First Pre Season training session takes place, as a one off, on Firhouse Carmel’s pitch beside Scholars pub on Thursday July 10.
Season starts on 16/17 August, with friendlies before then.
We start on Thursday at 7.15.
A bumper turn out ensured that the tournament was an all round success, both as a charity fund raiser and in terms of organisation on the day. An enjoyable day all round, and a good tribute to our late colleague.
Thanks to all who took part.
Roll on next year.
The Dave Mohan Memorial Tournament takes place this Sunday 25th May in the Postal Club on Kiltipper Road. The first round of matches kickoff at 10:30am. All fees must be paid in advance. We ask that all teams are at the venue 30 mins before their first game. There will be a raffle on the day. Tickets are €10 and there are some very decent prizes. There is also a full bar in the Postal Club which also serves food.
Details of draw and schedule of games for Dave Mohan Memorial Tournament which is in the Postal Club, Kiltipper, on Sunday 25th May. First games kick off at 10.30 am.
GROUP A
Ireland (Shea’s Monday night team)
Sweden (Jason Doyle)
France (Brian Farrelly)
Belgium (Mick Costello)
Ireland v Sweden
France v Belgium
Ireland v France
Sweden v Belgium
Ireland v Belgium
Sweden v France
GROUP B
Wales (Greystones 1)
Portugal (Ger Byrne)
Holland (Dundrum 1)
Scotland (Brian Burgess)
Wales v Portugal
Holland v Scotland
Wales v Holland
Portugal v Scotland
Wales v Scotland
Portugal v Holland
GROUP C
Poland (Greystones 2)
Serbia (Dundrum 2)
Greece (Larkview)
Spain (Paddy Hughes)
Poland v Serbia
Spain v Greece
Poland v Greece
Serbia v Spain
Poland v Spain
Serbia v Greece
GROUP D
Italy (Spartak Over 35’s)
Denmark (Stephen Carr)
Ukraine (Dave Browne)
Germany (Graham Breen)
Italy v Denmark
Ukraine v Germany
Italy v Ukraine
Denmark v Germany
Italy v Germany
Denmark v Ukraine
GROUP D
Italy (Spartak Over 35’s)
Denmark (Stephen Carr)
Ukraine (Dave Browne)
Germany (Graham Breen)
Italy v Denmark
Ukraine v Germany
Italy v Ukraine
Denmark v Germany
Italy v Germany
Denmark v Ukraine
Group Time Pitch Team Team
A 10:30 1 Ireland Sweden
B 10:30 2 Wales Portugal
C 10:30 3 Poland Serbia
D 10:30 4 Italy Denmark
Group Time Pitch Team Team
A 11:20 1 Ireland France
B 11:20 2 Wales Holland
C 11:20 3 Poland Greece
D 11:20 4 Italy Ukraine
Group Time Pitch Team Team
A 12:10 1 Ireland Belgium
A 12:10 2 Sweden France
B 12:10 3 Wales Scotland
B 12:10 4 Portugal Holland
Group Time Pitch Team Team
A 10:55 1 France Belgium
B 10:55 2 Holland Scotland
C 10:55 3 Spain Greece
D 10:55 4 Ukraine Germany
Group Time Pitch Team Team
A 11:45 1 Sweden Belgium
B 11:45 2 Portugal Scotland
C 11:45 3 Serbia Spain
D 11:45 4 Denmark Germany
Group Time Pitch Team Team
C 12:35 1 Poland Spain
C 12:35 2 Serbia Greece
D 12:35 3 Italy Germany
D 12:35 4 Denmark Ukraine
1/4 FINAL 1 1/4 FINAL 2 1/4 FINAL 3 1/4 FINAL 4
13:10 Pitch 1 13:10 Pitch 2 13:10 Pitch 3 13:10 Pitch 4
Winner A Runner Up B Winner B Runner Up A Winner C Runner Up D Winner D Runner Up C
SEMI FINAL 1 SEMI FINAL 2
13:40 Pitch 1 13:40 Pitch 2
Winner 1/4 Final 1 Winner 1/4 Final 2 Winner 1/4 Final 3 Winner 1/4 Final 4
SHIELD SEMI FINAL 1 SHIELD SEMI FINAL 2
13:40 Pitch 3 13:40 Pitch 4
3rd Place Group A 3rd Place Group B 3rd Place Group C 3rd Place Group D
FINAL 3rd / 4th Place Play Off
14:10 Pitch 1 14:10 Pitch 2
Winner Semi Final 1 Winner Semi Final 2 Loser Semi Final 1 Loser Semi Final 2
SHIELD FINAL SHIELD 3rd / 4th Place Play Off
14:10 Pitch 3 14:10 Pitch 4
Winner Shield Semi Final 1 Winner Shield Semi Final 2 Loser Shield Semi Final 1 Loser Shield Semi Final 2
The annual trophy presentations will be on Friday 23rd Ma in he Eden House at 8.30 pm.
A bumper vote was received for the annual awards.
First team player of the year nominations are:
Paul Kinsella, Fergus Burke, Neil McGowan and Steve Walsh
Second Team player nominations are:
Mick Leslie, Fintan Grace and Jeff Gamble,
Over 35s nominations for player of the year reveal a straight shoot out between Brian Farrelly and Brian Burgess
Clubman of the year had a wide range of nominations and will be announced on the night.
Annual Player of the Year presentations will take place in the Eden House on Friday 23rd May.
Evening kicks off at 8.30 and may well continue into the early hours……..
The draw for the Dave Mohan Memorial Tournament took place in the Eden tonight.
GROUP A
Ireland – Shea McClafferty
Sweden – Jason Doyle
France – Brian Farrelly
Belgium – Mick Costello
GROUP B
Wales – Greystones 1
Portugal – Ger Byrne
Holland – Dundrum 1
Scotland – Brian Burgess
GROUP C
Poland – Greystones 2
Serbia – Dundrum 2
Greece – Larkview
Spain – Paddy Hughes
GROUP D
Italy – Spartak 35s
Denmark – Stephen Carr
Ukraine – Dave Browne
Germany – Graham Breen
29.4.14
Knockmitten 4, Spartak 2
Missed chances, bizarre refereeing decisions and late gambles were a feature of this match. A draw would send both teams down, with only the winner surviving at Dundrum’s expense. So with the game at 2-2 on 87 minutes it was the home side who converted a free rashly conceded by Paul Kinsella as Spartak threw men forward.
After just three minutes the ref blew for an offside against the home team , but then waved play on and allowed the score to stand.
Spartak were not long in replying with Steve Walsh getting his first goal in seven games after Dave Browne’s long throw had caused confusion.
Spartak played with fluency then and when Walsh was taken down in the box, Stephen Barr converted the penalty.
It was at this point that Spartak had the chance to put the game beyond recall, creating many chances; Stuart Love clipped the bar after a good move. Then Jeff Gamble had a good run but shot weakly. Stephen Barr fired a low cross over from close range, and, in possibly the best chance of all, Stuart Love was through on goal but shot too close to the keeper.
Just before half time Jeff Gamble was penalised in the area, but Jason Northey pulled off a fine save from the spot kick.
In the second half the home side came back into it but it was not till the 78th minute that a fine snap shot found the net for the equaliser. At the other end Stephen Barr was having no luck with three chances , striking the post , then the bar, and finally heading home but seeing the score disallowed.
Wit the stakes high, both sides pushed forward, but it was the home side who won the gamble. The fourth goal , with the last kick, was of academic interest.
Form Report
Jason Northey 7 Dave Browne 6 Aodhan McCahill 7 Sean Doyle 7 Paul Kinsella 6 Fergus Burke 6 Stuart Love 6 Jeff Gamble 6 Derek Ruxton 6 Stephen Barr 6 Stephen Walsh 6
Subs: Mick Leslie 5 Graham Breen 5
27.4.14
Balbriggan 0, Spartak 0
A creditable result by Spartak considering centre back Martin Costello was dismissed after just 3 minutes for a rash challenge, which the referee deemed to deny a goal scoring opportunity. In addition Derek Ruxton started in goal for the first time and kept a clean sheet.
Neil McGowan dropped into the back four, and together with Dave Browne, Paul Kinsella and Aodhan McCahill, formed an impenetrable barrier to the home side.
Steve Walsh was always dangerous on the break for Spartak, with good support from Graham Breen, and Mick Leslie.
A point was a just reward for a really hard working team performance.
Form Report
Derek Ruxton 8 Dave Browne 8 Paul Kinsella 8 Martin Costello 4 Aodhan McCahill 8 Fergus Burke 7 Stuart Love 7 Neil McGowan 8 Steve Walsh 7 Graham Breen 7 Ken Buckley 7
Subs : Mick Leslie 7 Lee Malone 7
15.4.14
Spartak 0, Larkview 2
Visitors Larkview clinched the league title with a hard earned win. The Sky Blues played well, and it was only when the home side was reduced to nine men that the victory was assured for the visitors.
Mid way though the second period Sean Doyle handled a goal bound shot on the line; the ultimate sanction was applied, and a red card and the penalty converted left Spartak with an uphill task. The dismissal of Stephen Barr, for a second yellow, finished the game as a contest, with Larkview adding the second from a header following a flag kick late on.
In the first half a Doyle volley had rattled the bar and Steve Walsh and Neil McGowan, until his withdrawal with a hamstring injury, caused Larkview plenty of problems.
Dave Browne had one of his best games for the club, while Fergus Burke covered plenty of ground in the middle of the park.
A spirited display overall by the Sky Blues, against the best team in the league, but to no avail.
Form Report
Jason Northey 7 Dave Browne 8 Aodhan McCahill 6 Paul Kinsella 7 Sean Doyle 7 Stephen Barr 6 Fergus Burke 7 Seamus McCahill 6 Neil McGowan 7 Stuart Love 6 Steve Walsh 7
Subs; Mick Leslie 5 Victor Pires 5
