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TOM GALBRAITH

Club President

851jeep@gmail.com   0780 1399685  

It is with immense pride that I adopt the mantle of the President of the City of Armagh RFC for the season 2022-2023. I follow in the footsteps of some truly exceptional people who have carried out the duties of President of our Club. I must pay tribute to my immediate predecessors Paul Johnston and James Scott who successfully guided the Club through the storm of the pandemic. I trust that I too can fulfil my duties with similar propriety and drive.

I last held office in the Club during the 1985-87 seasons as Honorary Secretary under the leadership of then President Eric Hamilton. In those days we were a Junior club with club captains Sam Wilson and Brian Hanna.

Our Club has long been seen as family orientated and I am delighted to see my grandson, Jack, enjoying mini rugby following in the footsteps of his mother Jenni and his uncles Ross and Michael who all pulled on the Red and Black.

Thankfully last season saw a return to rugby post Covid 19 and across the board the club had a successful year. Our First XV consolidated their position as the top Ulster team in Division 1B of the AIL and reached the final of the Ulster Senior Cup for the fourth successive year. Our Second XV reached the final of the Junior Cup and our Fourth XV made the final of the Butler Shield, while the Third XV were league champions. Our youth boys and girls also won silverware and the Club Minis continue to thrive with ever expanding numbers.

However, none of the above would be possible without the dedication of our excellent coaches, team management, physios and wide group of volunteers. Our catering team, lead by Elizabeth Atkinson, plays a vital role looking after our players and visiting teams throughout the season. A huge thank you to one and all.

As with everyone rising costs have seen our Clubhouse fuel and energy costs increase dramatically. This season, perhaps more than ever, we need to support fundraising activities and pay memberships promptly to help defray our costs.

I want to acknowledge all our sponsors and thank you all for your continued support which is vital to the success of our Club. I would ask you all to support the local businesses that help our Club through match or shirt sponsorship etc.

I wish everyone involved in coaching, managing, volunteering and supporting and especially our players an enjoyable, safe and memorable season with City of Armagh RFC.

Yours in Rugby,

Tom Galbraith

President - City of Armagh Rugby Club

Vice Presidents and Past President

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Tom Galbraith

Senior Vice President

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Niall Chapman

Junior Vice President

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James Scott

Immediate Past President

james@thebawnpantry.com
 0772 053 7909
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Executive Committee

John Callaghan

John Callaghan Club Chairman


john.callaghan@irfu.ie
 0792 788 4832
028 9266 3434

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Richard Black Honorary Secretary


jrblack464@gmail.com
 0774 565 1919
028 3752 5566

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Noel Conn Honorary Treasurer


noelconn@hotmail.co.uk
 0771 425 6909
028 3751 0403

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Gary Bell Fixtures Secretary


garybellrugby@hotmail.com
 0772 981 3503
028 3887 1945

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Noel Conn Finance Convenor


noelconn@hotmail.co.uk
 0771 425 6909
028 3751 0403

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Andrew Nesbitt Sponsorship Convenor


anesbitt@cross-group.org
  0786 052 6090
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Evan Morton Marketing Convenor


evan@conceptadvertising.co.uk
 0780 127 5900
028 9263 4868

John Lennon Playing Convenor


j.lennon@lencoutilities.com
 0776 788 0791
028 3753 9824

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Raymond Donnelly Planning and Development Convenor


raymond.donnelly@donnellygroup.com
 0786 056 8080
028 3756 8080

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Andy Rowan House & Grounds Convenor


andrewrowan@hotmail.com
 0777 157 8471
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Club Sub-Committee Contacts

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Philip Turbitt Bar and Functions


info@cityofarmaghrfc.com
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028 3752 2248

Evan Morton Ulster Branch Senior Rep.


evan@conceptadvertising.co.uk
0780 127 5900
028 9263 4868

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Wendell Magwood Ulster Branch Clubs Rep.


fmagwood@btinternet.com
0783 592 6267
028 3752 4123

Paul McCord Ulster Branch Youth Rep.


mccordpaul02@gmail.com
 0792 004 7667
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Mark Herron Ulster Branch Mini Rugby Rep.


herron510@btinternet.com
0778 998 6992
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Shirley-Anne Donaldson Child Protection Officer


ian_watson_1@btinternet.com
0775 460 3868
028 3753 8742

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Susan Mercer Wonen's Rugby


suecmercer@yahoo.com
0770 451 5539
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Antoine Finn Youth Rugby


finn346@btinternet.com
  0751 621 7742
  028 3753 9837

Jim Crummie Youth Rugby Convenor


jamescrummie@aol.com
  0776 727 1246
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Melanie Beggs Mini Rugby Convenor


melanie_smyth@hotmail.com
  0774 3796897
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