Blackrock college, known originally as the french college, blackrock, was founded in 1860 by pere jules leman cssp and his french companions. Welcome to blackrock college, day and boarding school for boys in dublin, ireland. Brian gerard odriscoll born 21 january 1979 is a former irish professional rugby union player. All boys are encouraged, particularly in first and second year, to play rugby at whatever level of ability. Socs sport caters for all sports and comes complete with a dedicated sports website to link to your school website.
Its not just the haul of silverware that binds them in the history books but also. William madigan rugby coach blackrock college linkedin. Willie john mcbride, the former ireland and lions rugby union. The club was founded in 1882 by former pupils of blackrock college. This man is an important reminder to blackrock students that perseverance and patience is more important then instant gratification on their road to success. In addition to the history of rugby fact book we also have the following available. Leinster rugby blackrock edge past st gerards in bank of. Ireland recovered from a gutwrenching 1912 semifinal defeat to hosts france, with a second half brace fr. Rte sport was there to hear about the history of blackrock rugby at school and.
He attended blackrock college from 19921998, where he first played rugby. Winners of the leinster senior cup on 68 occasions, blackrock is one of the worlds great rugby nurseries. Retired blackrock rugby union players include fergus slattery, niall brophy, hugo macneill and brendan mullin all. Blackrock college dublin private school dublin, ireland. I will not be scared of the people here are the facts on bill gates, clinton and dr. He captained ireland from 2003 until 2012, and captained the british and irish lions for their 2005 tour of new zealand. Five days after originally scheduled, blackrock college will seek to. Irish rugby ireland men finish third in colomiers to book. In 2009, his social history of english rugby union was. Every senior rugby club was represented at the festival of rugby hosted by blackrock rfc to mark its centenary year. Rugby senior and junior cup team news blackrock college.
We have records of the past pupils union and of college societies, students. Armagh slump to surprise defeat city of armagh romp to victory over blackrock college. A reliable reference and handy guide to blackrock past and present, this book can be dipped into time and again to reveal something new about the people, heritage and. Life by the water with a farmers market and a history of wild parties and a strong sporting tradition to boot. Cabinteely fc grounds share with blackrock college rfc. His previous books include rugby s great split, rugby league in twentieth century britain, and a social history of english rugby union, each of which won the aberdare prize for sports history book of the year. Subjects subjects art business studies cspe english french gaeilge geography history latin maths physical education religion science sphe music book lists 20172018. Once a small fishing village, its modern streets are lined with centuries of historical interest, from old houses and churches to one of the oldest roads in the country. And so, to the moment rugby folk associated with cistercians college in. Blackrock college rfc invites you to join us as we host our 2018 poets luncheon on friday the 9th of march, at fitzpatrick castle hotel, killiney.
Roscrea overcome weight of history against blackrock. We have records of the past pupils union and of college societies, students publications, news cuttings, prize lists, menus and programmes. Uncovering the hidden history at the heart of blackrock. He played at outside centre for the irish provincial team leinster and for ireland. From schooldays to sporting greats, a host of famous people have had their beginnings here. Blackrock is a noted residential area on dublins south side, close to dublin bay. Official facebook page for blackrock college rfc, men, women, junior, youth and mini rugby.
One of the most wellknown past pupils among the students of blackrock college is recently retired brian odriscoll, the secondmost capped player in rugby union history. Personalised rugby history books created from newspaper coverage at the time in premium gold embossed covers are most popular rugby book. History blackrock college, known originally as the french college, blackrock, was founded in 1860 by pere jules leman cssp and his french companions. Reporting on a game between clontarf and blackrock college around this period, the irish times commented on the keen tackling of the clontarf team of whom crawford and abraham were the pick thursday, february 18th 1907. The blackrock college union is a network of over 14,000 living past pupils of the college. Wins for north east and metro in shane horgan cup round 4. Former blackrock rugby player jailed for taxi driver assault. Blackrock sense history and start as they mean to go on. They had a dual aim, namely to train personnel for missionary service in the third world and to provide a first class catholic education for irish boys. House captain of mcquaid house, student council, drama, senior choir, history book prize winner, honours list, student leadership award, rugby groups blackrock college union. Dons naphand a difficult act to follow the irish times.
Private boarding school for boys blackrock college is one of the best boarding schools for boys in ireland. Extra time needed before blackrock secure senior cup victory. Nov 23, 2016 one of the most wellknown past pupils among the students of blackrock college is recently retired brian odriscoll, the secondmost capped player in rugby union history. The book is loosely based a true story of private school rugby lads who got away with murder through their connections and class. Socs sport caters for all sports and comes complete with a dedicated sports website to link to your school website information published in your sports website is not an additional overhead but the natural output from the processes needed to manage sports in your school. Blackrock college is a voluntary day and boarding catholic secondary school for boys aged. His previous books include rugbys great split, rugby league in twentieth century britain, and a social history of english rugby union, each of which won the aberdare prize for sports history book of the year. While it bears the name and is closely affiliated to the world renowned school at williamstown, it is an open club welcoming all who share a passion for the game of rugby. The 91st leinster senior schools cup fina between lblackrock college and st marys college finished level at 12 points each at the end. The ireland mens sevens team claimed another podium finish, keeping alive their tokyo 2020 hopes in the process as they won bronze at the rugby europe olympic qualifier in sunny colomiers. History blackrock college rfc was founded in 1882 making it one of the oldest senior rugby clubs in ireland. Founded by the holy ghost fathers in 1860, blackrock is one of the orders five schools in ireland and is run by the congregation in close cooperation with a dedicated group of lay personnel. In terms of sports in the college 1980 was another important year. Blackrock college are the kerry, the kilkenny, the barcelona, the muhammad ali, make any sporting analogy you will, the south dublin school are the head honchos of schools rugby in the province.
Brian odriscoll was, since 2004, the captain of the irish national rugby union team. Ireland men finish third in colomiers to book repechage berth. Blackrock college, goes over to score his sides fourth try. Founded by the holy ghost fathers in 1860, blackrock is one of the orders five schools in ireland and is run by the congregation in close cooperation with a. Old school tie that binds ireland sport the guardian. The little book of blackrock by hugh oram overdrive. This is a list of notable past pupils of blackrock college a catholic, voluntary secondary school. Blackrock college news newspapers books scholar jstor may 2020 learn how and. Blackrock edge past st gerards in bank of ireland leinster schools senior cup quarterfinal february 19, 2018 11.
Their senior team currently plays in division 1b of the allireland leagu e president. The qualifying dates of birth are different in the u. Three schools have won the cup at their first attempt. Rugby blackrock college continues to pride itself upon its strong rugby traditions. Blackrocks revenge mission faces the ultimate test against historychasing belvo the leinster schools senior cup final takes place this afternoon. If we can find you in the database, an email will be sent to your email address, with instructions how to. Forgotten password to reset your password, submit your username or your email address below. Blackrock college, set in 56 acres of rolling parkland on the broad sweep of dublin bay, lies four miles from the city centre. A former blackrock college rugby player who beat up and robbed a taxi driver to avoid paying a fare has been jailed for nine months in the dublin circuit criminal court, judge catherine murphy. Odriscoll is the fourth mostcapped player in rugby union history, having played 141 test matches. Mar 04, 2003 rugby was brought in during the 1870s, possibly by a master from rugby school in england.
The irfu have advised that all rugby training and matches are cancelled as part of the efforts to mitigate the spread of the covid19 virus. He was, as he puts it, a puny but positive young boy. Blackrock college rugby football club is a rugby union club located in blackrock, dublin, ireland. He is regarded by critics as one of the greatest rugby players of all time.
Colaiste na carraige duibhe is a voluntary day and boarding catholic secondary school for boys aged 18, in williamstown, blackrock, county dublin, ireland. Leinster rugby blackrock edge past st gerards in bank. Their senior team currently plays in division 1b of the allireland leagu e. The union run a significant number of business networking social and charity events in ireland, the uk and us each year. Blackrock college union, blackrock college, blackrock co. Vanstone and four of his fellow blackrock college rugby coaches spent a day. It was founded by french missionary pere jules leman cssp in 1860 as a school and civil service training centre. John heffernan op was the coach for the team and mick quinn led the team as captain. Rte archives sports rugby blackrock win leinster schools. Blackrocks revenge mission faces the ultimate test against history. Under the auspicies of the holy ghost fathers, blackrock college provides an excellent educational experience and for day and boarding. May 14, 2015 blackrock college rugby football club is a rugby union club located in blackrock, dublin, ireland. They can be found in dublin offices like davy stockbrokers, kpmg or away in chicago, london and vancouver.
Art is like a rainbow, neverending and brightly colored. The history press 10 facts about merrion and booterstown. Blackrock college rugby season 2016 2017 by rooney media issuu. Black rugby club president seamus taaffe says that a deal that will allowcabinteely fc play league of ireland football at stradbrook in the event that their application for league membership this season is successful is in line with the clubs previously stated plans to use their ground as a multisport facility blackrock members voted to change their rules with regard to the use of. Rugby was brought in during the 1870s, possibly by a master from rugby school in england. Coolmine committed to providing a rugby home for all. The perfect coloring book for every child that loves rugby.
Blackrock rugby season 2017 2018 by rooney media issuu. Our new blackrock college oral history project is available to watch and listen. Without doubt rugby was the highlight of year in 1970 as newbridge college beat blackrock college in the final of the senior cup. A very special event took place at blackrock college rfc on the 25th september 2016. The basis of the philosophy of blackrock college is defined by catholic values. Blackrock college in the competitions maiden year in 1887, castleknock college who won the first of their eight leinster titles at the first time of asking when they defeated blackrock in the 19 final and clongowes wood college who first won the cup in 1926. Silver emboss your books front cover with any name up to 22 characters long at. Aug 27, 2016 4 celebrities recall their favourite school teachers ryan tubridy and inset, during his school days at blackrock college. Membership of the union is offered to all past students of the college at no cost.
Blackrocks revenge mission faces the ultimate test. Learn more about blackrocks rich and storied history. This site uses cookies to optimise service and personalise content for a better user experience. Their senior team currently plays in division 2b of the allireland league. Blackrock college rfc once again travelled to represent the club at the wilmslow wolves festival of rugby at manchester. Design, artwork and printing by rooney media graphics. Blackrock college rfc was founded in 1882 making it one of the oldest senior rugby clubs in ireland. Buy the little book of blackrock by hugh oram isbn. The socs sport toolkit is designed to save time and help manage sports in schools. Blackrock college rfc was founded in 1882 and is one of the oldest senior rugby clubs in ireland. A history by edmund van esbeck extracts from the book including international team lists.
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