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OD Gathering in Ireland

29 Mar 2019
Ireland
School News
ODs support Bishops Rugby Tour
ODs support Bishops Rugby Tour
The Bishops 1st XV Rugby team have concluded their Tour of Ireland.
ODs gathered at various matches to watch the team perform.
Stephen Knoop (1998O) sent in the above photograph after the last match against St. Munchin's College in Corbally, Limerick (founded 1796). From left to right is: Alan Versfeld (1998K - previous Ireland OD Branch Secretary)Doug Carruthers (2000S - current Ireland OD Branch Secretary), Stephen, Geoff Huber (Team Doctor), Dave Mallett (Teacher-in-Charge of Rugby), and Anthony Coole (1991B).
The results from the very successful Tour were:
14 March     Leinster U18XV 31          Bishops 26
16 March     Ballymena Academy 5    Bishops 46
19 March     Galwegians RFC  7         Bishops 48
22 March     St. Munchin's College 7  Bishops 75

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