04/02/12 - January Patrons Draw

The Patrons Draw for January will be held at 5.00 pm in the Gladstone Inn after the Cup game on Sunday next.. Come along and cheer on the team and support the Patrons Draw.

If you or a friend are interested please contact Frank @ 086 0336941 or

John @ 086 2567593 for details (or to return forms)
 
We welcome back previous members of the draw, but we are trying to encourage new members to get involved and who knows you might be one of the winners over the next 12 months.

 Some Winners from 2010      Standing Order form      Promotion Letter

 
Thank you for your continued support.

01/01/12 - Chairman's New Year Message

As we leave 2011 behind and look forward to the New Year I would like to thank all our members, volunteers, supporters and friends for their hard work, help and support that they gave to the club during the year. I truly appreciate your hard work without which our club would not function.

My wish for 2012 is that this support will continue, that soccer will continue to be fun and enjoyable and that everyone will have health, happiness and good luck in 2012.  

Noleeen Bolger

10/12/11 - Santa Claus comes to the Town

Yesterday, the Kids Academy had a very special guest when Santa dropped in to say hello.  Santa had a little chat with all the boys and girls of the Academy and had a little suprise for everyone.

The Academy will take a break now until the first Saturday in February. Enjoy the break and have a great Christmas.

21/11/11 - Two Upcoming Fundraising Events

Comedy Night

Skerries Town Football Club would like to invite you along to a COMEDY NIGHT.  
 
Date :  Friday 2nd December
 
Venue :    Blue Bar
 
Time : 8pm
 
Admission :  €10 per ticket.
 
MC for the night will be STEVE CUMMINS resident at Dublins famous Laughter Lounge.
 
Headline Act :  ANDREW STANLEY.
 
For tickets please phone : 087 2273753

Table Quiz                                                     

(General Knowledge – Sport – Music – Quick Picture Rounds)

Including “Last Man Standing” and “Higher or Lower”

In aid of Skerries Town Kids Academy

&

The Bebhinn Unit,

St Mary’s Hospital, Phoenix Park

The Skerries Sailing Club, Harbour Road, Skerries.

Thursday 8 December 2011 – Kicking off at 8.30pm sharp

Tables of 4 – €20

Donations for a raffle also required – sponsorship will be acknowledged on each answer sheet.

For more information contact Mick Bolger 087 2802279

21/11/11 - New Patrons Draw, please support

Over the past year the club has run a Patrons Draw. This has been a very successful fundraiser for the club, run by Frank Coleman and John Gahan.
 
It is starting again at the end of November with a few new adjustments. 
It will only be €10 a month (by Standing order) and there are more prizes.
 
Please find below all the details - information on the draw, standing order form and a few of our lucky winners from last season.
 
If you or a friend are interested please contact Frank @ 086 0336941 or

John @ 086 2567593 for details (or to return forms)
 
We welcome back previous members of the draw, but we are trying to encourage new members to get involved and who knows you might be one of the winners over the next 12 months.

 Some Winners from 2010      Standing Order form      Promotion Letter

 
Thank you for your continued support.

14/11/11 - Under 17's Advance in FAI Youth Cup

Having gained a bye in the first round of the All Ireland Cup, Skerries were drawn against Woods Utd away at Collinstown Park.

Things didn't look good before the team had even departed from Skerries. With only 10 players, which included no regular goalkeeper Skerries were already up against it.

Woods Utd had defeated Trim in the last round and in the league they had only lost 1 of their first 7 games. Callum Roberts volunteered to mind nets in the first half and as the game kicked off Skerries set up as 4-4-1. Within 4 minutes of the start Skerries went 1-0 down when an opportunist shot from Woods dipped under the bar.

As the game settled down it was very much even possession with neither team taking control. After 15 minutes Skerries went 2-0 down following a cross from the right that wasn't cleared and Woods slotted it home.

Skerries started to settle more and got themselves more into the game. Good runs from Ben Hunter and Adam Mulvany came to nothing. With 5 minutes left of the first half Skerries scored. A lovely ball over the defence by Adam Mulvany saw Nathan Andrews chase the ball with a Woods player. Nathan got to it first and flicked it over the out coming keeper to take the score to 2-1 at half-time.

The second half was again a tight affair with neither team taking control. After about 20 minutes, Skerries got back on even terms. Again following a ball over the top of Woods defence from Callum Roberts, Shane Dennis clipped the ball over the keeper to make it

2-2.

Skerries did have a couple of chances with great runs from Tommy Ryan and Daire O'Connell but again both came to nothing. Having changed keeper for the second half, Ben Hunter was now in goals and had nothing to do until 5 minutes from time. Woods got a good cross from the left and following a goal mouth scrabble the ball was goal ward bound and somehow Ben got a hand to it to push it round the post.

Extra time was next with neither team producing anything of note. Nathan Andrews did hit the cross bar with about 5 minutes left.  As the referee blow time it was now down to penalties.

Woods were first to take and scored, followed by Ben Hunter who also scored. Woods scored their second as did Callum Roberts. Woods third was well placed to the right hand side but was saved by Hunter. Up stepped Shane Dennis who fired the ball into the back of the net. Woods fourth was also placed in the right side of goals and again Ben made a great save. Adam Mulvany placed the ball knowing that if he scored it was over. He calmly shot low and left scoring to take Skerries through to the next round of the cup.

A real team effort!!   Final Score: 2-2   (Skerries win 4-2 on penalties)

Team:
Ben Hunter, Callum Roberts, Leon Cumberson, Jamie Dowling, Shane Dennis, Tommy Ryan, Adam Mulvany, Adam Carberry, Daire O'Connell, Nathan Andrews

06/11/11 - Next Management Committee meeting

Next committee will be next Monday 14th November, 2nd Monday of the month.

06/11/11 - NDSL Photo ID

The NDSL have organised a company to come out to our club to get every player photographed for Photo ID's.
 
The following schedule has been confirmed and we would appreciate everyone's co-operation.
 
When : This will take place this Tuesday 8th November from 7.30pm in our Clubhouse at Park Lane.
I have worked these times around training times, so that we can get this done without any confussion as the majority of
our teams train on a Tuesday.
 
The following is the breakdown for the evening.
 
7.30pm    U9 & U17's                       
7.45        U18's                                
8.00        U10 & U12's                     
8.15        U11 & U14's                     
8.30        U13 & U15's        
 
               
What is required :  EVERY player must bring a form of ID - a passport or a birth certificate, along with €2 each.
 
Process : 

As you can see we have alot of children of all ages to get through, but with everyones co-operation this will only take each child/adult a matter of minutes.
                

As each player arrives at clubhouse, they will be given a small piece of paper to fill out, show their ID (passport / birth cert) pay the €2, have photo taken and leave.
 
This process must be completed by each player on the night.
 
When photos are sorted and sent back to the club they will be given out to each Manager to hold all the ID's in kit bag (eg. in a small bank wallet) as they will have to be brought to every match.

30/10/11 - Coerver Coaching Camp

Coerver Coaching are running a soccer Halloween Camp for boys and girls, 4 to 16 years of age next week in Gormanston College.

Monday 31st to Thursday 3rd November, 10am to 2pm, 79 euro per child, family discounts.

To book, please call Dee on 0877720944, thanks.

21/10/11 - Get Back in the Game

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New Football Initiative Aimed at Job-Seekers and Unemployed.

Fingal County Council have teamed up with the FAI to launch a new innovative  'Stay Active'  programme aimed at  men and women aged 18-50 years who are  job seekers, unemployed and  particularly long-term unemployed .   This free programme will take place at three locations across the county and is run over three phases starting with weekday recreational 5-a-side football, progressing to FAI Coach education courses for interested participants and finishing with linking to local clubs to assist with coaching underage teams. 

Co-ordinated by Fingal County Council/FAI development officers Paul Keogh, Michael Pender and Sharon Boyle the programme will be rolled out in Balbriggan, Swords and Mulhuddart , and is fully supported by Fingal Leader partnership, community Gardai, and Rapid in Blanchardstown and Fingal County Council’s sports unit.

Chief Executive of the FAI John Delaney said, "The Stay Active League pilot scheme is one that I hope will capture the interest of people who are currently out of work. As we all know, the unemployment rate is increasing and we are happy to use our game in partnership with local authorities to address this difficult social issue. Sport, and the motivation it provides, has an important role to play in assisting people, who through no fault of their own, find themselves without a job. If the pilot schemes prove successful we hope to be able to roll it out in other areas through our co-funded development officers."

Commenting on the programme Marion Brown, Principal Sports officer with Fingal County Council   added “ We can't underestimate the huge social benefit of an initiative such as this, which allows people to develop and improve their sports and fitness skills, and encourages them to become involved in their communities.  Unemployment, particularly long-term unemployment can be damaging to people's confidence and self-esteem, and the proven health and social benefits of sport and active lifestyles can help reduce these issues in a positive manner.  Fingal County Council fully support this initiative."

Get Active - Stay Active - Turn Up And Play

Any queries contact Paul Keogh . 086 0444435

18/10/11 - Futsal for all programme

Futsal for all U11, U12 & U13's players - Paul Keogh from FAI will be in the Community Centre again tomorrow evening with Futsal for all.

Futsal “Turn up & Play” programme.

Venue – Skerries Community Centre (Indoors)

Date  - Every Wednesday from 12th Oct for 8 weeks

Time – 5pm-6pm

Cost - €2 per week

Why not bring a friend and join in.

17/10/11 - Anne (Nancy) Ryan  RIP

It was with deep regret and sorrow that we learned of the death of Anne (Nancy) Ryan, mother of Carl on 16 October.

The committee and members of the club extend their sincerest sympathies to
Carl and his family on their recent sad bereavement. May she rest in peace.

Funeral details available on RIP.ie

17/10/11 - Senior Women's International Ireland v Israel

Click links below for information on upcoming UEFA Women’s Euro 2013 Qualifier also Female only KICK START 2 course.

                   Euro 2013 Qualifier                               KICK START 2

Looking to get a big crowd again out to support the girls in green in Tallaght on Saturday 22nd October

17/10/11 - Fanpic photo at Aviva Tues.11th Oct

Were you at the Ireland Vs Armenia match last week?

As you may be aware the FAI took Ireland’s first ever 360 degree sporting photograph at the Ireland Armenia match.

If you were at the match and would like to see yourself at the match then just click www.fai.ie/fanpic  and find yourself. If your on Facebook you can tag yourself.

                      Here's a sample photo       Recognise anyone?

10/09/11 - Kids Academy Resumes

Skerries Town F.C. Kids Academy Soccer

Resumes Sat 17 September 2011

The fun fit way to learn & develop soccer
For
Boys & Girls 5 – 7 yrs.
Saturday Mornings 10 – 11.30
Club House Park Lane

Interested?

Contact Noeleen Bolger @ 087 280 22 55

* Preparing Teams now for the 2012/2013 Season
For Children born in 2004*

Children Born in
2004, 2005 & 2006 (Who have reached 5th Birthday)
Are very welcome

10/09/11 - Chairmans Tribute to Derek

Thursday 1st Sept 2011 Skerries Town FC went into shock when their gentle giant Derek Earley died suddenly while doing something that he has loved and done for the best part of his life playing soccer. Derek died while training with his teammates and this has left them shocked, saddened and at a great loss.

Personally I have known Derek since he joined Skerries Town at the ripe old age of eight and have had the privilege to watch his soccer career in the club for the past 23 years.
Derek was an ardent supporter of Liverpool and our National Team and went to see his beloved teams play in Anfield and the Aviva on numerous occasions along with his Dad Kevin.

I knew Derek growing up as a neighbour and footballer playing on teams with my sons. He was a quiet lad always courteous and always had a smile. Through the years that never changed - always got a wave and a smile from him as he passed down Greenlawns in his van on his way to call into see his Mam & Dad or as he jogged out of the dressing room onto the pitch to start a match.

Derek had a great ability in making everyone who met him feel that he was their best friend and was a great support to many.
Throughout the past week I have spoken to and listened to many and all had the same to say about Derek, he was a gentle giant and his fun loving gentle ways made him a firm favourite with everybody who was privileged to know him.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family his Mum & Dad Ann & Kevin, his sisters Sylvia and Louise and his girlfriend Aideen and his extended family.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé

Noeleen Bolger
Chairman

02/09/11 - Derek Earley RIP 

Skerries Town FC wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Derek Earley who sadly passed away in tragic circumstances on Thursay evening 1st September 2011. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and teamates at this difficult time.

Link to tribute page

http://www.facebook.com/pages/RIP-Derek-Early/109204515851958

07/07/11 - Patrons Draw for July

July Patrons draw will be held tomorrow (Friday 8th July) at the clubhouse @1pm just before the FAI Summer Camp finishes.

07/07/11 - Gary McAllister night in Roganstown Hotel

For all you soccer fans, especially the Leeds and Liverpool supporters out there. Gary McAllister night at the Roganstown Hotel Friday 22nd July. €50 a ticket includes drink reception, 4 course dinner followed by Q&A session. Percentage of ticket price goes back to Skerries Town FC. Please Support.

For more info click here

06/07/11 - Golf Classic Report and Photos

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Despite the horrendous weather conditions, the Skerries Town Golf Classic went ahead on Fri 17th June at Skerries Golf Club. On the wettest day of the Summer, over 60 hardy golfers turned out and completed the 18 boles in conditions that would have tested even a McIlroy or a Harrington.

The first Team prize went to the Brendan Moore -led team of himself, Daniel Lamont, Stephen Hogan and Cathal Hurley Second prize went to Gavan Farrell and his team of Alan Courell , Brendan Crowe and Harry Dawson – with Alan Courell also picking up the longest drive award. Third prize was won by the Black Raven team of Chris Jenkinson, John Shiel, Mick Goss and Eddie Reilly. The nearest the pin award went to Paul Murray.

At the presentation, Chairperson, Noeleen Bolger expressed her appreciation of the players efforts in very trying conditions and also to the many sponsors who made this such a successful outing. Special mention and thanks go to Ian Hunter, Director of the Swords Pavilion for sponsoring the main prizes on the day.

Winners – Brendan Moore, Daniel Lamont, Stephen Hogan , Cathal Hurley

Runners-up Gavan Farrel, l Alan Courell ,Harry Dawson and Brendan Crowe

Third place – the Black Raven –Chris Jenkinson, John Shiel ,Mick Goss, Eddie Reilly

The Aliance Insurance team – Noel Mullins, John Lyons, John Creagh, Paul Murray
Skerries Hardware team – the McKenna clan of Gerry, Noel, John Paul and Joe

A curious onlooker with Tom Lacey’s team of George Hogan, john O’Callaghan, Tom Lacey and Niall Grant
Niall Rocks team of Damian Gilmour, himself, Paul Murray and Frank Rogan

30/05/11 - Injury Fund Draw Results

First Prize:  2xTickets for Europa Cup Final in Dublin. Won by Emmett Dillon

Second Prize:  Overnight Stay In Roganstown Hotel  Won by Alan Sweeney

Third Prize:  Dinner x2 in McLoughlins Restaurant Won by Joey Lannon

Fourth Prize:  Golf x4 at Swords Open Won by Gavin Smyth

15/05/11 - FAI Summer Camp in Park Lane Skerries

The FAI Soccer Summer Camps will be held at Skerries Town FC Clubhouse 

Monday 4th - Friday 8th July.

To get a place on this you must book through the FAI website

http://www.summersoccerschools.ie/

or by phone 1890653653 

This camp is for Boys & Girls (with a girls only section) 6-14yrs.

14/05/11 - Player Assessments for next season

Our yearly assessments to get teams organised for next season will start on Monday 13th June at the Clubhouse. 

 
There will be further details of days and times sent out by posters, email, text and by the managers of current teams.

Date :     Monday 13th to Thursday 16th of June
Venue :  Clubhouse, Park Lane, Skerries
 
Players Born 2000 - 2003      Monday 13th and Wednesday 15th June from 6.45 - 8.45pm
 
Players Born 1996 - 1999      Tuesday 14th and Thursday 16th June from 6.45 - 8.45pm
 

Players Born 1995 please contact Reg @ 0872558816  or Ian @ 0860481785

As always new players are very welcome to come along and join in

13/05/11 - Date Announced for Club AGM 2011

Our Annual General Meeting is to be held at the Clubhouse on Wednesday 8th June at 8pm.

As a community based club we need all the support that we can get, so we look forward to seeing as  many members as possible on the evening

13/05/11 - Golf Classic in Skerries Golf Club

This is a very important fundraiser for the club and it will be held in Skerries Golf Club on Friday 17th June, 

Tee reserved from 2-4pm               Teams of 4 @ €200

We really would appreciate any help given to make this an enjoyable day for everyone and also we are  looking to see if anyone/business would be interested in sponsoring tees or greens.

Please contact John @ 086 2567593  

12/05/11 - Under 9 and Under 11 teams reach Cup Finals

Both the Under 9C and 11A teams have reached their respective Cup Finals and will both play on Sunday next the 15th of May at the Oscar Traynor. Unfortunately both game have been scheduled for the same time 10am so our support will be divided.

So come along and show your support for all envolved

05/04/11 - Skerries Tragedy At Sea: Fundraising

You can help to support the search at sea for the missing fishermen in the following ways:

1.  Join a "Walk of Solidarity" will start at the Bandstand, Red Island to walk a 5km lap of Skerries:
      This Wednesday 6th April at 7pm
  * Funds are badly needed at this time
  * Bring EUR10 or whatever you can afford
  * Tell your friends
 
2. Make a donation to the fund for fuel for the volunteers. The account is at Bank of Ireland Skerries, the name is Lady Linda, the sort code is 90 08 93, the number is 818 38 744.
 

16/03/11 - St Patricks Day Parade arrangements

Anyone interested in coming along and joining in the fun walking with the Club in the parade, please meet at the back of Gerrys at 2.30pm.
 
We are NO. 22 in the parade and numbers will be stuck up on the pillars on South Strand.
 
Please can players were their club jerseys.
 
Meeting point at the end of the walk for parents will be in the Mill Car Park.
 
Look forward to seeing you all tomorrow

06/03/11 - Walk of Dreams - Johnny Giles Foundation

The John Giles Walk of Dreams will take place on the 27th Of March. This Walk will take place from Merrion square to the Aviva Stadium and will be of Financial benifit to our club as well as the John Giles foundation. Each team in our club has been given a sponsorship card and any money raised will be shared between our club and the foundation.

For more information visit the foundation website    http://johngilesfoundation.com

05/03/11 - FAI Soccer Sisters Easter Camp

Please see our Soccer Sister camp 2011 brochure Click here to view . I am now accepting names for all those interested in reserving a place for their daughter in this year’s Easter camps.

Changes to 2011 SS camp brochur

New Kit
Age group now 7-12 years
€20 discount if signing up to 2011 Summer Soccer Schools
Direct link to local clubs for girls to continue playing after camps

As per previous years these camps are expected to fill. Note Camps limited to 30 girls.

24/01/11 - Thomas Bolger  RIP

The death has occured of Thomas (Tom) Bolger, brother of Mick, after a short illness.

The committee and members of the club extend their sincerest sympathies to
Mick and his family on their recent sad bereavement. May he rest in peace.

Removal from his residence on Saturday morning at 11.15am to St. Patrick’s Church, Castletown, arriving for mass at 12 noon. Funeral immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

14/01/11 - Bridget Heffernan RIP

The death has occured of Bridget Heffernan mother of Club Treasurer, Liam Heffernan

The committee and members of the club extend their sincerest sympathies to
Liam and his family on their recent sad bereavement. May she rest in peace.

21/01/11 - Seven Skerries Town Players star for NDSL

Skerries Town Under 16 Premier side had seven of their players in the starting line up in the Brenfer/NDSL team that played CAVAN in a Inter League match last Sunday 16th Jan 2011. The NDSL side won 4-3 in a tough match. 

The players involved with the squad were Ryan Donnelly, Ryan O Driscoll, Adam Farqueson, Gavin Drumm, Neil McConvey, Harry McGonagle, Kieran McKettrick, Aodhan Newsholme. Masudi ( Essien)

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14/01/11 - Nancy Mahon RIP

The committee and members of the club extend their sincerest sympathies to the family of Nancy Mahon, mother of Derek, on their recent sad bereavement.

03/01/11 - Steven Beattie needs your Support

Fingal Independant Sportstar of the year: Please vote for Steven Beattie!!

Steven, a former Skerries Town player has won the All American Player of the year for the second time and has captained his college to their first ever National Title on the 4th of December last.
Voting closes Wed. 12th of January so vote early and vote often. To vote for Steven Beattie!!

Text Fingal 12 to 53306

Steven Beattie Profile:

http://www.nkunorse.com/index.aspx?tab=soccer&path=msoc

Steven Beattie from Downside, Skerries, was the first International player to join Northern Kentucky University, USA in 2007 on a soccer scholarship at the age of 18. 

He played most of his schoolboy soccer with Skerries Town and Shelbourne F.C. 
In his 4 years playing for the 'Norse', Beattie has shattered every record in the colleges soccer history. These include, career goals scored,  assists, shots on goal and individual points.

Beattie has piled up the individual accolades during his storied career at NKU.

He is a 2-time Ron Lenz National Player of the Year. He first received the honour in 2008 and just recently for the second time in 2010.

He captained the team that have just won their first ever All-America National Championship. Beattie was selected as Offensive Player of the Tournement.

He was also on the team that reached the final 4 of the All-America National Championship in 2008.

Beattie has been selected for the All-America first team 3 times in is career. 2008, 2009 and again most recently in 2010.
Added to these accolades, Beattie is a 3-time GLVC Conference Player of the year and a 3-time Midwest Region Player of the Year. 
He is also a 4-time GLVC first team selection and a 4-time Midwest Region first team selection.

Steven Beattie has notched up a total of 77 career goals in an outstanding college career along with an equal amount of respect. 

Although Steven has finished his soccer career at NKU, he is still in college and will complete his degree in May 2011. 

01/01/11 - Chairman's New Year Message

As we say goodbye to 2010 and look forward to the New Year I would like to thank all our members, volunteers, supporters and friends for their hard work, help and support that they gave to the club during the year. I truly appreciate your hard work without which our club would not function.My wish for 2011 is that this support will continue, that soccer will continue to be fun and enjoyable and that everyone will have health, happiness and good luck in 2011.  

Noleeen Bolger