Rangers Rugby Vicenza welcomed by Loughrea Rugby Club

Rangers Rugby Vicenza welcomed by Loughrea Rugby Club

A group of Rangers Rugby Vicenza U13 & U15 recently came to Loughrea for a week of Rugby and other activities. Mattia Cestonaro, now living in Loughrea, but originally from Vicenza, Italy, helped bring the youths to the area. On his Facebook page, Cestonaro thanked ‘Loughrea Rugby Club and all the host families for the hospitality, the kids loved it!

Thanks also to all the local businesses who contributed making the kids stage amazing, they will never forget it!

Paolo Mcloughlin teaching English in one of Loughrea Hotel & Spa meeting rooms

Galway Footgolf testing if it’s true that all Italians know how to kick a foot ball

McNamee’s pub hosting the final night and providing pizza for everyone

Loch Riach Traditional Archery bringing the kids to the forest and making them feel like Robin Hood for a day

The Hungry Bookworm feeding them on the day of departure with a lovely Full Irish

Dervans Coaches for bringing the group around.

They absolutely loved the vibe and the activities around here, and they were amazed by the hospitality they received.’

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