All About Cork: Ringmahon charity success in memory of great young man

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024 - 07:12

Darragh Bermingham

The Thomas Morrissey memorial tournament, which took place in Ringmahon Park on Sunday, raised €3,000 for a Mahon charity and paid tribute to a young man described as a “friend to all”.

David and Layla Duggan at the Thomas Morrissey memorial tournament at Ringmahon Park, Mahon

Thomas Morrissey passed away suddenly in July 2012, and his club, Ringmahon Rangers, has honoured his memory every year since by hosting a memorial tournament in his name.

Twelve years on, the tournament is still going strong, as evidenced by the turnout on Sunday.

Naomi Mullan with Tillie and Kathleen Murphy at the Thomas Morrissey memorial tournament at Ringmahon Park, Mahon.

The event saw teams from Ringmahon and neighbouring sides face off in a friendly atmosphere. It also featured a cake sale, facepainting and DJ, as well as a raffle afterwards in the Red Cove Inn, with all money raised going to the Rainbow Club.

Robert O’Leary, Thomas’ brother-in-law, who helped organise the event, told The Echo that it was a fantastic day despite the weather.

Sienna and Bella Morrissey, Zoe O’Leary and Abbie O’Carroll at the Thomas Morrissey memorial tournament at Ringmahon Park, Mahon.

“It was a fantastic day for both adults and kids with a cake sale and facepainting and 70 plus players taking part over the four games,” he said.

“We had a big crowd all day despite the weather, including Karen and Jon from the Rainbow Club.

Lila, Gabe and Ezara Ahern Easter at the Thomas Morrissey memorial tournament at Ringmahon Park, Mahon.

“We held a raffle and awards in the Red Cove Inn after the tournament where Ringmahon A were presented with the shield and the awards of player of the tournament — Jordan Delurey; goal of the tournament — Ritchie St Leger; and biggest moan of the tournament — Alan O’Callaghan, were also presented followed by the raffle.

“Overall on the day we raised a total of €3,000.”