McNamara Elected President Of Old Crescent

Ger McNamara was elected President of Old Crescent RFC at a well attended AGM held in the clubhouse in Rosbrien last Wednesday.

A member of Old Crescent RFC since leaving Crescent College, Ger has been actively involved in the management of the club, particularly on the financial side for many years, and he is eagerly looking forward to his year in office.

A minute’s silence was held at the opening of the AGM to mark the recent passing of our late Junior Vice President, Mike Cunningham.

The following Officers and Members of the Management Committee of Old Crescent RFC were also elected at the AGM last evening:

Pat Monaghan, Senior Vice President
Tim Duggan, Junior Vice President
Paul Donnellan, Hon Secretary
Val McDermott, Hon Treasurer
Chris Cullinan, Hon Fixtures Secretary
Pat Liston, Club Registrar
Frank Larkin, PRO/Media Officer
Ken Lyons, Munster Branch Delegate
Brian Nolan, Deputy Munster Branch Delegate
Tommy Pratt, Chairman of Rugby
Peter Doyle, Chairman of Finance/Ways & Means
Dermot McGovern, Chairman of Grounds
Dom O’Riordan, Chairman of House
Dr Michael O’Flynn, Ex Officio
Liam Keehan, Committee Member
Anthony O’Dwyer, Committee Member

Tommy Pratt was the deserved recipient of the Clubman of the Year Award, which is awarded annually at the AGM and is sponsored by Honorary Life Member, Jim Roche.

A draw of the Club Car Draw was also held after the AGM and the luck winner was John Lambe, a long time member of Old Crescent from Thurles. Congratulations and safe driving, John!