IRFU Announces ‘Services To Rugby’ Medal Recipients

To celebrate and acknowledge those who have made a significant contribution to the development of the game in Ireland, a special recognition award was presented to 100 Volunteers (up to 25 per province) on 27 April 2025 as part of the IRFU’s 150th anniversary celebrations. Reflecting on the history of the game, the nomination process was a chance for Clubs, Schools and Provinces to acknowledge the significant impact of members throughout the generations up to the modern day; influences that can still be witnessed in the rugby community across the island of Ireland. The candidates were then finalised by the respective provinces before their final submission to the IRFU. The final list is available below and is broken down by province. In some instances the recipients of the award have been volunteering in other Clubs and Schools who are also listed. In offering our congratulations to all of the recipients of the awards who were honoured by IRFU President Declan Madden at the pre-match reception before last weekend's Energia All-Ireland League Finals Day at Aviva Stadium, we acknowledge and thank all of the nominees across Ireland who have showcased the outstanding work that makes the game of Rugby in Ireland so special. MUNSTER Richie Feeney – Castletroy College Ger Staunton – Thomond RFC Trevor Doherty – Dungarvan RFC Tony Daly – Kanturk RFC Eamonn Murray – Munster Association of Referees Wessel Vosloo – Carrigaline RFC John Barry – Mallow RFC Mathew ‘Matty’ McCoy – Newcastle West RFC Anthony Kelliher – Killorglin RFC Fergal Healy – Nenagh Ormond RFC John Keane (posthumous)- UL Bohemian RFC Tony Grant – Young Munster RFC Joe Murphy – Midleton RFC Mike Walker – Killarney RFC Alan Craughwell – Sundays Well RFC Donal Kennedy – Ballincollig RFC Killian Barry – Coláiste Muire, Cobh Dermot McGovern – Old Crescent RFC Philip Stokes – Kinsale RFC Gethin Lewis – Highfield RFC Jim Murphy – Cork Constitution FC Chris Cullinan – Crescent College Comprehensive Garrett McCabe – Clonakilty RFC David Glynn – Kilrush RFC Aidan Mulvihill – Listowel RFC