Munster In The Community

Munster Rugby were on hand to support a number of charity and community initiatives across the province in the past month.

Chernobyl Children International’s Christmas Appeal

Last week saw CJ Stander and Gerhard van den Heever join Adi Roche at Clare FM for the launch of the Chernobyl Children International’s Christmas Appeal (pictured above).

Since the Chernobyl disaster almost 30 years ago, Chernobyl Children International’s contributions exceed €;100 million in direct and indirect aid. More importantly, the organisation has made a difference in the lives of tens of thousands of children, alleviating suffering and offering hope to the children impacted by events of 1986.

Official opening of Thomond National School

Following the amalgamation of St Munchin’s CBS, St Munchin’s girl’s primary school and St Lelia’s infant school, local man and Munster winger Keith Earls joined Minister for Education Jan O’Sullivan at the opening of the brand new Thomond Primary School in Limerick this week. The newly amalgamated school will now cater for over 200 students.

Speaking at the event, Earls said, “A lot of fellas like to go back to their roots. It keeps you grounded a bit. This school is just a stone’s throw from my house, and it’s great to come back and see some old faces.”

Keith Earls and Minister Jan O'Sullivan at the launch with Caroline Murphy, principal Rena O'Shea and Chris Deely. Picture: Keith Wiseman

Waterford Institute of Technology Tag Rugby Blitz this Thursday.

In supporting the development and promotion of rugby in the province, Munster Rugby will donate a free match ticket for this weekend’s PRO12 game against Connacht to everyone who competes in Thursday evening’s fun event at the WIT Sports Campus.

Open to players of all levels of experience, you are invited to play as part of a mixed team with free shuttle buses to and from the pitch on the night.

For more information click here, call into the WIT Clubs & Societies Office or simply just turn up on the night.

Man of Movember in aid of Clare Cancer Support

On Sunday November 29^th, Spuds Bar in Mountshannon, Co. Clare will play host to the Man of Movember finale. Almost 70 men from the locality are currently growing and grooming their moustaches in aid of Clare Cancer Support with the overall Man of Movember winners to be announced on the night.

Munster Rugby donated a number of match tickets in support of the initiative’s fundraising efforts.

Other charities and community initiatives to receive free match tickets from Munster Rugby in recent months include:

• Ballyduff National School
• Scariff National School
• Scoil Bhríde Rathcormac
• Asante Building Project, Kenya – fundraiser at O'Neill's Bar Midleton
• Breast Cancer Research – fundraiser at LIT