Joe (Banana) FANAGAN RIP (1st February 2021)

The deep sadness that hits us all, for the death of Joe Fanagan, is of special kind, for St Mary’s…
St Mary’s College RFC – A Short Club Profile

St Mary’s College RFC A Short Club Profile Since the founding of the club in 1900 the club has moved…
Tom O. Grace – by Dr. D O’Brien

Dr. D O’Brien has kindly issued another evening long-read to keep you occupied and your mind busy as we count…
“Liam, Do I know you?”

The brilliant D O’Brien has written another wonderful piece for your enjoyment or ‘delectation’ as D puts it! Pictured here…
Richard Halpin – 1st XV Captain – A ‘Snapshot’, by Dr. D O’Brien

Richard Halpin Captain, St. Mary’s College RFC A Tiny Snapshot. Yes, the Covid restrictions are tough, just getting a lot tougher…
Matt Gilsenan

Matt Gilsenan RIP. Today, 20th July 2020, St Mary’s College RFC lost one of it its pioneers. A man that…
Vincent McGovern

Vincent McGovern (An Unsung Hero) There are probably a fair number of younger members who do not know Vincent, (or…
Tom Browne

Tom Browne 1943 at St Mary’s College on the first St Mary’s team to get to the final of the…
Paddy Bolger

Paddy Bolger RIP 1926 -2014. Frequently persons are classified as legends; and hyperbole is necessary to get across a person’s…
Peter Smyth (Smythy)

Peter Smyth (Smythy) The Smyhy, a mighty man is he, With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his…
Jack McGrath

Jack Mc Grath The Voyage When you look at big Jack now, it is hard to envisage baby Jack, but…
Philip Brophy

Philip Brophy Philip Brophy had been included in the players’ profiles for the season 2015-16, as he had decided, to…