| Full name | Ardee Rugby Football Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Union | IRFU Leinster | |
| Founded | 1980 (1980) | |
| Ground(s) | Townspark, Ardee, County Louth | |
| President | Ronan O'Brien | |
| Coach(es) | Ronan O'Brien jnr, Enda Dunne, Shane O'Brien | |
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Ardee RFC is an Irish rugby union team based in Ardee, County Louth, Ireland. They play in Division 3 of the Leinster League,1 organised by the Leinster Branch of the IRFU. The club colours are navy and white.
History
Ardee RFC was founded in 1980 after a meeting of 22 people from Ardee Golf Club, they wanted to provide a rugby club for youths and juveniles in the mid-Louth area. The first adult match was played on St. Stephen's Day and against Athboy RFC, Ardee RFC officially began competing in the 1983/84 season.2
In the 1988/89 season, the club purchased land at Townspark and it has been the club grounds of Ardee RFC since.2
References
References
- "Domestic Fixtures & Results". Leinster Rugby. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- Lowry, Brian (19 October 2018). "Ambitious development plans are starting to take shape". The Irish Independent.