Omagh Academicals RFC explained

Teamname:Omagh Academicals
Fullname:Omagh Academicals Rugby Football Club
Union: IRFU
Branch:Ulster
Nickname:Omagh Accies
Founded:1952
Location:Omagh
Region:County Tyrone
Ground:Thomas Mellon Playing Fields
League:All-Ireland League, Div. 2C,
Season:2023-24
Position:8th
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Url:https://www.omaghrugby.com/

Omagh Academicals RFC is a Northern Irish rugby football club from Omagh, County Tyrone, playing in Division 2C of the All-Ireland League.

History

Omagh Academicals RFC were formed in 1952, drawing many of its players from past pupils of Omagh Academy, where the club also draws its name from.

The club occupies a 4 pitch site in the North Omagh, just off the Beltany Road, as well as having a large clubhouse and on-site gym.[1]

Omagh field 4 Men’s teams on a weekly basis, as well as a Women’s side, and various youth and mini’s teams. The 1st XV were first promoted to the All-Ireland League in 1996, but were relegated in 2000, before winning promotion again in 2017.[2] Since then the club has played in Division 2C of the AIL.[3]

Honours

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External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Home . 2023-03-18 . Omagh Rugby Club . en.
  2. http://www.irishrugby.ie/club/ulsterbankleagueandcup/39660.php IRFU
  3. Web site: Irish Rugby League Tables . 2023-03-18 . en-US.