Texas A&M Ireland Travel Log

The Texas A&M Aggies are in Ireland for a Rugby Spring Break Tour. Check here for updates, pictures and more!

Monday 10th March 2008
Arrive Dublin Airport.
Training Session with Top International Coach.
Bus transfer to Dublin Hostel.
Evening Free for all.

Tuesday 11th March 2008
Local Tour of Dublin City.
Tour of Croke Park & Museum
Tour of Guinness Storehouse & Dublin’s Book of Kells.
1st Match of Tour V’S Dublin Rugby Club.
Attend Festivities with host club.
Evening Free for all.

Wednesday 12th March 2008
Bus Transfer to Hostel in Galway City.
Local Tour of Galway City.
Training Session with Top International Coach.
Evening Free for all.

Thursday 13th March 2008
2nd Match of Tour V’S Top Galway Club.
Attend Festivities with host Club.
Evening Free for all.
Friday 14th March 2008
Bus Transfer to Hostel in Limerick City.
Visit the Cliffs of Moher.
Guided Tour of Bunratty Castle.
Evening Free for all.

Saturday 15th March 2008
3rd Match of Tour V’S Top Limerick Club.
Attend Festivities with host Club.
Evening Free for all.

Sunday 16th March 2008
Transfer to Dublin Airport for Flight home.

Here is the first team update from Will Riddle, the Texas A&M Coach:

After a 13 hour delay in London we finally arrived in Dublin last night around 8:30 pm local. A lot of our luggage, however, did not. Despite our best efforts to carry on everything we need to play rugby, the airline made several girls check their kit bags. Those of course were lost as well. We’re hopeful we’ll get everything back before noon today. Plenty of time to get ready for a 5:00pm departure for our first match with Navan WRFC in Naas, Ireland.

We got to the Hostel in time for everyone to get out and grab something to eat before bed. We’re all up now getting ready to head over and tour the Guinness Storehouse and Croke Park.

I’ll let you know how the match went first thing tomorrow morning if at all possible.

Thanks for all your support that made this trip possible.

From Dublin,
Will