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MAYO YOUTH SOCCER
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| 19/12/05 |
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Mayo U.18 2-0 Sligo/Leitrim U.18:
Mayo got their Snickers/FAI Youths Inter League
competition back on track against Sligo/Leitrim
on Milebush on Saturday. Following their unlucky
1-0 defeat away to Inishowen, Mayo knew that a win
would keep their interest in the competition alive
and the chances came in the first half, mainly through
Mickey Sweeney. At the other end, Gary McNicholas
kept Mayo in the game with some good goalkeeping.
The second half saw Mayo making their breakthrough,
when Ger O’Boyle produced a left foot rocket into
the top corner. Minutes later, his brother, Ronan
O’Boyle produced a lovely sidefoot to make it 2-0.
David Lowther was inspirational in the middle of
midfield and the result means that Mayo needs to
beat Donegal in their final group game.
International Caps: David Cawley came on
as sub in the 3-1 defeat against Holland in Zeist
and started in the 1-0 defeat against the same opponents.
Ronan Murray was sub in the 1-0 defeat against Holland
in Zeist. Congratulations is being extended to both
players.
FAI Senior Cup: Congratulations is being
extended to Simon Webb, formerly of Ballyhaunis
FC, who won the Carlsberg FAI Cup with Drogheda
United. In the WFAI Cup Final, Dundalk City emerged
triumphant and former Kiltimagh/Knock United ladies
Ailish and Tara Nevin were part of the team. Ailish
Nevin is shortlisted for the Eircom Womens U.19
Player of the Year. Congratulations to all.
Gaynor Cup Trials: Will take place in Milebush
Park on 4th January. This is open to girls at U.14,
U.16 and U.18 Level. U.14 girls are asked to report,
togged on the pitch for 11:30 and the U.16-U.18
girls are asked to do so likewise at 1:45. It is
very important that every club gets their players
there for the trials. If anyone knows of any exceptional
talent who is not directly involved with a club
please contact Niall Harrison, Pat O'Connor or Dave
Breen with details. The Mayo U.16 manager, Peter
McDonnell, will be in attendance that day to check
out talent for the forthcoming Mayo U.16 Squad.
Club Trials: The League is delighted that
several players have been invited to several clubs
in the United Kingdom. To ensure that proper procedures
are being adhered to, the relevant clubs are advised
to contact the Secretary of the MSGYAFL, David Breen
on 087-9906429 or in his absence, Tom Mullins, Chairman
of the MSGYAFL before that the player leaves the
jurisdiction.
Small Sided Goalposts: Anyone interested
in obtaining small sided goalposts at a cost of
€178 can do so by contacting the FAI on 01-7037500.
The FAI can advise you on what are the officially
recognised goalposts.
Cup Draws: The SFAI and FAI Youths Open Draws
were made recently. More details will be posted
later. Results: The secretary, Dave Breen requests
that all results would be text in to the results
line, 087-0548106. He is getting a fairly good response
to this and could you please pass on to managers
again as it saves ringing round looking for results.
In the case of external competitions, all home clubs
and teams travelling outside the county must text
in their results. Any club that fails to follow
the directive will be issued with a notice of an
immediate €25 fine.
Seasons Greetings: The LMC of the MSGYAFL
would like to wish all our clubs, players, referees,
sponsors, media, supporters, MAFL, fellow leagues
across the country, CSFA, SFAI and FAI Youths A
happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. |
| 14/11/05 |
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Kennedy Cup Raffle: The raffle
for the Kennedy Cup took place recently and the
following were the prize winners: First Prize which
was a bike was won by Karl Coffey of Carrowmore,
Manulla. Second prize of a weekend break was won
by John Rock Carolan, Rockland, Bangor. The third
prize, which is a tracksuit, went to Niall Keogh,
The Helm, Westport and the fourth prize, which was
a voucher went to Noreen Gilligan, Manulla, Castlebar.
FCS Connacht Cups and Shields Draws: The
draw was made recently and in the U.12 Cup, the
most interesting draws sees Kiltimagh/Knock United
home to St. Bernards, Castlebar Celtic away to Dromore
Villa, Westport United at home to Cregmore/Claregalway
and Claremorris home to Arrow Harps. The U.14 Cup
sees Manulla travelling to holders, Athenry, while
Ballyglass are home to Castlerea Celtic and Westport
United travel to Strandhill to take on Strand Celtic.
The only tie in the U.16 Cup sees Cloonfad United
take on Ballyheane. In the Shield at U.12 level,
Charlestown Ath V Ballisodare United promises to
be interesting while the trip to Glenview Stars
by Conn Rangers promises to be a cracker. The pick
of the U.14 Shield is Bangor Hibs home tie against
Merville United and the North West Mayo club also
have top billing in the U.16 Shield with a tie against
rivals, Kilmurray United. In the U.18 Shield, holders,
Achill Rovers travel to Westport United and Conn
Rangers host Manulla in a very interesting tie.
Club Trials: The League is delighted that
several players have been invited to several clubs
in the United Kingdom. To ensure that proper procedures
are being adhered to, the relavent clubs are advised
to contact the Secretary of the MSGYAFL, David Breen
on 087-9906429 or in his absence, Tom Mullins, Chairman
of the MSGYAFL before that the player leaves the
jurisdiction.
Small Sided Goalposts: Anyone interested
in obtaining small sided goalposts at a cost of
€178 can do so by contacting the FAI on 01-6766864.
The FAI can advise you on what are the officially
recognised goalposts.
Well Done: To the Mayo Ladies that went to
the semi final of the LFAI Cup, unluckily losing
to Peamount 2-1. The team did their county proud.
Results: The secretary, Dave Breen requests
that all results would be text in to the results
line, 087-0548106. He is getting a fairly good response
to this and could you please pass on to managers
again as it saves ringing round looking for results.
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| 07/11/05 |
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Leagues to Kick Off: The under
13 and under 18 Leagues are provisionally kicking
off on weekend 12/13th November. The under 13 league
will consist of two groups of five each team playing
each other twice. Winners of each group to play
for championship. Group Draws as follows: Group
A Castlebar Celtic Conn Rangers Bangor Hibs Westport
United Ballina Town Group B Charlestown Ath Claremorris
Kiltimagh / Knock United Urlar United Manulla The
under 18 will consist of two groups of seven, playing
matches at 12:00 on Sundays. Top four from each
group will go into a play off situation. First in
group A will play fourth in group B, while second
in group A will play third in group B, etc. The
bottom three teams will be split into two groups
of three playing each other once winners of each
group play off for shield. Draw for U.18 Groups:
Group A Bangor Hibs Glenhest Rovers Killala Swinford
Westport United Ballyglass Castlebar Celtic Group
B Achill Rovers Ballyheane Ballyvary BB Kiltimagh
/ Knock United Manulla Claremorris Erris United
Sports Capital Programme 2006 - Information evening:
An information evening for all sporting / community
groups on the Government Grants under the 2006 Sports
Capital Programme will take place on Tuesday 15th
November in Mayo Education Centre at 8.00 pm. (Building
is adjacent to GMIT / St Mary's, Castlebar) The
evening will consist of: Overview of SC Programme,
and key areas of application and submission documents.
Application Form - details on how to respond to
the questions. Planning Permission. Questions &
Answer session. Please confirm your attendance on
application form with Charlie Lambert at Mayo Sports
Partnership at 094 - 9047543.
Ballina Town Fundraiser: Ballina Town FC
Youths have teamed up with Nescafe on a fundraising
venture. For every Nescafe coffee lid, Nescafe will
give €1 to the Club. This is a great opportunity
to generate funding for the Club and Nescafe are
willing to payout up to €3,000. Ballina Town are
appealing to the other clubs in the county to help
us with this venture and collect as many Nescafe
lids -any size or brand of Nescafe will do, as possible.
Your club help in this will be greatly appreciated.
Ballina Town can arrange to collect the lids when
it suits your club.
International Caps: Castlebar Celtic’s David
Joyce did his club proud when he picked up a further
three caps to his name in France when the Republic
of Ireland finished runners up in a four nation
tournament. The Irish drew with the hosts 1-1, drew
with Portugal 1-1 and defeated Norway 3-2.
Club Trials: The League is delighted that
several players have been invited to several clubs
in the United Kingdom. To ensure that proper procedures
are being adhered to, the relavent clubs are advised
to contact the Secretary of the MSGYAFL, David Breen
on 087-9906429 or in his absence, Tom Mullins, Chairman
of the MSGYAFL before that the player leaves the
jurisdiction.
Small Sided Goalposts: Anyone interested
in obtaining small sided goalposts at a cost of
€178 can do so by contacting the FAI on 01-6766864.
The FAI can advise you on what are the officially
recognised goalposts.
Results: The secretary, Dave Breen requests
that all results would be text in to the results
line, 087-0548106. He is getting a fairly good response
to this and could you please pass on to managers
again as it saves ringing round looking for results.
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| 01/11/05 |
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SFAI/FAI Draws: Some interesting
pairings were made at the recent draw with the plum
tie taking place between Castlebar Celtic and Sligo
Rovers in the Snickers/FAI U.17 Challenge Cup. This
game takes place in Celtic Park this Sunday at 2:30
and it promises to be a classic encounter. If you
are a supporter of underage football, this is the
game to go to. The Troy Cup sees Ballina Town hosting
Tuam Celtic, while Westport United travel to Claregalway
to take on Cregmore/Glaregalway. In the Evans Cup,
Castlebar Celtic takes on Tubbercurry side, Real
Tubber while Manulla travel to Athlone to take on
St. Josephs. In the Snickers/FAI Youth Challenge
Cup, Bangor Hibs host Achill Rovers in a regional
derby game which is capable of throwing up a surprise
or two.
Referee’s
Beginner’s Course: Interested in becoming
the new Pierluigi Collina? Have you got what it
takes to handle a big match? Your Football League
needs you! There is a referee’s beginner’s course
in Milebush on Saturday 5th November, commencing
at 10:30, and if you feel motivated for a new and
exciting challenge, do not hesitate to contact Michael
Cresham on 087-2221325.
FAI Youths Inter League Draw: Mayo have been
drawn with Donegal, Inishowen and Sligo/Leitrim
in this season’s competition. Mayo will open their
campaign away to Inishowen on the 4th December.
Ballina Town Fundraiser: Ballina Town FC
Youths have teamed up with Nescafe on a fundraising
venture. For every Nescafe coffee lid, Nescafe will
give €1 to the Club. This is a great opportunity
to generate funding for the Club and Nescafe are
willing to payout up to €3,000. Ballina Town are
appealing to the other clubs in the county to help
us with this venture and collect as many Nescafe
lids -any size or brand of Nescafe will do, as possible.
Your club help in this will be greatly appreciated.
Ballina Town can arrange to collect the lids when
it suits your club.
International Caps: Castlebar Celtic are
celebrating another international call up. The latest
player to be called into the national squad is Shane
Hynes, and his announcement into the under 18 squad
by Sean McCaffrey is a further testament into the
development of underage talent at the progressive
club. Shane is the son of Castlebar Celtic Chairman,
Colm Hynes.
Popular Referee Retires: Foxford based whistler,
Ben Arthurs has just announced his retirement from
refereeing. The 77 year old official was very popular
on the Mayo circuit and commanded the respect of
all players and officials. Ben Arthurs once performed
linesman duties in Old Trafford while living in
Manchester. A function for his retirment recently
took place in the Travellers’ Friend Hotel, Castlebar.
The LMC of the MSGYAFL would like to wish him all
the very best for the future.
Club Trials: The League is delighted that
several players have been invited to several clubs
in the United Kingdom. To ensure that proper procedures
are being adhered to, the relavent clubs are advised
to contact the Secretary of the MSGYAFL, David Breen
on 087-9906429 or in his absence, Tom Mullins, Chairman
of the MSGYAFL before that the player leaves the
jurisdiction.
Small Sided Goalposts: Anyone interested
in obtaining small sided goalposts at a cost of
€178 can do so by contacting the FAI on 01-6766864.
The FAI can advise you on what are the officially
recognised goalposts.
Results: The secretary, Dave Breen requests
that all results would be text in to the results
line, 087-0548106. He is getting a fairly good response
to this and could you please pass on to managers
again as it saves ringing round looking for results.
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| 24/10/05 |
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SFAI Draws: Some interesting
pairings were made at the recent draw with Ballina
Town home to neighbours, Kilglass/Enniscrone United,
Claremorris taking on Ballinasloe Town, Manulla
entertaining Kiltimagh/Knock United and Snugboro
taking on crack Athlone outfit, St Francis in the
Norton Cup. In the Goodson Cup, Achill Rovers got
a plum tie against Salthill Devon and Castlebar
Celtic takes on St Francis. Manulla, Charlestown
Ath and Westport United all have away trips. In
the Barry Cup, Bangor Hibs travel to Drumcliffe
to take on Yeats United while Claremorris takes
on Renmore. Westport United are awaiting the outcome
of the Cloonfad V Ballymoe game before travelling.
Kick Start Coaching Course: The Football
Association of Ireland in association with all soccer
affiliates in Mayo shall hold a Kick Start 1 Soccer
Coach Education course in Mayo on Monday October
24, Tuesday October 25 and Wednesday October 26
(7pm-10pm each evening) at Milebush Park, Castlebar
The aims of this course are
· to allow coaches gain experience in organising,
planning and implementing a coaching session.
· to enable coaches to understand the development
of young players
· to introduce coaches to the FAI Ireland Technical
Development Plan and Long Term Player Development
Pathway
All participants must be 16 years or over. All participants
must complete all modules on the course. Participants
shall be asked to abide by the Code of Ethics/Conduct
in soccer and the Code of Ethics and Good Practice
for Children’s Sport in Ireland. On completion of
all modules each participant shall receive an “FAI
Kick Start 1” certificate of attendance. Cost of
this course is 45 euro per candidate. To register
on this course all candidates must call Niall Harrison,
FAI Regional Development Officer, at 087-2499506.
Places on this course are limited to thirty. For
any further information call Niall Harrison.
Referee’s Beginner’s Course: Interested in
becoming the new Pierluigi Collina? Have you got
what it takes to handle a big match? Your Football
League needs you! There is a referee’s beginner’s
course in Milebush on Saturday 5th November, commencing
at 10:30, and if you feel motivated for a new and
exciting challenge, do not hesitate to contact Michael
Cresham on 087-2221325.
FAI Youths Inter League Draw: Mayo have been
drawn with Donegal, Inishowen and Sligo/Leitrim
in this season’s competition. Mayo will open their
campaign away to Inishowen on the 4th December.
Ballina Town Fundraiser: Ballina Town FC
Youths have teamed up with Nescafe on a fundraising
venture. For every Nescafe coffee lid, Nescafe will
give €1 to the Club. This is a great opportunity
to generate funding for the Club and Nescafe are
willing to payout up to €3,000. Ballina Town are
appealing to the other clubs in the county to help
us with this venture and collect as many Nescafe
lids -any size or brand of Nescafe will do, as possible.
Your club help in this will be greatly appreciated.
Ballina Town can arrange to collect the lids when
it suits your club.
International Caps: David Joyce is once again
called up by the Republic of Ireland U.16 boss,
Vinny Butler for a tournament in France from the
23rd to the 30th October, bringing further honour
to his club, Castlebar Celtic.
Popular Referee Retires: Foxford based whistler,
Ben Arthurs has just announced his retirement from
refereeing. The 77 year old official was very popular
on the Mayo circuit and commanded the respect of
all players and officials. Ben Arthurs once performed
linesman duties in Old Trafford while living in
Manchester. The LMC of the MSGYAFL would like to
wish him all the very best for the future.
Club Trials: The League is delighted that
several players have been invited to several clubs
in the United Kingdom. To ensure that proper procedures
are being adhered to, the relavent clubs are advised
to contact the Secretary of the MSGYAFL, David Breen
on 087-9906429 or in his absence, Tom Mullins, Chairman
of the MSGYAFL before that the player leaves the
jurisdiction.
Small Sided Goalposts: Anyone interested
in obtaining small sided goalposts at a cost of
€178 can do so by contacting the FAI on 01-6766864.
The FAI can advise you on what are the officially
recognised goalposts.
Results: The secretary, Dave Breen requests
that all results would be text in to the results
line, 087-0548106. He is getting a fairly good response
to this and could you please pass on to managers
again as it saves ringing round looking for results.
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| 17/10/05 |
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Cup Finals: Castlebar Celtic
retained the Dalton Inn U.14 Cup for the third straight
season after deservedly defeating Ballina Town 2-1
in the final. Goals from Gary Corbett and Nigel
Naughton ensured victory for the county town boys
while David Cawley pulled a goal back for Ballina
Town. Celtic captain, Aidan Walsh, put in a man
of the match performance and received the cup from
Tom Mullins, Chairman of the MSGYAFL. Meanwhile
in the Blackfort Machinery Girls U.14 Cup Final,
Ballina Town passed their crown over to Manulla
in a 2-1 scoreline in a game that was a great advertisement
for the girls game in Mayo. Ailish Collins opened
the scoring for Ballina Town before Manulla, playing
a beautiful possession game, took control. Two second
half goals from Aishling Lyons and substitute, Jennifer
Dempsey ensured that the cupo was going to Manulla
for the first time. The Player of the Match went
to Manulla’s Niamh Barrett and the cup was presented
to team captain, Katie Roughneen by Tom Mullins,
Chairman of the MSGYAFL.
International Caps: It has been a very good
week for Mayo footballers when Ballina Town’s Aoife
Herbert and ex-Kiltimagh/Knock United and now Dundalk
City’s Eilis Nevin were capped in the UEFA U.19
Ladies Qualifying Tournament in Tallinn, Estonia.
The Republic of Ireland achieved a historic 2-1
victory over regional powerhouse, Norway to qualify
for the upper qualifying level for the first time
in Irish Ladies soccer history. Eilis Nevin put
in a commanding performance in defence while Aoife
Herbert made a late appearance as a substitute.
Republic of Ireland manager, Susan Ronan said after
the game, “I’m absolutely delighted for the player's,
everyone of them were excellent today. Some of these
players have been underage for three years now and
deserve this victory. We will now look forward to
the forthcoming draw in Oslo with much interest”.
Meanwhile, David Joyce was once again capped by
the Republic of Ireland U.16 boss, Vinny Butler
in their friendly matches away to Switzerland, bringing
further honour to his club, Castlebar Celtic.
U.13 Friendly: Mayo took on Sligo/Leitrim
in a challenge game in Milebush Park on Sunday 2nd
October. Sligo played with a direct approach while
Mayo played from the back and looked comfortable
on the ball. After Sligo took the lead, the visitors
had chances to make it 3-0 before Mayo fought back
to make it 1-1. Mayo fell in arrears once more before
squaring the game to make it 2-2. The coaches, Paul
Byrne and Liam Loftus found the game to be a useful
workout and will help them to incorporate more ideas
into the squad come the Kennedy Cup next June.
Club Trials: The League is delighted that
several players have been invited to several clubs
in the United Kingdom. To ensure that proper procedures
are being adhered to, the relavent clubs are advised
to contact the Secretary of the MSGYAFL, David Breen
on 087-9906429 or in his absence, Tom Mullins, Chairman
of the MSGYAFL before that the player leaves the
jurisdiction.
Congratulations: To the Mayo Ladies Soccer
Team on defeating the defending champions of the
WFAI Inter League Cup, Wexford 2-1 in Milebush Park
and the squad is wished the very best of luck against
UCD in the next round.
Child Officer: Well done to all who attended
the Child Protection Course in Milebush and got
their certificates accordingly. Once again, clubs
are reminded that every club has a Child Officer
that has completed the course. Mini Soccer: Mini
Soccer is booming in England at the moment with
young children. It start with 5/6 year old children
at four a side soccer and it is seen as a way forward
for development of young children’s soccer skills
and it is interesting reading. For further information,
log onto www.thefa.com and click under Grassroots.
Small Sided Goalposts: Anyone interested
in obtaining small sided goalposts at a cost of
€178 can do so by contacting the FAI on 01-6766864.
The FAI can advise you on what are the officially
recognised goalposts.
Statoil U.16 Cup Round Two Draw: There are
three interesting ties down for Saturday as Westport
United B takes on Erris United, Ballyvary BB face
Urlar United and the tie of the day being Castlebar
Celtic and Claremorris. Westport United B V Erris
United Ballyvary BB V Urlar United Castlebar Celtic
V Claremorris Byes Bangor Hibs Ballyheane Westport
United A Ballinrobe Town Glenhest Rovers
Results: The secretary, Dave Breen requests
that all results would be text in to the results
line, 087-0548106. He is getting a fairly good response
to this and could you please pass on to managers
again as it saves ringing round looking for results.
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| 05/10/05 |
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International Caps: It has
been a very good week for Mayo footballers when
Ballina Town’s Aoife Herbert and ex-Kiltimagh/Knock
United and now Dundalk City’s Eilis Nevin were capped
in the UEFA U.19 Ladies Qualifying Tournament in
Tallinn, Estonia. The Republic of Ireland achieved
a historic 2-1 victory over regional powerhouse,
Norway to qualify for the upper qualifying level
for the first time in Irish Ladies soccer history.
Eilis Nevin put in a commanding performance in defence
while Aoife Herbert made a late appearance as a
substitute. Republic of Ireland manager, Susan Ronan
said after the game, “I’m absolutely delighted for
the player's, everyone of them were excellent today.
Some of these players have been underage for three
years now and deserve this victory. We will now
look forward to the forthcoming draw in Oslo with
much interest”. Meanwhile, David Joyce was once
again capped by the Republic of Ireland U.16 boss,
Vinny Butler in their friendly matches away to Switzerland,
bringing further honour to his club, Castlebar Celtic.
U.13 Friendly: Mayo took on Sligo/Leitrim
in a challenge game in Milebush Park last Sunday.
Sligo played with a direct approach while Mayo played
from the back and looked comfortable on the ball.
After Sligo took the lead, the visitors had chances
to make it 3-0 before Mayo fought back to make it
1-1. Mayo fell in arrears once more before squaring
the game to make it 2-2. The coaches, Paul Byrne
and Liam Loftus found the game to be a useful workout
and will help them to incorporate more ideas into
the squad come the Kennedy Cup next June.
Club Trials: The League is delighted that
several players have been invited to several clubs
in the United Kingdom. To ensure that proper procedures
are being adhered to, the relavent clubs are advised
to contact the Secretary of the MSGYAFL, David Breen
on 087-9906429 or in his absence, Tom Mullins, Chairman
of the MSGYAFL before that the player leaves the
jurisdiction.
Congratulations: To the Mayo Ladies Soccer
Team on defeating the defending champions of the
WFAI Inter League Cup, Wexford 2-1 in Milebush Park
and the squad is wished the very best of luck in
the next round.
Child Officer: Well done to all who attended
the Child Protection Course in Milebush and got
their certificates accordingly. Once again, clubs
are reminded that every club has a Child Officer
that has completed the course.
Mini Soccer: Mini Soccer is booming in England
at the moment with young children. It start with
5/6 year old children at four a side soccer and
it is seen as a way forward for development of young
children’s soccer skills and it is interesting reading.
For further information, log onto www.thefa.com
and click under Grassroots.
Small Sided Goalposts: Anyone interested
in obtaining small sided goalposts at a cost of
€178 can do so by contacting the FAI on 01-6766864.
The FAI can advise you on what are the officially
recognised goalposts.
Results: The secretary, Dave Breen requests
that all results would be text in to the results
line, 0870548106. He is getting a fairly good response
to this and could you please pass on to managers
again as it saves ringing round looking for results.
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| 26/09/05 |
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Congratulations: To Ballina
Town on winning the U.12 PTAA All Ireland Soccer
Tournament recently; to David Joyce, Castlebar Celtic
on his recent call up by Vincent Butler to the Republic
of Ireland U.16 squad for the friendly away to Wales
and to all who passed their Junior Certs recently.
The LMC of th MSGYAFL would like to commisserate
with the Mayo Minor football team that were defeated
by Down in the All Ireland Minor Football Final.
Blackfort Machinery Girls U.14 Cup Final: The
match between Ballina Town and Manulla has been
postponed until a later date. Dalton Inn U.14 Cup
Final: Holders, Castlebar Celtic beat Kiltimagh/Knock
United 3-2 to set up a date against Ballina Town
in the final, provisionally set for October 9th
at 12:00 in Milebush Park. Celtic are favourites
to retain the cup while Ballina Town are expected
to be no pushover and a great game of football is
in prospect.
Child Welfare Officers: A number of clubs
completed the course recently and the participants
all received their certificates. For those who did
not do the course, the extra dates for the Code
of Ethics Awareness Workshop is Wednesday 21st and
28th September in Aras Attracta, Swinford from 7:30
to 9:45 each night, 18th and 19th October in the
Kilmaine Community Centre from 7:30 to 9:45 each
night, 9th and 16th November in Ostan Oilean Acla,
Achill from 7:30 to 9:45 each night and Saturday
19th November in Aras Mhaoilchairn, Chapel Street,
Belmullet from 10:00 to 2:30. Any club failing to
complete the course is subject to sanction. The
certificates are recognised by the SFAI, FAI and
the Sports Council of Ireland.
Occupational First Aid Courses: Will take
place over the autumn/winter months. All clubs must
have qualified occupational first aid personnel
for next season under Health and Safety regulations.
Clubs that have clubhouses must have a health and
safety certificate. More details later.
Mini Soccer: Mini Soccer is booming in England
at the moment with young children. It start with
5/6 year old children at four a side soccer and
it is seen as a way forward for development of young
children’s soccer skills and it is interesting reading.
For further information, log onto www.thefa.com
and click under Grassroots. |
| 19/09/05 |
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SFAI Cup Draws: The draws for
the first round of the various SFAI Cup competitions
took place during the week. The winners of the first
round ties will be rewarded with possible trips
to Galway, Sligo, Longford or Athlone. Teams that
advances to the last 32 will be given the opportunity
to pit their skills against the powers that come
from the DDSL, Brenfer League, AIB Cork League,
Permanent TSB Waterford League, Dundalk and District
Schoolboys League and Limerick and District Schoolboys
League. There is a lot of football to be played
over the winter months and the only Connacht side
ever to win an SFAI trophy was Sligo’s Cartron United
when they won the U.16 Barry Cup in 2002.
League Updates: Castlebar Celtic C are the
AIB U.12 League Division Two North champions for
2005, following a dramatic penalty shootout against
Glenhest Rovers in their league playoff in Snugboro.
In the Dalton Inn U.14 League Division Two South
playoff, Westport United B came from behind to beat
Charlestown Ath 3-1 in Snugboro. It was unfortunate
on Charlestown, having being unbeaten in the league
all season. Both titles were presented by the League
Chairman, Tom Mullins. The LMC of the MSGYAFL would
like to thank Snugboro United for the use of their
wonderful facilities. In the Dalton Inn Hotel
U.14 League Premier, Castlebar Celtic’s 4-0
win away to Erris United confirmed them as champions.
League Secretary, David Breen made the presentation.
Blackfort Machinery Girls U.14 Cup Final: This
year’s showpiece will be contested between holders,
Ballina Town, the main dominant force in under 14
girls football over the last four years and Manulla,
the most improved girls side in the county in recent
years. The game is set for Sunday October 1st in
Milebush Park at 12:00 and it certainly promises
to be an intruiging cup final.
Dalton Inn U.14 Cup Final: Holders, Castlebar
Celtic beat Kiltimagh/Knock United 3-2 to set up
a date against Ballina Town in the final, confirmed
for October 9th at 12:00 in Milebush Park. Celtic
are favourites to retain the cup while Ballina Town
are expected to be no pushover and a great game
of football is in prospect.
Child Welfare Officers: A number of clubs
completed the course on Saturday and the participants
all received their certificates. For those who did
not do the course, the extra dates for the Code
of Ethics Awareness Workshop is Wednesday 21st and
28th September in Aras Attracta, Swinford from 7:30
to 9:45 each night, 18th and 19th October in the
Kilmaine Community Centre from 7:30 to 9:45 each
night, 9th and 16th November in Ostan Oilean Acla,
Achill from 7:30 to 9:45 each night and Saturday
19th November in Aras Mhaoilchairn, Chapel Street,
Belmullet from 10:00 to 2:30. Any club failing to
complete the course is subject to sanction. The
certificates are recognised by the SFAI, FAI and
the Sports Council of Ireland.
Occupational First Aid Courses: Will take
place over the autumn/winter months. All clubs must
have qualified occupational first aid personnel
for next season under Health and Safety regulations.
Clubs that have clubhouses must have a health and
safety certificate. More details later.
Trophies to be Returned: Some trophies have
been returned. All U.12 and U.14 cups and shields
must be returned to Dave Breen THIS WEEK and all
other trophies ASAP. |
| 05/09/05 |
|
Blackfort Machinery Girls U.14
Cup Final: This year’s showpiece will be contested
between holders, Ballina Town, the main dominant
force in under 14 girls football over the last four
years and Manulla, the most improved girls side
in the county in recent years. No date has been
confirmed for the final but it certainly promises
to be an intruiging cup final.
Upcoming Blitzes: The annual Castlebar United
U10 blitz for the Vinny Redmond Memorial Cup will
take place at the Walsh-Fallon Park, Moneen, Castlebar
on Sunday September 18th. For further information,
please contact Anthony McDonnell on 087-6547902.
League Entries: All clubs wishing to enter
the U.18 League are instruted to advise Dave Breen
by Tuesday 7th September as fixtures needs to be
drawn up. Child Welfare Officers: The course for
same will take place in Milebush on Saturday 17th
September from 10:00 to 2:30 and it will be ran
by Charlie Lambert. All clubs must send their nominated
officer. For further details, contact Dave Breen
on 087-9906429 or log onto www.sfai.ie for more
details on the guidelines.
Occupational First Aid Courses: Will take
place over the autumn/winter months. All clubs must
have qualified occupational first aid personnel
for next season under Health and Safety regulations.
Clubs that have clubhouses must have a health and
safety certificate. More details later.
Trophies to be Returned: Some trophies have
been returned. All U.12 and U.14 cups and shields
must be returned to Dave Breen THIS WEEK and all
other trophies ASAP. |
| 22/08/05 |
|
AIB U.12 Cup Final: This year’s
final sees a Westport United side under revival
and competing in their first Mayo U.12 Cup final
since 1995 taking on first time finalists Claremorris
in Milebush Park on Sunday at 12:00. It should be
a cracking game of football as both teams entertained
along the ways and it is the perfect curtain raiser
for the AIB Mayo Junior Cup Final. Come out and
support your team.
Child Welfare Officers: The course for same
will take place in Milebush on Saturday 17th September
from 10:00 to 2:30 and it will be ran by Charlie
Lambert. All clubs must send a responsible adult
that is not coaching a team and all clubs must have
child protection welfare officers in place by the
1st September under SFAI guidelines. For further
details, contact Dave Breen on 087-9906429 or log
onto www.sfai.ie for more details on the guidelines.
Names must be submitted no later than August 26th.
Occupational First Aid Courses: Will take
place over the autumn/winter months. All clubs must
have qualified occupational first aid personnel
for next season under Health and Safety regulations.
More details later.
Delegates Meeting: The recent delegates meeting
is being reconvened for Thursday 25th August in
the Welcome Inn Hotel at 8:00. All clubs must be
represented as a fine of €100 will be issued to
clubs that fail to show up.
Trophies to be Returned: All cups and shields
must be returned to Dave Breen, 52, Castlehill Park,
Castlebar, ASAP. |
| 01/08/05 |
|
| The Late Mary Walsh: With
deep regret, the Mayo Schoolboys/Girls and Youths
AFL records the passing of Vice Chairperson, Mary
Walsh, who died on Friday morning after a short
illness. Mary was an active member of the committee
over the last number of years and was very popular
within girls’ soccer. Removal took place from
O’Malley’s Funeral Director’s,
Ballinrobe to St. Mary’s Church before one
of the largest crowds seen at a funeral in the Lake
District capital and there was a guard of honour
drawn from all the organisations she was involved
in on Saturday evening. In his homily during Requiem
Mass on Sunday morning in a packed to overflowing
church with the ceremony relayed to people who could
not get into the church, Fr. Michael Gormally CC
described Mary as a second mother to many children
and that she would be a loss not only to Ballinrobe
and South Mayo, but to Mayo and Ireland. Mary’s
motto was that there was never a problem but there
was always a solution. Amongst the Offertory gifts
was a football. While the choir was singing
“Going Home”, Mary’s remains were
carried shoulder high down through the church and
a guard of honour was formed as Mary was brought
to her place of rest. To husband, Martin, sons,
Damien and David, daughter, Katie, mother, Winifred
(Keane) and other family members, the LMC of the
MSGYAFL would like to extend a vote of sympathy.
NOTE: Anyone interested in sending messages of sympathy can
do so on www.mayoyouths.ie.
Mayo Schoolboys/Girls & Youths AFL Supply 21 Players
for Development Trials:
The success of the Mayo Schoolboys coaching structure
has once again been borne out with 11 of the 2005
Kennedy Cup squad been called for regional trials
in Milebush Park under National U.14/U.15 Manager
Vincent Butler. Also, ten from the 2004 Kennedy
Cup squad have been called up for the regional
trials. The more prominent players from these
trials would be called up for national trials
in the AUL Complex in Clonshaugh for further assessment
and if a player performs his task in them trials,
they would be considered for international selection.
In the last five years, Mayo have had Luke Byrne,
Damien Coleman, Eoin McCormack, Kenneth O’Malley,
James Bourke, Jonathan Griffin, Tom King, Eoin
Torpey, Niall Walsh and David Joyce receiving
international caps from these trials, an average
of two players per season, which is recognition
of the strides that have been made by the clubs
and the League over the last seven years since
the Academy was introduced to improve the standard
of underage football to help players play at a
higher competitive level. Of these players, Kenneth
O’Malley is currently part of the Sligo
Rovers squad as goalkeeper, while Luke Byrne had
a spell with Leeds United. Damien Coleman played
with the Galway United youths team, while Eoin
McCormack and James Bourke were part of the Sligo
Rovers underage structure.
Connacht Under 14 National Team Trials 2005
10:45 in Milebush on Thursday August 4th
2005
Mayo Players for U.14 Trials:
Ian Durkan, Andrew Carroll, Enda McGahon (Manulla); Danny McNicholas
(Swinford); Danny Fallon (Westport United);
David Cawley, Ross Kenny (Ballina Town); Ronan
Murray (Erris United); Mickey Markwick (Bangor
Hibs); Dylan Webb, Ciaran Charlton (Kiltimagh/Knock
United)
Connacht Under 15 National Team Trials 2005
12:15 in Milebush on Thursday 4th August
Mayo Players for U.15 Trials:
Niall Walsh, Kevin Keane (Ballinrobe Town); Eoin Torpey, David Joyce,
Gerard McDonagh, Robert Hennelly (Castlebar Celtic);
Cathal Freeman (Kiltimagh/Knock United); Martin
Carey (Bangor Hibs); Mark Gallagher (Claremorris);
Daniel O Hara (Ballina Town)
Anyone unable to attend should immediately
call Niall Harrison at 087 2499506.
Kiltimagh/Knock United U.10 Blitz: The annual Kiltimagh/Knock United U.10 Blitz will take place in Nelson-Burke
Park in Knock on Sunday 7th August.
The cup being played for on the day is the Ross
Donoghue Memorial Cup and it is in memory of the
late Ross Donoghue, an underage footballer for
Knock United, who was tragically killed in an
accident in 1998. Further information and entry
forms for this tournament will be sent by the
club. For more details, contact Marion Casby on
094-9388188.
Child Welfare Officers: The course for same will take place in Milebush on August
27th from 10:00 to 2:30 and it will
be ran by Charlie Lambert. All clubs must send
a responsible adult that is not coaching a team
and all clubs must have child protection welfare
officers in place by the 1st September
under SFAI guidelines. For further details, contact
Dave Breen on 087-9906429 or log onto www.sfai.ie for more details on the guidelines.
Occupational First Aid Courses: Will take place over the autumn/winter months. All clubs
must have qualified occupational first aid personnel
for next season under Health and Safety regulations.
More details later.
LMC Member Receives Contribution Award: PRO of the MSGYAFL, Kenneth Gannon received his Contribution
Award from Dave Breen, Secretary of the MSGYAFL
on Thursday night. In his speech, Kenneth Gannon
dedicated his award to Mary Walsh.
|
| 25/07/05 |
|
Boys Under 16 League Nets a New
Sponsor: The LMC of the M.S.G.Y.A.F.L. are proud
to announce that Statoil are the new sponsors of
the U.16 League. Statoil have a strong partnership
with soccer in Ireland and they are the main sponsors
of the FAI Junior Cup. The new sponsors replace
Gerry Kenny Sports, Ballina, who were very supportive
of underage football in Mayo over the years and
the M.S.G.Y.A.F.L. would like to thank Gerry Kenny
for his sponsorship over the years. As everyone
knows, sponsorship is a two way process and the
LMC would like to encourage our clubs to spread
the business around by buying Statoil products.
Mayo Schoolboys/Girls & Youths AFL Supply 21
Players for Development Trials: The success
of the Mayo Schoolboys coaching structure has once
again been borne out with 11 of the 2005 Kennedy
Cup squad been called for regional trials in Milebush
Park under National U.14/U.15 Manager Vincent Butler.
Also, ten from the 2004 Kennedy Cup squad have been
called up for the regional trials. The more prominent
players from these trials would be called up for
national trials in the AUL Complex in Clonshaugh
for further assessment and if a player performs
his task in them trials, they would be considered
for international selection. In the last five years,
Mayo have had Luke Byrne, Damien Coleman, Eoin McCormack,
Kenneth O’Malley, James Bourke, Jonathan Griffin,
Tom King, Eoin Torpey, Niall Walsh and David Joyce
receiving international caps from these trials,
an average of two players per season, which is recognition
of the strides that have been made by the clubs
and the League over the last seven years since the
Academy was introduced to improve the standard of
underage football to help players play at a higher
competitive level. Of these players, Kenneth O’Malley
is currently part of the Sligo Rovers squad as goalkeeper,
while Luke Byrne had a spell with Leeds United.
Damien Coleman played with the Galway United youths
team, while Eoin McCormack and James Bourke were
part of the Sligo Rovers underage structure.
Connacht Under 14 National Team Trials 2005 10:45
in Milebush on Thursday 28th July & August 4th 2005
Mayo Players for U.14 Trials: Ian Durkan, Andrew
Carroll, Enda McGahon (Manulla); Danny McNicholas
(Swinford); Danny Fallon (Westport United); David
Cawley, Ross Kenny (Ballina Town); Ronan Murray
(Erris United); Mickey Markwick (Bangor Hibs); Dylan
Webb, Ciaran Charlton (Kiltimagh/Knock United)
Connacht Under 15 National Team Trials 2005 12:15
in Milebush on Thursday 28th July & Thursday 4th
August
Mayo Players for U.15 Trials: Niall Walsh, Kevin
Keane (Ballinrobe Town); Eoin Torpey, David Joyce,
Gerard McDonagh, Robert Hennelly (Castlebar Celtic);
Cathal Freeman (Kiltimagh/Knock United); Martin
Carey (Bangor Hibs); Mark Gallagher (Claremorris);
Daniel O Hara (Ballina Town) Anyone unable to attend
should immediately call Niall Harrison at 087 2499506.
Kiltimagh/Knock United U.10 Blitz: The annual
Kiltimagh/Knock United U.10 Blitz will take place
in Nelson-Burke Park in Knock on Sunday 7th August.
The cup being played for on the day is the Ross
Donoghue Memorial Cup and it is in memory of the
late Ross Donoghue, an underage footballer for Knock
United, who was tragically killed in an accident
in 1998. Further information and entry forms for
this tournament will be sent by the club. For more
details, contact Marion Casby on 094-9388188.
Delegates Meeting: There will be a Technical
and Information Meeting in the Dalton Inn Hotel,
Claremorris on Tuesday 26th July at 8:00. This is
to discuss appointing Child Welfare Protection Officers
by each club. It is envisaged that there will be
a course ran by Sports Officer of Mayo County Council,
Charlie Lambert during August. It is the policy
of the SFAI that each club have two (one male and
one female) officers that are not affiliated to
the club. A proposed First Aid Course will be discussed
at the meeting and Paul Fielding, Academy Head Coach
will be in attendance to give an update on the academy.
All clubs must adhere to the meeting and the forthcoming
courses.
LMC Member to Receive Contribution Award:
PRO of the Mayo Schoolboys/Girls and Youths AFL,
Kenneth Gannon will receive his Special Contribution
Award from Jeremy Dee, League Administrator at the
Westport United Celebration Dance on Thursday evening
in the Castlecourt Hotel in Westport. Mr. Gannon
was due to receive his award in the Dalton Inn Hotel
in Claremorris at the annual presentation night
last December, but he was unavailable at the time.
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| 18/07/05 |
|
Soccer Tournaments: The Annual
Claremorris U.10 5-A-Side Blitz will be taking place
in Claremorris on Sunday 24th July, commencing at
10:30 and Claremorris FC are asking all teams to
arrive on time. Registration of teams takes place
at 10:00 and it is restricted to twenty sides. There
will be a penalty competition between the second
round and the quarter finals and each side is to
nominate their two spot kickers. The format and
times of each games will be explained to each manager
on arrival. Cost of entry is €40 for the main team
and €30 for subsequent teams.
The Galway International Soccer Festival 2005
August 7th-12th Hosted by Salthill Devon FC, Galway
The inaugural Galway International Soccer Festival
will be held at Salthill Devon’s new facility at
Drom, Galway next August. The festival is being
organised in conjunction with the Event Company
who run a number of highly successful tournaments
in the UK such as The Wales International Soccer
Tournament. The tournament will cater for boys and
girls for the ages 8 to 17. There will be eight
age groups with approximately 100 teams participating
in the event. The Under 15 age group will be aimed
at professional clubs and representative teams i.e.
teams representing a county, city or region. Teams
confirmed for the elite competition include Glasgow
Celtic, two FAI representative sides, top Canadian
side Calgary Foothills FC (previous club of England
International Owen Hargreaves) and ex-Chelsea and
Glasgow Celtic player Paul Elliot’s soccer academy
FC Yarnton. The Festival will be the first major
youth international soccer tournament to be held
in the Republic of Ireland and aims to fill this
gap in the market by providing a high quality event.
We are confident that the tournament will establish
itself as a focal point within the Irish youth soccer
calendar while also furthering the development of
soccer in the West of Ireland. As well as being
a sporting occasion, the festival will also incorporate
a cultural dimension with entertainment and excursions
provided for all visitors. The tournament has also
been given support from the FAI. Packie Bonner,
Technical Director of the association confirms this
in saying: “The FAI welcome this event, which will
become an important contributor to its Football
for the Future Development Plan. It will offer Irish
clubs and regional sides a chance to compete with
similar standard international teams” Age Groups
Boys Born in 1988 11-a-side Boys Born in 1989 11-a-side
Boys Born in 1990 11-a-side Boys Born in 1991 11-a-side
Boys Born in 1992 11-a-side Boys Born in 1993 11-a-side
Boys Born in 1994 8-a-side Girls Born in 1991 11-a-side
* Six-a-side Festivals for Boys and Girls Born in
1995, 1996, and 1997 Festival Costs (A) Non-Resident
- €50 per player + €250 Team Entry Fee. (B) Resident
6-NIGHT ACCOMMODATION - €380 per person 5-NIGHT
ACCOMMODATION - €350 per person 4-NIGHT ACCOMMODATION
- €320 per person The above resident fees cover:
Tournament Entry High Quality Accommodation in Corrib
Village, located just outside Galway City. 3 Meals
Per Day Bus Transport Between Corrib Village and
Drom Soccer Park. For further details regarding
the festival please contact: Salthill Devon FC,
Drom Soccer Park Rahoon Galway (091) 861862 e-mail:
salthilldevon@eircom.net
Delegates Meeting: There will be a Technical
and Information Meeting in the Dalton Inn Hotel,
Claremorris on Tuesday 26th July at 8:00. This is
to discuss appointing Child Welfare Protection Officers
by each club. It is envisaged that there will be
a course ran by Sports Officer of Mayo County Council,
Charlie Lambert during August. It is the policy
of the SFAI that each club have two (one male and
one female) officers that are not affiliated to
the club. A proposed First Aid Course will be discussed
at the meeting and Paul Fielding, Academy Head Coach
will be in attendance to give an update on the academy.
All clubs must adhere to the meeting and the forthcoming
courses. |
| 10/07/05 |
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|
Milebush Park, Umbro and Mayo Schoolboys/Girls
and Youths AFL Summer Camp:
MAYO SCHOOLBOYS/GIRLS & YOUTHS SUMMER CAMP in
association with Umbro & Milebush Park. 25th -
29th July inclusive 5 DAYS OF FUN & GAMES. Entry
fee includes Free Mayo - Umbro Kit ! Certificate
of participation. Loads of prizes ! Open to boys
and girls from 8 to 13 years of age. Call Jeremy
on 086 9892363 to register. Cost of entry €65.
Location Milebush Park Omnigrass, Castlebar. Time
10:00am to 3:00pm daily. Places limited Book Early.
Congratulations: To Maurice Fleming, Honourary
Secretary of the SFAI, who was voted as Vice President
of the FAI. Maurice, within his capacity of schoolboy’s
football, is a very good friend of Mayo underage
soccer and to the Mayo Schoolboys/Girls and Youths
AFL. The LMC of the Mayo Schoolboys/Girls and
Youths AFL wishes him every success in his new
post.
Connacht Schoolboys and Youths AGM: Two
major issues that will affect clubs in the 2005-2006
FCS Connacht Cup competitions. If a pitch is unplayable,
the home team must ensure that the pitch is playable
for the refixture or the game automatically transfer
to the opponents ground on the day. Teams will
be guaranteed two matches in the competition.
All the losing sides in the first round then goes
into the FCS Connacht Shield. The FCS Connacht
Cups will commence in September.
Delegates Meeting: There will be a Technical
and Information Meeting in the Dalton Inn Hotel,
Claremorris on Tuesday 26th July at 8:00. This
is to discuss appointing Child Welfare Protection
Officers by each club. It is envisaged that there
will be a course ran by Sports Officer of Mayo
County Council, Charlie Lambert during August.
It is the policy of the SFAI that each club have
two (one male and one female) officers that are
not affiliated to the club. A proposed First Aid
Course will be discussed at the meeting and Paul
Fielding, Academy Head Coach will be in attendance
to give an update on the academy. All clubs must
adhere to the meeting and the forthcoming courses.
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| 27/06/05 |
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|
Kennedy Cup: Mayo completed their 2005
Umbro/SFAI Kennedy U.13 Cup campaign in seventh
place after a week of tough football and while
the side may not have won the competition, they
won many admirers for their style of play and
their attitude. Mayo started their Kennedy Cup
campaign on Monday evening against Inishowen and
pretty much dominated the game with nice, intricate
passing. Mayo took the lead through Ross Kenny
with a firm header that the keeper got a hand
to to claw away. Ronan Murray terrorised the defence
with his pace and deservedly made it 2-0 close
to half time. Inishowen pulled a goal back through
a harshly given penalty, but Murray put broad
daylight between the sides to wrap the game at
3-1. For his efforts, Ronan Murray was named Player
of the Day by the SFAI and his reward for his
performance was a pair of football boots sponsored
by Umbro. Mayo had to deal with a tough clash
against Carlow on Tuesday morning and Ian Durkan
kept Mayo in the game with a wonderful first half
save. Mayo came more into the game in the second
half and Dylan Webb opened the scoring from close
range. Danny McNicholas wrapped it up with a bullet
header to make it 2-0 for the Westerners. Tuesday
evening saw Mayo pit their wits against Dundalk
and Dundalk made a tired Mayo team that needed
only a point to qualify for the cup proper work
hard. Dundalk looked dangerous going forward and
Mayo thanked their lucky stars for some tired
finishing. Mayo got to grips and substitute, Enda
McGahon put Mayo in front just before half time
with a pearler of a free kick. Mayo took over
the second half and it took another laser-accurate
free kick from Enda McGahon to wrap up the points
and the group for Mayo with another 2-0 victory.
The price of winning Group 6 was a difficult tie
against perennial favourites for the competition,
DDSL on Wednesday. The Dublin side took an early
lead while Mayo were protesting a throw in. DDSL
won a free on the right and it was punished on
the far post. Mayo could have made it 1-1 when
Ronan Murry went through on goal and hit the butt
of the post with the keeper beaten. DDSL went
on the attack again and won a corner. The delivery
was ruthless to the far post and Mayo were 2-0
down from a header. Mayo did not capitulate and
kept battling along the way. Ian Durkan was superb
between the sticks and Danny McNicholas impervious
at centre half. However, when Mayo got a rhytm
going, they were muscled out of it by their more
physical imposing opponents. The killer third
goal came early in the second half when DDSL were
awarded what would be considered to be a harsh
penalty, which got tucked away. Mayo kept battling
all the ways and in defeat, the boys were applauded
off the pitch. In the Kennedy Plate semi final
on Thursday morning, Mayo were lined up against
Cork and it was a game that was dominated by both
defences. Cork were always that little bit more
dangerous in front of goal and took the lead from
close range. With the clock running out, Enda
McGahon netted another free kick, with the aid
of the goalkeeper's hand. The game went to extra
time and a scoreless first period, Cork took advantage
of a tiring Mayo side and netted twice to win
the game 3-1 after extra time. Thursday evening
saw the 7th-8th place playoff between Mayo and
Donegal and it turned out to be a strange game
of football. Mayo opened the game very strongly
and took a deserved lead through David Cawley.
After the early domination, Mayo started to play
loose football and Donegal hit the woodwork twice
before going into the break at 2-1 ahead. Mayo
found their purpose again early in the second
half and Ryan Connolly put the sides level again
before David Cawley made it 3-2. Enda McGahon
netted before Cawley bagged his hat trick to make
the game safe at 5-2. Donegal nipped a consolation
to make it 5-3 but it was a satisfactory ending
to a good Kennedy Cup showing. The players were
a credit to their clubs, families and to the league,
not only for the ways they played football but
for the excellent conduct they had shown all week.
Best for Mayo were Ronan Murray, Danny McNicholas,
Danny Fallon and David Cawley.
Congrats: The LMC of the MSGYAFL would
like to extend their congratulations to Westport
United on winning the Statoil FAI Junior Cup against
Waterford Crystal in Buckley Park, Kilkenny, yesterday.
The achievement is a first for Mayo soccer at
Junior level and it follows the success of Erris
United in the FAI Youth Cup 14 months ago. Most
of the current Westport United squad played for
the Mayo underage sides and played with pride,
honour and distinction. Not only the side brought
success, more importantly, to their own town,
they also brought success to their own county
and the standards they have set in the heat of
Kilkenny will help the aspirations of all our
children playing soccer across Mayo. Also, congratulations
are also being extended to Bohola NS on their
success of winning the Ribena National Schools
5 A Side competition last week. Good Luck: To
David Joyce, Castlebar Celtic on his call up by
Vinny Butler to the Republic of Ireland U.15 squad
for the Tenerife Tournament from June 23rd to
June 26th. David Joyce has certainly being a regular
feature in the national set up since his first
cap against Holland on November 30th.
SMS Results Service:
GET YOUR LOCAL RESULTS BY TEXT. To subscribe to
receive your club team results as soon as the
game is over, please follow the instructions below.
For boys soccer: to 57234 Text........Soccer mys
sub clubname team Example....Soccer mys sub ballinrobe
u14...to 57234 For Girls soccer: to 57234 Text........Soccer
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of VAT. Thank you for supporting Mayo Schoolboys/Girls
& Youths Soccer.
AIB Mayo U.12 Cup Draw: The two finalists
from last year’s competition, Ballina Town (Holders)
and Castlebar Celtic (Runner’s Up) both received
byes in the second round of the Mayo U.12 Cup.
Other Premier sides to receive a bye were Westport
United and Swinford. The Premier sides in action
are Kiltimagh/Knock United v Westport United B,
Erris United v Charlestown Ath and the tie of
the round, Manulla V Bangor Hibs, which is the
only all Premier clash. The draw for the first
round proper of the A.I.B. U-12 cup to be played
on Friday the 8th of July is as follows. Ballinrobe
v Kiltamagh/Knock B (P.Foley) Glenhest v Killala
(A. Nevin) Urlar v Claremorris (J. Blake) Ballyheane
v Achill (L. McEntee) Kiltimagh/Knock v Westport
B (M.Walsh) Castlebar Celtic B v Ballyglass (H.
Loftus) Erris v Charlestown (D. McGrath) Manulla
v Bangor Hibs (M. Halligan) Eight teams have byes.
They are: Castlebar Celtic Ballyvary Blue Bombers
Westport Snugboro Conn Rangers Ballina Town Castlebar
Celtic C Swinford. Milebush Park, Umbro and Mayo
Schoolboys/Girls and Youths AFL Summer Camp:
MAYO SCHOOLBOYS/GIRLS & YOUTHS SUMMER CAMP
in association with Umbro & Milebush Park. 25th
- 29th July inclusive
5 DAYS OF FUN & GAMES. Entry fee includes
Free Mayo - Umbro Kit ! Certificate of participation.
Loads of prizes ! Open to boys and girls from
8 to 13 years of age. Call Jeremy on 086 9892363
to register. Cost of entry 65euro. Location Milebush
Park Omnigrass, Castlebar. Time 10.00a.m to 3.00pm
daily. Places limited Book Early.
Kenny Sports U.16 League Notice: All clubs
should have their U.16 player registration forms
with the league registrar, Pat O'Connor, before
Wednesday the 20th of July. The U.16 league will
kick off on Monday the 25th of July. Please confirm
your participation in the U.16 league by emailing
thedees@eircom.net.
WESTPORT'S CALL BY FRANK MCCAFFREY AND WESTPORT
UNITED FC. Westport native, Peter Collins
of RTE fame will be in the Wyatt Hotel on Friday
night to launch the Westport's Call CD, which
was recorded by Frank McCaffrey and Westport United
FC for Mayo Cancer Services. The CD is to go on
sale on Monday 4th July. Spokesman for the organising
committee, Joe Ring, said "This is a wonderful
occasion to the people of Westport and Mayo to
support this worthy cause." People wishing to
make donations for this worthy cause can contact
Joe Ring on 087-6596244. A great night is guaranteed
with the successful Westport United FAI Junior
Cup Champions in attendance with local and national
dignitaries. Admission to the launch is €5.
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Update A.I.B. U.12 League: The Premier
Division is settling down nicely and it is throwing
up some very tight encounters. Leading the table
with a superior goal difference of four is Castlebar
Celtic, who are joined by Westport United on nine
points each. Manulla are third on seven points,
their only loss came against Castlebar Celtic
while Bangor Hibs are holding their own. Kiltimagh/Knock
United are expected to climb the table when they
play their outstanding games and Swinford opened
their account with a 3-1 win over Erris United.
Ballina Town have outstanding games and are capable
of moving up the table. Erris United have played
four games and have yet to record a victory but
in other seasons, they have shown to pull the
rabbit out of the bag at the finish. In Division
One, Claremorris are in cruise control with maximum
points from four games and have scored 29 goals
and have only conceded one. If they continue this
sort of form, they could well have their name
on the title. Ballinrobe Town are the best equipped
side to pounce if Claremorris do falter later
on in the season. They are second on goal difference
with a game more played. Urlar United are third
and are scoring goals. Unfortunately, they have
conceded 17, but they have certainly entertained
this season. Ballyheane are comfortable in mid
table. Achill Rovers and Conn Rangers, despite
some severe beatings, are both on four points
and are looking over their shoulder at Ballyglass
with three points. Ballyvary Blue Bombers have
only a draw to show for, but the relegation business
may get very interesting.
Blackfort Machinery Girls U.12 League: Manulla
are on the ascendancy in the league with impressive
football, which puts them top with 9 points and
19 goals scored from three games. Ballina Town
are second with nine points but not as good a
goal difference following their slow start. Another
slow starter, Ballinrobe Town are up to third
on six points while early pace setters, Swinford
have slipped to fourth. Conn Rangers are starting
to find the going tough while Ballyvary Blue Bombers
are still clamouring for their elusive victory.
Kennedy Cup: The Kennedy Cup will be taking
place in the grounds of Limerick University from
Monday 13th June to Sunday 17th June 2005. The
Mayo squad is represented by ten clubs, namely
Ballina Town, Ballyglass, Bangor Hibs, Castlebar
Celtic, Claremorris, Erris United, Kiltimagh/Knock
United, Manulla, Swinford and Westport United.
The management team is Brendan Kenny, Manager;
Paul Fielding, Assistant Manager; Liam Loftus,
Coach and Seamus McWalter, Physio. The squad will
be departing Milebush Park, Castlebar at 2:00
on Sunday 12th June and will be returning to Castlebar
at 6:30 on Friday 17th June. Mayo have been drawn
in Group 6 alongside Inishowen, Carlow and Dundalk.
Depending on standings, Mayo will be entered into
the Kennedy Cup, Plate, Bowl, Shield One or Shield
Two and the team is guaranteed football for the
full week.
Congrats: The LMC of the MSGYAFL would
like to extend their congratulations to Westport
United on reaching the final of the Statoil FAI
Junior Cup Final after their impressive 2-0 victory
against Carew Park in Limerick in what was a historic
achievement for the club and for Mayo football.
Most of the squad played underage football for
Westport United and a number of the squad played
with the Mayo underage sides. The LMC of the MSGYAFL
is encouraging all clubs in the county to come
out and support Westport United in the final.
The final will take place in Buckley Park, Kilkenny
on the 19th June at 3:00 and the LMC would like
to wish Westport United the very best of luck
for the occasion. Also, congratulations is being
extended to Danny Scahill on getting a Republic
of Ireland semi-professional cap against Wales
last Saturday in the international semi professional
tournament in Cork. Finally, a vote of congratulations
has being extended to Damien McGrath, Inver, Ballintra
and the Mayo Branch of the ISRS on being appointed
a referee for the Eircom League recently.
SMS Results Service: There is an SMS Results
Service coming on line. Suscribers can text their
club and age groups on all mobile networks and
the service is due to be active shortly.
SFAI AGM: Please note that the Schoolboys
Football Association of Ireland’s Annual General
Meeting will take place in the Coaching Centre,
Oscar Traynor Road, Coolock, Dublin on Saturday,
June 11th.
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Update A.I.B. U.12 League: The Premier
Division is settling down nicely and it is throwing
up some very tight encounters. Leading the table
with a superior goal difference of four is Castlebar
Celtic, who are joined by Westport United on nine
points each. Manulla are third on seven points,
their only loss came against Castlebar Celtic
while Bangor Hibs are holding their own. Kiltimagh/Knock
United are expected to climb the table when they
play their outstanding games and Swinford opened
their account with a 3-1 win over Erris United.
Ballina Town have outstanding games and are capable
of moving up the table. Erris United have played
four games and have yet to record a victory but
in other seasons, they have shown to pull the
rabbit out of the bag at the finish. In Division
One, Claremorris are in cruise control with maximum
points from four games and have scored 29 goals
and have only conceded one. If they continue this
sort of form, they could well have their name
on the title. Ballinrobe Town are the best equipped
side to pounce if Claremorris do falter later
on in the season. They are second on goal difference
with a game more played. Urlar United are third
and are scoring goals. Unfortunately, they have
conceded 17, but they have certainly entertained
this season. Ballyheane are comfortable in mid
table. Achill Rovers and Conn Rangers, despite
some severe beatings, are both on four points
and are looking over their shoulder at Ballyglass
with three points. Ballyvary Blue Bombers have
only a draw to show for, but the relegation business
may get very interesting.
Blackfort Machinery Girls U.12 League: Manulla
are on the ascendancy in the league with impressive
football, which puts them top with 9 points and
19 goals scored from three games. Ballina Town
are second with nine points but not as good a
goal difference following their slow start. Another
slow starter, Ballinrobe Town are up to third
on six points while early pace setters, Swinford
have slipped to fourth. Conn Rangers are starting
to find the going tough while Ballyvary Blue Bombers
are still clamouring for their elusive victory.
Kennedy Cup: The Kennedy Cup will be taking
place in the grounds of Limerick University from
Monday 13th June to Sunday 17th June 2005. The
Mayo squad is represented by ten clubs, namely
Ballina Town, Ballyglass, Bangor Hibs, Castlebar
Celtic, Claremorris, Erris United, Kiltimagh/Knock
United, Manulla, Swinford and Westport United.
The management team is Brendan Kenny, Manager;
Paul Fielding, Assistant Manager; Liam Loftus,
Coach and Seamus McWalter, Physio. The squad will
be departing Milebush Park, Castlebar at 2:00
on Sunday 12th June and will be returning to Castlebar
at 6:30 on Friday 17th June. Mayo have been drawn
in Group 6 alongside Inishowen, Carlow and Dundalk.
Depending on standings, Mayo will be entered into
the Kennedy Cup, Plate, Bowl, Shield One or Shield
Two and the team is guaranteed football for the
full week.
Congrats: The LMC of the MSGYAFL would
like to extend their congratulations to Westport
United on reaching the final of the Statoil FAI
Junior Cup Final after their impressive 2-0 victory
against Carew Park in Limerick in what was a historic
achievement for the club and for Mayo football.
Most of the squad played underage football for
Westport United and a number of the squad played
with the Mayo underage sides. The LMC of the MSGYAFL
is encouraging all clubs in the county to come
out and support Westport United in the final.
The final will take place in Buckley Park, Kilkenny
on the 19th June at 3:00 and the LMC would like
to wish Westport United the very best of luck
for the occasion. Also, congratulations is being
extended to Danny Scahill on getting a Republic
of Ireland semi-professional cap against Wales
last Saturday in the international semi professional
tournament in Cork. Finally, a vote of congratulations
has being extended to Damien McGrath, Inver, Ballintra
and the Mayo Branch of the ISRS on being appointed
a referee for the Eircom League recently.
SMS Results Service: There is an SMS Results
Service coming on line. Suscribers can text their
club and age groups on all mobile networks and
the service is due to be active shortly.
SFAI AGM: Please note that the Schoolboys
Football Association of Ireland’s Annual General
Meeting will take place in the Coaching Centre,
Oscar Traynor Road, Coolock, Dublin on Saturday,
June 11th.
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Dalton Inn Hotel U.14 League: The Dalton
Inn Hotel U.14 League kicked off recently, and
there has been some very interesting games to
date and some very tight positions on tables as
below. In the Premier, Castlebar Celtic share
top spot with Westport United on seven points
each with the county town on top on goal difference.
Celtic beat Ballina Town 4-2 and Erris United
9-2 while drawing with Westport United. Westport
beat Swinford 3-0 and Ballinrobe Town 5-4. Kiltimagh/Knock
United are third with six points with a 4-1 and
6-0 wins over Swinford and Ballinrobe Town respectively.
Their only defeat came at the hands of Bangor
Hibs, when K/K lost 2-1. Bangor’s other game was
against Erris United, which resulted in a 2-1
win for their north west rivals. Swinford’s only
win came against Erris United, leaving Swinford,
Erris United and Bangor Hibs on three points each
with Bangor Hibs having a game in hand. Ballina
Town and Ballinrobe Town, with games in hand,
have yet to record a win. In Division One, Ballyglass
lead the way with maximum points of nine with
wins over Claremorris (3-1), Kilmurray (2-1) and
Urlar United (4-2). Manulla are second on seven
points with a 3-1 win over neighbours, Ballyvary
Blue Bombers, a whopping 10-1 win over Urlar United
and a 2-2 draw with Claremorris. Ballyvary Blue
Bombers lie in third with six points after beating
Ballyheane 4-2 and Achill Rovers 10-3. Claremorris’
only win to date was a 2-0 victory over Achill
Rovers while Achill Rovers recorded a 5-1 win
over Kilmurray. Kilmurray, Ballyheane and Urlar
United are all looking forward to their first
points of the season. In Division Two North, Conn
Rangers lead the way with 9 points from three
games, beating Westport United B 10-2, Killala
8-2 and Straide and Foxford 6-2 while it is a
two way tie on second for Ballina Town B and S&F
United with six points each and both clubs within
ten miles of each other, giving it some local
spice. Ballina Town B heads the list on goal difference
beating Castlebar Celtic C 13-0 and Westport United
C 5-2, while S&F United recorded a 3-0 win against
them and the boys from the Gallen Barony recorded
a 2-1 win over Killala. Killala and Westport United
C both recorded wins over Castlebar Celtic C,
8-1 and 4-3 respectively. In Division Two South,
Castlebar Celtic B top the table with seven points
with a 2-0 win over Westport United B and an 8-1
success over Claremorris B. They drew 2-2 against
Charlestown Ath. Westport are second after recording
a 4-0 win over Kiltimagh/Knock Utd B and beating
Claremorris B 5-0. Charlestown Ath beat Glenhest
Rovers 5-1 and drew with Kiltimagh/Knock United
B along with their draw with Celtic B. Kiltimagh/Knock
United B beat Glenhest Rovers, while Glenhest
Rovers secured their only win against Claremorris
B. The league will shortly be shutting down for
the Kennedy Cup, but there will be some interesting
duels over the summer months.
FAI Soccer Camps Summer 2005: Yes, it is
getting to that time of year again…..FAI Summer
Soccer Camps. Again this year in the North-West
we have a great selection of venues for our FAI
Summer Soccer camps. We also have our Goal-keeping
specialist camp back again for the third year.
This year in Mayo we have five soccer camps scheduled.
As always on our soccer camps, all of our coaches
hold soccer specific coaching qualifications from
the Football Association of Ireland or an equivalent
soccer governing body. Remember, all of our Summer
Soccer camps are open to both boys and girls
The Programme; This years FAI Summer Soccer
camps are designed to give all participants(Boys
and Girls) five football packed days of fun, skills
and games. The FAI Summer Soccer camps shall run
Monday to Friday inclusive, from 10.30am to 3pm
with breaks for light lunch and refreshments.
The specialist goal-keeping camp shall take place
on Saturday and Sunday
The Give-aways; All participants shall
receive
five days of qualified professional tuition
New special edition FAI/Pepsi Umbro playing kit
New special edition FAI/Pepsi Umbro football
FAI/Pepsi water bottle
The option to personalise your playing kit (NEW)
On the specialist goal-keeping camp all participants
shall receive
New special edition FAI/Pepsi Umbro goal-keeping
kit
New special edition FAI/Umbro goal-keeping cap
FAI/Pepsi water bottle
The option to personalise your playing kit (NEW)
Two days qualified professional tuition
The Venues and dates;
July 11-15 at Swinford United FC, McEvaddy Park,
Swinford, Co.Mayo
July 11-15 at Claremorris FC, Concannon Park,
Claremorris, Co.Mayo
July 18-22 at Milebush Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
July 25-29 at Killala FC, Killala, Co. Mayo
The specialist goal-keeping camp shall be held
at Milebush Park, Castlebar on Saturday and Sunday
August 6 and 7
What is the cost; Our cost is still the
same as last year…79 euro per child for the five
day camp …..60 euro per child for the specialist
goal-keeping camp….and if you want your kit personalised
there is an extra 10 euro charge.
How do we register; Very simple, you have
a few options…..
· Book online at www.fai.ie
· Call the booking hotline at 1890-653-653.(1890-OLE-OLE)
· Fill an entry form which are available at from
your local schoolboys/girls clubs and some shops
in your area. Call Niall Harrison, your local
FAI Regional Development Officer, at 087-2499506
and he will assist you.
Development School Invitation: Following on
from the success of the Tom Joyce sponsored Under
13 trip to Manchester Utd last month, the Mayo
academy have been invited to participate in a
three day development school in Shrewsbury, England,
in August, run by the Manchester Utd Academy.
Other participants include Tranmere Rovers, Oldham
Athletic, Walsall, Stoke City and Shrewsbury Town.
Details of which age groups are to be involved
are still been ironed out, but the Mayo academy
are delighted to be asked along, and again, would
like to thank the players involved in the April
trip for conducting themselves in such a manner
as to warrant this invitation.
Congrats: to Our Lady’s College, Belmullet
on winning the national vocational schools soccer
title in Flancare Park, Longford. The side would
be borne of representatives of Bangor Hibs and
Erris United. Also congrats to Danny Scahill,
Westport United who got called into the Eircom
U.21 League Representative Squad.
Commiserations: to Castlebar Celtic under
14s following their 1-0 defeat to Athenry in the
FCS Connacht U.14 Cup Final in Milebush Park,
Castlebar, last Monday.
U.11 Super Sevens Blitz: Clubs are being
asked to note that all results are to be texted
in to Jeremy Dee on 087-9906427.
SFAI AGM: Please note that the Schoolboys
Football Association of Ireland’s Annual General
Meeting will take place in Oscar Traynor Road,
Coolock, Dublin on June 11th.
Club News: Westport United: There will
be no underage football in the Sports Park in
Westport this week due to The Sports Park being
shut from Monday 23rd May to Sunday 29th May,
inclusive due to maintenance works.
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Blackfort Machinery Girls U.12
League: The league got off to a fine start for
Swinford, who beat Conn Rangers 3-0 at home and
a fine 1-0 away victory against Ballinrobe Town,
leaving them top. Manulla are second with a game
in hand with a convincing 6-0 win over Ballina Town.
Conn Rangers beat Ballyvary B.B. 4-2 and Ballina
Town beat their old rivals, Ballinrobe Town 3-0
to leave themselves mid table. The Blue Bombers
and Ballinrobe Town are both awaiting their first
points, but there is a lot of football to be played
yet.
FAI Soccer Camps Summer 2005: Yes, it is
getting to that time of year again.....FAI Summer
Soccer Camps. Again this year in the North-West
we have a great selection of venues for our FAI
Summer Soccer camps. We also have our Goal-keeping
specialist camp back again for the third year. This
year in Mayo we have five soccer camps scheduled.
As always on our soccer camps, all of our coaches
hold soccer specific coaching qualifications from
the Football Association of Ireland or an equivalent
soccer governing body. Remember, all of our Summer
Soccer camps are open to both boys and girls The
Programme; This years FAI Summer Soccer camps are
designed to give all participants(Boys and Girls)
five football packed days of fun, skills and games.
The FAI Summer Soccer camps shall run Monday to
Friday inclusive, from 10.30am to 3pm with breaks
for light lunch and refreshments. The specialist
goal-keeping camp shall take place on Saturday and
Sunday The Give-aways; All participants shall receive
five days of qualified professional tuition New
special edition FAI/Pepsi Umbro playing kit New
special edition FAI/Pepsi Umbro football FAI/Pepsi
water bottle The option to personalise your playing
kit (NEW) On the specialist goal-keeping camp all
participants shall receive New special edition FAI/Pepsi
Umbro goal-keeping kit New special edition FAI/Umbro
goal-keeping cap FAI/Pepsi water bottle The option
to personalise your playing kit (NEW) Two days qualified
professional tuition The Venues and dates; July
11-15 at Swinford United FC, McEvaddy Park, Swinford,
Co.Mayo July 11-15 at Claremorris FC, Concannon
Park, Claremorris, Co.Mayo July 18-22 at Milebush
Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo July 25-29 at Killala
FC, Killala, Co. Mayo The specialist goal-keeping
camp shall be held at Milebush Park, Castlebar on
Saturday and Sunday August 6 and 7 What is the cost;
Our cost is still the same as last year...79 euro
per child for the five day camp .....60 euro per
child for the specialist goal-keeping camp....and
if you want your kit personalised there is an extra
10 euro charge. How do we register; Very simple,
you have a few options..... · Book online at www.fai.ie
· Call the booking hotline at 1890-653-653.(1890-OLE-OLE)
· Fill an entry form which are available at from
your local schoolboys/girls clubs and some shops
in your area. Call Niall Harrison, your local FAI
Regional Development Officer, at 087-2499506 and
he will assist you.
Congrats: to David Joyce, Castlebar Celtic,
on being named the Chadwick's Footballer of the
Month for April. David will receive his award at
the Presentation Night later on in the year. Also
congratulations is being extended to two goalkeepers;
Declan Weir, ex-Achill Rovers on being called up
to the Irish Universities squad and to Ciaran Kelly,
ex-Ballinrobe Town who got called into the Eircom
U.21 League Representative Squad.
Club News: Westport United: Westport United
are on the lookout for players wishing to play under
16 football. Any player wishing to play for the
Westport United Under 16 side can contact Michael
McDonnell on 087-2051086 after 6:00pm. There will
be no underage football in the Sports Park in Westport
this week due to The Sports Park being shut from
Monday 16th May to Sunday 22nd May, inclusive due
to maintenance works. |
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FAI Summer Soccer Camps 2005: Yes,
it is getting to that time of year again…..FAI Summer
Soccer Camps. Again this year in the North-West
we have a great selection of venues for our FAI
Summer Soccer camps. We also have our Goal-keeping
specialist camp back again for the third year. This
year in Mayo we have five soccer camps scheduled.
As always on our soccer camps, all of our coaches
hold soccer specific coaching qualifications from
the Football Association of Ireland or an equivalent
soccer governing body. Remember, all of our Summer
Soccer camps are open to both boys and girls The
Programme; This years FAI Summer Soccer camps are
designed to give all participants(Boys and Girls)
five football packed days of fun, skills and games.
The FAI Summer Soccer camps shall run Monday to
Friday inclusive, from 10.30am to 3pm with breaks
for light lunch and refreshments. The specialist
goal-keeping camp shall take place on Saturday and
Sunday The Give-aways; All participants shall receive
five days of qualified professional tuition New
special edition FAI/Pepsi Umbro playing kit New
special edition FAI/Pepsi Umbro football FAI/Pepsi
water bottle The option to personalise your playing
kit (NEW) On the specialist goal-keeping camp all
participants shall receive New special edition FAI/Pepsi
Umbro goal-keeping kit New special edition FAI/Umbro
goal-keeping cap FAI/Pepsi water bottle The option
to personalise your playing kit (NEW) Two days qualified
professional tuition The Venues and dates; July
11-15 at Swinford United FC, McEvaddy Park, Swinford,
Co.Mayo July 11-15 at Claremorris FC, Concannon
Park, Claremorris, Co.Mayo July 18-22 at Milebush
Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo July 25-29 at Killala
FC, Killala, Co. Mayo The specialist goal-keeping
camp shall be held at Milebush Park, Castlebar on
Saturday and Sunday August 6 and 7 What is the cost;
Our cost is still the same as last year…79 euro
per child for the five day camp …..60 euro per child
for the specialist goal-keeping camp….and if you
want your kit personalised there is an extra 10
euro charge. How do we register; Very simple, you
have a few options….. · Book online at www.fai.ie
· Call the booking hotline at 1890-653-653. · Fill
an entry form which are available at from your local
schoolboys/girls clubs and some shops in your area.
· Call Niall Harrison, your local FAI Regional Development
Officer, at 087-2499506 and he will assist you.
F.C.S. Connacht Underage Cup Finals:The final
of the FCS Connacht U.12 Cup between Mervue United
and Strand Celtic takes place in Milebush Park on
Saturday 14th May at 2:00. Please come out and support
the final. The final of the FCS Connacht U.14 Cup
between Castlebar Celtic and Athenry takes place
in Milebush Park on Monday evening, 16th May at
7:00. Please come out to cheer on Castlebar Celtic
as the Mayo representatives in the final of the
competition. The LMC of the M.S.G.Y.A.F.L. would
like to wish Castlebar Celtic the very best of luck
in the final.
A.I.B. U.12 League: The league kicked off on
Friday evening last with ten games out for grabs.
In the Premier Division, defending Champions, Kiltimagh/Knock
United were shocked 4-3 away to Westport United
in their first game in under 12 top flight since
1996. Manulla are the early pacesetters with a stylish
6-0 victory over gallant Swinford. In Division One,
Urlar United cruised to an impressive 8-0 landslide
over unfortunate Conn Rangers, while Achill Rovers
and Ballyvary Blue Bombers played out an entertaining
2-2 draw. In Division Two North, Glenhest Rovers
impressed in their 4-0 win over an enthusiastic
Killala while Claremorris C were too strong for
newcomers, Moyvilla in another 4-0 cruise, leaving
both sides top of the table. Castlebar Celtic C
played out an entertaining game against Ballina
Town B with the green and white side coming out
on top with a narrow 3-2 scoreline. In Division
Two South, Charlestown leads the way following an
emphatic 8-0 win over brave newcomers, Snugboro
United. Castlebar Celtic B were too strong for a
plucky Manulla B and came away with a 7-0 home victory.
Kiltimagh/Knock United B fairly put it up to Westport
United B but the home side ran out of steam at the
end while the West Mayo side came out with a 7-3
victory. There is a serious amount of football to
be played and judging by some of the results, there
is a very exciting season ahead for all followers
of under 12 football and there will be plenty of
unpredictable moments..
Congrats: to Hannah Callaghan from Ballinrobe
Town, who represented the Republic of Ireland Schools
International Under 15 Girls team over the bank
holiday weekend. She played in all three games versus
Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland and scored
in the first two games. Unfortunately, Eilish Collins
from Ballina Town was selected to play on the same
team but due to injury had to pull out at the last
minute. It was very unfortunate for her, but her
performances should merit another call up in the
future.
International Call Up: Congratulations to
David Joyce and Eoin Torpey from Castlebar Celtic,
who have been included in the Republic of Ireland
Under 15 squads to play at a triangular tournament
in Northern Ireland from 11-15th May. The tournament
includes Northern Ireland, Wales and the Republic
of Ireland. They are a credit to their club and
to the league and they are wished the very best
of luck from everyone involved.
Kennedy Cup Parents’ Meeting: A meeting will
take place in Milebush Park on Friday 13th May 2005
for the parents of the Kennedy Cup squad at 8:15.
It is important that all parents turn up for the
meeting as they would be given an itinerary for
the tournament and to seek volunteers to travel
to Limerick during the week of the competition.
Word of Compliment: The LMC of the M.S.G.Y.A.F.L.
received an email from Paula Walker from the Albany
Hotel in Heywood, near Rochdale in Lancashire and
she emphasised her praise for the conduct of the
boys that travelled to England recently. The mail
read as follows, “We just wanted to say that it
was a pleasure having you all staying in our Hotel.
The Lads behaviour was a credit to themselves, yourselves
and their parents. Please pass this on to all involved.
We wish them every success in the future. King Regards
Ash & Paula” The League would like to thank Paula
Walker and all the staff of the Albany Hotel for
their wonderful hospitality and professionalism
shown to the party and, hopefully, the Mayo contingent
will visit the hotel again in the future.
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Blackfort Machinery Girls U.16 League:
The Blackfort Machinery U.16 Girls League recently
kicked off and it is now shut down until the Inter
Cert exams are over at the end of June. Favourites
Ballina Town and Ballinrobe Town both recorded 100%
starts to their campaign. Ballina opened their campaign
with a 5-1 home win over Manulla and scored a whopping
9-1 away victory to Ballyglass and are already looking
very impressive. Ballinrobe Town recorded a 6-0
away win to newcomers, Erris United and a 3-0 home
win to another new side to the league, Westport
United. Manulla and Swinford made reasonable starts
with Manulla overcoming Swinford and Claremorris
and the East Mayo side dispatching of Bangor Hibs
and Kiltimagh/Knock United. Erris United and Ballyglass
both recorded wins against Bangor Hibs and Westport
United respectively, while Kiltimagh/Knock United,
Bangor Hibs and Westport United all await their
first points in the league. There is a lot of football
to be played yet but on the early balance, the Big
Two of Ballina Town and Ballinrobe Town looks to
set the pace of the league.
Boys/Girls Football: The LMC of the M.S.G.Y.A.F.L.
would like to wish all the teams, players, mangers
and supporters the very best of luck for the coming
season. The Umbro U.11 Super Seven’s League kicks
off this evening (Monday) and the Blackfort Machinery
Girls U.14 League will be played on Tuesday evenings.
Wednesday will see the Dalton Inn Hotel U.14 League
in action while Thursday’s sees the Blackfort Machinery
Girls U.12 League commencing. The AIB U.12 League
will set the tone for the summer when it starts
off on Friday evening and it promises to be a summer
of fun and enjoyment for all the kids in Mayo as
the long hot summer of underage football will see
skill and endeavour across the soccer pitches of
Mayo. Good luck to all and the message is to play
fair and to encourage the kids.
Congrats: to Joe Lawless, Westport United, on winning
his first cap for Ireland against Northern Ireland
in the Annual Quadrangular Tournament in Glasgow.
The Italianesque full back started the game as the
Republic won 2-0. Joe was a prominent player for
the Mayo underage sides throughout the late 1990’s
and played for the Mayo Schoolboys/Girls and Youths
teams up to 2001.
Kennedy Cup Parents’ Meeting: A meeting will take
place in Milebush Park on Friday 13th May 2005 for
the parents of the Kennedy Cup squad at 8:15. It
is important that all parents turn up for the meeting
as they would be given an itinerary for the tournament
and to seek volunteers to travel to Limerick during
the week of the competition.
Promotion: There will be good quality footballs
available at very competitive prices from the end
of April and any club that is interested in purchasing
the same can contact Kenneth Gannon on 087-2788737
or Mary Walsh on 094-9541298 to place an order for
them. |
| 25/04/05 |
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| Congratulations: To Ailish Collins
of Ballina Town and Hannah Callaghan of Ballinrobe
Town on recently being called up for the Irish Schools
Ladies U.15 international side. They join a long
and impressive list of underage girls from the county
to have being capped by their country and the LMC
and their representative clubs hope that they will
receive more caps again in the future. Under 13’s
Trip to England: The under 13 Mayo squad, led by
Paul Fielding and Brendan Kenny will be in England
from Wednesday 27th April to Sunday 1st May with
the highlight of the trip being a possible friendly
with the Manchester United academy side. It follows
on the successful trip last year when the under
13’s stayed in Rochdale and played Everton academy,
Oldham Ath academy and Rochdale academy. The trip
will serve as a learning experience for the kids
as they sample life before the Kennedy Cup and to
see how the big clubs operate their set ups. Kennedy
Cup Parents’ Meeting: A meeting will take place
in Milebush Park on Friday 13th May 2005 for the
parents of the Kennedy Cup squad at 8:15. It is
important that all parents turn up for the meeting
as they would be given an itinerary for the tournament
and to seek volunteers to travel to Limerick during
the week of the competition. Promotion: There will
be good quality footballs available at very competitive
prices from the end of April and any club that is
interested in purchasing the same can contact Kenneth
Gannon on 087-2788737 or Mary Walsh on 094-9541298
to place an order for them. Vote of Sympathy: To
Brian Johnson, Castlebar and Straide on the recent
death of his father in law, James Mulroy, Straide.
Also a vote of sympathy was extended to the family
of GAA referee, John Mulligan, who passed away tragically
recently. Chairman’s Contact Number: The Chairperson
of the Mayo Schoolboys/Girls and Youths A.F.L, Tom
Mullin’s contact number is 087-9905373. Please note
that number in your contact’s list |
| 18/04/05 |
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Information Evening: A club
information meeting took place in Milebush Park
on Tuesday evening last with the coaches from the
Academy, headed by Head Coach, Paul Fielding. The
mission of the academy is to give players the chance
to develop to their full potential so they can play
at the highest possible level of their ability and
that the players come to learn instead of to win.
The overall attendance wasn’t as good as the organiser’s
hoped, which was a shame, but the discussions on
the night gave a positive feedback on the direction
of the underage game in the county and important
choices were made. It was proposed that from September
that the academy was to start from under 11 players
so that they can develop a good first touch and
learn to be comfortable on the ball. The under 12
academy would be used as an introduction to the
11 a side game and the under 13 academy for the
Kennedy Cup will allow players to develop tactical
awareness. It is hoped that the academy coaches
will travel to clubs to arrange sessions with the
club and surrounding clubs to help club coaches
and give new ideas to players and they will plan
to make an effort to see games to spot talent. Referee’s
may be asked to pick out the player of the match.
Opposing managers may note good players for referral
to the academy. It is important that players coming
to the academy for a trial is accompanied by his/her
parent, coach or guardian as this helps to instill
confidence in the player. Academy coach, Liam Loftus,
travelled to schools as part of the Ribena 5 a side
and has noted talent that has not signed up for
clubs and there are players missed. Liam Loftus
encourages the player to sign for his local club
and the academy aims to get more involved with the
schools with the local clubs to set up a coaching
programme in the school. An important factor for
a player is preparation and it was felt at the meeting
that the players’ own preparation is a key to success
for him in a match. Jeremy Dee explained the website
www.mayoyouths.ie to the delegation and how to explore
it for different details. Further services is currently
being discussed and may be implemented later in
the year. All the clubs received the Pepsi/Soccer
Schools form and it is hoped that the Mayo Schoolboys/Girls
and Youths League will run its own soccer school
in 2006.
Under 13’s Trip to England: The under 13
Mayo squad, led by Paul Fielding and Brendan Kenny
will be in England from Wednesday 27th April to
Sunday 1st May with the highlight of the trip being
a possible friendly with the Manchester United academy
side. It follows on the successful trip last year
when the under 13’s stayed in Rochdale and played
Everton academy, Oldham Ath academy and Rochdale
academy. The trip will serve as a learning experience
for the kids as they sample life before the Kennedy
Cup and to see how the big clubs operate their set
ups.
Kennedy Cup Parents’ Meeting: A meeting will
take place in Milebush Park on Friday 13th May 2005
for the parents of the Kennedy Cup squad at 8:15.
It is important that all parents turn up for the
meeting as they would be given an itinerary for
the tournament and to seek volunteers to travel
to Limerick during the week of the competition.
Promotion: There will be good quality footballs
available at very competitive prices from the end
of April and any club that is interested in purchasing
the same can contact Kenneth Gannon on 087-2788737
or Mary Walsh on 094-9541298 to place an order for
them.
League Secretary’s Mobile Phone: The League
Secretary, Dave Breen, can be contacted on 087-9906429.
Please note that number in your contacts list. |
| 30/03/05 |
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| This time of year sees a lot of meetings
taking place, and in our case the annual general
meeting was held in the D'Alton Inn hotel on Tuesday
the 29th . A good attendance, just three clubs absent,
and a smooth meeting took place. Chairman Jeremy
Dee welcomed all and thanked all, in this his last
meeting as chair. Tom Mullen is the new chairperson
with Mary Walsh as vice chair. Michael Rowland is
the Youth development oficer, and as such, all queries
regarding the development plan, academies, sponsorship
and general queries should be directed to him at
087 2663704. Dave Breen (sec), Pat O Connor (register)
and Brian Johnson (treasurer) were returned un -opposed.
The U-16 girls league kicks off on Thursday next
and the rest of the season gets under way on May
2nd. All fixtures will be available on-line and
all club secretaries will be mailed with details.
A number of big games coming up and worthy of your
attention. Mayo U-16 academy v Galway & District
in Milebush on Saturday 9th at 2pm. The winners
of that one go through to the quarter finals. On
the same day the Mayo U-14 academy travel to Donegal
to take on the home side in the q/f of the inter
league competition. Castlebar Celtic take on Home
Farm in Dublin in the U-14 S.F.A.I. cup and on Sunday
10th, Erris Utd travel to the showgrounds to play
Sligo Rovers in the F.A.I. U-18 Youths competition
that they would love to retain. I hope everyone
has a great 2005 season |
| 14/03/05 |
|
Two representative sided travelled
away at the week end. The U-15s went all the way
to Duncunelly in Donegal and were unfortunate to
lose by the odd goal in three. Stevie Wallace scored
a scorcher for the visitors.
In Abbey Utd's ground in Sligo, Mayo U-14 academy
team took on Sligo Leitrim in the second group game
in their inter league competition and came away
with a very credible 3 nil win. It is worth noting
that the goal scorers were Steven Walsh, Ronan Murray
and David Cawley. David and Ronan are part of the
2005 Kennedy cup set up. And it was nice to see
that another youngster, Danny McNicolas, came on
in the second half and looked very accomplished.
This game also marked the comeback of "wee man"(Liam
Groarke) from injury and it was good to see that
he had lost none of his touches.
Two games again next week, the U-16's are away on
Saturday to Sligo/Leitrim at 2pm in Merville, and
the U-15's are at home on Sunday to the same opposition.
But lets not forgat that Kiltamagh/Knock are travelling
all the way to Arklow with their U-12s in the S.F.A.I.
competition and we wish them all the best. |
| 07/03/05 |
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An excellent week end for Mayo soccer.
The ball was set rolling on Saturday when Kiltamagh/Knock
negotiated a tricky away tie against Shelbourne
in the SFAI U-12 cup and came away with a one nil
win. Well done to all concerned. Then on Sunday
Erris Utd travelled to Quarryvale in the U-18 FAI
Youths cup and, against the odds, came away with
a hard earned victory, having won the dreaded penalty
shoot out. Both teams have to travel again in the
next round, Kiltamagh/Knock away to Arklow Schoolboys,
and Erris Utd away to the winners of Fenit v Sligo
Rovers. We wish them the best of luck.
It would be remiss not to mention the great win
that the Westport Utd junior team had on Sunday
last away against Killester. The draw for the semi
final pairings in that cup will take place on Thursday
evening. We wish the club all the best. Next week
sees the U-14 academy side travel north to play
Sligo/Leitrim in the group stage of the inter-league
series. The U-15's are also on the road, going further
afield to Donegal in their first outing. But both
the U-15 & U-16's will be playing again on the 19th
against Sligo/Leitrim.
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| 09/02/05 |
|
Weekly update. Even though the soccer
scene is quite on the domestic front, there were
a number of significant ties last week. In the Green
in Ballinrobe a long awaited U-16 girls league game
took place and as is fitting for such an occasion,
a splendid strike seperated the teams with the home
side winning on a 2-1 scoreline. Congrats to Mary
Walsh and her team, and well done to Ballina Town
for such a close run contest. Niall Harrison was
on hand to present the winners with their shield
and medals. In the U-17 FAI Youths cup round 4,
even though Castlebar Celtic had home advantage,
they lost 4-2 to Tramore in a pulsating encounter
in Celtic Park last Sunday. Ronan O Boyle did all
he could by scoring the two goals, but on the day
it just was'nt enough as Tramore ended the stronger
side. There was also heart ache for the Castlebar
Celtic U-12 side who travelled to Finglas on Saturday
to take on WFTA in the U-12 SFAI cup, only to lose
to a goal in the last minute. Celtic did advance
to the next round of the U-14 connacht cup with
a facile win over Ballyheane on the Milebush omnigrass
under lights on Tuesday last. They will be hoping
to retain that cup.
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A great turn out for the skills workshop on Saturday
in Milebush should mean a well run U-11 league this
season. It was encouraging to see new faces coming
on board and Niall Harrison, RDO, was highly impressed
with his class for the day.
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Big game next week is the meeting of Erris Utd and
Castlebar Celtic in the U-18 FAI Youths cup, in
Belmullet at 2.30pm on Saturday. Please note the
time change.
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Clubs should now be organising people for the upcoming
kick start coaching courses which will take place
at the end of March. No dates yet, but as the kick
start one is only eight hours, possibly a Friday
evening and a Saturday afternoon, it is a very do-able
course. The coaches who enjoyed the skills work
shop so much might want to take this next step and
let their club secretary know of their interest
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| 24/01/05 |
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Once again the weather played havoc
with fixtures. But the inter-league game between
Mayo U-18 Academy and Donegal did take place in
Milebush on Saturday last, at a great cost to the
pitch. Mayo were well worth their two nil lead going
into the final ten minutes, but as we all know,
soccer is a funny old game. Donegal pulled a goal
back with ten minutes remaining, and scored two
more in added time to emerge victors on the day.
Heart break for a Mayo side that had played very
well in poor conditions. Next up is their clash
with Inishown on Sunday next. Mayo need to win that
tie and also to beat Sligo/Leitrim to advance from
the group as runners up.
Saturday the 29th sees four games down for decision,
and as a good weeks weather is promised, they should
all go ahead as planned. Watch out for the clash
of Kiltamagh/Knock and Claremorris in the U-12 Connacht
cup; it should be an excellent game. |
| 17/01/05 |
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Another poor week from a weather
point of view. Ballyglass v Bangor Hibs U-16 was
the only game to survive, Bangor winning 3-1 and
taking the divisional title. Congrats to all from
the north west.
Next week sees us play host to the Donegal league
in the U-18 youths inter league compatition in Milebush
Park @ 2pm on Saturday. With all the work been done
on the pitch at the moment, barring torrential rain,
that game should procede as planned.
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Do not forget the refeere's course coming up. Make
sure your club has at least one associate ref available
for the summer months.
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| 11/01/05 |
|
A happy & prosperous new year to one and all from
averyone at Mayo Schoolboys / Schoolgirls & Youths.
Not a lot to report on the fixture front at the
moment due to the festive break and the inclement
weather, but a number of high profile games coming
up next week end, namely, Mayo Academy v Sligo /Leitrim
in the U-18 inter league on Saturday 15th @ 2pm
in Milebush Park; and Ballinrobe Town v Ballina
Town in the Blackfort Machinery U-16 Girls League
decider at the same time in The Green, Ballinrobe.
Ballina Town U-12's also play host to St,John's
of Sligo, and Kiltamagh/Knock travel to Enniscrone
in the U-16 Connacht shield. ___________________________________
We hope that all clubs have had meetings to discuss
the league time table for 2005 as we must all understand
that co-operation is the secret to a successful
league and cup programme. A positive outlook will
bring rewards to everyone, and our priority, the
players, will be given every opportunity to excell
at the sport of their choice. Do'nt forget to come
out in force to Milebush on Saturday next to support
your league in the U-18 inter league, and again
the following Saturday when the home side take on
the Donegal League in the same competition.
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| 05/01/05 |
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A big thank you to all the clubs that turned up
for the fixture meeting on Dec 20th last. It was
a very positive meeting with good input from all
concerned. The league managment committee unveiled
a complete package for the 2005 season and seem
to have covered all angles, including U-11 and
U-13 structures. It remains to be seen if the
programme can be adhered to.
On the domestic front, Erris Utd meet neighbours
Bangor Hibs in the final of the Oliver Kelleher
U-18 league on Sunday next at 2pm in Milebush
Park, weather permitting. And the U-16 girls league
will be decided on Saturday in Ballinrobe when
Ballina Town are the visitors. The Mayo U-13 Academy
team had a good work out against the South Dublin
Schoolboys League in Milebush on Sunday last.
This was just one of a number of high profile
fixtures that will be taking place as Brendan
Kenny & Paul Fielding prepare for the 2005 Kennedy
cup. Best of luck to all involved.
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