One of Ireland's most-capped players, Malcolm O’Kelly has been featuring in Irish sides since his debut against the All Blacks in November 1997. O'Kelly, who was educated at Templeogue College and holds a Masters degree in Mathematics from Trinity College, set a new caps record of 70 - legendary centre Mike Gibson (69) - in the 2005 Six Nations win against Scotland, marking the occasion with his seventh Test try.

Born in Essex, the 1994/95 season saw him capped by Ireland at Under-21 and Students level while he also debuted for the Leinster senior side against Northern Transvaal.

The Dubliner St. Marys player is noted as a superb lineout jumper and offers mobility and a strong presence in the loose. He played at both the 1999 and 2003 World Cups.

His Test haul of eight tries includes efforts against Scotland (2), Argentina, the USA, Russia, Wales, Italy and the Pacific Islanders, whom he scored against in the last ever international at the old Lansdowne Road stadium last November.

Ratoath RFC regard Malcolm as one of the founding members of our club a true gentleman and great ambassador of the game.