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{{Short description|Irish rugby union club}} |
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| ground = Ballycuris Park, Ballymun,<br />], ] |
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'''Unidare Rugby Football Club''', commonly known as '''Unidare RFC''', is a ] club founded in ] and based in the ] Sports Complex on the Ballymun Road in ], ]. The club's emblem is a ] and they play in Black and Red. They currently play in the Junior section of the ] Metropolitan League. |
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'''Unidare Rugby Football Club''', commonly known as '''Unidare RFC''', is a ] club founded in 1958. Unidare currently play at Balcurris park, Ballymun in ] city, ].<ref name="cc"> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080425070150/http://www.irishrugby.ie/23_8924.php?team=2497&includeref=dynamic |date=2008-04-25 }}</ref> The club's emblem is a ]<ref name="cc"/> and they play in Black and Red. The club plays in the Junior (J4) section of the ] Metropolitan League.<ref></ref> |
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==History== |
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==History== |
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====Foundation==== |
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===Foundation=== |
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Unidare Rugby Football Club was founded in 1958 out of the, now defunct, ] works in ]. During the foundation years (1958-1977) the club participated in the Business Houses Cup Competition and took part in friendly matches during the rest of the season. The club did not have their own grounds but, thanks to the generosity of Father Shields, were given the use of a playing field and dressing rooms in ]. |
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Unidare Rugby Football Club was founded in 1958 by workers of the ] Works in ], which is now defunct.<ref name="lrStrength">{{Dead link|date=July 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=no }}</ref> During the foundation years (1958–1977) the club participated in the Business Houses Cup Competition and took part in friendly matches during the rest of the season. The club did not have their own grounds, but were given the use of a playing field and dressing rooms in ] by Father Shields.{{fact|date=November 2022}} |
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In 1977 the Business Houses League was formed. At that time Unidare Rugby Football Club was given grounds in Unidare Industrial estate on Jamestown Road, Finglas. This was developed further by the club with dressing rooms, training lights etc. The club did extremely well in the Business Houses League, wining it for the first time in the 1980-1981 season. AIB had won the competition for the first three seasons of the competition. The club continued to participate in this competition during the 1980s. |
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====A New Era==== |
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In 1990 the club lost its playing fields when Unidare plc sold the land on for development and the club was very graciously supported by ] and ] for different seasons. 2005 saw Unidare RFC forming an alliance with ] Sports to play and train in the ] grounds. |
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In 1977 the Business Houses League was formed. At that time Unidare Rugby Football Club was given grounds in Unidare Industrial estate on Jamestown Road, Finglas. The grounds were developed further by the club with dressing rooms, training lights, etc. The club did well in the Business Houses League, winning it for the first time in the 1980-1981 season. AIB had won the competition for the first three seasons of the competition. The club continued to participate in this competition during the 1980s.{{Citation needed|date=July 2008}} |
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'''Youth Development''' |
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The club has recently undergone a revival in interest and membership. In the 2007/08 season, the club's first competitive Youth side created history by coming runners-up in the Dublin Metro U-18 League, at their very first attempt. The Youths achievements were such that RTE even filmed a short peice for prime time viewing on the team's exploits. (now available on You-Tube) The Youths section continues to grow, thanks to the committment of a dedicated team of coaches to maintaining the highest standards in youth development. The Youth section now has a committed group of 12 coaches, all of whom have attended, or will shortly be attending, the Leinster Branch, IRFU coaching courses. |
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In 1990 the club lost its playing fields when Unidare plc sold the land for development, and the club was hosted by ] and ] for different seasons. In 2005, the club formed an alliance with ] Sports to play and train in the ] grounds. As of 2011, Unidare played 21 seasons without a permanent home. Unidare in conjunction with The Dublin City Council were allocated the use of Balcurris Park as their new home ground.{{fact|date=November 2022}} |
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The club will be fielding teams at u-14, u-16 and u-18 level for the 2008/09 season and look forward to similiar success in the future. Enquires from players or their parents can be directed to the Youth section of the club's website, who will be happy to handle all enquiries. Like their heros in the Munster rugby team, our young players are constantly aware that '''to the brave and the faithfull, nothing is impossible''.' |
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In recent years, the club has undergone a revival in interest and membership and has focused in particular on the development of its youth teams. In the 2007/08 season, the club's first competitive under-age side created history<ref>See Dublin Metro League, AGM Report, May 2008</ref> by coming runners-up in the Dublin Metro U-18 League, at their very first attempt.<ref>LeinsterRugby.ie - Unidare-Finglas going from Strength to Strength</ref> The club currently fields youth sides at U-14, U-16, & U-18 and has ten fully qualified coaches currently working in their underage section.<ref>Emerald Rugby Magazine, October 2007</ref> |
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==2007/2008 Season== |
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===2007/2008 J4 Metropolitan League Fixtures/Results=== |
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| October 13th 2007 |
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| De La Salle Palmerston RFC |
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In 1977 the Business Houses League was formed. At that time Unidare Rugby Football Club was given grounds in Unidare Industrial estate on Jamestown Road, Finglas. The grounds were developed further by the club with dressing rooms, training lights, etc. The club did well in the Business Houses League, winning it for the first time in the 1980-1981 season. AIB had won the competition for the first three seasons of the competition. The club continued to participate in this competition during the 1980s.
In 1990 the club lost its playing fields when Unidare plc sold the land for development, and the club was hosted by Suttonians RFC and Malahide RFC for different seasons. In 2005, the club formed an alliance with Dublin City University Sports to play and train in the Ballymun grounds. As of 2011, Unidare played 21 seasons without a permanent home. Unidare in conjunction with The Dublin City Council were allocated the use of Balcurris Park as their new home ground.
In recent years, the club has undergone a revival in interest and membership and has focused in particular on the development of its youth teams. In the 2007/08 season, the club's first competitive under-age side created history by coming runners-up in the Dublin Metro U-18 League, at their very first attempt. The club currently fields youth sides at U-14, U-16, & U-18 and has ten fully qualified coaches currently working in their underage section.
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