NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Clontarf RFC

Founded in 1876, Clontarf is one of the oldest Rugby Clubs in Ireland. Having played firstly in a field at the bottom of Vernon Avenue, then on a site currently used by Dublin Bus as a Depot., the Club moved to its present location and celebrated 100 years at Castle Avenue in 1976. 1876 (MDCCCLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday. ...

The Bull Emblem used in the logo is that of the district - Cluan Tairbh, translates, The Field of the Bull. The Red and Blue colours are used by most sporting clubs in the Parish.

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