinity College 24 Tallaght 2nds 5

Trinity College 24 Tallaght 2nds 5 Try: Liam Quinn Metro League Division 10Santry01/10/2022 The Tallaght men’s second team took on Trinity College away in their first match of the Metro League Division 10. Trinity started well and Tallaght were under pressure in their...