Ashbourne RFC

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Ashbourne
Union IRFU
Leinster
Nickname(s)Ash
Founded1974
Ground(s)Milltown
PresidentHam
Coach(es)Scott Broughan
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Ashbourne RFC is an Irish rugby team based in Ashbourne, County Meath, playing in Division 1A of the Leinster League. The club colours are black and gold. In 2020 the president of Ashbourne was announced as Conor Cunningham Aka Ham; he will act as president for the foreseeable future.

The club's ground at Milltown, Ashbourne, County Meath has recently hosted Ireland women's national rugby union team international matches.

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