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Mission Statement Your memberships, donations and sponsorships will assist with the goal
to develop and promote lacrosse in Ireland and to participate in international events.
The Irish Lacrosse Foundation is a 501(c)(3) foundation.
Lacrosse Magazine Jan. 2012 Issue reprinted with permission
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LACROSSE IN IRELAND was well represented at this year's U.S. Lacrosse Convention
with a booth that did brisk apparel sales and key individuals helping grow the game there.
This photo includes, l. to r., National Teams Director John Cavanaugh, Men's National
Team Head Coach Tom Prior, and Ireland Lacrosse CEO Michael Kennedy. Foundation
Treasurer Jim Carroll said that apparel sales, a fund-raising activity used to support the
game in Ireland, were "really great" and set a single day record on Saturday. He also
thanked three volunteers including John Mulligan, Kevin Carroll and Megan Curry for
their exceptional support at the booth.
25 AND COUNTING -- Foundation Vice President, Dick Pepper, center,
was recognized for 25 years service by the College Officials Committee at
this year's U.S. Lacrosse Convention. Pepper received congratulations from
Coach Richie Moran, left, and Hall of Fame Referee Jim Carroll, right, at the
Foundation's very successful Saturday night fund-raising reception.
2012 Ireland Women's National Lacrosse Team Announced
Jan. 17, 2012
DUBLIN -- With the announcement of the 18-player Women's National Team, Ireland now has
two squads that will aim to equal or exceed the accomplishments of its 2008 National Teams at
the 2012 European Championships in Amsterdam. At the 2008 European Championships, held in
Finland, Ireland's men finished sixth among 18 teams while Ireland's women finished fourth among
10 teams. With the ongoing growth of lacrosse, both divisions will most likely have even more
teams competing this year. WOMEN'S TEAM ROSTER
2012 Ireland Men's National Lacrosse Team Announced
Jan. 9, 2012
DUBLIN -- Ireland National Teams Director John Cavanaugh today announced the 23-player team
that will represent Ireland at the Men's European Lacrosse Championships in June. TEAM ROSTER
FUTURE PLAYERS - Ireland Lacrosse CEO Michael Kennedy spent a recent Friday
evening introducing the game to 15 members of a South Dublin youth group, M.C. Teens.
Describing the experience, 13-year-old Jack Wooley, Club Secretary, wrote: "It was
brilliant. Some of us were really good at it and those of us that weren't still had fun, but
wow that ball hurts when you get it in the face. We are going to go and watch the next
match and support the team."
TOUCH THE LINE AND GO - Skill tests were just one part of the recent selection camps
for Ireland's Men's and Women's National Teams.
photo courtesy of http://photosbyswens.zenfolio.com/
85 Players Try Out for Ireland's 2012 National Teams
Nov. 21, 2011
DUBLIN - Calling it "a great weekend for lacrosse in Ireland," National Teams Director
John Cavanaugh reported that 52 men and 33 women participated in the recent selection
camps for Ireland's 2012 National Teams.
Traveling from near and far, the players convened at University College, Dublin, where
the head coaches and other assessors led them through a variety of events to determine
who will represent Ireland on the 23-member men's team and 18-member women's team.
READ MORE AND PHOTO GALLERY
DEFENSE -- Long pole player Mike Conway, # 31, a key defender on five Irish
Men's National Teams, and Conner Sweeney, # 20, starting goalie for Ireland's
2009 and 2010 National Teams, helped the Irish squad defeat Castleton College
in the opening game of this year's Bruce Allison Tournament.
Irish Team Splits a Pair of Games at Allison Tournament
Nov. 12, 2011, updated Nov. 15
SCHENECDATY, NEW YORK – An Irish Exhibition team had not lost a game at the
annual Bruce Allison Fall Tournament since the first one in 2007, but that winning streak
ended at the hands of host Union College last month. In spite of that, the event provided
a fine day in the upstate New York area for the Irish Lacrosse Foundation mission of
raising awareness and supporting lacrosse in Ireland. READ MORE
Foundation Funds Put to Good Use in Ireland
Nov. 7, 2011
DUBLIN - After the formation of Ireland Lacrosse last year, the Irish Lacrosse Foundation, which
maintained bank accounts in Ireland and the U.S., closed its Ireland account and donated the funds to
Ireland Lacrosse. This recent message, from Ireland Lacrosse Executive Board member John Frame
to Foundation Treasurer Jim Carroll, explains what happened after that:
It is through the close working relationship of Ireland Lacrosse and the Irish Lacrosse Foundation
that we continue to grow the sport of lacrosse in Ireland. The ILF not only raises the awareness of
Ireland Lacrosse in America, but through a very kind donation we were able to buy much needed
equipment to help new players and clubs get started. READ MORE
Players Will Help Dublin Youth Group Achieve Physical Activity Goal
Nov. 3, 2011, Updated Nov. 19
LEARNING LACROSSE TO ACHIEVE A GOAL -- Jack Woolley, right in a blue
jacket, contacted the Irish Lacrosse Foundation for help with a goal his South County
Dublin youth group has set for itself.
DUBLIN - On Friday night Nov. 18, Ireland Lacrosse CEO Michael Kennedy helped a group
of teenagers on their way to achieving a physical activity goal by introducing them to the
game of lacrosse at their local community center.
Plans for the event began after 13-year-old Jack Woolley, secretary for the 15 member
M.C. Teens, wrote to the Irish Lacrosse Foundation in October. READ MORE
Growing the Game in Ireland Includes Referee Training Too
Oct. 28, 2011
DUBLIN -- A critical part of growing lacrosse activity in Ireland goes beyond finding new
players and teaching them fundamentals. It also includes recruiting and training the people
responsible for insuring games are played by the rules and with player safety in-mind at
all times, the referees.
For the second year in a row and with some help from the Irish Lacrosse Foundation, the
Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL), and others, a referee training weekend in Dublin
will help insure there is a pool of qualified officials to work lacrosse games in Ireland. READ MORE
Friendly Competitors - A squad of college and university players from American International
Sports Teams visited Ireland last summer for a day of touring and a game against the Irish
Women's Development Team. After the game, the Irish Lacrosse League presented awards
to its second season's top teams and players.
