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Colin has represented your club on the the contribution that the late Colm O’Shea
Leinster Executive with a commitment that made to our sport in his role as an administrator
reflects his passion for the sport and also is both for Lansdowne and Leinster. He served
a valuable member of the Leinster Finance as Chairperson of the Leinster Competitions
Standing Committee. Committee for five consecutive seasons and
during that period he built up a deserved
Club Captain Jack Dwan continues for a second reputation for his fairness and integrity in
season in that position and we congratulate dealing with complex issues. It was a privilege
him on that achievement. He is supported in and fun for us to work with him on that
his role by a strong a committed coaching team committee. Our sincere condolences to all his
consisting of Mark McHugh, Ben Armstrong, friends in Lansdowne on his untimely passing,
Phil Horan, Scott Deasy. Lansdowne also has we will miss him.
a focus on the future and with over 400 minis I would appeal to all players, members,
and youths involved that looks to be assured. volunteers and sponsors to rally to assist their
In recent seasons they have also commenced Club in whatever way they can during these
Girls Rugby for U’8s to U’14s and hopefully challenging times. We will have to adapt,
it will not be too long before this evolves improvise and diversify in order to cope and
into a Woman’s team. Stephen Rooney (Club overcome these challenges.
Vice President) who served as Club Captain There is one particular group of our society that
in 2001/02 season is not just a committed now needs our full support and commitment
Lansdowne member but also committed to in the challenge that we face from C-19. These
ensuring that Leinster Club rugby retains its are the dedicated medical staff, front line
pre-eminence in Irish Rugby. workers and Government officials who have
It would be remiss of me not to acknowledge gone beyond the cause of duty time and time

Mitchell &

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