Difficulties may force Carlow RFC to close doors

ONE of the oldest rugby clubs in Ireland is in danger of closing due to financial difficulties and an ageing executive.

Co Carlow RFC chairman John Carley wrote a letter to members calling for urgent support or face the possibility of selling the land and putting the money aside for a new club several years into the future.

“Among the options we have to be prepared for is the fact the premises may have to be sold and the money put into trust for some other people to come along and start rugby in Carlow at some point in the future,” he said.