This beautiful hardback book has been written and compiled by the NRFC Centenary Book Committee with contributions from over 100 members of NRFC. Former Irish international, Leinster manager, TD, and Skerries RFC stalwart Jim Glennon has penned the foreword. It has been edited by Ken Davis, former editor of the Meath Chronicle. Karen McCarthy, principal of the award winning company "Anu Design", and her partner Terry Foley have designed the book.
This will be a limited edition print run so please help us, to help you, by placing your order now. It will be delivered to you in September and make an ideal Christmas gift and a treasured memorabilia for members and their family members.
The book will be available for collection/purchase at our launch event in Navan RFC's clubhouse on the evening of 3rd September 2025, to coincide with the centenary date of the formation of the Club on 3rd September 1925.
The book reflects the history of the Club, both on and off the pitch. The highs, the lows, the craic, the dances, the rugby and the great people who have been involved in the Club.
It has been written with the following target audiences in mind; • Our past and present members over the last 100 years • The families of our past and present members • The community of County Meath which has supported the Club and which the Club has also supported; Chapter 9 & 10 • The Leinster Branch, IRFU and all rugby lovers who may enjoy Chapter 8
Table of contents: Chapter 1: The Early Years Chapter 2: The 1960s: A Transformative Decade Chapter 3: Expanding Horizons: 1970-1993 Chapter 4: Navan’s Everest: The Push For Senior Rugby, 1993-2009 Chapter 5: Staying The Course In Senior Rugby Chapter 6: Academy Of Excellence: Minis and Youths Chapter 7: Senior Women and Girls’ Youth Rugby Chapter 8: Navan’s Contribution To Provincial and Irish Rugby Chapter 9: The Social Side Of Club Life Chapter 10: A Century Of Community and Connection
