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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, September 26, 2016

MOTION NO.19

MOTION: Councillor D. O'Donovan

That the Manager outlines what plans this Council has to promote the sport of rugby in our County given the untimely passing of our Tallaght Person Of The Year and Tallaght Youth Rugby Club founder Philip Preston. 

REPORT:

South Dublin County Council in partnership with The IRFU & Leinster Rugby employ 2 Full time "Rugby in the Community Development Officers". This parnership has been in place since 2012. The development officers deliver a wide range of programmes which are fully inclusive and always encourage and promote the development of the sport in our county.

Main focus is school club link, working with Tallaght & Clondalkin Rugby Club – with St Mary’s & Barnhall both border the county, whilst slightly outside the county boundaries many of the residents of South Dublin engage with the clubs.

Mainstream Programmes: Primary & Secondary Schools programmes, links with Tallaght IT, Tallaght Titan’s, developing links with Tallaght Stadium, Tag Rugby.

Inclusive Programmes: Terenure Tigers & Special School’s Programmes – St Joseph’s, St Roses, Scoil Mochua, Stewarts Hospital & Cheeverstown. Rugby for Seniors (Walking Tag)

Development of Womens Rugby - South Dublin are the strongest in Dublin in terms of the development of womens rugby & club structure to support it.

High Performance: Emerging Talent programme, South Dublin Development Squad, metro Boys & Metro Girls Programme

Coach Education: Delivery of Training & Education at club level, ongoing support to aid clubs in achieving their Club Excellence Awards. Workshop on SPORTIVATE Programme

We will continue to work alongside our partners in promoting the development of Rugby in our County.