Weekly News: Annual Dinner…
Weekly Newsletter (20 - 26 Feb)
General Updates
Last Saturday was an emotional day for both the Regan family and Bective due to the funeral of our esteemed member Paul (Squirrel) Regan on Saturday morning.
In the afternoon the team did Paul proud with a typical Bective backs to the wall performance finally closing out an absorbing game against our North side neighbours Suttonians. The Pre Match Lunch was well attended, as was the game itself with one of the biggest crowds of the season so far. So after the bonus point win and 12 games played, Bective are on 50 pts and lead the league by 8pts from Gorey with just 2 games left to play.
Next up we welcome Seapoint to Donnybrook on Sat 4th March, as domestic rugby takes a rest next weekend for International Rugby.
After a hard fought game, Bective finally shook off Suttonians to read match report click here……
Final score: Bective Rangers FC 39 - Suttonians RFC 32
2XV: The team kept their winning streak going with an emphatic 10 try victory over Suttonians and are now just one point behind Gorey in the league.
Final Score: Bective Rangers FC 66 - Suttonians RFC 28
3XV: Unfortunately, Bective were up against a very strong Navan XV and were always on the back foot leaving Co. Meath empty handed.
Final Score: Navan RFC 34 – Bective Rangers FC 0
1st XV Next Fixture
Bective Rangers vs Seapoint
Sat 4th March - Donnybrook - Leinster League 1A
1st XV: KO: 3:00pm
2nd XV: KO: 1:30PM
Bar Open: 12:00pm - Pre Match Lunch: 13:00pm Sharp
There will be the pre-match lunch. You can book on the Bective website at “News & Events”, or here: Pre Match Lunch Tickets
Or contact Mark O’Brien 086 3621226 or Valerie Stein 087 2906557 or office@bectiverangers.com
Upcoming Events
Just a reminder that the 3 big Club social events in the coming weeks are the Ladies Lunch (Sat 25 Feb),Club Annual Dinner (Fri 3 Mar) & Mini’s Black Tie Ball (Sat 25 Mar)
All events are selling out fast if you haven’t booked yet, book your place without delay see links below.
Annual Dinner - Purchase Tickets
Ladies Lunch - Purchase Tickets
Mini's Black Tie Ball - Purchase Tickets
Or contact Mark O’Brien @ 086 362 1226 or Valerie Stein @ 087 290 6557 or office@bectiverangers.com
3rd XV Next Fixture
Bective Rangers vs Coolmine
Fri 3rd March - Donnybrook - Metro Division 8
KO: 20:00pm
THE MAKING OF...DAN SHEEHAN
Article by Paul Martin (Guinness Six Nations)
There are countless examples of Guinness Six Nations players who appeared destined to play international rugby almost from the moment they could walk.
Yet despite being one of the breakout stars of the side currently ranked top of the world, Dan Sheehan is not among them.
The Ireland hooker has taken a road less travelled to his current spot in the iconic green No.2 jersey sported by legends such as Keith Wood and Rory Best before him.
From Bective Rangers to Bucharest and the school second XV to the Six Nations, this is Sheehan’s story by those who have helped him along the way…
EARLY DAYS OF ‘ROUGH AND TUMBLE’
Born in Dublin, Sheehan began his rugby journey at the age of five – around the time he rubbed shoulders (and matched haircuts) with all-time great Jonah Lomu – at one of Ireland’s oldest clubs.
Bective Rangers, established in 1881, counts Johnny Sexton and Ronan Kelleher among those who have come through their Minis section and coach Johnny Vaughan fondly recalls seeing a young Sheehan displaying his promise.
“You would give Dan the ball and he would score nine times out of 10 – you were almost guaranteed a try. He was a strong tackler when that came in, too.
“He always took it seriously, even at that age, and he never had a smile on his face. We had to try and cheer him up!”
Sheehan would attend those training sessions with his younger brother, Bobby, the pair brought along by parents Barry and Sinead.
“Dan always liked rough and tumble,” Barry recalled.
“Himself and Bobby would knock lumps out of each other in the garden, so to find 20 or 30 other lads who were up for it was great for them.
“There was a really nice community there of encouraging coaches who were focused on the lads enjoying it.”
The feeling was mutual, with Vaughan adding: “I loved getting up on a Sunday morning and going down to coach those guys. They were a dream to coach.”……..
Read Full Six Nations Article on Dan Sheehan
Mini's
U14: A tremendous performance by the U14’s at the weekend winning 58-17 over North Meath. Their spirit was incredible! The forwards dominated and there was some dazzling back play. The result means a Cup Semi-Final spot against Seapoint.
Fixtures this weekend 26th Feb:
U6/U7 Home to Terenure and Greystones - Kick off 10:15am
U9 Home to Greystones - Kick off 9am
U12 Home to Greystones - Kick off 12:30pm
Ladies Lunch
The Ladies Lunch is on Sat 25th February 2023 @ 2.30pm in the Clubhouse, Donnybrook in aid of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
Tickets are €60pp and include a prosecco reception, lunch & entertainment.
Places are limited so in order to avoid disappointment, please purchase your ticket on the Bective Rangers website here
Annual Club Dinner 2023
Guest Speaker: British & Irish Lions, Ireland & Leinster Legend Jamie Heaslip
The Annual Club Dinner is on Friday, March 3rd 2023 in the Clubhouse, Donnybrook
Reception 7pm
Dinner 8pm sharp
Tickets €60pp
Places are limited so in order to avoid disappointment, please purchase your ticket on the Bective Rangers website here.
Or else contact Mark O'Brien at 086-3621226 or Valerie Stein 087-2906557 or office@bectiverangers.com.
Mini's Black Tie Dinner
Mini's Black Tie Dinner - Purchase Tickets
Or else contact Mark O'Brien at 086-3621226 or Valerie Stein 087-2906557 oroffice@bectiverangers.com.
!! Club Membership is OPEN !!
As you know the club depends on income from various channels for the day to day running of the club. Our most important income comes from our annual membership subscriptions. Without this income the club would cease to function. If you have overlooked renewing your subscription for 2022/2023 here is how you can pay:
Online through the Bective/IRFU Rugby Connect website (click here for direct link) or you can you download a Club Membership form and......click here to continue reading
Upcoming Club Fixtures
1XV vs Seapoint, Sat 4 Mar Home
1XV vs Gorey, Sat 11 Mar Away
2XV vs Seapoint, Sat 4 Mar Home
2XV vs Gorey, Sat 11 Mar Away
3XV vs Coolmine, Fri 3 Mar Home
3XV vs Railway Union, Sat 11 Mar Away
U6/U7 Home to Terenure and Greystones - Kick off 10:15am
U9 Home to Greystones - Kick off 9am
U12 Home to Greystones - Kick off 12:30pm
Save The Date
Ladies Charity Lunch
Saturday 25th February
Annual Dinner
Friday 3rd March
Mini's Black Tie Ball
Saturday 25th March
