Omagh Academicals RFC

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Omagh Academicals
Full nameOmagh Academicals Rugby Football Club
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Branch Ulster
Nickname(s)Omagh Accies
Founded1952;73 years ago (1952)
Location Omagh
Region County Tyrone
Ground(s)Thomas Mellon Playing Fields
ChairmanAllan Duncan
PresidentTim Duff
Coach(es)Glenn Kyle
Captain(s)Matthew Clyde
League(s) All-Ireland League, Div. 2C,
2024–25 9th - Relegated [1] [2]
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Official website
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Omagh Academicals RFC is a Northern Irish rugby football club from Omagh, County Tyrone, playing in Division 2C of the All-Ireland League.

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History

Omagh Academicals RFC were formed in 1952, drawing many of its players from past pupils of Omagh Academy, where the club also draws its name from.

The club occupies a 4 pitch site in the North Omagh, just off the Beltany Road, as well as having a large clubhouse and on-site gym. [3]

Omagh field 4 Men’s teams on a weekly basis, as well as a Women’s side, and various youth and mini’s teams. The 1st XV were first promoted to the All-Ireland League in 1996, but were relegated in 2000, before winning promotion again in 2017. [4] Since then the club has played in Division 2C of the AIL. [5]

Honours

References

  1. ↑ A.I.L. Tables 2024–25
  2. ↑ Caldwell, Chris (1 May 2025). "Omagh Accies relegated after play-off defeat". wearetyrone.com. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
  3. ↑ "Home". Omagh Rugby Club. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
  4. ↑ IRFU
  5. ↑ "Irish Rugby | League Tables" . Retrieved 18 March 2023.


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