Omagh Academicals RFC

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Omagh Academicals
Full nameOmagh Academicals Rugby Football Club
Nickname(s)Omagh Accies
Founded1952
GroundThomas Mellon Playing Fields, Omagh,
County Tyrone
LeagueDivision 2C
2021/227th
WebsiteClub website

Omagh Academicals RFC is a Northern Irish rugby football club from Omagh, County Tyrone, playing in Division 2C of the All-Ireland League.

History[edit]

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[edit]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Home". Omagh Rugby Club. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
  2. ^ IRFU
  3. ^ "Irish Rugby | League Tables". Retrieved 18 March 2023.