Page 102 - Gonzaga in the 1970s

On Friday 30th January 2015 over 100 past pupils from the
70's, together with the fathers of some members of this
year's SCT and members of the coaching staff, gathered in
the school for a celebration of Gonzaga rugby in the 70's
and to announce the "Team of the Decade". This had been
selected (in secret!) by Noel McCarthy (now retired, but
the Senior Team coach during much of that era).

Fearing that the desire of some alumni to be
included on the team might overcome their probity, the
organisers arranged that the selection be delivered in a
sealed envelope by none other than Mr. Whirdy.

Pictured above, the Team of the Decade (their playing
positions in brackets), was
Back, l-r: Dick Lavelle (no.14), Kevin Lynch (no.2), David
Bergin (no.3), Joe Appleby (no.4), Roger Hill (no.11),
Jerry Sheehan (no.10), Jim Walsh (no.7), Mick O’Connell
(no.6)
Front, l-r: Rod Ensor (no.15), Ray Cotter (no.13), Paddy
Kenny (no.8), Justin O’Callaghan (no.5), Maurice Crowley,
standing in for his brother Niall (no.9), Darach Connolly,
for brother Mark (no.1). The absent number 3 is Frank
Macken.

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