GalwayBayFM

Galwegians RFC honours Damian Browne as the club celebrates its centenary

Share this article
Galwegians RFC honours Damian Browne as the club celebrates its centenary

It was a night of celebration at the Ardulaun Hotel on Saturday Night as Galwegians RFC celebrated 100 years in existence with a gala ball.

Advertisement

It has been an extraordinary occasion with guest of honour (and true Wegian) Damian Brown being bestowed honorary life membership following his incredible achievements with his most recent solo row across the Atlantic from New York to Galway making headlines across the world.

John Mulligan was there and spoke to several club members as they looked back at 100 years of Galwegians RFC.

Advertisement

John first spoke to the President of Galwegians Frank Kinneen.

Advertisement

Galwegians RFC honours Damian Browne as the club celebrates its centenary

John then spoke to the President of the IRFU John Robinson from Ballinahinch

Galwegians RFC honours Damian Browne as the club celebrates its centenary

A true stalwart of Galwegians is James Heaslip who spoke to John before the event.

Galwegians RFC honours Damian Browne as the club celebrates its centenary

Ruth O'Reilly is the Director Of Women's Rugby at the club and a true Galwegians Legend

Galwegians RFC honours Damian Browne as the club celebrates its centenary

Stephanie Dowling was the first captain of the Women's Team at the club

Galwegians RFC honours Damian Browne as the club celebrates its centenary

Alan Quinlan hosted a question and answer session with several Galwegians legends

Galwegians RFC honours Damian Browne as the club celebrates its centenary

And Finally - The guest of honour himself - Damian Browne

Galwegians RFC honours Damian Browne as the club celebrates its centenary

Galway Bay FM – your Number 1 station for Sport. For the latest updates, results and fixtures.

Listen live  to Galway Bay FM Sport on the hour from 7am to 6pm (Monday to Friday).

For all your local, national and international sports commentaries, fixtures and results check out Over the Line on Fridays from 7pm to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday Sports from 1pm – 6pm and Over the Line on Mondays from 8pm to 10pm.

Check us out on Facebook, Instagram and X.

Advertisement
95.8 MHz Galway City
95.8 MHz Clifden & West Connemara
97.4 MHz South Connemara & Aran Islands
96.8 MHz County Galway
97.4 MHz East Galway
97.2 MHz Gort Area

Copyright © 2025. Developed by Square1 and powered by PublisherPlus.com

Download the GBFM App
Advertisement