Omagh Academicals RFC
Irish rugby union club based in County Tyrone
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Omagh Academicals RFC is a Northern Irish rugby union club from Omagh, County Tyrone, playing in Division 2C of the All-Ireland League.
| Full name | Omagh Academicals Rugby Football Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Union |  IRFU | |
| Branch | Ulster | |
| Nickname | Omagh Accies | |
| Founded | 1952 | |
| Location | Omagh | |
| Region | County Tyrone | |
| Ground | Thomas Mellon Playing Fields | |
| Coach | Glenn Kyle | |
| League | All-Ireland League, Div. 2C, | |
| 2024–25 | 9th - Relegated[1][2] | |
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| Official website | ||
| www | ||
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
- Ulster Towns Cup: 1
- 2001-02
- Ulster Junior Cup: 4
- 1981-82, 1982–83, 1992-83
