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Last Updated: 25/02/2022
Harrogate rugby club dedicates memorial bench to fan who died
Harrogate Rugby Union Club has dedicated a memorial bench to fan Sean Kelly, who died at the age of 75 in May 2021.
The bench which has been dedicated by Harrogate Rugby Union Club to Sean Kelly, who died in May 2021.
Harrogate Rugby Union Club has dedicated a memorial bench to a fan who died last year.
Sean Kelly, who was also a long term sponsor of the club, died at the age of 75 in May 2021.
He supported the club for 20 years after moving to Hampsthwaite.
Now the club has installed a memorial bench at its ground in his memory.
Harrogate RUFC said on its website:
“Sean was involved with Harrogate Rugby Club for over twenty years beginning when he moved to live in Hampsthwaite, and became a neighbour of other Harrogate supporters known as “The Hampsthwaite Mafia”.
“When the planning application to move the rugby ground from Claro Road to Killinghall was rejected Sean joined the club committee to pressure Harrogate council to support the club in its ambition to relocate before Crest Homes served notice for the club to vacate Claro Road.
“Every year since 2003, Sean’s company has generously sponsored and supported the club and this support has continued to the present. Sean attended every annual dinner since 1998 and always booked a couple of tables.”
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