History makers! Huge congrats to Jeremy Loughman, Garry Ringrose, Joey Carbery, Caelan Doris, Hugo Keenan, Joe McCarthy, Nick Timoney and Dave Heffernan who all played their part in delivering a first series win for Ireland in New Zealand. ๐๐
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Official Twitter account of Blackrock College.
- We extend our deepest sympathies and love to the families and friends of Andrew OโDonnell and Max Wall and we offer our support to all in the @stmcnews & @StMichaelsColl1 community. May Andrew and Max rest in peace. ๐ซถ
- Landmark day today. The work on the remodelled upper block of playing pitches, featuring four new rugby pitches (including a new U13s pitch) and a new senior soccer pitch, was completed this afternoon. Perfect timing for the start of the 2022/23 academic yearโฆ.
00:00 - The very best of luck to Garry Ringrose (2013), Hugo Keenan (2014), Caelan Doris (2016), Joe McCarthy (2019) and the Irish team as they chase history tomorrow evening in Paris. @IrishRugby
- Senior Cup #70 at the RDS this afternoon. Great performance by Gus McCarthy & his squad against a spirited Gonzaga. Final score: Rock 50 Gonzaga 21.
- Nice surprise to have Andrew Conway (Class of 2009) drop in today to present an Ireland jersey of his to Principal Alan MacGinty. The jersey will be framed and mounted in the College. Next time we see Andrew back in Blackrock we hope he has a shiny medal to show us...#RWC2019
- Huge congrats to Jack Angulo and his squad on securing Senior Cup #71 against a brave @stmcnews at the RDS today. Some top quality rugby on show from both sides. Final score: 28-12 to Rock. ๐
- Best of luck to our past pupils @rugbyworldcup starting today. Vasily Artemyev ('06), capt of Russia, Mark McDermott ('89), asst coach Russia, Alan MacGinty ('08) & Dylan Fawsitt ('09) in the USA squad and Andrew Conway ('09), Garry Ringrose & Joey Carbery (both '13). #RWC2019
- A beautiful setting for todayโs dedication of a bench, overlooking the front lawn, to the wonderful and deeply missed Sean Dunne
- We extend our deepest sympathies to the family of the great Ray McLoughlin, who has passed away. Ray gave extraordinary service to @BCRFC during and after his stellar rugby career. He played 40 times for @IrishRugby and toured twice with the @lionsofficial. #raymcloughlin
- Both Ireland and Russia will be captained by past pupils of Irish Spiritan schools for this morning's match. Johnny Sexton (@StMarysCSSp) & Vasily Artemyev (@BlackrockColl). Great occasion for @SpiritanEdu & @Irish_Spiritans #RWC2019 #IREvRUS
