Andrew Trimble, Ulster Rugby’s all-time leading try scorer who was capped 70 times by Ireland, will attend and speak at a special dinner to bring together old friends, teammates and supporters of rugby at Coleraine Grammar School
The three-course meal at the White Pheasant, Kelly’s Portrush will take place on Saturday 28 September at 7.30pm.
Andrew earned his rugby spurs at what was then Coleraine Inst before rising swiftly through the ranks to make 229 appearances and score a record 79 tries for Ulster in a sparkling 13-year career.
He was part of Ireland’s Triple Crown winning squads in 2006 and 2007 before scoring the crucial try in Ireland’s final game against France to win the 2014 Six Nations Championship, one of 13 tries for his country.
Reflecting the informal nature of the evening, Andrew will say a few brief words before taking part in Question and Answer session under the direction of ever-popular local actor and comedian Alan McKee.
A fellow Coleraine Inst Old Boy, Alan played at loose head prop for the ‘School on the Hill’ in the 1988 Ulster Schools’ Cup Final.
Ulster and Ireland rugby star Andrew Trimble who will be the special guest at the Coleraine Grammar Rugby Association dinner on Saturday 26 September
Andrew Trimble said: “It will be a really fun evening. I was born in Coleraine and the school set me on the path to a rugby career beyond my dreams.
“I am really looking forward to seeing some familiar faces and hearing about the work my old Ulster teammate Kieran Campbell is doing in his new role Director of Rugby at Coleraine Grammar.
“I know tickets are selling well and I hope the place will be packed out on the night.”
Alan McKee said: “I will be a great night and I’m sure the crowd will be fascinated to hear Andrew and I talking about our combined 70 caps for Ireland.
“Running out at Ravenhill on St Patrick’s Day 1988 will always be one of the proudest moments of my life. I know several other members of that team, including captain David Nicholl, will be at the dinner.
“I encourage anyone who wants to support the rugby revolution at Coleraine Grammar to please buy a ticket and be part of the new dawn.”
Tickets priced £50 are available by clicking on this link or emailing colerainegrammarra@gmail.com
The dress code is smart casual.