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Ms Brid Horan presents the Electric Ireland Man of the match award to Shane Layden. Buccs president Ted Carty on right. (Photo -- Padraig Devaney)
Daniel Qualter does very well to retain lineout possession for Ireland against Wales. (Photo -- Padraig Devaney)
Ireland U20 captain Paddy Jackson leads his team out accompanied by young Buccaneers mascots Conor Naughton and Ewan Joyce at Dubarry Park. (Photo -- Padraig Devaney)
Jack Conan is supported by Conor Gilsenan and Aaron Conneely in this charge by Ireland in their U-20 Six Nations championship win over Wales at Dubarry Park. (Photo -- Padraig Devaney)
JJ Hanrahan spins the ball wide to his fullback Shane Layden in Ireland's U20 championshipwin over Wales at Dubarry Park. (Photo -- Padraig Devaney)
Michael Kearney takes fine lineout ball for Buccaneers against UCD.
Alex Hayman powers past UCD duo Michael Twomey and Peter du Toit (19) to score Buccaneers vital late try in their narrow 16-15 victory.
Buccaneers captain Kolo Kiripati in a typical surge forward against UCD.
Conor Finn helps Paul Harte go forward against UCD in Buccaneers 16-15 win.
Ian Moore (on right) presents the AUDI ATHLONE Man of the Match award to Garreth Halligan of Buccaneers. Club President Ted Carty is also pictured.
Ken McKervey, Electric Ireland Commercial Manager, pictured with Ireland U-20 players Paddy Jackson, Conor Gilsenan and Daniel Qualter at Dubarry Park, Athlone.
ELECTRIC IRELAND Commercial Manager Ken McKervey presents sponsorship to Ted Carty, President Buccaneers RFC. (l-r) Gerry Glynn, Kolo Kiripati & Geoff Kenny.
Darragh Lennon grounds the ball for Buccaneers fourth try which secured a bonus point Connacht Junior League victory over Creggs.
Gary Duffy leaves the Tuam fullback in his slipstream as he heads in for Buccaneers Thirds opening try.
Ian Moore presents the AUDI ATHLONE man of the match award to Kolo Kiripati after Buccaneers win over Galwegians. Club President Ted Carty is pictured on right.
Merisa, Ivana and Kolo Jnr celebrate with their father Kolo Kiripati after he was named AUDI ATHLONE man of the match following Buccaneers win over Galwegians.
Buccaneers full back John O'Brien is stopped short of the UCC line by Brian Slater's tackle.
Shane Layden grounds the ball for Buccaneers second try despite the efforts of UCC's Brian Slater.
James Tormey (5) waltzes in for the Buccaneers President's XVs try against the Exiles.
Tom Donohoe gets this ball away for the Buccaneers President's XV as Exiles captain Eddie Brady is marginally offside!
Ms.Elena Moran presents the James Moran Exiles Perpetual Cup to Exiles captain Eddie Brady. Mrs. Kay Moran and Buccaneers president Ted Carty also in photo.
'(l-r) Ms. Elena Moran, Eddie Brady (Exiles captain), Rory Byrne (Man of the Match winner), President Ted Carty and Mrs. Kay Moran pictured after the James Moran Exiles Cup game.
'Back (l-r) Diarmuid Higgins, Robert Henshaw, Shane Layden & Daniel Qualter. Front (l-r) Conor Finn, Jack Carty & Callum Boland.
'Audi Athlone man of the match' Shane Layden skips by the tackle of Dungannon's Chris Cochrane.
'Audi Athlone man of the match' Shane Layden skips by the tackle of Dungannon's Chris Cochrane.
Mark Dolan tackles Chris Cochrane of Dungannon in Buccaneers 33-20 Ulster Bank League win at Dubarry Park.
Niamh Ni Drumma evades the Tuam cover in Buccaneers Connacht Womens League win.
Sinéad O'Shea wins good lineout ball for Buccaneers in their Connacht Women's League win over Tuam.
Niamh Ni Drumma races in to score Buccaneers first try against Tuam in their Connacht Womens League match.
The stars of the future ... Buccs U-7s pictured at a recent Blitz
Belfast Harlequins players defend in numbers as Daniel Qualter claims this close in lineout for Buccaneers.
Directed by Mark Dolan, Buccaneers get a maul going against Belfast Harlequins.
David Heffernan and Eoghan Grace in tandem.
Kolo Kiripati...much may depend on Buccaneers'captain's influence in Belfast.
Formidable pack... Buccaneers forwards (l-r) Kolo Kiripati,James Robinson, Garreth Halligan, Denis Buckley, Daniel Qualter and James Tormey.
Declan Byrne drives through the double tackle by Ballinasloe's Darragh Burke (15) and Niall Staunton for Buccaneers second try.
Declan Byrne drives through the double tackle by Ballinasloe's Darragh Burke (15) and Niall Staunton for Buccaneers second try.
Declan Byrne stretches over the Ballinasloe line for Buccaneers second try in their Connacht Junior League victory at Dubarry Park.
Luke Satchwell and Conor FitzGibbon combine to stop UL Bohemian winger Rory White's progress in Buccaneers 36-23 U-21 National League victory.
Robert Henshaw has plenty of support as he holds possession for Buccaneers in their U-21 win over UL Bohemian.
Luke Satchwell and Conor FitzGibbon combine to stop UL Bohemian winger Rory White's progress in Buccaneers 36-23 U-21 National League victory.
Aidan Connaughton gets round Paul Bolger of UL Bohemian for Buccaneers decisive try in their U-21 National League game at Dubarry Park.
Robert Henshaw powers through a horde of UL Bohemian defenders for a Buccaneers try in their U-21 National League win.
Callum Boland of Buccaneers is presented with the AUDI ATHLONE Man of the Match award by Michael Moore Jnr. Ted Carty on right.
Shane Layden somehow gets through five Ballynahinch players enroute to setting up Buccaneers first try by John O'Brien.
Michael Kearney wins lineout ball for Buccaneers in their win over Ballynahinch.
John O'Brien (15) receives the pass from Denis Buckley that sets up his opening try for Buccaneers against Ballynahinch.
Ian Moore presents the 'Audi Athlone Man of the Match' award to Buccaneers David Heffernan after win v UCD. President Ted Carty also in photo. (Picture: Willem Foster).
Michael Moore presents the 'Audi Athlone Man of the Match' award to Eoghan Grace after Buccaneers win over Bruff. Club President Ted Carty is pictured on right.
Paul Harte gets by Bruff's Paul O'Brien in Buccaneers win at Dubarry Park.
Paul Harte (13) gets in for Buccaneers first try against Bruff.
Buccaneers Womens captain Yvonne O'Shea (13) celebrates Rose Anne Hogan's try against Tuam at Dubarry Park, the first ever for the Buccettes!
Buccaneers Womens players (l-r) Lorna Stuart-Trainor, Sinead O'Shea and Catherine Moore combine to stop this Tuam attack.
Rose Anne Hogan grounds the ball for Buccaneers Womens first ever try, a feat greatly appreciated by her captain Yvonne O'Shea (13).
Buccaneers Womens team pictured prior to their first match at Dubarry Park.
Shane Layden touchs down for his and Connacht's second try in their U-20 championship win over Munster at Dubarry Park.
No less than eight young Buccaneers players were involved in Connacht's U-20 Interprovincial Championship triumph. Back (l-r): Diarmuid Higgins, Robert Henshaw, Shane Layden & Daniel Qualter. Front (l-r): Isaac O'Grady, Conor Finn, Jack Carty & Callum Boland.
Connacht players celebrate their U-20 Championship title triumph at Dubarry Park.
Connacht players and mentors celebrate their U-20 Interprovincial Championship title success at Dubarry Park, Athlone.
Buccaneers Development team clap the club's Womens team on to the pitch for their first match at Dubarry Park.
Stuart Flynn gets the ball back to his Buccaneers teammate Terry Hynes against Galwegians.
Buccaneers players Eoghan Grace, David Heffernan and Alex Hayman close in on James Luxton of Galwegians.
Buccaneers duo Mark Dolan (9) and Rory O'Connor (11) combine to stop Sligo's Maetele Fifita at Dubarry Park.
David Heffernan barges past Hugo Lafitte (14) and David Gerrity of Sligo for a Buccaneers try.
James Tormey takes clean possession for Buccaneers at lineout time.
Buccaneers John O'Brien (13) swathes through the Sligo defence.
The triumphant 'Larry's Cardiac Arrest' receive their 'Supervalu Athlone Sevens' prize from Buccaneers President Ted Carty.
(l-r) Ted Carty (President), Emma Pillion, Claire Wyper, Tom Reilly (coach), Yvonne O'Shea (captain) & Catherine Moore.
Martin Staunton and Sean Stapleton grapple for possession in Buccaneers win over Sligo.
The two final squads pictured after the Supervalu Athlone Rugby 7s final with President Ted Carty at back.
Mata Fifita splits the Pick'n'Mix defence on his way to scoring the winning try for Larry's Cardiac Arrest in the final of the 'Supervalu Athlone Sevens'.
Three Exeter Chiefs players converge on Eoin Griffin as the young centre tries to make a break for Connacht.
Exeter Chiefs Junior Poluleuligaga gets to grips with Dylan Rogers of Connacht.
Connacht come tantalisingly close to breaching the Exeter Chiefs tryline at Dubarry Park, Athlone.
Connacht's Brian Touhy and Richard Baxter of Exeter Chiefs take a tumble at Dubarry Park.
Buccaneers duo Declan Byrne (13) and Alex Hayman combine to stop Falkirk's Brendan Kerins at Dubarry Park.
Ducking and diving as Falkirk's Stuart McAllister bids to escape the tackle by John Hayes (7) of Buccaneers at Dubarry Park.
Hooker Sean Stapleton makes a break in the build up to Buccaneers first try of the new season against Falkirk at Dubarry Park.
Tournament Director David Heavey presents the Buccaneers Tag Rugby Cup to Brian Gilligan, captain of the victorious East Offaly Cobras, with Charlie Couper on the left.
It's a thumbs up from the stars of the future and their coaches at Buccaneers Summer Rugby Camp.
Brian Gilligan of East Offaly Cobras leaves Tag Francais duo Declan Fallon and Emma Stanley trailing in his wake.
Ray Flanagan's team being presented with third place prize by Michael Cleary at Buccaneers Annual Golf Classic. (Photo - Padraig Devaney).
Dragons who claimed fourth position in Buccaneers Summer Tag Tournament.
Regina Bushell admires a replica of the Connacht U-20 Cup that was given to team coach Paddy Grogan by Greg Coyle at the Athlone RFC 1970's reunion in The Bounty.
Paddy Grogan enjoys a joke at his expense by John Murray!
Mary Walsh presents a bouquet to Moira Grogan.
Martin Kiely presents a specially commissioned piece of bog oak to Paddy Grogan on behalf of the 1971 Athlone U-20 squad that he coached to Connacht Cup success.
(l-r) Michael Stapleton, Kevin Cananvan, Dermot Fitzpatrick (chief organiser) and Martin Kiely pictured at the 1970's reunion event of Athlone RFC in The Bounty.
Thirds Michael O'Regan.
U-21 John Hayes.
U-21B Ger Fallon.
U-19 Jack Carty.
U-19B Ryan Browne.
U-17 Karl Walesch.
U-16 Sean Doyle.
U-15 Conor Kenny.
U-14 Patrick Browne.
U-13 Colin Daly.
Mrs Eileen Hanley and children pictured with David Henshaw, winner of the inaugural Michael Hanley Clubman of the Year award at Buccaneers Awards Night. Fiona Henshaw & David junior also.
Triumphant Buccaneers captains with trophies (l-r) Garreth Halligan (Connacht Senior league), Conor Morrissey (Connacht U-16 League) and Jack Carty (All-Ireland U-19 trophy) at Awards Night.
Internationals all! Buccaneers U-19 players (l-r) Robert Henshaw, Conor FitzGibbon, Daniel Qualter, Diarmuid Higgins, Barry Digby and Jack Carty all played on Ireland teams during the season.
Buccaneers U-12 players,who played at the opening match of the Aviva Stadium, pictured here with mentors Michael McGlynn and Paddy Kenny at the club's Awards Night in The Bounty.
David Henshaw, Conal Gormley, Eamonn Fagan
David Henshaw, John Hayes, Eamonn Fagan
David Henshaw, Jarrod Bennett, Eamonn Fagan
David Henshaw, Brendan Fagan, Eamonn Fagan
David Henshaw, Barry Stewart, Eamonn Fagan
The Athlone U-18 All-Ireland winning squad of 2001 and a Buccaneers XV pictured after their Charity match at Dubarry Park.
Alex Hayman surges through for a Buccaneers XV try in their charity match against the Athlone 2001 U-18 All-Ireland winning team.
Kieran Sloyan grounds the ball for an Athlone try to level their Charity match against a Buccaneers XV.
Athlone's David Kelly shows he still has the power to go forward despite Mick O'Regan's of Buccaneers tackle.
Buccaneers players and mentors bask in their 27-6 All-Ireland U-19 Cup triumph at Naas.
The spelling on the scoreboard may not be correct but the scoreline certainly is as the Buccaneers squad proudly display their All-Ireland U-19 trophy.
The magnificent seven! Ireland internationals Robert Henshaw, Barry Digby, Diarmuid Higgins, Jack Carty, Daniel Qualter, Conor FitzGibbon and Callum Boland savour Buccs U-19 Cup win.
Conor FitzGibbon capitalise on a mix-up by Malone duo Taylor Acheson and Conor McGouran to scamper away for his second and Buccaneers fourth try as Robert Henshaw and Daniel Qualter support.
Daniel Qualter hands off Malone's Scott Carse as the Buccaneers No. 8 rampages in Buccs U-19 All-Ireland Cup victory at Naas.
Robert Henshaw breaks the gain line in the lead up to Buccaneers opening try.
Callum Boland.
Jack Carty.
Shane Monahan is well supported by Marcus Madden in this Buccaneers break against Garryowen.
Buccaneers fullback John O'Brien leaves Garryowen duo Alan Gaughan and James Rael (2) trailing in his wake at Dooradoyle.
Padraig de Burca holds on to possession for Buccaneers despite the efforts of Garryowen duo Conan Doyle and Alan Gaughan at Dooradoyle.
Buccaneers lock Padraig de Burca gets his pass away against Garryowen.
Buccaneers lock Rory Byrne wins a Sligo throw-in.
Buccaneers scrumhalf Dominic Griffith makes one of his many fine breaks against Sligo.
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Robert Henshaw & Conor FitzGibbon
With the Aviva Stadium as a backdrop, the Buccaneers pack put pressure on the Lansdowne scrum.
Buccaneers captain Garreth Halligan (2) gets away with a judicious tug on Lansdowne's Ron Boucher (5) as Kolo Kiripati (5) breaks away with the ball.
Despite having his jersey almost pulled off him, Eoin Rooney leads this charge for Buccaneers against Lansdowne at the Aviva.
Buccaneers Stephen Burke outjumps Ron Boucher of Lansdowne to win this lineout at the Aviva.
St. Hilda's students enjoy tag rugby at Buccaneers RFC1.
Ted Carty (Carty Meats, sponsors), John Hayes (U-21 captain), Pat Hynes (President, Buccaneers RFC).
Buccaneers U-21's sponsorship (L-R)- David Henshaw (coach), Ted Carty (Carty Meats, sponsors), John Hayes (captain), Pat Hynes (President), and Leighton Christopher (assistant coach)
Despite the efforts of Galwegians duo Liam Scahill (6) and John Cleary, Kolo Kiripati gets in for his and Buccaneers second try at Crowley Park.
John O'Brien sends Darragh Fanning into a spin as he races in for Buccaneers third try at Crowley Park.
Dylan Rogers is brought to ground as Buccaneers attack the Galwegians line.
Kolo Kiripati grounds the ball for Buccaneers opening try ahead of Galwegians' Dave Clarke arrives too late.
Shane Monahan is presented with the 'Athlone Springs Hotel Man of the Match' award by the hotel's General Manager Martin Daly with club President Pat Hynes also in picture.
Buccaneers Shane Monahan gets by UL Bohemian's Finbarr Ryan
Daniel Qualter wins this lineout for Ireland against France
Brid Horan, Executive Director ESB Electric Ireland, presents the 'ESB Electric Ireland Man of the Match' award to France's Gillian Galan. Buccaneers President Pat Hynes also pictured.
Andrew Cudmore makes a vital interception of Kolo Kiripati's intended pass to his Buccaneers teammate Martin Staunton (1) just short of the UCC line.
It takes four UCC players to stop Buccaneers pocket dynamo Colin Watters at The Mardyke, Cork.
John O'Brien wins this contest between the two double try scorers at UCC to dot down for Buccaneers opening try (greatly impressing the hockey girls, top left hand picture!)
Buccaneers President Pat Hynes presents the 'Athlone Springs Hotel Man of the Match' award to Jack Carty following Buccaneers 11-6 victory over Clontarf
Steam rising! Buccaneers keep their line intact in the closing stages of their AIL win over Clontarf
(l-r) Pat Hynes (President Buccaneers), Eoin McKeon, Daniel Qualter, Niall Annett (captain) and Ken McKervey (ESB Electric Ireland Commercial Manager)
Ireland U-20s at Dubarry Park (l-r) Michael Kearney (manager), Niall Annett (captain), Daniel Qualter, Eoin McKeon and Mike Ruddock (coach)
Dubarry Park frozen in snow
Shane Monahan
Calum Boland
(l-r) Leo Galvin, Kay Vaughan, Michael Cleary, Eugene Fayne, Caleb Powell, Pat Hynes, Paddy McCaul and Billy Glynn.
Buccaneers flanker Colin Watters dumps Galwegians outhalf Tadhg Leader with a thundering tackle at Dubarry Park.
Well protected by Conor Higgins, Daniel Qualter, Dylan Rogers and Padraig de Burca, Adam Kennedy (9) gets the ball away for Buccaneers against UL Bohemian
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Conor Higgins is presented with the 'Athlone Springs Hotel man of the match' award by Martin Daly (General Manager, Athlone Springs) after Buccaneers win over UCC. Club President Pat Hynes is pictured on right
Buccaneers centre Paul Harte with ball in hand and John O'Brien in support makes good ground at Clontarf
Home and away .... Daniel Qualter (away) and Padraig de Burca sport Buccaneers new jerseys
No way through for Sundays Well fullback Neil O'Connell as a quartet of Buccaneers (l-r) Eoin Doolan, Craig Worley, Conal Gormley and captain John Hayes players block his progress
Buccaneers Callum Boland hands off Sundays Wells' Gerry Roche (10) in their U-21 National League game at Dubarry Park
Buccaneers U-21 squad pictured prior to their 65-15 demolition of Sundays Well in the South-West Conference of the National League
Buccaneers players at a recent Connacht U-12 Blitz
David Henshaw junior smiles the savour of sweet success at Shannon
Buccaneers fullback Callum Boland splits the Bruff defence in the lead up to John O'Brien's second try
Buccaneers Colin Watters (with ball in hand) dodges past Maurice O'Connell of Bruff
With Padraig de Burca in support, John O'Brien races in for his second try at Bruff
Martin Daly presents the 'Athlone Springs Hotel Man of the match' award to Buccaneers captain Garreth Halligan. Buccaneers President Pat Hynes is pictured on left
Kolo Kiripati gets through Lansdowne's Ciaran O'Boyle's tackle for Buccaneers second try
Much to the delight of Sean Stapleton (16), Lansdowne's John Cooney cannot prevent Paul Harte scoring Buccaneers third and decisive try inttheir AIL game at Dubarry Park
Buccaneers captain and 'Athlone Springs Hotel man of the match' Garreth shows a clean pair of heels to Ciaran O'Boyle of Lansdowne
Buccaneers squad & mentors 2010-11
Rory Silke on the break for Buccaneers against Creggs
Buccaneers pack drive towards the Creggs line in the lead up to a try by Simone Bianco
Crazy Horses captain Carl de Cheniu is presented with the Midlands Sevens trophy by Buccaneers President Pat Hynes
Crazy Horses celebrate their Midland Sevens success at Buccaneers RFC, Dubarry Park, Athlone
Lansdowne's Justin Meagher surges past a Crazy Horses player in the final of the Midland Sevens
Connacht-Munster captain Mark Dolan evades the tackle of Leinster-Ulster's Cathal Marsh in the O2 Challenge, the historic first official game at the Aviva Stadium.
Buccaneers Cory Reid puts in a terrific tackle on a Portadown player in their U-12 match at the opening of the Aviva Stadium.
Buccaneers Ireland quartet (l-r) Mark Dolan, Jack Carty, Daniel Qualter and Callum Boland.
Pat Hynes, 2010/2011 Buccaneers R.F.C. President.
Cork Constitution celebrate their AIB League Division 1 title success at Dubarry Park.
(L-R) Paul O'Meara, Jack Carty, Daniel Qualter, Callum Boland & Ray Duffy.
(L-R) Paul O'Meara, Jack Carty, Daniel Qualter, Callum Boland & Ray Duffy.
Paul O'Meara, Padraig de Burca, Paul Harte, Gavin Kelly, Conor Lavelle & Ray Duffy.
(L-R) Paul O'Meara, Stephen Burke, Padraig de Burca, Richard Curley, Paul Galvin, Rory Byrne, Gavin Kelly, Paul Harte, Conor Lavelle & Ray Duffy.
Mrs. Shaw presents the Connacht U-17 Cup to Buccaneers captain James Donaghue. Jim Foy is pictured on left.
Sean Stapleton touches down for Athlone I.T's first try against Waterford I.T.
Gavin Kelly is driven over the tryline but Waterford I.T. fullback Shane Kelly (15) gets under him to deny Athlone I.T. a try on this occasion..
Athlone Institute of Technology players and mentors celebrate their Colleges Senior Cup final success at Dubarry Park.
Don Spicer, President Irish Colleges Rugby Union, presents the Senior Cup to Paul Harte, captain of the victorious Athlone Institute of Technology team.
(L-R) Sgt. John Lawless (Athlone Gardai), Buccaneers President Ray Duffy, Cllr.Frankie Keena, James Henson & Barry Reid (Buccaneers RFC).
Buccaneers team captain Stephen Feery (l) and match captain Killian Donnelly (r) hold the Connacht U-19 Cup aloft after defeating Galwegians in the replayed final.
Mrs. Georgina Costello, on behalf of the Connacht Branch IRFU, presents the U-19 Cup to Buccaneers captain on the day Killian Donnelly.
Buccaneers players and mentors celebrate their Connacht U-19 Cup triumph.
Mark Dolan grounds the ball for Buccaneers second try in their Connacht U-19 Cup final victory.
Mark Dolan drives for the Galwegians line to score Buccaneers second try in their U-19 Cup triumph.
Buccaneers U-17 players and mentors pictured with the Connacht Cup. Team sponsor Seamus Donaghue (Regional Developments) is pictured extreme right at front.
Buccaneers prop Enda O'Brien powers forward against Galwegians in Connacht U-19 Cup final win.
Padraig Burke is presented with 'Athlone Springs Man of the Match' award by Paul O'Meara with Buccaneers President Ray Duffy pictured on left.
Buccaneers players and mentors celebrate after their vital win over Young Munster.
Colin Watters eludes Shane O'Neill's tackle.
Mrs. Mary White of Athlone Renault presents car keys to Kevin Daly, winner of Buccaneers Draw. Also pictured Patrick Cooney (L) and Ita Daly (R).
Padraig Burke makes a clean lineout catch for Buccaneers in their 18-11 win over UCC.
Buccaneers control possession in the closing stages of their AIB League win over U.C.C.
Robert Reid rises high to claim lineout possession for Buccaneers in their U-21 National League win at Highfield.
Ireland's Niall Annett receives his 'ESB Man of the match' silver salver from ESB Director Ms. Georgina Kenny with Buccaneers President Raymond Duffy also pictured. (Photo -- Padraig Devaney)
Padraig Burke hands off Ballynahinch's James McCall as Buccaneers props Conor Higgins and Martin Staunton provide back-up. (Photo --- Foto Sport Ireland)
Buccaneers Colin Watters is presented with the 'Athlone Springs Hotel man of the match' award by Paul O'Meara (r) with club Senior Vice-President Patrick Cooney (l) also pictured.
Charlie Couper
Ballynahinch's David Nicholson is surrounded by Buccaneers players as Brian Touhy gets to grip with him at Ballymacarn Park.
Home supporters are not overly impressed with Garrett Halligan's opening try for Buccaneers at Ballynahinch. (Photo -- Foto Sport Ireland)
A flying Conor Lavelle (11) gets to grips with Ballynahinch's David Harris as Buccaneers Brian Touhy comes in to mop up. (Photo - Foto Sport Ireland)
Ballynahinch duo David Nicholson and James McCall cannot stop rampaging Buccaneer Kolo Kiripati. (Picture --- Foto Sport Ireland)
Ballynahinch duo David Nicholson and James McCall cannot stop rampaging Buccaneer Kolo Kiripati. (Picture --- Foto Sport Ireland)
Alex Hayman grounds the ball for Buccaneers third try against Ballynahinch. (Picture --- Foto Sport Ireland)
Buccaneers Padraig Burke outjumps his opposite number Robert Greer of Ballynahinch. (Picture --- Foto Sport Ireland)
Gotcha! Buccaneers hooker Garrett Halligan gets to grips with Conor Gaston of Dungannon.
Brian Touhy dots down for Buccaneers opening try after just one minute against Dungannon.
Buccaneers new senior coach - DAVID HENSHAW
Buccaneers Stephen Burke being presented with his Athlone Springs Hotel Man of the Match award by Yolande Bell (Marketing Manager, Athlone Springs Hotel). Club President Ray Duffy on left.
This car could be yours for just 10 euro in Buccaneers Draw on Saturday night.
In the shadow of Queen Maeve's tomb, Paul Galvin wins this lineout for Buccaneers ahead of Sligo's James Wilson.
Kevin Creaven is at the bottom of this pile as he grounds Buccaneers second try in their Connacht Junior Cup defeat away to Sligo.
Ms.Georgina Kenny (ESB) presesnts the 'ESB Man of the Match' award to Ireland's Darren Hudson (Photo - Padraig Devaney)
Kevin Creaven leads this Buccaneers break against Loughrea with Kolo Kiripati up in support.
City of Derry's Mark O'Connor dives for the winning score in the AIB Junior Cup final -- but was he short of the goal-line?
City of Derry's Mark O'Connor dives for the line and secured the vital try -- but did he touch down short of the goal-line?
Old Belvedere's John Kennedy leaves Marcus Madden of Buccaneers flat-footed enroute to his scoring his side's fifth try.
Buccaneers' Stephen Burke gets through one Old Belvedere tackle but Leo Auva'a awaits in their AIB League game.
Galwegians v Buccaneers
Launch of ESB Sponsorship of U-20 Six Nations.
Launch of ESB Sponsorship of U-20 Six Nations.
Spot the ball! Hidden in the chase through the fog, Conor Lavelle evades all chasers enroute to the only try of the game between Galwegians and Buccaneers.
As the Buccaneers pack drive the Galwegians forwards backwards, Buccs skipper Colm Rigney is stopped by Kieran Campbell (9) in a key incident in their AIB League game.
Paul O'Meara, Managing Director Athlone Springs Hotel, presents the 'Athlone Springs Hotel Man of the Match' award to Ballymena's David O'Hara following his side's victory over Buccaneers. Also pictured is Buccaneers President Raymond Duffy (on right).
Frozen Dubarry Park, covered by snow and obviously unplayable last weekend.
James Tormey secures lineout possession for Buccaneers against UCC.
Padraig Burke (4) and Martin Staunton drive forward for Buccaneers against U.C.C.
Ballynahinch captain Stuart Lamb is presented with the 'Athlone Springs Hotel Man of the Match' award by Buccaneers president Raymond Duffy.
Andries Bekker soars into the fog to win this lineout for South Africa against Ireland. Pic: Liam Kidney.
South Africa's Andries Bekker meets President Mary McAleese prior to game against Ireland. Pic: Liam Kidney.
Ireland's Sean Cronin & Sean O'Brien in relaxed mood before South Africa match. Pic: Liam Kidney.
Buccaneers substitute gets to grips with Dungannon's John McGuckin.
Dungannon's Paul Magee cannot stop Buccaneers' Adam Kennedy diving over the home line but the referee did not award this try at Stevenson Park.
Buccaneers flanker Stephen Burke (6) is denied by David Spence on the Dungannon line.
Buccaneers scrum half Conor O'Loughlin scampers by Ivan Muldoon of Galwegians.
Paul O'Meara, Managing Director Athlone Springs Hotel, presents the 'Athlone Springs Hotel man of the match' award to Buccaneers' Alex Hayman, with club President Ray Duffy on left
Buccaneers retain possession despite the efforts of Shannon duo Eoghan Grace (7) and Andrew Finn (12)
David Daffy, financial controller Oysterhomes, presents the 'Oysterhomes Buccaneers Senior Player of the Year' Award to James Tormey.
David Daffy, finacial controller Oysterhomes, presents the 'Oysterhomes Buccaneers Thirds Player of the Year' Award to David Dunning.
Buccaneers duo, Marcus Madden (19) and Brian Touhy (13) try to find a gap in the Shannon defence.
Buccaneers Senior XV
Athlone Springs Hotel sponsor Buccaneers (L-R) Neal Culliton, Yolande Bell (marketing manager), J.H. Potgeiter and Raymond Duffy.
Athlone Springs Hotel sponsor Buccaneers (L-R) Paul O'Meara (managing director), Colm Rigney, Alex Hayman and Raymond Duffy.
R Athlone Springs Hotel, Presents Man of The Match Award to Old Belvedere's Andy Dunne after his side's win over Buccaneers.
John Kennedy gets the ball away to set up Old Belvedere's Opening Try despite the tackle of Buccaneers' Billy Henshaw.
Adam Kennedy, Colm Rigney, Alex Hayman and J.H. Potgeiter at launch of Athlone Springs Hotel Title Sponsorship of Buccaneers.
Buccaneers' Paul Harte gets to grips with Aaron Carroll of Young Munster at Tom Clifford Park, Limerick.
Young Munster encroach from the side and referee Alan Rogan awards a penalty to Buccaneers.
Colm Rigney climbd above Young Munster's Darragh Payne to win this lineout for Buccaneers.
Buccaneers Scrumhalf Conor O'Loughlin finds a gap through the Galwegians cover at Crowley Park.
Colm Rigney (8) and Padraig Burke (7) ensure Corinthians are under pressure close their own line at Dubarry Park.
Buccaneers Captain Colm Rigney outjumps Pat Ward of Corinthians
James Tormey has been accoladed as ‘OYSTERhomes Buccaneers Senior player of the year’ for last season.
Marcus Madden of Buccaneers stretches the Castlebar Defence in the Midlands Sevens at Dubarry Park.
Buccaneers and Castlebar Players get together after the Final of the Midlands Sevens at Dubarry Park.
Buccaneers Connacht u20 Cup Winners
The 'Oysterhomes Man of The Match Award' by Club Senior vice-president Ray Duffy following Buccaneers win over Old Belvedere.
Buccaneers u16 Winning Squad
Deirdre Lynch (IRFU) presents the Womens All Ireland League Division 2 trophy to St Mary's College Captain Paula Fitzpatrick at Dubarry Park.
St. Mary's College Players celebrate their Women's All Ireland League Div 2 Final win over City of Derry.
UL Bohemians sing their <i>Robin</i> anthem as they celebrate their Womens All Ireland League Final Win over Blackrock College in Athlone.
UL Bohemian captain Lynne Cantwell shows Blackrock College defenders as she races in for her side's fifth Try in the Womens All Ireland League Final at Dubarry Park.
Buccs v Sligo u16's Cup Final - Brendan Glynn, Jack Carty, Jim Foy
Action from Buccs v Sligo u16 Cup Final
Buccaneers Ireland Caps in recent u-18 European Championship finals in France (l-r) Daniel Qualter, Jack Carty, Calum Boland and Mark Dolan
Kieran O'Gorman is presented with the'Oysterhomes Man of The Match' award from Club President Joe Cleary
Buccaneers flanker Kieran O'Gorman receives the 'Oysterhomes Man of The Match' award from Club President Joe Cleary
Adrian Hanley is Presented with the'Oysterhomes Man of The Match' by Club President Joe Cleary after Buccaneers AIB Cup win over UL Bohemian
Kevin Moran is presented with the 'Oysterhomes Man of The Match' by Club President Joe Cleary after the UL Bohemian game
Buccaneers Kolo Kirpati stretches for lineout possession against St. Mary's College.
Buccaneers prop Conor Higgins charges forward in his side's U-20 Play-offs win over Garryowen.
Buccaneers prop Michael Diffley drives towards the St Mary's College line at Dubarry Park.
Gotcha! Buccaneers Centre Rory Walsh nails the Garryowen No.8 in their U-20 Play-off.
Keelan Headd wins Lineout possession for Buccaneers against Garryowen.
Marcus Madden is presented with the Oysterhomes Man of The Match Award after the St. Mary's College Game.
St. Mary's College's Paul Nash gets to grips with Adrian Hanley of Buccaneers.
Shane O'Neill taps down possession for Buccaneers in their U-20 Play-Offs win over Garryowen.
BUCCETTES!
James Tormey is presented with the 'OysterHomes Man of the Match'award by club president Joe Cleary after defeating Terenure College.
Alan Gaughen and Kevin Moran.
Dent Joe Cleary presents Conor O'Loughlin with the 'Oysterhomes Buccaneers Man of the Match' award after the Ballymena game
Joint Coach Buccaneers Tony Dolan.
Ground gets support from Buccaneers Teammates Kolo Kiripati, Adrian Hanley and Conor O'Loughlin against Blackrock College.
Blackrock College's Paul Huntly hangs on to Kolo Kiripati of Buccaneers
Buccaneers Scrumhalf Conor O'Loughlin (9) snipes possession from this Blackrock College Scrum at Stradbrook.
Buccaneers' Alamoti Tepou sails through the air as he offloads at the lineout against Blackrock College.
Louie Tonkin of Buccaneers outjumps Blackrock College's Des Dillion
Buccaneers Louie Tonkin and Blackrock College's Paul Huntly Battle for Lineout Possession
Dungannon fullback Ricky Andrew is too late to stop Kolo Kiripati grounding the ball for Buccaneers third try.
Danny Riordan outflanks the Dungannon defence to score Buccaneers first try.
Buccaneers defend in numbers to ensure that Dungannnon do not get late bonus try at Stevenson Park.
Buccaneers Kolo Kiripati bursts forward after taking a pass from Conor O'Loughlan against Dungannon.
Danny Rriordan (l) and Niall O'Hara (r) put their shoulders to the grind to protect ball for Buccaneers at Garryowen
Buccaneers vs. UL Bohemian
Buccaneers vs. UL Bohemian
Buccaneers vs. UL Bohemian
Buccaneers vs. UL Bohemian
Buccaneers vs. UL Bohemian
Buccaneers vs. UL Bohemian
Buccaneers vs. UL Bohemian
Buccaneers vs. UL Bohemian
Simon Rolleston gets the ball away for Buccaneers despite the presence of Shannon fullback David O'Donovan.
Niall O'Hara about to kick ahead in the build-up to Buccaneers first try scored by Mark Bruce (9) against Shannon
Buccaneers' Kolo Kiripati puts in a big tackle on Shannon's Donnacha Ryan.
Buccaneers centre Alan Gaughan drives forward despite the tackles of Shannon duo John O'Connor (6) and Ross O'Loughlin.
Buccaneers pair Mark Bruce and Niall O'Hara take a soccer approach to clearing their lines against Shannon!
Buccaneers third try while Shannon trio David O'Donovan, Killian O'Neill and Andrew Finn (13) try to get their breath back.
Buccaneers wing John O'Brien gets good ball away before Shannon's Stephen Kelly (11) can get to him.
Kolo Kiripati is presented with the 'Oysterhomes Man of the Match' award by Joe Cleary
Buccaneers pictured at the Club's Sponsership Launch by Oysterhomes (L-R) Louie Tonkin, Niall Lear and Kolo Kiripati
David Daffy (Financial Director, Oyster Homes) and Ms. Aoife McAleer (Oyster Homes) pictured at the Sponsership Presentation
David Daffy, Financial Director, Presents Oyster Homes sponsership to Buccaneers President Joe Cleary
Dominic Griffiths receives the 'Oyster Homes Buccaneers Reserves Player of the year' award from David Daffy, Financial Director Oyster Homes, with club president Austin Reid (l) and Joe Cleary (r).
The 'Oysterhomes Buccaneers Senior Player of the Year' Award to Alex Hayman, flanked by Joe Cleary(L) and Austin Reid (R).
Presentation to Ireland U-18 player Mark Dolan of Buccaneers with Joe Cleary (L) and club president Austin Reid (R) also in photo.
Oysterhomes, makes presentation to Ireland U-18 Adam Kennedy watched by Joe Cleary (R) and club president Austin Reid (L).
Buccaneers captain Niall O'Hara flanked by David Duffy, financial director Oysterhomes, and Austin Reid, Buccaneers president.
President Austin Reid on right and Senior vice-president Joe Cleary to right, celebrate at the 'Oysterhomes' Awards Function.
Buccaneers Team, coaches and supporters, after they defeated Dublin University 22-3 in the AIB League Division 2 final series match
Buccaneers hooker Garreth Halligan receives his 'Oysterhomes Man of the Match' award from Eamonn Conneely, Chief Executive, OYSTERhomes
Buccaneers scrumhalf squeezes through three Dublin University players in their AIB League game at Dubarry Park.
Buccaneers players in full voice as they are feted by their supporters after beating Dublin University to top Division 2 and clinch promotion at Dubarry Park.
It's behind you! Only Clifford Richardson of Buccaneers seems aware of where the ball is as Dublin University's captain Joey Burns (9) tries to break at Dubarry Park.
The Buccaneers pack maul forward against Dublin University.
Six Buccaneers forwards protect possession against Dublin University.
Dublin University substitute Andrew Wallace puts in a try-saving tackle on Buccaneers' Trevor Conneely
Alex Hayman scores Buccaneers opening try despite the efforts of Dublin University's Shane Hanratty (14) and Scott LaValla (6)
Clifford Richardson gets the ball back as his Buccaneers teammates Colin Watters, Stephen Burke, Garreth Halligan (2) and Mark Bruce (9) arrive in support at Malone
Buccaneers flanker Trevor Conneely surges into the Malone red zone.
Clifford Richardson wins this lineout for Buccaneers despite Malone's Sam McDonald's endeavours.
Despite the presence of a trio of Malone players, Stephen Burke gets the ball away for Buccaneers.
Clifford Richardson wins this line out for Buccaneers despite the efforts of Wanderers' Paul Ryan.
Buccaneers pack drive forward against Wanderers.
Anthony Hughes claims line out possession for Buccaneers against Wanderers.
Austin Reid presents the 'Oysterhomes Man of the Match' award to Colin Watters after the defeat of Wanderers.
Anthony Hughes presents this ball to his Buccaneers team mates against Wanderers.
Despite Victor Ball's jump, Anthony Hughes taps down another line out for Buccaneers against Wanderers.
After robbing possession, Buccaneers flanker Colin Watters gets away from Romain Gibert at Barnhall.
Buccaneers lock Alamoti Tepou tries fancy footwork to avoid the Barnhall cover.
Keith Matthews has a line of Buccaneers teammates to offload the ball to against Barnhall
Buccaneer's teenage prop Conor Higgins bursts forward at Barnhall.
Ireland's U-20 win over Scotland Man of the Match
The Buccaneers Team observe a minutes silence prior to the game against Thomond
Buccaneers wing Sean Carey finds a gap in the DLSP cover
Adrian Penzhorn sucks in the DLSP cover as Buccaneers launch another attack at Kilternan
Stephen Burke powers over the DLSP line for Buccaneers opening try
Alamoti TePou
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Senior Squad 2011/12

Buccaneers Senior squad 2011-12
Kolo Kiripati (Captain)
Adam Kennedy
Alex Hayman
Anthony Hughes
Benny Gilligan
Brendan Fagan
Callum Boland
Conor Finn
Conor Lavelle
Conor O'Loughlin
Daniel Qualter
David Heffernan
Denis Buckley
Eddie Brady
Eoghan Grace
Eoin Rooney
Garreth Halligan
Henry Reilly
Jack Carty
James Robinson
James Tormey
John Hayes
John O'Brien
John Rowe
Mark Dolan
Martin Staunton
Michael Diffley
Michael Kearney
Michael Ward
Padraig de Burca
Paul Harte
Robert Henshaw
Rory Byrne
Rory O'Connor
Rory Walshe
Sean Stapleton

Senior Squad Management 2011/12

Charlie Couper
Craig Milling — Senior Manager
David Henshaw — Assistant Coach
Jacko Mannion — Senior Physio
Hendrik Marnitz — Coach
Michael Carroll — Senior Manager
Daddy Cool!
Pearse Connell — Kit/Logistics
Ted Carty — President
Tommy Conlon — Chairperson of Football
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