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PQ144

Item

Object ID

PQ144

Type

Plaque

Rights Holder

CIC

Provenance

Shannon RFC

Season

1991-1992

Description

Stained wood commemorative plaque with the badge of Shannon RFC in centre and "Shannon RFC in black on gold scroll above". "Fe Coimirce Muire" Gallic text in black on gold scroll beneath. Dimensions: h7 1/4 " x w5 3/4" ( h19cm x w14.5cm)

Info

Plaque of the Shannon Rugby Club (est: 1884). The Gallic text "Fe Coimirce Muire" translates to "Under the protection of Mary" in English. This plaque was presented to Swansea RFC to mark the occasion of Shannon's visit to St Helen's to play Swansea on 3 September 1991. The visitors won a close game by 21 - 20.

Keywords

shannon rfc, 1991-1992, tour

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