Boyne RFC
rugby union club in Drogheda, Ireland
Boyne RFC is a rugby union team in Drogheda, Ireland, with the men playing in Division 1A of the Leinster League.
History
The club was formed in 1996 by the amalgamation of Drogheda RFC and Delvin RFC.
The 2008–2009 season saw the Boyne 1st team claim Ireland's oldest trophy – the Leinster Towns Cup. The final was held in Ashbourne RFC on 19 April 2009 and Boyne beat their opponents on the day, Tullamore, 27–21. Boyne retained the cup in 2010, again facing Tullamore, winning 32–25.
Ground changes
The club is currently based at Shamrock Lodge rugby grounds in Drogheda, County Louth.
There was a proposal to build a new ground which was agreed in principle in recent times. However, as with many other projects this has fallen victim to the global recession and all plans are on ice for the moment.
All Ireland League (AIL Division 2B) 2011-2017
In 2011 at the business end of the Leinster 1A division Boyne were crowned champions in doing so gaining the club a historic first in becoming a recognized senior club. In an expansion year for the AIL Ulster bank league, four new teams were added one from the premier tier of each province. This meant Boyne were elevated on the final day of the Leinster League 2011.
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