Its with deep regret we learn of the death of Phillip Rainey. A proud Accie who played his heart out every time he took to the field. Gone far too soon & an absolute gentleman. Thoughts and prayers go out to the Rainey & McKeown families and all his friends. May he rest in peace.
It was great to have former
@UlsterRugby
captain and
@IrishRugby
international Andy Ward down at training last night giving our forwards some guidance
#ACCIES
Proud to welcome our new head coach Glenn Kyle back to the Thomas Mellon Playing Fields. He is no stranger to the
#ACCIES
and we look forward to him leading the club onwards and upwards 🙌🏉✅
Saturday saw our 1st XV come up just short against an experienced
@BHarlequinsRFC
side, going down 26-20. It was an amazing achievement to finish 2nd and reach a playoff final in our first season back in the All Ireland League. Next season
#WeGoAgain
Our 1st XV travel to
@BHarlequinsRFC
on Saturday seeking their 3rd promotion in 4 years which could take them into
#UBL
2B. Supporters buses will be leaving from the club at 1130am sharp and anyone looking a seat should contact
@leerpollock
#ACCIES
#SUFTAM
Here is our new head coach Glenn Kyle (2nd from right) getting a warm welcome from Harry Gilmore (Club Trustee), Ken Beattie (Club Honorary Secretary) and Eddie Giboney (Club President).
Great to have him down in the good weather for the last few training sessions 🌞
🏉ANNOUCEMENT🏉
@OmaghAcciesRFC
are pleased to announce Darren McGuigan as full time Rugby Development Officer for the club. Darren brings over 20 years’ experience working with Ulster Rugby back to the community where he started his career as a Youth Development Officer.
This Saturday a Select XV from OARFC will take on a
@NIFRSOFFICIAL
XV in memory of Kenny McEwan. Kenny sadly lost his battle with illness last year and as a result it is planned that any funds raised will be donated to the Oesophogeal Cancer Unit and the Macmillan Unit Antrim.
Not long now....
We look forward to welcoming everyone tomorrow. Thank you to everyone who has had a hand in this project especially Kerr Home Improvements
#ACCIES
FULL TIME in Limerick and we take the spoils as it finishes
@RFCThomond
13 Omagh 28. 3 tries, 3 penalties and 2 conversions makes it a good day for the
#ACCIES
Yesterday we received kit from Darren McGuigan, Ulster Rugby Regional Rugby Lead, to facilitate the return to rugby within our club. Pictured here is Darren & our Covid 19 Safety Officer, Billy Dempsey.
Many thanks to Darren,
@UlsterRugby
& Billy for all their help!
#ACCIES
🏆 Ulster Rugby Domestic Rugby Awards 🏆
The second accolade is the Dorrington B. Faulkner Award, which goes to Ross Workman
@OmaghAcciesRFC
for his services to rugby!
Thank you, Ross!
For the full lineup of award categories ➡️
SNEAK PEEK 👀👀👀
Our refurbished Members Bar will be open tomorrow 😍😍😍
Why not come down, see the impressive work that has been done and enjoy some local and
@rugbyworldcup
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Phil Marshall steps down as Head Coach at Omagh Academicals RFC.
After 10 successful years at the helm at Conneywarren, Phil Marshall is stepping down as Head Coach of the Accies.
On Saturday 13th April a Select XV from OARFC will take on a Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service XV in memory of our dear friend, teammate and colleague, Kenny McEwan. Please spread the word and come down and show your support!!
#ACCIES
These are strange times with an empty club and the uncertainty that surrounds everything. No matches, no training, no gatherings, soon to be no schools and maybe even no work for the unfortunate. Let's beat this thing together and come back stronger!
We will be back.
There will be victories.
There will be losses.
There will be battles.
New friendships.
New players.
Old players.
A fire in the members bar.
A pint by the TV.
But most importantly, we will be back.
Another massive match for the club tomorrow in
@OmaghAcciesRFC
. 2 away wins between the sides so far this season, let's hope that trend continues tomorrow
#UBL
On Friday evening we are hosting
@MarrRugby
u18's, a scottish team on tour, as our u18's take them on. Kick off @ 5pm 🕔
Our u18's would appreciate and we would encourage plenty of support for the guys as this is their first game for approximately 18 months 💚🏉
Here are 5 of our 8 tries from Saturday's game versus
@TullamoreRFC
.
Try 1 - Neil Brown
Try 2 - Scott Elliott
Try 3 - Luke Hanson
Try 4 - Neil Brown
Try 5 - Scott Barr
@IrishRugby
#AILTRY
New President Eddie Giboney, Alan Murdoch from NIFRS & Eimear McEwan handing over cheques yesterday for £1,000 each to OG Cancer NI and NHSCT Palliative Care Fund.
This money was raised on Saturday 13th April when an Omagh Select XV played a NIFRS XV in memory of Kenny McEwan.
Congratulations to
@OmaghAcciesRFC
yesterday. Disappointing for us but great performance. Great hospitality and losing to such a good club and people eases the pain abit. Fingers crossed we will see ye in two years. Best of luck next weekend
From all at
@OmaghAcciesRFC
, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Deepest condolences to his family, friends and all at
@Midleton_RFC
. A great club and no doubt a great guy!
Its with great sadness to announce that Cormac has been found this evening. Thanks to all volunteers who came out to search for him and made sure he was found. Our deepest condolences go to his family and friends.
#RIPCORMAC
🏉 Nine year-old Emily Irwin raps 🎤 her way to Japan!
The Omagh schoolgirl will lead out
@IrishRugby
and
@Scotlandteam
in their opening
#RWC
match.
📹 Watch here 👉
Pleased to announce that
@McCannMan
will be MC at our White Collar Boxing night versus Mountjoy United FC on 22nd June.
Tickets now on sale at the
@SilvrbirchHotel
and can be bought from club members!
Oh what a night!! 🎶
Our Fight Night versus Mountjoy United FC in
@SilvrbirchHotel
last night was a massive success!
Without all of the support we received this event would not have been possible, Thank you!
We are glad to announce that a
@NIFRSOFFICIAL
Select XV will take on an Omagh Accies Select XV on Saturday 19th March 2022 as the Beastie Bowl returns.
The Beastie Bowl was inaugurated in 2019 in memory of Kenny McEwan, a legend of both NIFRS and Omagh Accies.
Next August we are heading away, 9 years after our last overseas tour, to the USA 🇺🇸 and we hope to have as good a trip as those tourists did in Canada 🇨🇦
If you are interested in joining our touring party please contact Phil Marshall on 07870824342
#AcciesAbroad
We're delighted to announce the winner of our
#DHLMatchBallDelivery
Competition - Emily Irwan from Omagh, Co. Tyrone! 🎉 Watch the incredible moment that we told Emily she would be delivering the match ball to the referee, when
@IrishRugby
play Scotland at
#RWC2019
in Japan ☘️🏉
The renovation of our Great Hall is continuing with exciting progress being made daily. Hopefully in a months time we can create more memories in a space that could tell a story or two...
With thanks to our contractor Kerr Home Improvements & everyone else who has helped so far
Good luck to Castlederg High School tomorrow as they take on Bangor Academy at
@KingspanStadium
in the final of the
@DanskeBank_UK
High School Cup.
Go well lads and enjoy it 🏆🏆🏆
Our 2 bonus points yesterday saved us from relegation 🙌
Also congratulations to
@ClogherVRFC
on getting to the All Ireland League 🏉
Fitting on the weekend we lay to rest John Rainey that they gain promotion so we can once again play for his cap next season 🧢
It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of one of the great characters in our Club, the legendary John Rainey
John was a past player, long time groundsman, past President and, along with his wife Margaret, one of our most ardent supporters.
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IT'S FIGHT WEEK!!!
Throughout this week we will be releasing details about the boxers who are taking part and the fights we will be staging
@SilvrbirchHotel
this Saturday.
Exciting times ahead Mountjoy United FC!
LEAGUE WINNERS...
Omagh 4th XV – 38
Tries – D. Kane, M. Black, M. Brown (2), M. Eccles & R. Thompson
Cons – D. Ward (4)
@CavanRugbyFC
2nd XV – 0
Omagh Accies 4th XV secured the Ulster Rugby Regional South 2 title on Saturday past with fifth straight bonus point victory.
Midleton 12 - 33 Omagh.
Try for Pollock after a strong carries from Brown and McKeown.
He's came through both shoulder and knee surgery in the last 18 months and scores on his return to the 1st XV.
#ACCIES
#PositiveEnergy
#EnergiaAIL
Our second try from yesterday which, when converted, put us 12-7 up vs
@RFCThomond
. Great feet and offload from
@ScottE91
to Catterson who ran a brilliant support line
#trytime
DON'T FORGET...
Our Evening with
@bigwanderson1
is next Friday 19th November at 7.30pm.
Books will be on sale and signed by the man himself and with a general chat about Willie's life following the initial proceedings it is certainly a night not to be missed
#ACCIES
Here's tomorrow's 1st XV squad for the visit of league champions
@BallinaRugbyFC
. Please get down and cheer on the lads as they look to reach the playoffs for the second year in a row.
With thanks to this week's sponsors. Please support them when you can!
#ACCIES
#ThrowbackTuesday
The celebrations afterwards went on for days and many of that 2nd XV squad would go on to lead us back to the All Ireland League a few years later!