Congratulations to the Old Belvedere J5’s who claimed the O’Connell Cup last night in Donnybrook.

Captain Dave Keogh and manager Damien Torsney gave outgoing President Steve Tormey a perfect send off with a stunning 29-3 win over Terenure.

The night was made even better as the trophy was presented to Dave Keogh by Belvedere’s very own Dorothy Collins.  Dorothy was performing one of her very last acts as Honorary Secretary of the Leinster Branch.  Dorothy has been a wonderful servant of both Leinster and Old Belvedere and certainly deserves a break from all the rugby work!

To see images of the cup win please visit our photo pages by clicking here.

To see our final try visit our video page by following this link.

Well done to all concerned.

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Please make a date in your diary for our end of season ‘Awards Night’ on Friday, 8^th May at Anglesea Road.

This is going to be an ‘Awards Night’ a night to remember as well as a great way for the club to recognise the players, supporters and volunteers which help to make our club such a wonderful place.

The awards night will be in the club ballroom and we will be having a sit down meal before the award ceremony and will finish the evening with live music.

This will also be the last social function for our outgoing President Steve Tormey, so please turn up to help make it a memorable night for him as it is well deserved after a great year’s presidency.

We are limited to 25 tables (ten per table) at 30 euros a head.  We expect the evening to sell out so please get in early with your booking.

To make you reservation, either email the office at admin@oldbelvedere.ie  or call Damien Torsney on 087 2597087 to book your place.

We look forward to hearing from you and for what should be a great night.

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Old Belvedere is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Karl Mullen.

Karl was one of the greatest players ever to have represented not only Old Belvedere, but also Ireland and the British and Irish Lions.

Karl captained Old Belvedere in the 1949-1950 season and not only played for the club for many years (winning several honours) but also went on to manage Belvo and also to serve as President.

Karl won 25 caps for Ireland and was famous for being the first (and until this year the only) man to lead Ireland to a Grand Slam back in 1948.
 
In 1950 Karl led the Lions in Australia and New Zealand - the highest honour a Northern Hemisphere player can achieve.

Karl was a wonderful ambassador for both Old Belvedere and the game of rugby. His passing will be mourned throughout the rugby playing world.

To see statistics of Karl’s international career please visit: http://www.scrum.com/scrum/rugby/player/4810.html

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Don’t forget to visit the latest photos and videos from Old Belvedere.

To see the latest images visit our FlickR pages: http://www.flickr.com/photos/oldbelvedere/

And to see some of our latest videos visit: http://www.youtube.com/user/oldbelvedere

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Message from Steve Tormey, President of Old Belvedere:

“This Saturday, April 25th, there is a very special game taking place in Malahide RFC.

 Malahide Vets and Old Belvedere Vets are playing in a Memorial Match for Michael Campbell.

 This game will obviously be an occasion close to the hearts of everyone in our club and I would ask as many members as possible to turn up on the day and support the event.

 The Michael Campbell Memorial trophy will be presented to the winning team by Michael’s wife, Ciara, and her daughters. Michael spent many happy years in both Belvo and Malahide and I’m sure it will be an occasion to savour.

 The match is to be played at Malahide RFC, Saturday, April 25th at 3pm.

 As President I feel honoured to be the club figurehead for this day and I implore everyone at Belvo to turn up and make the match a great success.”

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Saturday, 25th April, 2009

Kick off at 3pm at Malahide RFC

Michael Campbell Memorial Trophy

Malahide Vets v Old Belvedere Vets

Sunday, 26th April, 2009

Ladies: Old Belvedere v Trinity (League – 2pm TBC)

Tuesday, 28th April, 2009
J5s: Old Belvedere v Terenure – Cup Final (19:30, Donnybrook)

Other Results

AIL: Buccaneers 22 Old Belvedere 16
O’Connell J2 Cup: St. Mary’s 20 Old Belvedere 18
Moran J3 Cup: Stillorgan 12 Old Belvedere 0
Winters Cup J4: Old Belvedere 15 Barnhall 17
Fox Cup: Old Belvedere 10 Wanderers 11

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Old Belvedere mounted a late comeback against Cork Con in the AIL on Saturday only to lose to a penalty deep in injury time.

Belvo rallied from 13-0 down at halftime to take a 20-19 lead with just minutes remaining after a late try from Marcus McAllister.  Sadly, a penalty deep into injury time was to deny the home side as Cork Con slotted the points to go top of the AIL with a 22-20 win.

To see footage of the tries click on the videos below:

To see images of the match visit our Flickr site.

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St. Peter’s RC Highschool from Ottawa, Canada, visited Old Belvedere as part of their rugby trip to Ireland.

The group spent the morning training at Trinity College before attending the AIL match between Belvo and Cork Con, shouting loudly for Belvo throughout.

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A Belvedere Junior XV faced Mechelen (Belgium) on Saturday morning for a friendly fixture. 

The match was played in great spirits and saw Belvo win out close winners.

After the match Mechelen stayed behind as guests of Old Belvedere to watch the AIL clash bewtwen Belvo and Cork Con.

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FIXTURES - Saturday, 11th April  - ALL GAMES HOME

Senior XV v Cork Con - AIL - 14:30

J4 League Semi-Final Playoff

Old Belvedere J4s v Bective J4s - 15:00

Tour Match

Belvo Select XV v Mechelen (Belgian Touring Side) - 11:00

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