Paul Flood at St. Mary's Rugby Club

A timeline of notable events, milestones, and legacy moments. Each entry should be supported by archival evidence.

Roll-call by 2014

29/3/2014 - Season 2014

Clondalkin’s 2014 match report describes Clondalkin joining previous winners St. Mary’s, Galwegians and Old Belvedere.

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First Paul Flood Cup presented

28/2/2010 - Season 2010

Andrea Flood presented the cup to St. Mary’s after the inaugural final; Jonathan Flood gave a speech about his father.

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Inaugural Cup Final

28/2/2010 - Season 2010

First Paul Flood Memorial Cup final held at Templeville Road between St. Mary’s College RFC and Old Belvedere RFC.

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First Paul Flood Cup presented to St. Mary’s

28/2/2010 - Season 2010

St. Mary’s defeated Old Belvedere 5-0 in the inaugural final. The final included Paul Flood’s family in attendance, a minute’s silence, and presentation of the trophy by Andrea Flood.

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Inaugural Paul Flood Memorial Cup announced

24/2/2010 - Season 2010

The inaugural Paul Flood Memorial Cup, also described as the Leinster Women’s Cup, was announced for St. Mary’s College RFC v Old Belvedere RFC at Templeville Road.

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Paul Flood’s role with St. Mary’s women’s rugby

24/2/2010 - Season 2010

Irish Rugby described Paul Flood as taking a keen interest in the development of women’s rugby at St. Mary’s, later coaching the side, advocating for facilities, administration and coaching support, and ensuring players received game-time.

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Paul Flood obituary names immediate family

12/4/2008 - Season 2008

The article names wife Erica son Jonathan and daughter Andrea.

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Paul Flood coached Mary's Ladies XV

12/4/2008 - Season 2008

The article says he was latterly coach to the Mary's Ladies XV.

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Paul Flood served as player coach and referee

12/4/2008 - Season 2008

The article states he played coached and refereed at every level.

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Paul Flood competed alongside Tom Grace and Terry Kennedy

12/4/2008 - Season 2008

The article says he competed with internationals Tom Grace and Terry Kennedy and held his own.

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Paul Flood described as a pacy and skilful wing

12/4/2008 - Season 2008

The article describes Paul Flood as a pacy and skilful wing.

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Paul Flood played across 31 of 35 years

12/4/2008 - Season 2008

The article says he lined out consistently for 31 of the 35 years since joining the club.

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Paul Flood known as Floody

12/4/2008 - Season 2008

The article identifies Paul Flood by the nickname "Floody".

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Paul Flood remembered by Irish Rugby

4/4/2008 - Season 2008

Irish Rugby published a remembrance of Paul Flood following his passing. This should be expanded with verified biographical detail from family and St. Mary’s club archive before publication.

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Passing of Paul Flood

3/4/2008 - Season 2008

Paul Flood passed away at age 53. Irish Rugby published a tribute/obituary on 4 April 2008.

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St. Mary’s reach major women’s rugby milestones under Paul Flood

1/1/2008 - Season 2008

Irish Rugby reported that under Paul Flood’s guidance St. Mary’s reached the All-Ireland Women’s League Division 2 semi-final in 2008 and the 2008 All-Ireland Bowl final against UL.

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Establishment of ITRA

1/1/2000 - Season 2000

Paul Flood is recorded here as co-founder of the Irish Tag Rugby Association. This should be backed with ITRA archive material before being treated as a primary-source claim.

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Paul Flood joins St Mary's from Templeogue College

1/1/1973 - Season 1973

The article states Paul Flood joined St Mary's from Templeogue College in 1973 during the Fortfield Road era.

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Paul Flood Heritage Site Project Initiated

Date pending - Season 2025

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