Dave Matthews (Head of fundraising) and Darragh O’Dwyer (Main club sponsor) from Kilkenny RFC chat to Brian about the club fundraising to build an all-weather Astro pitch. The weather can make it difficult to train consistently on grass, particularly through the winter. Kilkenny RFC is a community club with teams across minis, youth, women’s and men’s rugby. It brings players and families together from across the area, with volunteers playing a big part in club life. The main fundraiser is a raffle for a Trip of a Lifetime to the Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia. The raffle is live, and every ticket sold will help Kilkenny RFC move closer to creating this facility for current and future players.






