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In February 1879 the Irish Rugby Football Union was formed and listed Poratadown as an affiliated club with Thomas John (TJ) Collen as the honorary secretary. T.J Collen played for the first County Armagh side against Ulster on 27 November 1880.The Boat ClubIn the late 19th century a few young men led by T.J Collen joined forces to form the Boat Club in Portadown.