Cycle
Rearcross FC would like to acknowledge and thank all those who helped and contributed in so many different ways to make our Slieve Felim Community Cycle and Community Day a success despite the unfavourable weather conditions. Firstly, our thanks to North Tipperary Sports Partnership in conjunction with the Irish Sports Council vis-a-vis National Bike Week for their funding allocation towards the event. Our gratitude to all cyclists for their participation in the 30K and 10K Cycles respectively. A special thank you to Tony O’Regan Wholesale for sponsoring a new Bicycle which was raffled amongst Cycle participants. Thanks to Club members in addition to wider members of the Community for their hard and diligent work in preparation for the event and also for their assistance on the day. A sincere thank you to all Sponsors including those who sponsored Programme Advertisements, Raffle Prizes, Auction Items, Cycle Sponsors and also to those who made Financial Contributions. Acknowledgement to Rearcross Dramatic Society for their help and cooperation in relation to the staging of “A Wake in the West” as a joint fundraising venture for both Rearcross National School and Rearcross FC, the staging of the Play has since been deferred to a later date. Thanks also to Rearcross Ladies Club for their help with the Cake Sale. Appreciation to all participating soccer teams in the U-11 and O-35 Tournaments and indeed a special thank you to the Limerick and Tipperary All Star players for their attendance, we were indeed honoured to have such legendary names at Rearcross FC Grounds. A word of gratitude to Seamus Reynolds who provided the equine stock for the Donkey Derby and also to Seamus Morrissey who donated a calf to the Club which was raffled on the day. Finally, a big thank you to all patrons for their attendance on the day despite the inclement weather conditions, we recognise and appreciate your on-going support,
Programme Sponsors
Full Page Sponsors
Bilboa Sports Club
Fr Woods & Kilcommon Festival
JJ Ryan Tyres
Jody Ryan Al
Milbrae Nursing Home
Mulcair Credit Union
North Tipperary & District League
North Tipperary Schoolchildrens Football League
The Cross Bar
The Palace Bar
Tony O’Regan Wholesale
Sean Treacy’s GAA Club
Half Page Sponsors
AV Plumbing
Bright & Early Cleaners
Bus Eireann
Carey’s Hardware
Caterpillars Childcare
Dermot Shanahan Fast Food
Fogarty Concrete
Kennedy’s Bar & Shop
Kilcommon FC
Midwest Oil
Mulcair Vets
Newport AFC
Rearcross Community Council
Ryan’s Bar, Newport
Ryan’s, Camden Street
The Congo Bar, Rearcross
The Coopers Bar, Birdhill
The Rising Sun
Auction Item Donors
Bridie Frawley……………………………………. (Painting)
Davy Ryan Luke…………………………………..(Car Trailer Load of Timber)
Donnacha Ryan………………………………….. (Signed Munster Rugby Jersey)
Donnacha Ryan………………………………….. (Signed Ireland Rugby Jersey)
Eoin Corrigan…………………………………….. (Formula 1 Mono Steering Wheel)
Fogarty Sand & Gravel …………………………(Sand & Gravel Voucher)
Football Association of Ireland……………… (FAI Summer School Place)
Football Association of Ireland ……………….(Signed Ireland Jersey)
Jody Ryan Al ………………………………………(Load of Filling)
John Carey & Shane McGrath………………..(Signed Tipperary Hurley)
John Carey & Shane McGrath………………..(Signed Tipperary Hurley)
John Carey & Niall Maher……………………. (Signed Limerick Hurley)
Matthew Ryan Luke……………………………. (Car Trailer Load of Timber)
Tommy Ryan Luke & Shane McGrath……..(Signed Tipperary Jersey)
Tommy Ryan Luke & Niall Maher…………..(Signed Limerick Jersey)
Seamus Shortt……………………………………. (Car Trailer Load of Timber)
Sean Cronin………………………………………..(Signed Ireland Rugby Jersey)
Raffle Donors
1st Prize: €150.00(Donor: Jody Ryan Al)……………………………. Winner: Cyril O’Neill
2nd Prize: €100.00(Donor: Jody Ryan Al)………………………….. Winner: Kathleen Lyons
3rd Prize: €50.00(Donor: Jody Ryan Al)……………………………..Winner: Rody Kennedy
4th Prize: Rearcross FC Cake…………………………………………. Winner: Wayne McMahon
5th Prize: Tyre Voucher (Donor: Newport Tyre Centre)……….. Winner: Mary O’Brien
6th Prize: Bottle of Vodka (Donor: John & Molzie Boland)…….Winner: Seamus Morrissey
7th Prize: Wine (Donor: Centra Newport)……………………………Winner: Mikey Kennedy
8th Prize: Wine (Donor: Centra Newport)…………………………..Winner: Mikey Hayes
9th Prize: Wine (Donor: Centra Newport)…………………………..Winner: Mikey Hayes
10th Prize: Wine (Donor: Hayes Cappamore)………………………Winner: Billy O’Toole
11th Prize: Wine (Donor: Ryan’s Bar, Newport)…………………..Winner: Martin Armshaw
Financial Contributors:
Fr Dan Woods
Jody Ryan Al
John & Siobhan McCormack
Calf Raffle
Winner: Martin Murphy, Kilkeary, Nenagh
Bicycle Raffle
Winner: Noel Deegan, Rearcross
Tipperary All Stars 3 – Limerick All Stars 3
Rearcross FC Grounds was the setting for this unique 5 a-side encounter which saw a Tipperary All Star selection play host to a Limerick All Star selection with Limerick clawing back a two goal deficit to leave a final scoreline of three goals a piece. Both sides turned in fine performances throughout despite the damp conditions, although Tipperary enjoyed the better of the opening half exchanges. Limerick’s best opportunity of the half came midway through only for the woodwork to deny Leo O’Connor’s rasping shot. Tipperary deservedly hit the front four minutes before the half time whistle when a good cross field ball from Gary Ryan saw Michael Cleary advance on the left before finishing inside the far post with the deftest of touches.
An action packed second half saw the Premier County extend their lead through Gary Ryan who finished between the posts from in front of goal. Limerick with a battle on their hands upped the ante and the woodwork denied the Tommy Barrett managed side when Diarmuid Sheehy’s effort came off the post. Joe Quaid kept Limerick in the game with a superb one handed block from Michael Cleary in what was the save of the game. It was all Limerick after this and the pressure paid off when Leo O’Connor rattled the net following good approach play. Diarmuid Sheehy led from the front throughout and pounced for a quick fire brace to put Limerick 3-2 ahead with just two minutes remaining. Tipperary pushed forward in search of an equaliser and were rewarded a minute from time when Dinny Ryan grabbed an equalizer to leave it all square at the end of a highly entertaining encounter. Rearcross FC would like to sincerely thank all players for their participation on the day, thanks also to referee John Sheldon.
Tipperary All Stars: Bobby Ryan(Capt), Michael Cleary, Dinny Ryan, Gary Ryan, Seamus Butler
Limerick All Stars: Diarmuid Sheehy(Capt), Ciaran Carey, Joe Quaid, Leo O’Connor, Mike Lonergan, Tommy Barrett.
Referee: John Sheldon
Rearcross Donkey Derby
Sunday 1st July 2012
Race Results:
Publican’s Steeplechase – Winner: Rody Kennedy
Townsland Sweepstake – Winner: Kieran Devitt
All Sorts Maiden Hurdle – Winner: Tim Kennedy
Youths Sprint Stakes – Winner: Darragh Kennedy
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.
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.
