Reacross FC Community Day - Soccer Tournaments - Sunday 1st July 2012

Under 11 Tournament
Participating Teams: Holycross FC, Murroe AFC, Nenagh Celtic, Rearcross Rovers, Rearcross Wanderers, Templemore FC

Holycross and Templemore qualified for the Final after well contested qualifying games where Holycross produced a sterling performance to overturn last year's winners Templemore by the odd goal in three. Holycross took a first half lead through Colin Morris, however it was all square at the break when Conor Cadell scored for Templemore. The second half exchanges were evenly exchanged, however a gallant display from Holycross saw Stephen Ferncombe net the winner five minutes from time with a well taken goal. Holycross captain Gary Dwan accepted the Quigley Cup on behalf of the Holycross team. Thanks to all teams for their participation on the day despite the inclement weather conditions.

Holycross: Conor Ryan, Gary Dwan(Capt), Toby Lambe, Stephen Ferncombe, David Fogarty, Luke Shanahan, Chloe Gleeson, Colin Morros, Joe Caesar, Shane Ryan

Templemore: Shane Sweeney, Conor Cadell, John Campion, James Corcoran, Dylan Cody, Cathal Hogan, James Kennedy, Eoin Quinn, Darragh Doyle

Holycross FC - Under 11 Tournament Winners

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Over 35 Tournament
Participating Teams: Birdhill FC, Greyhound FC, Holycross FC, Kilcommon FC, Murroe AFC, Newport AFC, Rearcross FC

Kilcommon and Murroe clashed in the final of the Over 35 Tournament with Kilcommon clinching a dramatic victory on a narrow 2-1 score line. Tony Ryan edged Murroe ahead in the second minute of the tie with a fine finish. A lively Kilcommon combination went in level at the break thanks to a Leo Ryan strike coming two minutes before the half time whistle. Kilcommon opened up a 2-1 lead midway through the half when Tournament leading goal scorer Seamus Butler rattled the net with his fifth of the day. Murroe threw everything at Kilcommon in the remaining minutes, however an excellent defensive display saw Kilcommon hold out for a thrilling win. Kilcommon captain John Butler was presented with the Cup after the full time whistle. Thanks to all teams for their participation on the day despite the inclement weather conditions.

Kilcommon: Seamus Butler, John Butler(Capt), Leo Ryan, Gary Ryan, Leo Ryan, Tommy Carroll, Tom Keane

Murroe: Tony Ryan, Ray Ryan, Greg Foley, John Foley, Timmy Rainsford (Manager: William Ryan)

Kilcommon FC - Over 35 Tournament Winners

Back Row (L to R): Seamus Butler, Gary Ryan, Tommy Carroll, William Ryan
Front Row (L to R): John Butler(Capt), Tom Keane, Leo Ryan
Our thanks to Liam Nolan (The Congo Bar) for sponsoring the Tournament.

Penalty Competition Winner
Grace O'Toole