Rowing News:
Happy New Year from all of us here at St. Michael's Rowing Club. We're really looking forward to this year's rowing season which begins for us on Feb 24th and 25th with the SMRC Head of the River.
Typo? Nope, this year's HoR is a 2-day event. It's a new format and we'll have all the details on our website SMRC.ie RowingIreland.com and on social media this week. In addition to 2 days of rowing, we're inviting everyone to come along on the Saturday evening to warm up, have some hot food and enjoy some very special entertainent, all laid on specifically for us. Details coming up soon...
SMRC 1 - 1 Young Munster
On Friday, January 5th St. Michael's were guests of honour at Young Munster RFC to mark the longstanding and successful link between our two great sporting clubs. Young Munster President Frank Corr, who himself was involved in St. Michael's Tennis Table Club for years, welcomed Club Captain Brian Richardson, Hon.Treasurer John O’Connell (a Young Munster man) and Coach Justin Sherin to the club and pre match dinner as Young Munsters took on local rivals Garryowen.
Richie presented Frank with a framed St. Michael's oar and in his speech recalled the many legends of both sports who cemented the clubs bonds over the years. On hand to mark the celebration were the St. Michael's Masters crew and many of those who had dual sports of wintering with rugby and summering with Rowing.
What a fantastic way to kick off the new year. Frank concluded our visit by wishing us every success for the season ahead and it’s his hope to see an invite to the Championship Winning celebratory dinner dance later in the year. So... no pressure or anything.
And... Young Munsters won 25-0. Let’s hope their success on the night bodes well for our season ahead.
Christmas Raffle:
Our Christmas Raffle draw was held on Sunday morning and here are some of the winners:
*1st Prize - 32” TV & XBox One Console - Ian Neville, seller - Ian Neville.
*2nd Prize - €100 One 4 All Voucher - Tony O’Gorman, seller - Chris Kirwan.
*3rd Prize - €75 One 4 All Voucher - Liam Dunne, seller - Ciaran Foster.
*4th Prize - €50 One 4 All Voucher - Claire Murphy, seller Meabh Ni Bhrian.
A huge thank you to everyone who supported the raffle including our sponsors, our sellers & everyone who bought tickets. Over €2,000 was raised! We feel an annual event coming on so bigger and better in 2018. The full list is on our Facebook page.
Donate:
There is now a PayPal 'Donate' button on our website for anyone who wishes to make a donation to the club, and all contributions are very welcome, thank you.
www.smrc.ie
The SMRC lotto is a vital part of our fundraising plans. Thank you all, every one of you is very welcome.
Thank you all,
SMRC Lotto Committee
