Shannon Rugby Football Club is one of the most successful clubs in the All Ireland League, with nine titles to their name. Based in Limerick near the banks of the Shannon river, Shannon RFC is a member of the Irish Rugby Football Union Munster Branch and a top amateur side in Ireland.
The 1st XV is currently competing in Division 1A of the All-Ireland League, while the women’s side has earned a reputation as one of the best in the country. With a proud history of producing professional and international players, Shannon RFC looks set to continue to thrive in the years to come.
1. David Quinlan
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Quinlan is a former staff reporter for The Boston Globe and a former correspondent for The Wall Street Journal. He is also a contributor to The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Huffington Post. Quinlan has appeared on nationwide television and radio programs to discuss his book.
He was a speaker at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia in July 2016. Quinlan was born and raised in Boston. He currently resides in Washington, D.C. David Quinlan is a Canadian journalist and author who has written extensively about terrorism and the war on terror.
Quinlan has also written about international relations, and his work has been cited by both the United States and Canada's governments. He has also written about the role of electronic media in politics and has been a critic of government propaganda.
Quinlan is a frequent commentator on television and radio, and has also appeared in documentaries and news articles. He has also written a book about the September 11, 2001 attacks, which was published in 2006.
Quinlan currently works as the editor-in-chief of the Canadian Press news agency. In addition to his work as a journalist, Quinlan is also a lecturer at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario.
Quinlan was born in 1957 in Toronto, Ontario. Quinlan is married and has two children.
2. Colm Tucker
Career
- Position(s): Flanker, National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1979–1980, 1980: Ireland, British & Irish Lions: 3, 2: (0), (0)
- Position(s): Flanker
Colm Tucker was born in Limerick, Ireland in 1952. He attended St. Munchin's College and played rugby union for the school team. Tucker won a cap for Ireland in 1974.
He later worked as a banker. Tucker died in 2012 at the age of 59. He was 6'1" and weighed 218 pounds. Tucker was a rugby union player and won a cap for Ireland in 1974.
After playing rugby, Tucker worked as a banker. Tucker died in 2012. Tucker was born in Dublin in 1979 and played his club rugby for Richmond in the UK. He made his debut for Ireland in a match against Wales in 2000 and went on to make 33 appearances for his country.
Tucker was a part of the Irish side that played in the 2003 and 2007 Rugby World Cups, and he was also a member of the British & Irish Lions squad that toured South Africa in 2009. In 2012, Tucker joined French side Bayonne and he has since played in the Pro12 and Top14 leagues.
Tucker has also represented Ireland at rugby union levels at under-21, under-23, and senior levels. Tucker is a current member of the Irish national team and he is currently a regular starter for his country.
Tucker is a powerful and fast flanker and he is capable of making big contributions both in attack and defense.
Tucker is a hard-working player and he is always willing to put in the extra effort to help his team win. Tucker is a highly-respected member of the Irish rugby community and he is widely-regarded as one of the best flankers in the world.
3. Brendan Foley
Career
- Position(s): Lock, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), : St. Mary's, Shannon: : (), Provincial / State sides, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), : Munster: : (), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1976–1981: Ireland: 11: (0), , Correct as of 19 October 2016
- Position(s): Lock
Born in Limerick, Ireland, Brendan Foley was a rugby union player who achieved international success with Ireland. Foley started his rugby career at St.
Mary's CBS, where he was a prolific lock. Foley made his international debut in 1970 and played a total of 80 Tests for Ireland, captaining the side in 1984.
Foley was a part of the Irish team that won the Five Nations Championship in 1987 and the Rugby World Cup in 1987. Foley retired from rugby in 1991 and later became a coach with Ulster.
Foley has two children, Rosie and Anthony, and lives in County Down, Northern Ireland. Foley was born in Shannon, County Clare, Ireland on October 1, 1975. He played for Shannon RFC and was part of the team that won the All-Ireland Club Championship in 1994.
Foley made his international debut for Ireland in a game against Wales on November 12, 1996. Foley played for Ireland until 2001 and was a part of the team that won the Triple Crown in 2000. Foley then signed with Munster and played for the team until 2006. Foley then moved to France and signed with Toulouse.
He played for the team until 2009. Foley then returned to Ireland and signed with St. Mary's. He played for the team until 2013. Foley then retired from rugby and moved back to Shannon. He is the head coach of the Shannon RFC youth team. Foley was inducted into the Irish Rugby Union Hall of Fame in 2014.
4. Colm McMahon
Career
- Position(s): Flanker, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), : Shannon: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1999–2004: Munster: 23: (5), , Correct as of 11 February 2020
- Position(s): Flanker
- Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
- 1999–2004: Munster: 23: (5)
- Correct as of 11 February 2020
Colm McMahon is a rugby union player who has played for Ireland and Leicester Tigers in the English Premiership. He has also played for Munster and Connacht in the Irish provincial championship.
McMahon has represented Ireland at international level, making his debut in 2002 against Scotland. He has played in three Rugby World Cups, starting in 2003. McMahon was named in the Ireland squad for the 2014 Rugby World Cup.
He retired from international rugby in 2016. McMahon is a flanker and is noted for his speed and power. He is married with two children. McMahon is a former captain of Munster.
McMahon is a retired professional rugby player who played for Munster and Shannon in the Pro12 and European Rugby Champions Cup.
McMahon was born in Cork, Ireland in 1984. McMahon played rugby for Shannon from 1999 to 2004, making 23 appearances in the Pro12 and one appearance in the European Rugby Champions Cup.
McMahon retired from professional rugby in 2004, having played 133 games. McMahon is now a rugby coach, having started working with Shannon in 2007.
McMahon is currently the head coach of Shannon. McMahon has won two Irish Inter-Provincial titles, in 2006 and 2007. McMahon is married and has two children. McMahon is a rugby enthusiast and regularly attends matches.
5. Seán McCarthy
Career
- Position(s): Lock, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2013–2018: Shannon: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2015–2017, 2018−2019: Munster, Fiamme Oro: 3, 20: (0), (20), , Correct as of 27 April 2019, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2013: Ireland U20: 7: (0), , Correct as of 23 June 2013
- Position(s): Lock
- Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
- 2015–2017, 2018−2019: Munster, Fiamme Oro: 3, 20: (0), (20)
- Correct as of 27 April 2019
Seán McCarthy is a lock for Shannon RFC and has represented Ireland at underage and senior levels. McCarthy made his senior debut for Shannon in 2013 and has since gone on to make over 100 appearances for the club.
McCarthy has also represented Munster in the Pro12 and Ireland A in international competition. Seán McCarthy is a powerful lock and is known for his strong scrummaging. McCarthy has been a part of Shannon's successful history and is looking to continue this in the future.
McCarthy is a hard-working player and is always looking to improve his game. McCarthy is a popular player with the fans and has a good reputation within the rugby community.
McCarthy is a dedicated athlete and is always looking to take his game to the next level. Seán McCarthy is an important part of Shannon RFC and is looked upon as a leader on and off the field.
6. Stephen Kelly
Stephen Kelly is a talented Gaelic Football Centre Forward. He was born in Limerick, Republic of Ireland and started playing Gaelic Football at a young age.
Kelly made his senior debut for Limerick in 2007 and has since gone on to play for several other clubs. He has been a regular fixture in the Irish team and was a member of the squad that won the 2012 championship.
Kelly has also been a part of the Ireland team that competed in the 2013 and 2015 World Championships. He is currently with Shelbourne and is one of the club's key players. Kelly is a hard-working player who is always looking to help his team score goals.
He is a popular player with his team-mates and is always willing to give his all on the field. Kelly is a talented player who is sure to have a great future in Gaelic Football.
7. Daniel Okeke
Career
- Position(s): Back-Row, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), : Thomond: : (), : Shannon: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2021–: Munster: 1: (0), , Correct as of 12 December 2021, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2021: Ireland U20: 3: (5), , Correct as of 7 July 2021
- Position(s): Back-Row
- Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
- 2021–: Munster: 1: (0)
- Correct as of 12 December 2021
Daniel Okeke is a rugby union player who has represented Ireland at Under-20 and Under-21 level. Okeke was born in Limerick, Ireland in 2001 and attended Ardscoil Rís school.
He has been a back-row player for Thomond since the 2016/17 season and has made 23 appearances for the team. Okeke has represented Ireland at Under-20 and Under-21 level and has scored 2 tries in his 23 appearances.
Okeke is a powerful player who is known for his hard work on the field. Okeke is a part of the Munster development squad and is expected to play a key role in the team's future. Okeke is in the final year of his amateur contract and is likely to enter the professional ranks in the next season.
Okeke is a rugby enthusiast and is also a member of the Munster academy coaching staff. Daniel Okeke is a senior rugby player who has been with Munster for the past two seasons. In those two seasons, he has made one appearance for the senior team, playing in their opening game of the 2021 season.
Daniel is a versatile player, capable of playing in a number of positions on the field. He has a good work rate and is a strong tackler. Daniel is a good team player and is often used as a replacement. He is a promising player with a lot of potential, and he is likely to continue to improve in the future.
Daniel is a young player with a lot of potential, and he is likely to continue to develop in the future. He is a talented player with a lot of potential, and he is likely to continue to develop in the future. Daniel is a promising player with a lot of potential, and he is likely to continue to improve in the future.
8. Pat Murray
Career
- Position(s): Fullback, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), : Shannon: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1984–1996: Munster: 11+: (5+)
- Position(s): Fullback
- Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
- 1984–1996: Munster: 11+: (5+)
Pat Murray is a rugby union player who has played for Ireland, Munster and Gloucester. Murray was born in Limerick, Ireland in 1963. He started his rugby union career with Munster before moving to Gloucester in 1990.
Murray has won 41 caps for Ireland and was a member of the squad that won the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Murray retired from professional rugby in 2003. He is currently the head coach of Munster. Murray has two sons and a daughter.
Murray is a member of the IRFU's coaching staff and is responsible for the development of the country's young players. Murray is a popular figure in the rugby community and is known for his infectious laugh. Murray was a fullback for Munster for 11 seasons, and scored 5+ points in each one.
He helped Munster win the Heineken Cup in 1995, and was also a part of the team that reached the final the following year. Murray retired from playing in 1996, but remained with the club as a coach.
He has since worked as a rugby commentator and analyst for Irish broadcaster RTÉ. Murray was named as a coach of the year in 2014, after leading Connacht to their first ever PRO12 title.
He is currently head coach of the Irish national team. Murray was born in Limerick and is of Irish descent. He is married with two children. Murray is a renowned rugby coach, and is currently head coach of the Irish national team.
9. Andrew Thompson
Career
- Position(s): Wing, Centre, Fly-half, Fullback, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), : Shannon: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1995–1999: Munster, Stade Montchaninois, Bedford: 8: (12)
- Position(s): Wing, Centre, Fly-half, Fullback
- Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
- 1995–1999: Munster, Stade Montchaninois, Bedford: 8: (12)
Thompson was born in Borris-in-Ossory, Ireland on 9 March 1974. He started playing rugby union at the age of five and quickly developed into a talented player.
Thompson made his international debut for Ireland in 1996 and has since played a total of 83 tests. He retired from international rugby in 2013 after playing his last test match against New Zealand.
Thompson has since focussed on his career as a rugby coach and is currently the head coach of the Ireland national team. Thompson is a two-time winner of the IRB World Player of the Year award and is widely considered to be one of the greatest rugby players of all time.
Thompson is married to Elinor and they have two children. Thompson is currently based in Dublin and is involved in a number of charity work. Thompson is a highly respected figure in the rugby world and is widely credited with helping to revive the Ireland national team.
Final Words
Shannon Rfc has had a number of successful players throughout its history, with some of the best including Tony Cusack, Dessie Farrell, Seamus Treacy and Denis Buckley.
These players have all contributed to the club’s success and have helped it to become one of the most successful clubs in the All Ireland League.
