Straide & Foxford United AFC Colm McHale has been named Mayo Schoolboys/girls and youths league Kennedy Cup Captain for the 2019 elite level tournament.

The teenager from Straide was announced as Captain by Mayo manager, Trevor Ruane.after the squad trained in Green Road, Foxford on Friday evening

Myra Deacy Keenan from S&F Utd. said:
 Colm has been a part of S&F since the day there was a team that he could play on!

 Colm has always shown wisdom beyond his years both on and off the pitch.  

 Humble to a fault; he is always eager to learn and more so his willingness to pass it on to the younger players in the club.

 Colm is an incredible ambassador for
 Straide & Foxford United AFC.

 He is a fantastic role model - the young and not so young would do well to take a leaf out of his book.

 We at Straide & Foxford United AFC are proud beyond words of this young man.

 The dedication and loyalty that Colm has shown to S&F is a testament to the character of this young man - a young man that we are so proud to call ours.

 We wish Colm every success in what we know will be a bright future.

 Nigel Naughton, Head coach, Mayo Kennedy Cup Squad said
 "Colm leads by example through his performances and overall application during training sessions and games. He holds himself and his teammates to high standards and continues to progress as a leader within the group.

 Colm, a son of Kevin and Grainne Mchale, has three sisters and one brother, Cian, who has also represented Mayo on many occasions.
Colm is a pupil at St Joseph's, Foxford and also plays Gaelic football for Moy Davitts GAA

 The Kennedy Cup takes place in the University of Limerick from 11th to 15th of June