Mini/Youth - Playing Info


  Longford RFC fields teams at Minis and Youth level, from U6 to U18, boys and girls. Training and coaching information can be found below.

  Gerry Carthy is Minis/Youths Chair.  We are always looking for more coaches, managers, referees, administrators or helpers. If you can help out for even a few hours or make sandwiches for a game or have any ideas/concerns/suggestions please contact Gerry on; 086 8046857.

  Pauline Marlowe is Minis Coordinator. Please contact her if you have any questions on training or joining at Minis level (U6 to U12 inclusive); 087 6323373.

  New coaches are needed at the younger age groups. If you are interested in helping, please contact Pauline or Gerry. 

  Membership is now fully online, please go to our Membership Page for more details.

  New players are welcome at all age levels – just come to the club on the relevant training night or contact the coach above for details. Don’t worry about not having played before – we have the coaching staff to teach the basics to any player. Jimmy Murphy is the Youth’s Co-ordinator and can be contacted at 086 2555621.

  Please follow club social media for updates on our Instagram & FacebookTwitter profiles.


Mini/Youth Committee 2023/24:

  • Chairperson – Gerry Carthy 086-8046857.
  • Secretary – Freddie Forde 086-1727145.
  • Treasurer – Freddie Forde 086-1727145.
  • Minis Co-ordinator – Pauline Marlowe 087-6323373.
  • Youths Co-ordinator – Jimmy Murphy 086-2555621.
  • Minis Representative, Midland League – Pauline Marlowe 087-6323373. 
  • Youth’s Representative, Midland League – Trevor McHugh 087-2532614.
  • Club Welfare Officers – Trevor McHugh 087-2532614 & Pauline Marlowe 087-6323373. 
  • PRO – Padraig Murphy 087-6063587.
  • Player Registration – Karen Lennon 087-7449228.
  • Director of Girls Rugby - Karen Lennon 087-7449228. 

Minis Training:

  • Minis Training takes place on Sunday’s from 10.30 -11.30am, except on blitz weekends (please note our Social Media platforms for updates).  All new players are welcome – just be at the Rugby Club on Sunday morning and bring a gum shield.
  • Longford Mini Rugby’s new season starts on Sunday 3rd September.
  • Players need to wear football boots, appropriate clothing, and a gum shield.
  • We cater for all age grades from U6 up to U12, both boys and girls, with a girl only team at U12.

Please note dates of birth for Minis, Age Grade and Contact details:

  • Born in 2012 - Age Grade U12 – Mark Quinn 085 8642266
  • Born in 2013 - Age Grade U11 – Colm Glynn 087 1520428
  • Born in 2014 - Age Grade U10 – John Healy 087 9884240
  • Born in 2015 - Age Grade U9 - Brian Dillon 096 2307320
  • Born in 2016 - Age Grade U8 - Alan Fitzgerald 087 2899939
  • Born in 2017 - Age Grade U7 - Ronan Keith 086 8871573
  • Born in 2018 - Age Grade U6's*
  • Born in 2011 & 2012 Age Grade U12 Girls – Gerry Carthy 086 8046857

* Children born in 2019 are welcome to train with our U6 Age grade team.







Youth’s Training details (2023-24):


Girls teams:

U14 - Mags McKenna  087 6309653

  • Wednesday 7:00-8.30pm
  • Friday 7.00-8.30pm

U16 – Morag Rowan 087 4135962

  • Wednesday 7.00-8.30pm
  • Friday 7.00-8.30pm

U18 – Declan Smyth 085 1375973

  • Wednesday 7.00-8.30pm
  • Friday 7.00-8.30pm

Boys teams:

U13 -  Declan Fox 085 8622488

  • Monday 7.00-8.30pm
  • Wednesday 7.00-8.30pm

U14 – Lisa Brady 087 6119960

  • Monday 7.00-8.30pm
  • Wednesday 7.00-8.30pm

U15 – Henry Timmins 083 8248982

  • Monday 7.00-8.30pm
  • Thursday 7.00-8.30pm

U16 – Aoghan Clarke 087 6727002

  • Monday 6.30-8.30pm 
  • Wednesday 6.30-8.30pm

U17 – Padraig Murphy 087 6063587

  • Tuesday 6.30-8.30pm 
  • Thursday 7.30-9.00pm

U18.5 – Freddie Forde 086 1727145

  • Tuesday 7.45-9.15pm
  • Thursday 7.30-9.00pm











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