4 Buccs Players in Ireland Squads

FOUR BUCCANEERS players have been named in Ireland rugby squads. Rodney Ah You is a surprise addition to clubmate Robbie Henshaw in an extended Ireland Senior panel. With a dearth of props, the South Sea Islander and Connacht front-rower could well be included in the Ireland A Wolfhounds who play the English Saxons shortly while much interest will focus on whether or not Henshaw can continue his rapid rise through the ranks and possibly be among the names in the Six Nations squad. 

Closer to home, Jacob Walshe and Rory Moloney were named in a 28-man Ireland U-20 panel preparing for the forthcoming ELECTRIC IRELAND U-20 Six Nations Championship fixtures which are again being staged at Dubarry Park, Athlone. Ireland host Scotland in the opener on Friday week, January 31st.

USA born Walshe played with Ballinasloe and honed his skills at Garbally College before a move to Cistercian College, Roscrea, whom he helped reach a Leinster Senior Schools Cup final. The mobile prop is a member of Connacht’s Academy and has featured for the Eagles in the British & Irish Cup. He has been capped by Ireland at U-18 and U-19 levels.

Flanker Moloney was a teammate of Walshe’s in that Cistercian College team. Current Ireland U-19 captain, he is a native of Abbeyleix and played club rugby with Portlaoise. He progressed to the Ireland U-18s via two seasons with Leinster before transferring to Connacht. He played with the Eagles in this year’s British & Irish Cup. 

With Niamh Ni Dhroma already in the Ireland Womens Elite Sevens squad, it looks like being another splendid season on the representative front for Buccaneers. Everyone at the club wishes all the players continued success.

IRELAND U-20’s Six Nations fixtures in Dubarry Park, Athlone.

IRELAND kick off a trio of ELECTRIC IRELAND U-20 Six Nations Championship matches in Dubarry Park, Athlone, on Friday week, January 31^st when they face Scotland. Wales arrive the following weekend, Friday, February 7^th with Italy the visitors for the final fixture on Friday, March 7^th. 

The compact Athlone stadium is a vibrant and buzzing venue on these big game nights and this year there will be an extra ingredient with Pyrotechnics before the start of each half adding to the atmosphere! The Scotland and Italy matches kick off at 7 p.m. while the Wales game has a later kick off time of 7.30 p.m.

Tickets are now on sale at Buccaneers RFC and The Bounty with Stand tickets already selling quickly. Family tickets are also available as well as Group discounts for clubs/schools, etc. Contact Buccaneers Administrator Geraldine at 0861732711 or email to [email protected]

Pre-match three-course dinner with wine can be booked for each of these highly attractive matches. Cost is €320 per table of 8 persons. This includes reserved seat in the Stand, so represents excellent value. Smaller or larger groups can be catered for. Discounts for tables at all three matches. Contact details are as above. Pre-booking essential.

Dubarry Park is readily accessible just off the M4 via exits 10 or 11. Spacious car park at the grounds. Full bar and restaurant facilities in The Bounty at the club.