The launch of “Closer to Walking Again” celebrated the publication of the book which brings readers on the author’s journey following a rugby accident which left him paraplegic, and his involvement in RCSI research to shape the future of spinal cord injury advancements.
Written by Feargal O’Rourke, “From Rags to Riches” captures 29 seasons and 316 test matches since the Irish men’s rugby team became professional. Over 600 pages and 700 photos including links to online footage of 250 matches. All profits from the sale of the book go to the IRFU Charitable Trust.
A wonderful afternoon was had by all 360 or so guests at the annual IRFU Charitable Trust Rugby Lunch, kindly sponsored by Aon, which took place for the second year running at the stunning, and very popular, InterContinental Hotel
On Saturday 28th September 2024, at Crossfit536, a team of rowers and former rugby players broke the World Rowing Record for the fastest 100 kilometres, by both ladies and men aged over 40
What a great day on a great golf course! The 10th IRFU Charitable Trust Leinster Charity Golf Outing, kindly sponsored by our Golf Partner Pinergy, took place for the first time on the stunning K Club Palmer South course
Irish Medical Times: Irish-based researchers have developed a new implant that has the potential to use electronic signals to aid spinal cord injury.
The inaugural IRFU Charitable Trust Connacht Charity Golf Outing, kindly sponsored by Pinergy, took place at the beautiful Galway Bay Golf Resort, on Monday 29th July 2024 – coinciding with the start of the Galway Races.
A team of former international rugby players and rowers will attempt to break the world record for rowing 100km in September, all in aid of the IRFU Charitable Trust and seriously injured rugby players.
Everyone was delighted to be back at Fota Island Golf Club for the IRFU Charitable Trust’s second Munster Golf Outing in aid of seriously injured rugby players, and we were also delighted to welcome back three of the seriously injured players from Munster: Brendan Glynn, Mick O’Connell and Danny Noonan.
Thank you to everyone involved for making the inaugural IRFU Charitable Trust Ulster Golf Outing an incredible success. The event took place on Thursday 23rd May 2024 and all proceeds will be used to support seriously injured rugby players and their families.
