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lineout, which had worked so well all season, came under serious pressure and we
conceded an early try close to the posts. Rattled by the Gerard’s onslaught we
fought back and won a penalty which Michael Boland duly converted. Continuous
pressure in open play and hard graft up front produced another three points reduc­
ing the deficit to 7-6 at half time and all to play for. The second half saw much of
the same, again we struggled to win clean ball at the set piece which cost us anoth­
er try late in the second half. Despite a green and white siege hammering the
Gerard’s line we could not cross the whitewash. This was a very disappointing end
to an otherwise enjoyable season
On behalf of everyone involved in senior rugby 2003-2004 I’d like to thank all
those who supported us throughout the year and in particular Mr. Bobby Byrne,
Mr. Declan Fassbender and Dr. Howard Welch for their immense effort over the
season.
Ronan O’Byrne

U16 R ugby

Back l-r: C. McKinney, G. Kane, C. Burke, M. McCoy, R. Laior, S. Corcoran, D. McNamara
M iddle l-r: Mr. G. Pelly, C. Mills, G. Fitzgerald, J. O’Sullivan, P. O’Conor, D. Crosbie
Front l-r: D. Cooney, J. Moriarty, M. Adams, R. Kenny, B. Flinn, F. O Higgins, B. Kelly

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