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21 Dec 2025

That's my boy! Longford mum exceptionally proud as her son wins Ireland rugby cap

Longford RFC's Shane McGuigan is on International Tour with Ireland U-18’s club team

That's my boy! Longford mum exceptionally proud as her son wins Ireland rugby cap

Shane McGuigan pictured with his proud mum Mary

Congratulations to Longford player, Shane McGuigan, on his U-18 Ireland International Cap on Wednesday last in the first match of his two games of the International Tour with Ireland U-18’s club team.

Shane, who hails from Carragh, Granard, started in the No 7 shirt on Saturday’s second test against the Italian side. 

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Shane, who is pictured with proud mum Mary, is a leading player for both Longford RFC and Wilson's Hospital School, Multyfarnham. 

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We wish Shane continued success.

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