ACCA Leinster Members' Network Christmas Lunch 2009

Hosted by Fergus Condon FCCA, President ACCA Leinster Members' Network

Guest Speaker:  Gordon D'Arcy

Gordon D’Arcy currently plays in the centre for both the Leinster and Irish Rugby Teams. 
Gordon has had an exceptional career since he began playing rugby for Ireland at Schools, Under-19 and ‘A’ Level.  He made his debut on the senior squad in the 1999 Rugby World Cup.  Since then Gordon has gone on to help Ireland win a Triple Crown in the 2004 Six Nations, being named the BBC Player of the Six Nations that year.  Also most recently he was part of the Irish team that won a historic Grand Slam in the RBS 6 Nations 2008/2009 season and just a few weeks later he picked up a Heineken Cup winners medal for Leinster.
Gordon has also been called up to play with the British & Irish Lions in both 2005 on their tour to New Zealand and also in 2009 on their tour to South Africa.  Gordon is seen to be one of Ireland’s most effective players and was voted player of the championship in 2006/2007 by fans on Irish Rugby.ie.