Mini’s Ball & Cup Celebrations
Weekly Newsletter (27 Jan – 2 Feb)
ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONS!!!
1XV NEXT FIXTURE
SUTTONIANS vs BECTIVE
SAT 8 FEB | MEMORIAL GROUNDS | LEINSTER LEAGUE 1A
1XV KO: 3PM | 2XV KO: 1:30PM
GENERAL UPDATES
100 years after winning the Bateman Cup, Bective Rangers FC have added another All-Ireland Cup to their collection over their illustrious history.
In an epic encounter, the players gave one of the greatest displays in the Clubs 144 year history after defeating Enniskillen RFC in the Energia All-Ireland Jnr Cup Final at Ashbourne RFC last Saturday, making up for the disappointment of 12 months ago. Behind by 17 points after 34 mins, Bective staged an incredible comeback with tries either side of half-time to reel in Enniskillen and lead by 2 points early into the 3rd quarter of the game. Enniskillen showing all their class, regained the lead twice as the teams traded penalties into the last quarter of a titanic contest, to lead by 1 point. However Bective’s late try edged them back in front and they closed out the game fending off a gallant Enniskillen fightback, sparking off amazing celebrations after the final whistle blew. Captain Tiarnan McCloskey (unlucky to miss the match through injury ) and last years Captain Mattie Keane, jointly accepted the Cup from IRFU President Declan Madden who also presented all the players with their medals in a memorable presentation on the pitch in front of the Ashbourne pavilion.
The Bective pavilion was heaving later on as one of the highlights of the Bective season the ‘Mini’s Annual Ball’ was in full flow. However, there was room for everyone in our fantastic clubhouse to enjoy the celebrations. Thank you to Mark & Sharon and your staff for making the evening a special night for Bective.
So the 1XV & 2XV take a break for the International weekend and then it will be back to business as we head into our 3 remaining league matches. First up it will be away to Suttonians on Saturday week, the 8th Feb followed by Seapoint at home on Sat 15th Feb and then the last match away to Tullow on Sat 1st March.
Energia All Ireland Junior Cup Final
Final Score: Bective 37 – Enniskillen 31
VIEW ALL MINI’S BALL AND CUP CELEBRATIONS PHOTOS
Results:
2XV - No Fixture
3XV - Game Postponed
4XV - CYM Conceded
U20s - No Fixture
U20’S FIXTURE
Vikings U20s (Coolmine, Malahide & Suttonians ) VS Bective U20s
Sun 2 Feb KO: 3PM
Venue: Malahide RFC
Mini’s & Youths
On Saturday night the Annual Mini’s Ball was held in the Bective clubhouse. Another great sold out event with over 160 parents attending.
Check out some of the nights pictures below. Well done to Richie, Aoife, Mark, Sharon and all other organisers for a great event.
Walk on the Wild Mountain Side
The rescheduled 14th Annual Memorial Walk takes place on bank holiday Monday, 3rd February.
We’ll depart Johnny Fox’s Pub @ 9.00 and arrive at Donnybrook (Bective Rangers FC) for brunch @ 1.00/1.30 pm.
This great hike has spectacular views of Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains. It isn't an overly challenging walk, but it is a good workout.
All are welcome to join us!
Annual Dinner 2025
The Annual Club Dinner is on Friday, February 28th in the Clubhouse, Donnybrook
Reception 7pm | Dinner 8pm sharp | Tickets €60pp.
Places are limited so in order to avoid disappointment, please purchase your ticket below on the Bective website. Or else contact Mark O'Brien at 086-3621226 or Valerie Stein 087-2906557 or office@bectiverangers.com.
Save the date
The Ladies Lunch 2025 is taking place on Sat 29 March. Details to follow.
Membership Books 2024/2025
Paid up members have collected their Membership Books and any that weren’t collected have been posted out to members.
If you haven’t paid your membership fee for this season, it’s not too late to do it now. Subscriptions are the most important revenue for the ongoing running of our club. See link below………
Please contact Valerie Stein on 087-2906557 or office@bectiverangers.com if you have any questions.
BECTIVE MEN’S SHED
The ‘Bective Men’s Shed’ is for those retired members who can give an hour or two on a Thursday to devote to maintenance and development of our premises and for a meet up for tea/coffee. We are keen to develop the rear of the pavilion so that it can be used during the summer months for outside eating/drinking and the group are currently working on this project. The Men’s Shed meets on Thursdays at 12 noon in the clubhouse.
