IRFU Announces Connacht ‘Services To Rugby’ Medal Recipients

Reflecting on the history of the game, the nomination process was a chance for Clubs, Schools and Provinces to acknowledge the significant impact of members throughout the generations up to the modern day; influences that can still be witnessed in the rugby community across the island of Ireland.

The candidates were then finalised by the respective provinces before their final submission to the IRFU.

The list of Connacht recipients is below.

In some instances the recipients of the award have been volunteering in other Clubs and Schools who are also listed.

All of the recipients of the awards who will be honoured by IRFU President Declan Madden at a pre-match reception ahead of the Energia All-Ireland League Finals Day at Aviva Stadium, we acknowledge and thank all of the nominees across Ireland who have showcased the outstanding work that makes the game of Rugby in Ireland so special.

CONNACHT

Stephen Parkinson – Coláiste Iognáid
Colin Cooper – Sancta Maria Louisburgh
Gerry Coen – Corrib RFC
Niall Finnerty – Portumna Rugby Club
Noel Mannion – Balllinasloe RFC
Brian Harte – Galway Bay Rugby Club
John Hardiman – OLBC
Michael Loftus – Marist College, Buccaneers RFC
Mary Lydon – Connemara RFC
Bernie Huxford – Calasanctius College
Jimmy Coen – Dunmore RFC
Johnny McCormack – Castlebar RFC
Michael Silke – Buccaneers RFC
Padraic McGann – Monivea Rugby Club
Gerry Kelly – Garbally College, Ballinasloe
Brian Mullan – Sligo RFC
Stuart Baker – (posthumous) - St. Joseph’s College, Galway
Catherine Collins – Galway Corinthians RFC
Michael Deacy – Galwegians RFC
Alan Rowe – Ballina RFC
Gearóid Ó Broin – University of Galway RFC
Gerry O’Donnell - (posthumous) – Ballina RFC
Ciaran McBrien – Carrick on Shannon RFC
Sean Higgins – Tuam RFC
Kieran Dowd – Creggs RFC
Liz Brady – Westport RFC