2010 Union Dinner

In recognition of both 100 years of rugby in Castleknock College and the 175th anniversary of the founding of the College, the Committee is delighted to announce that this year’s Union Dinner will be held in the prestigious Presidents Suite at the iconic Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4. The Committee is also delighted to have BNP Paribas Real Estate as sponsors of this year's Union Dinner.  BNP Paribas Real Estate offers its clients a comprehensive range of real estate services that provide targeted and integrated solutions both locally and internationally.

Guest Speaker will be Mick Quinn, former Ireland international out-half. The Union is also pleased to announce that this year’s Pastman of the Year award will be presented at the dinner to Paul Gallagher SC (Class of 1972), Attorney General of Ireland.

The Dinner is a black tie event and tickets cost €70 per person; (a special price of €50 will apply to younger pastmen who left the College within the past 5 years; i.e. since 2006).  The dinner is open to all pastmen and their guests.

Attendance for this event will be limited and early booking is strongly recommended.

John Loughran, Past President of the Union 2000 and proprietor of the Mount Herbert Hotel, is offering a special Bed & full Breakfast rate of €37.50 per person sharing or €65 single for pastmen attending the Union Dinner.  This offer includes free parking.  Mount Herbert Hotel.

I look forward to seeing you on the night for what promises to be a most memorable occasion and a unique opportunity to meet up with other pastmen in a setting historically associated with the College.

David Bell

President