We are delighted to sponsor a pitchside sign in support of Fermoy Rugby Club.

Steeped in history, rugby was first played at Fermoy by members of the British Army, who, in the 1900’s established their military barracks in what was then a garrison town. The club disbanded in 1922 when the British army moved out and the first Irish Free State was established.

Fermoy RFC was reformed in 1970 by founding members John McCarthy, Bernard Hyde, Tom Lawton, Tom Kelly and then club captain Dick Heaslip, father of former Ireland International Jamie Heaslip.

The famous Munster team that defeated The All Blacks in 1978 trained at The Showgrounds using cars to light up the pitch to train.

Justin helped coach mini rugby when his kids were playing for the club. Happy memories!

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