Munster International Youth Rugby Festival
April 28th - May 1st 2011
Festival
Under 11/12/13's
2011 will see Tralee RFC hosting its forth annual Munster International Youth Rugby Festival. The festival has grown from strength to strength with 2010 bringing around 700 visitors to the town for the weekend after Easter.
The festival is popular with teams from all over, particularly Scotland, Wales and England. With such a diverse selection of teams we see a fantastic competition where teams and the families mix on and off the field for a memorable experience.
You'll enjoy a friendly and relaxed atmosphete from the moment you arrive, through two days of festival games and return home with memories and perhaps a little sleep to catch up on.
Location
A very friendly welcome awaits you in this very beautiful part of Ireland. Tralee is within easy reach of Shannon, Cork and Kerry Airport.
Tralee has something for everyone, with attactions like the Aqua Dome Water Park within walking distance of your accomodation and beautiful beaches just a few miles away.
Stay a while and explore this beautiful part or Ireland. For more information about Tralee and the attractions visit http://www.holidaytralee.com
Itinerary
The Festival runs from Thursday to Sunday with Arrival Thursday or Friday Morning, Rugby on Friday and Saturday and home on Sunday. The Itinerary is subject to change but this gives you a taste of what goes over the weekend.
Thursday Arrival Day Arrival at your hotel or the Brandon Hotel
19.00 Shuttle to Tralee RFC from The Brandon hotel for Meet & Greet evening. Opportunity to view the club set-up with Captains’ Run-Out Enjoy the club’s hospitality with an informal supper
21.00 Coaches & Rules Meeting
21.30 Music Session
23.00 Shuttle return to Town Centre
Friday
9.30 Rules Meeting for Friday arrivals
10.00 Day 1 Festival matches commence
16.00 Relaxation Time – Adult Tug of War & Coaches Rugby Competition
20.00 Entertainment at the club with informal Fork Supper
The standard packages cover your accomodation, entertainment and entry to the Munster International Youth Rugby Festival giving you the flexibility to choose your mode of transport. We can provide additional meals, arrange airport pickups or anything else you need during your stay. Please get in touch and we would be delighted to share our experience in getting to and from Tralee and all the options available to you.
Four Night Package from € 310.00 p.p.
4 Nights B & B Accommodation in a 3 Star Hotel
Entry into the Munster International Festival
Shuttle transport between accommodation and Festival
Lunch on both days of the Festival
1 Dinner in a 3 Star Hotel in the centre of Tralee, 2 Club Suppers
Entertainment in The Brandon Hotel on Saturday evening
Commemorative gift for all participants
Activity/Coach Tour on Day Four
Three Night Package from € 235 p.p.
3 Nights B & B Accommodation in a 3 Star Hotel
Entry into the Munster International Festival
Shuttle transport between accommodation and Festival
Lunch on both days of the Festival
Informal Fork Supper at the Club Thursday & Friday evenings
Entertainment in The Brandon Hotel on Saturday evening
Commemorative Medal for all participants
Two Night Package from € 180 p.p
2 Nights B & B Accommodation in a 3 Star Hotel
Entry into the Munster International Festival
Shuttle transport between accommodation and Festival
Lunch on both days of the Festival
Informal Fork Supper at the Club on Thursday or Friday evening
Entertainment in The Brandon Hotel on Saturday evening
Commemorative gift for all participants
Saturday dinner is not included but we can point you in the direction of some geat local restaurants or can book them on your behalf.
History
Tralee Rugby Club was established in 1882. After a very successful season that saw a lot of hard work by dedicated coaches and volunteers pay off, the club was named Munster junior club of the year 2010. A progressive club with approximately 550 youth members training each week, Tralee has hosted many touring sides. The club wanted to extend an invitation to clubs from other countries and provinces to come and experience the hospitality that makes Kerry famous.
In 2008 the first Munster International Youth Festival was held which brought 200 players from Ulster, Munster, Wales and England together for an enjoyable weekend of rugby. In 2008 and that grew to 300 in 2009. 2010 was another hugely successful year with many teams returning from previous years. The club is now busy preparing new pitches and updating facilities ready for next year which promises to be the biggest and best ever.
