Dunboyne AFC Newshttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2012-05-19T14:15:00Zhttp://www.webjam.com/enDunboyne 11F League Championshttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2012/05/19/dunboyne_11f_league_championshttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2012/05/19/dunboyne_11f_league_champions#Comments2012-05-19T14:15:00Zhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2012/05/19/dunboyne_11f_league_championsCongratulations to Mick Rochford and the U11F's, they won their League in spectacular style earlier today with a 7-0 win over Swords Celtic. 

]]>Gilligan Cup Final - Sunday 27 Mayhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2012/05/08/gilligan_cup_final__sunday_27_mayhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2012/05/08/gilligan_cup_final__sunday_27_may#Comments2012-05-08T14:09:00Zhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2012/05/08/gilligan_cup_final__sunday_27_mayLeinster Senior League
GILLIGAN CUP FINAL

DUNBOYNE AFC v St Francis

Balheary, Swords.
(Swords Celtic Ground - Click here for directions)

Sunday, 27 May : KO 2.00 p.m.

FREE BUS - departs from bus terminus in village at 12.30 p.m. Strictly first come-first served.















Please support us if you can, it should be a great day out and hopefully we can bring the Cup back to Dunboyne.

 

 

 

 

.....................Comon Dunboyne......................

Click here for directions to Swords Celtic grounds. 

 

 

 

Click here to see Match Poster.


Having made the semi-final last season, the team was particularly determined not to let this opportunity to play in a major cup final elude them. On the way they beat St Mochta's 3-1 in Porterstown in October, before overcoming then league-toppers Glenville by the only goal at the Theatre of Dreams in mid-February. The quarter-final draw pitted us against rivals from last season Lucan Utd., who we beat 5-2. This brought us to a semi-final bout with St James's Gate, which we edged 2-1 thanks to a super free kick from Danny O'Reilly and a late winner by Brian Martin.

There is just one league game left to be played away, vs Rathcoole Boys in Frank Cox Park on Sun 20th, KO 11.00 a.m.  

Many congrats to Vernon, Des and all of the players on what has turned out to be another fine season.

 

 

]]>Tickets for Rep.Of Ireland V Bosniahttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2012/04/22/tickets_for_repof_ireland_v_bosniahttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2012/04/22/tickets_for_repof_ireland_v_bosnia#Comments2012-04-22T10:34:00Zhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2012/04/22/tickets_for_repof_ireland_v_bosniaTickets for this match are now available, but need to be ordered now through Eugene 085 7148222. It is on a Saturday afternoon 26th May at 3.00.We will organise a bus if we get the numbers. Children Under 16 €10, Adults €15. We need to get orders and money in now!!!!!!!!!!. As we have to go through Ticketmaster, we need to order early, and therefore get the mpney in early. Please contact Eugene 085 7148222

]]> Morgan Hugheshttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2012/03/09/morgan_hugheshttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2012/03/09/morgan_hughes#Comments2012-03-09T18:16:00Zhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2012/03/09/morgan_hughesOur First Saturday Team Manager, Morgan Hughes played his last game of the season this evening, Despite losing, and having been deducted 15 points earlier in the season, Morgan has avoided being relegated from his division. Well done to Morgan and all his team, for their hard work and dedication after an a season that was truly unthinkable for all involved. We would like to congratulate Morgan and all his players for keeping it together, and to continue to see out the season after all that happened. The last post, we were congratlating Morgan on getting his UEFA B Licence.

Morgan rang me this evening, and informed me that he had informed his players, and was now informing The Chairman, that this was his last game with Dunboyne A.F.C. Morgan stated personal and family reasons for his decision, and that he wanted to find a Club nearer to his home in Navan. We are truly sorry to see Morgan going, as he has been part of the Club for years, and has coached at every level, from under age to Senior Level, and his dedication, passion, commitment and true character cannot be bought or sold. I personally am extremely dissapointed to see a good friend, a brilliant coach and a true gentleman leave the Club, and he will leave a void that will be very hard to fill, both on and off the pitch, and I am sure that every member of the Club from Tots to Seniors will share these sentiments with me. Morgan will fulfill his agreement that he has with the Coaching Committee to do some sessions as part of the overall Coaching Plan.

We are all sad, and dissapointed to see Morgan move on, but as we all know, Family comes first. Morgan we wish you and your family all the very best for the future, which we are certain will be a good future in Coaching, and Development of the game.

Best Wishes Morgan

Eugene and Every Single Person in Dunboyne A.F.C.

 

]]>Goalkeeping Coaching- Thursdays 6PM-8PMhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2012/02/21/goalkeeping_coaching_thursdays_6pm8pmhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2012/02/21/goalkeeping_coaching_thursdays_6pm8pm#Comments2012-02-21T19:13:00Zhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2012/02/21/goalkeeping_coaching_thursdays_6pm8pm 

Paul O' Reilly has kindly offered to host goalkeeping coaching every Thursday 6:00pm-8:00pm. He would hope to coach younger ages in the first hour and older ages in the second hour. Coaching will start this Thursday, 6:00pm-7:00pm for the 8-11 age group and 7:00pm-8:00pm for 12 to 16 age group.
Please encourage your goalkeepers and potential goalkeeper to attend. Paul is an excellent young goalkeeper and the coaching committee are extremly grateful  to him for giving up his time to coach our young keepers. Along with Paul, our veteran goalkeeper Derek Finlay has also offered to lend a hand.

 

]]>Club Spy- Team of the Weekhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2012/02/17/club_spy_team_of_the_weekhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2012/02/17/club_spy_team_of_the_week#Comments2012-02-17T22:10:00Zhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2012/02/17/club_spy_team_of_the_weekEach week we'll send a roving reporter to look at Dunboyne games and select his "Team of the Week"

 

DUNBOYNE U13F’S DASH DUNSHAUGHLINS WINNING STREAK!

The Star newspaper carried a report on 14th February stating that the Under 13F league is one of the most hotly contested groups in the N.D.S.L. at the moment.  Artane, Maynooth,, Dunshaughlin and Dunboyne are all fighting hard  for the honour of winning the league.  Artane are hot favourites to win and Dunshaughlin are biting at their heels in second place. So Dunboyne U13F knew they faced a hard battle against Dunshaughlin at home 3 weeks ago. 

In a great show of strength and pride in the Dunboyne colours, the U13F’s beat Dunshaughlin 2-0 after a brilliant performance from the team, pining Dunshaughlin in their own half for most of the game. Sam Ree in goal that day had very little to do and Calvin scored a brace against Dunshaughlin, a team his cousin plays for, so we dare say a little bragging rights going on there!

Today Sunday 26th February, we knew we were in for a hard battle against Dunshaughlin on their home turf, and we knew they had been missing a couple of key players in the first game.  So we hoped to start strong and strong we started!  A ferociously struck corner kick from Philip Browne caught the keeper unawares and nothing could stop the ball going in the net.  The pressure was kept up by this excellent Dunboyne team and a second goal came from our great new find Richard, who cannot be put off the ball once he has his heart set on goal.  Dunshaughlin made a couple of great passing moves and then they were awarded a penalty.  Luckily for us it was sent wide.  Dunboyne soon got back to the game plan and a beautiful sweet left foot shot from Sam sent Dunshaughlin reeling.  Dunshaughlin had two more penalties in the game, one was missed and the other lead to the save of the season from Simon who followed up with two more brilliant saves.  Richard went on to score two more goals - this was a great team performance.  Dimitri, the captain held a great back line and played with all his heart and skill.  Margaret Leonard played her usual faultless performance.  Jamie, Luke and Niall Birmingham across the back played with great strength and let very little through. Cian, Niall Cullen, Philip, Gary and Ben held up a great midfield and Calvin displayed great skill on the ball.  Richard got the match ball for his first hat trick and the players voted for Simon in goal as their man of the match.  Again an all-round great team performance and hopefully we can go all the way. Missing through injury were Caolin and Matthew.  Hope to have them back for the next game

]]>Girls Soccer Returns!http://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2012/01/30/girls_soccer_returnshttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2012/01/30/girls_soccer_returns#Comments2012-01-30T19:53:00Zhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2012/01/30/girls_soccer_returnsGirls Soccer training will commence on Thursday 2nd Feruary from 4.45 p.m. to 5.45 p.m. Any girls interested in joining these training sessions please contact Fran Tyrrell on 087 2927568.

This will give any aspiring young lady the chance to be coached by a top class coach, and who knows, someday you might become an Internatioal for Dunboyne A.F.C. and you will train as an International at Dunboyne A.F.C. - the home of The Irish Women's Senior International Team.

]]>Outstanding Registrationshttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/12/23/outstanding_registrationshttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/12/23/outstanding_registrations#Comments2011-12-23T17:06:00Zhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/12/23/outstanding_registrationsHi All,

To date, we have in excess of 90 people in the Club who have not paid their yearly subscriptions (or made any attempt to talk to us).  We have been opening the shop midweek for this purpose, and not one person turned up tonight. We ask you to come forward to us,as you have all been issued with letters,and every single person has been identified. Should you not make an effort to come and talk to us, we will have no option but to deem your child ineligible to play for the Club! We all work on a voluntary basis, and it is highly frustrating for us to have to chase people for subscriptions,for what is a true Community Club. We ask you to come forward,this weekend to the Club shop, and do what is right.

The Finance Committee

 

]]>FAI Intermediate Cuphttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/11/22/fai_intermediate_cuphttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/11/22/fai_intermediate_cup#Comments2011-11-22T13:36:00Zhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/11/22/fai_intermediate_cupWhile the result in Donegal didn't go our way, our replayed game with Kildrum Tigers FC proved to be another display of character by our Senior team, which can only augur well for the future. It was disappoinmting not to qualify for the FAI Senior Cup, but it certainly was not for the want of effort or skill on our part. That a game of such importance was allowed to go ahead on such a poor, barely playable pitch, is questionable.  Kildrum will travel to Cork to play College Corinthians at the end of January in the next round, and we wish them well.

Click here (and scroll) to read match reports of games played so far. Read this week's MEATH CHRONICLE for Conall Collier's excellent report and John Quirke's photos of the game.

Click here to enlarge team pic.

We have reached this stage, for only the second time in the club's history, thanks to two hard fought away victories over teams from higher divisions.

In the last round we played Postal Utd., where goals from Ger Robinson, Andy Farrell and Brendan Lee did the trick in a close 3-2 win.


On 6 Oct the team secured a memorable victory over Senior Division side Glebe North in the 1st round, 

]]>Football For All Table Quizhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/11/13/football_for_all_table_quizhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/11/13/football_for_all_table_quiz#Comments2011-11-13T19:31:00Zhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/11/13/football_for_all_table_quizWe will be holding a Table Quiz, on Friday March 30th 2012 in aid of Football For All in Mulvaneys Fingal House at 8.30 p.m.

Table of 4 will cost €20 and we would appreciate your support for this cause.

]]>Dunboyne 12C1 Team of the Weekhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/11/07/dunboyne_12c1_team_of_the_weekhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/11/07/dunboyne_12c1_team_of_the_week#Comments2011-11-07T18:55:00Zhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/11/07/dunboyne_12c1_team_of_the_weekThe 12C1's under the guidance of Conor Moen achieved team of the week in the star newspaper after their fantastic win over Castleknock Celtic. The 12C1 table toppers produced their best performance of the season to beat their local rivals 4-1. Thomas Thortton, Hugh Ruane (son of Dunboyne AFC veteran Sean) and Callum Boyle sent their side three in at the break. Rory Keenan blasted in the fourth as his side continues their impressive form.

 

]]>Irish International Ladies Teamhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/10/25/irish_international_ladies_teamhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/10/25/irish_international_ladies_team#Comments2011-10-25T22:32:00Zhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/10/25/irish_international_ladies_team

 

 

 

 

The Republic of Ireland Women's team used the facilities at Dunboyne AFC in preparation for their Euro qualifier against Israel last Saturday. The Irish left it late at Tallaght Stadium to score two goals against Israel that pushed them up to second place of 2013 UEFA Championship qualification Group 4. Final score Republic of Ireland       2-0     Israel

]]>Dunboyne Players selected for NDSL Academy squadshttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/10/07/dunboyne_players_selected_for_ndsl_academy_squadshttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/10/07/dunboyne_players_selected_for_ndsl_academy_squads#Comments2011-10-07T17:21:00Zhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/10/07/dunboyne_players_selected_for_ndsl_academy_squadsAfter a series of trial sessions at the North Dublin Schoolboy League headquaters on the Oscar Traynor Road, the following players have been selected for the Academy squads.Well done boys!

U11 Squad

 Dean Waston

 Liam Coyne

Sean O’Rourke

U16 Squad

Michael Kelly

]]>Soccer Sistershttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/09/19/soccer_sistershttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/09/19/soccer_sisters#Comments2011-09-19T22:03:00Zhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/09/19/soccer_sistersSoccer Sisters

We will be starting  Soccer Sisters Programme on October 13th. This is open to young girls from 6-14 years of age.The Programme will run for 8 weeks, and the cost is €30.

For full details, please contact Fran Tyrrell on 087-2927568

]]>Ireland v Armenia Gamehttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/09/13/ireland_v_armenia_gamehttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/09/13/ireland_v_armenia_game#Comments2011-09-13T20:24:00Zhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/09/13/ireland_v_armenia_gameOur allocation of tickets arecompletely sold out for this game.

]]>Football for Allhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/09/13/football_for_allhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/09/13/football_for_all#Comments2011-09-13T20:22:00Zhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/09/13/football_for_allFootball For All started back at Dunboyne A.F.C. today at 1.30p.m. We hgood a very turnout for the first day with 14 children attending. As you all know, this Programme is offered free of charge to all Children with Special Needs. It is run on a voluntary basis by Fran Tyrrell, Eugene Dowling, and 3 Citi Bank Employees, John, Lisa and Laura. We also  welcome David Beattie, as a new Volunteer, and Ben Hall will be joining us next week. We have asked The F.A.I. to place all Volunteers on a Special Needs Training Course, which will happen shortly.

Finally, we would ask that all participants to purchase the Kit for the Children. The Kit will cost €55, and will include, socks, shorts, top, and windcheater. This is the only cost that we ask for, and it is simply to make us a professional outfit, as all children will be dressed the same.

Many thanks to all involved, and please spread the word about this Programme!

Regards

Eugene

]]>New Season Newshttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/09/06/new_season_newshttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/09/06/new_season_news#Comments2011-09-06T22:04:00Zhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/09/06/new_season_newsIt was a very busy weekend with 10 schoolboy games taking place. Saturday morning saw our U10A & U10G  teams involved in two exciting games with plenty of goals. Both games ended in draws 3-3 and 4-4 respectively.

Sunday saw a number of our teams compete in the North Dublin Schoolboy League for the first time in a number of years. Sean Ruane's 16B team were beaten 2-0 in an robust encounter with Boyne Rovers. Our 16B team beat Dingle Utd 4-2 but performance of the day was Frank's & Louis 18B's playing on the main pitch. They were comfortable winners with a 4-1 victory over Rush Athletic.

Lot's of games to look forward to this weekend, see fixture page for details.

]]>Size of Football Season 2011/2012http://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/08/27/size_of_football_season_20112012http://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/08/27/size_of_football_season_20112012#Comments2011-08-27T15:09:00Zhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/08/27/size_of_football_season_20112012As per SFAI Rule

U7/8 Size 3 ball

U9,10,11,12. Size 4 ball

U13,14,15,16. Size 5 ball

]]>New Season underway http://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/08/24/new_season_underwayhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/08/24/new_season_underway#Comments2011-08-24T12:21:00Zhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/08/24/new_season_underwayThe new season for schoolboy teams starts this Saturday for our DDSL teams.Please check our fixtures page (updated later this evening). Coaches playing away are requested to contact opposition to ensure match going ahead.

]]>Vernon McAllorum FAI Noel O'Reilly Coach of the Year Award 2011http://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/07/16/vernon_mcallorum_fai_noel_oreilly_coach_of_the_year_award_2011http://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/07/16/vernon_mcallorum_fai_noel_oreilly_coach_of_the_year_award_2011#Comments2011-07-16T17:55:00Zhttp://www.dunboyneafc.com/$dunboyne_afc_news/2011/07/16/vernon_mcallorum_fai_noel_oreilly_coach_of_the_year_award_2011The club is delighted to announce that our Senior Coach, Vernon McAllorum, recieved the Noel O'Reilly Coach of the Year Award for 2011, which was announced at the FAI Pre-AGM Dinner in Ennis last Friday night (15 July). Vernon was presented with his award by none other than the head coach himself, Giovanni Trappatoni. Besdies his outstanding work at this club, Vernon has coached successfully at Belvedere FC, Castleknock Celtic and was coach to the Republic of Ireland teams at the 2008 Homeless European & World Cups in Poland & Australia. Naturally the club is very proud of this achivement and congratulates Vernon wholeheartedly.

Additional pictures click HERE

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