Ireland Teams To Wear Black Armbands In Tribute To Jack And Shay
The Ireland Under-20 and Men’s Sevens teams will wear black armbands this weekend at the World Rugby U-20 Championship and London Sevens respectively, as a mark of respect to the families of Jack Kenneally and Shay Moloney.
The two 15-year-old boys, who were popular members of Ennis Rugby Club, passed away in tragic circumstances this week when they got into difficulty while out swimming.
The thoughts and prayers of everyone involved in rugby go to the families of Jack and Shay. The Irish Rugby family stands #shouldertoshoulder with their families and everyone in Ennis.
A statement from Ennis Rugby Club read: “Jack and Shay. Our brothers in arms. Our warriors when the going got tough. Our leaders when the pressure came on. Our pride when they took the field. Our joy when they lit it up off the field. Our devilment when it all got too serious. Our gentlemen always. Our terrible, terrible loss.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the Kenneally and Moloney families and also to the friends and team-mates of these two wonderful boys. May they rest in peace.”
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.