PHOTOS AND REPORT FROM THE GERRY COLLINS MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT

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Gerry Collins Memorial Football Tournament - August 15th 2015

 
A phenomenal 144 Crokes men played in the Gerry Collins Memorial Cup on Saturday August 15th. 12 teams lined out which included a selection of Minors, Juniors, Seniors and retired players. Well done to all those that played, managed, the volunteers, the organisers and the large number of supporters at a great event. The special event was held in partnership with the HSE's Quit Smoking Campaign and Bank of Ireland.  
 

Gerry was honoured not alone for his contribution to the club over his long association with us, but also for his immense contribution to the 'Quit Smoking' Campaign. Gerry's very powerful anti-smoking adverts have encouraged over 100,000 people to quit smoking this year  aloneWe are delighted the Collins family allow us to associate his name with our internal tournament Gerry's brother Declan was on site as a physio for the day yesterday & his son Stephen presented the cup with John McClave from Bank of Ireland Montrose. 

This year's winners were 'The Late Late Show' managed by Gerry Walsh & captained by senior footballer Stephen Williams. They beat 'Dempsey's Den' in the cup final managed by our senior manager Gabriel Bannigan captained by senior football Craig Dias. The Late Late show won by 3 points in a close encounter, they led 2-2 to 0-3 points at half time however Dempsey's Den scored 2 goals to fight their way back only to concede a late goal final score was 3-5 to 2-5.

 

We also had a plate final which was won by republic of tele managed by Nicky McGrath & Davy Keogh with Captain Shane Horan they beat Glenroe managed by John Moriarty & Aidan Horan captained by Kevin Creasey.

Other awards were

MVP – Sean Murphy

YVP – Dan O'Brien

OAP – Adam Coughlan

A most enjoyable day was had by all ....Click HERE to view photographs from the day or view the slideshow below

 
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