Omagh Academicals RFC
Omagh Academicals RFC is a Northern Irish rugby football club from Omagh, County Tyrone, playing in Division 2C of the All-Ireland League.
| Full name | Omagh Academicals Rugby Football Club | |
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| Nickname(s) | Omagh Accies | |
| Founded | 1952 | |
| Ground | Thomas Mellon Playing Fields, Omagh, County Tyrone | |
| League | Division 2C | |
| 2021/22 | 7th | |
| Website | Club website | |
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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] The club currently plays in Division 2C of the AIL.[3]
Honours
- Ulster Towns Cup: 1
- 2001-02
- Ulster Junior Cup: 4
- 1981-82, 1982–83, 1992-83
External links
References
- "Home". Omagh Rugby Club. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- IRFU
- "Irish Rugby | League Tables". Retrieved 18 March 2023.
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