CURRENT NEWS
22/02/10 - Aviva Soccer Sister Easter camps - Girls 7-11
This year like last year will see the return of the Aviva Soccer Sister Easter Camps for girls aged 7-11.
It is a main objective of the FAI Technical Dept and FCC Sports Division that we give girls the opportunity to play football and grow the numbers that are currently doing so. This year we are working closely with primary schools as well as clubs/leagues to ensure sustainability. After school girls clubs are being set up in selected schools which will hopefully lead to girls attending the SS Easter camps. Following that sessions will be organized for girls in local clubs while at the same time parent/volunteers will hopefully be identified.
If you can help promote any of the above/identify possible coaches for girls teams please get in touch.
The two Soccer Sister camps that will take place in the North County area are –
Donabate Community Centre
29th March – 1st April
10am-1pm
Cost €60
Indoors – Limited to 30 places
Skerries Community Centre
29th March – 1st April
1pm-4pm
Cost €60
Indoors – limited to 30 places
(SS Easter Camps are also taking place in Swords, Portmarnock and Blanchardstown)
A registration day will be announced in the next couple of weeks. However to ensure place is kept - parent/guardian should contact me via email or phone to register their interest for their daughter.
Any queries please feel free in getting in touch.
Regards,
Paul Keogh
FAI Development Officer - Fingal
Football Association of Ireland
National Sports Campus
Abbotstown
Dublin 15
Mobile - 0860444435
Email - paul.keogh@fai.ie
15/02/10 - STFC Futsal Tournament
Over the 4 Sundays in January, our three U10 teams took part in our own Indoor Futsal event, at Skerries Community Centre.
As this was the first time this has been held, it was very well attended by our 3 teams with a view to running more like it in the future.
As always this would not have been possible with out the great support of all the managers and parents giving up their Sunday afternoons to ensure the children got a game of football, before fixtures returned in early February.
A special thanks to Paul McGrath and Mick Bolger, for getting it off the ground.
15/02/10 - FAI Futsal Tournament in Gormanstown
The FAI ran a Futsal Module in Gormanstown for the month of January.
"The module was based on groupings as close to the divisions played each week in the NDSL leagues.
Fhere was an option to move up or down groupings depending on team ability.
The timings of fixtures were in 2 hour blocks. Fixtures were
10am - 12pm slot,
12.15pm - 2.15pm slot,
2.30pm - 4.30pm slot.
They were rotated on a weekly basis to ensure each team played at a different time slot each week.Each team played 2 x 20mins matches.
Games were either back to back or there could be a 20min wait in between matches.
This event was very well supported and three teams from Skerries Town FC participated, the U9PP, U9D & U8G's,
The indoor event was very well organised and the children had a great time.
Thanks again to the ALL the Managers, Helpers and Parents that gave up their Saturdays to make this possible.
Paul Keogh FAI: "Thanks to all for ensuring the Futsal module ran so well. Hopefully the players enjoyed themselves and that the benefits of Futsal were seen by all. Best of luck with the coaching for the rest of the season."
08/02/10 - Skerries Town Vs Home Farm SFAI Cup
After their great win against QuayCeltic in the last round of the SFAI Cup, Skerries Town under 11Prem team take on Home Farm on Sunday in the fifth round.
The game will be played in Mourne View on Sunday next at 2pm
Good Luck to Alan, John and the lads. Why not head up to the View on Sunday afternoon and give them your support?
25/01/10 - STFC Junior Academy
We are very happy to inform you that the Club has set up a new coaching academy for the players of the u8, u9 and u10 teams under the direction of David Sheridan, Jez Grimes and Paddy Duff.
David, Jez and Paddy are all senior players and experienced coaches. They will operate the "Junior Academy" from now until the end of March (and possibly further).
David, Jez and Paddy will be giving the teams coaching on Tuesday evenings during their current training slots on the Astro. There is no extra cost to families and we hope as always the children will benefit as much as possible from this.
David also coaches for the NDSL Academy (Oscar Traynor Centre) every Thursday. He has met all the managers and will be working alongside them every week.
For each age group it means that every 3rd Tuesday the coaches will train with your team.
This arrangement started last Tuesday night with the U10 teams training together.
This Tuesday (26th January) they will train with our U9 teams.
The following Tuesday (2nd February) they will train with our U8 teams (together)
The managers will be in contact with you if there are any changes.
However if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact myself, your managers.
Regards,
Karen STFC - 086 7339234
25/01/10 - Friendly in aid of Cervical Cancer Vaccine Fund.
Glebe North F.C. VS Bohemians F.C.
Venue: Glebe North Football Club
Market Green Balbriggan. (Beside Lidl)
Date: Tuesday 2nd Feb 2010.
Time: 7.45pm.
Admission 10euros (Adults)
5euros (Children and Students)
ALL PROCEEDS BEING DONATED TO CERVICAL CANCER VACCINE FUND.
23/12/09 - Chairman's Christmas Address
On behalf of the committee I would like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and New Year. Many thanks to everyone who worked so hard for the club during the past year. Let's hope that 2010 brings better weather to allow us all to enjoy some football.
Brendan
22/12/09 - John Mulhere RIP 19 December 2009
It was with deep regret and sorrow that we learned of the death of John Mulhere on 19 December. We extend our deepest sympathy to the Mulhere family. John was a stalwart supporter of football in the town. He became involved in Skerries soccer in 1962 when he joined Skerries United as a coach and trainer. He drew upon his army background and his knowledge of various sports to bring a new dimension in physical training to the club. He became club secretary in 1964 and represented the club at AUL meetings in Dublin. John was very proud of "his team" - the team that won the first league championship in the history of Skerries United in the 1967/68 season. John was one of the instigators in the move to amalgamate Skerries United and Home Celtic into the present club Skerries Town FC. In 1997 John became the Honorary President of Skerries Town FC. He officially retired in 2001. John's contribution to football in the town over a period of some 40 years was indeed tremendous and never to be forgotten. May he rest in peace.
22/12/09 - Skerries Town FC Patrons Draw Update
Recent winners of €1,000 each in our patrons' draw were Brian Andrews, Clodagh Bolger and Kane Lynch.
Congratulations to all 3.
18/12/09 - Christmas Greetings from our Italian friends
We can always confirm to you that the hospitality is sacred.
You were unsurpassed.
In the hope of one day being able to reciprocate, we thank with all our heart.
And it is with all our love that we wish you all a peaceful Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Giuseppe, Francesco e Roberto!!!!!
18/12/09 - Schoolboy Academy Update
Unfortunately the schoolboy academy had to be suspended for the first part of the season. We are hoping to get it back up and running in the new year. For this to happen we would like to hear from any coach or senior player who is willing to join the Academy Team. They must be available Tuesdays and Thursdays 6.pm till 7.45pm.
If interested please call Martin on 087 9649350
12/12/09 - Skerries Under-11s making a splash in SFAI Cup
Fingal Independent - Wednesday December 09 2009
AFTER a shaky start to the season, Skerries Town Under 11's – under former senior manager Alan Sweeney – are hitting a rich vein of form.
Their latest outing at Clancy Park in Dundalk last Saturday morning saw them overcome a tricky surface to record two first-half goals and put one foot in the fifth round of the Menton Seery Under-11 Cup.
Leading scorer Dara Lynch began the scoring after six minutes when, having taking a pass off Emmet Mullen, he slotted past the Quay keeper.
And the visitors then doubled their lead before the break when a terrific effort from just inside the touchline saw Lynch beat the keeper with a bullet shot into the top left-hand corner.
Quay Celtic, however, had the chance to pull a goal back after the break when they were awarded a penalty.
But Dylan Sweeney (Alan's son), having stopped two from five in Skerries 5-3 penalty shoot-out win over Kentstown Rovers in the previous round, performed more heroics when leaping high to his left to keep the ball out of the corner.
And Skerries then closed the game out with 10 minutes to go when Dylan Coleman, having beat two defenders, finished high into the back of the net.
Roll on round five for this talented bunch of lads!
26/11/09 - Annette Sheridan RIP
The committee and members of the club extend their sincerest sympathies to the family of Annette Sheridan on their recent sad bereavement.
08/11/09 - Tape and string on Goalposts unsightly - FCC
Correspondance sent to all clubs in Fingal:
At a recent council meeting the issue of tape and string on posts was raised and it was pointed out that many clubs continue to use tape or string to attach nets to posts resulting in damage to the posts and unsightly litter in the parks.
The Council must now insist that all clubs use the netfix system and continued use of tape or string will no longer be tolerated.
For more information click here
22/10/09 - Message from FAI re: Mid-Term Soccer Camps
Hi all,
It has been brought to our attention that a male claiming to be an official from the FAI has offered places to children on a training course over the October Bank Holiday weekend or midterm break.
We would like to advise all clubs in the North Dublin Schoolboys/girls League that these courses do not exist as the FAI has no camps or sessions over the bank holiday or midterm break.
If any members of your club have been offered places in these sessions please contact our Child Welfare Officer Julie Murphy, 087 410 27 97
Regards,
Julie Murphy
22/10/09 - Skerries Town make the FAI Cup Semi Final
Skerries Town Under 14's have been invited by Sporting Fingal to attend the FAI Cup Semi-Final on Sunday and act as ballboys for the game. The game is being televised, so if your not going, keep an eye out for the lads on TV.
25/09/09 - STFC Social / Events Group
Skerries Town FC are trying to get a Social / Events Group together within the Club.
The idea is if we could get one / two parents from each team to get together and form a Social/Event Group.
That could meet possibly once a month and help to organise or run an event(s) for the Club.
The Club has a calander of events that is worked out over the season - such as Christmas Party, Easter Camps,
Table Quiz's, Family Days out etc, and if involved you could get ideas together plan/organise/run a few new
social and fundraising events.
And any parent that gets involved could be there for that season, inviting another group to participate next season
so everyone gets a chance to get involved and be a part of the Club, if interested.
We really would appreciate it if you would consider this, and contact me before next Friday (2nd October).
Regards,
Karen STFC.
Mobile : 086 7339234
25/09/09 - FAI Junior Cup
The first round of the FAI Junior Cup sees Skerries Town travel to Kilboggan Park on Saturday (26/9/09) to take on Cabinteely FC.
The winners of this tie have a home draw against the winners Beaumont Athletic (AFL) and Shielton Athletic (LSL).
16/09/09 - Kid Goats to meet the Gypsies
Skerries Town u12s will have a chance to light up Dalymount Park this Friday (18 Sept) when they pay a visit to the home of League of Ireland Premier Division leaders Bohemians. It should be a great night for the kids as they will get to meet some of the senior players and will feature in a half time exhibition game. We hope Martin Cripps and the team have a great night out.
Many thanks to Bohemians for their kind invitation, to everyone who helped with the arrangements and to the parents for their support.
15/09/09 - NDSL Referee Fees
Some of you may already have read the article in Monday's Evening Herald on Ref Fees.
If not please take note of the following :
" Ref fees shared by clubs in cup competitions "
AN IMPORTANT notice for all clubs .... in all Cup matches the Referee's fees are shared by both Clubs.
The following Referee's Fees are applicable until September 30 :
7&9 a-side (15.00 and 3.00 after Swords)
U-11 to U-14's (24.00 and 3.00 after Swords)
U-15 & U-16 (28.00 and 3.00 after Swords)
29/08/09 - Message from the chairman:
At the start of the new season I would like to take the
opportunity to wish all managers, assistant managers, coaches,
team helpers and indeed players every success in their
forthcoming games. I would like to thank the committee for all
their great work in getting things underway. A lot of work was
done during the summer in preparation for the new season. My
thanks also to all our volunteers for giving so feely of their
time and talents to ensure the club is kept afloat.
I would remind players and parents that the club is operating a strict player registration policy. ALL players must be properly registered before they can play a competitive game.
Good luck to
all!
29/08/09 - Swine Flu Pandemic - Advice to Players & Parents
Against the current background of the swine flu pandemic and in the interests of health and hygiene all players should have their own personal water bottle which they should not share with others. Managers are asked to remind players to bring their own water bottles and not to share water bottles. If one player gets swine flu then the entire team and club is at risk. Parents are asked to ensure their children have their own water bottles.
It
is also advisable that a player's name be written on his/her
water bottle.
28/08/09 - Senior Teams kick off this week-end
The club's senior teams are both at home this week-end in their
first games of the new season. On Saturday the second team play
St. James's Gate while on Sunday the first team play Newtown
Rangers. Both games are at 2.30 PM in Park Lane.
All support welcome.
22/07/09 - Family Funday Thank You view photos
Thanks to all who participated in our Family Fun Day (Saturday 11th July).
It was a great success and the weather held out for most of the day, although the lads did play the last few matches in wet-ish
conditions it didn't deter their enthusiasm. The dry weather did mean a lot of people did call in, so thanks again to those
who supported us.
We would also like to take the opportunity to say a special thanks to all our volunteers who helped make the day
so enjoyable.
Without your support events like these would not be possible.
Thanks also to the following for the Activities
Montessori Area / Face Painting
(ABC Montessori Kelly's Bay) organised by Teresa Duffy Assisted by Sharon Lynch and Mandy Donnelly.
Balloons & Bubbles -
Provided by Dee's Party Hire : 086 8742983
Sold by : Elaine Mc Donnell of Cups O'Cakes - 087 6548764
Raffle Spot Prizes - Martin Mc Nulty Man O'War Bar & Restaurant.
Eurospar - Skerries Point
Gerrys - Fresh Foods
Food / BBQ -
Tau Hogroast : 087 2897694
4 a-side Tournament Trophy -
Mathews Bar : 087 2301329
Fingal County Council, Skerries Mill for the loan of the Gazebos
With your help and support our Family Day will continue to be a successful annual event.
PS Has anyone seen Barney 
He might bring his friends next year.
16/07/09 - Under 14 Pre-Season Training
Under 14 Pre-Season Training begins on Tuesday 21st of July at 7.30 at the Mill pitch.
All players who have attended the recent assessments or who were away on holidays should attend.
23/06/09 - Friday Late Night Soccer Returns to Skerries
Fingal County Council’s/FAI’s Late Night Soccer is back in Skerries and Balbriggan for 2009. Following on from the success of last year’s programmes where we had 200 and 110 participants respectively we are launching it again on the 26th June 2009 in Skerries Community Centre and 3rd July 2009 in Glebe North FC. LNS runs every Friday night for six weeks from 7:40pm – 10:00pm and are run on a league basis for those aged 16-21.
Late Night Soccer began in 2007 in Corduff Sports Centre where we had 10 teams competing. In 2008 we had three venues, Corduff, Skerries and Balbriggan and this year we are adding a fourth venue, Rivervalley in Swords which is starting on the 2nd July 2009 in Rivervalley All Weather Pitch. This year we are also having our first Fingal Finals Night where the winners of each programme will come together and playoff to see what venue can gain the title of ‘Fingal LNS Champions 2009’.
Late Night Soccer is a programme that provides teenagers and young adults with a safe environment to play football and express themselves in a positive way. This year with support from the FAI’s Intercultural Programme a huge effort has been made to encourage participation of youth from minority ethnic, cultural and national backgrounds. And we are sure that this rich blend of diversity will add to the success of the 2009 programme, both in terms of the football on the pitch and opportunity for social interaction/integration among young people.
Paul Keogh FAI/FCC Development officer had this to add “The joint partnership between Fingal County Council’s sports division and the FAI has meant this program has grown from year to year. The benefits of such a program are obvious to all and will hopefully give the youth of Fingal something to look forward to on a Friday night”
For more information on Late Night Soccer in your area please contact;
Stephen Mc Ginn
Sports Development Officer
Fingal County Council
Ph: 8905457
E: Stephen.mcginn@fingalcoco.ie
Paul Keogh
FAI/FCC Development officer- North Fingal
Ph : 0860444435
E: paul.keogh@fai.ie
12/06/09 - Skerries 100 Draw Results
Winners for the first three Skerries 100 Draws are:
Kieran Mullen
Alan Sweeney
Ben Gahan
1000EUR each - Roll on next month
4/06/09 - Skerries Town FC 4-aside Tournament
In conjunction with the Skerries Town Fun Family week, the club are running an adult
(16 years+) 4-aside tournament on Saturday the 11th fo July. See Application form and poster below.
01/06/09 Uner 14's League Winners 2009
Well done to the Under 14A Team who, under the stewardship of Derek Drumm and Derek Mahon have won the Under 14A Title.
The team went through the season with 11 wins and 2 draws from 14 League games, no mean acheivement. Well done to all.
29/05/09 - Summer Soccer Camp 2009
Welcome to the 2009 Skerries Town F.C Summer Camp
for Boys and Girls aged 5 to 12 years.
Our Camp is designed for five days of football, skills, games and most importantly fun.
The camp is delivered by trained Coaches.
There are two section to the Camp Section A and Section B and both
sessions run from Monday 6th July to Friday 10th July.
Section A 10.30 am to 1.00pm with a 20 minute snack break for Boys and Girls age 5yrs to 7yrs. Cost €70
Section B 10.30 tom 3pm with a 30 minute lunch break
for Boys and Girls age 8yrs to 12 yrs. Cost €95
18/05/09 - Senior Team Manager Job Vacancy
Applications are invited for the vacent Senior Managers Job of Skerries Town FC.
If you are interested in the job please send your application along with your CV to the Club Secretary, Brendan Freil no later than Friday the 29th of May.
26/04/09 - Summer Camp 2009
This years Summer Camp date has been announced.
Summer Camp - 6th - 10th July at Clubhouse, Park Lane
More details to come.
26/04/09 - Italian Kids Academy comes to Town
Hello All,
We just wanted to give you an up date on our visitors from Italy (Genoa - 10 children & parents)
Date : Saturday 2nd May (Bank holiday weekend) Venue : Clubhouse/Pitch
We will be holding Kids Academy as normal on the Saturday morning so if all players could arrive at 10am wearing white shorts, green football socks, shin gaurds, boots and top. We will give the children there coloured bibs as usual. Our guests have been asked to arrive 10.30am approx and will be given a changing room (decorated of course) to get ready.
Mick Bolger and the KA Coaches will take care of all the activities on the pitch, the KA children will do some drills etc when not involved in 5/7 a side matches with our visitors. Also some of our U8’s players will also be having a kick about.
We will be asking parents to help supervise the children on the day to make sure all runs smoothly.
When the children are finished, there will be a presentation of pennants given to the Italian visitors and with the help of a group of parents, there will be a little reception upstairs of soft drinks, tea, coffee, sandwiches, biscuits, fruit, goodies, etc. (weather permitting this could be held outside).
There is a home game due to be played on the pitch at 2pm so we will need to be finished by 1pm at the latest.
With everybodys co-operation it has the makings of a great fun day for all the children involved.
Regards,
Karen STFC. (087-2255399)
17/04/09 - Middlesbro Coaching comes to Ballymun
Hi,
Please see attached poster and display if possible, alternatively please let coaches, teachers, players and clubs know of this event.
Please let me know of you would like to attend. poster
There is no costs involved.
Kind Regards,
Jamie Wilson
FAI Development Officer
Dublin City
Football Association of Ireland
National Sports Campus
Abbotstown
Dublin 15
Mobile - 0860472135
Email - jamie.wilson@fai.ie
17/04/09 - Kick Start Start 2 Course in Skerries
Hi All,
There is an upcoming KS 2 course in Skerries on the 8th/9th/10th May. As numbers will be limited on this course can you please advise whether you have club members or you know of anyone interested in this course. Please forward names and contact number. Many thanks.
Regards,
Paul Keogh
FAI Development Officer - Fingal
Football Association of Ireland
National Sports Campus
Abbotstown
Dublin 15
Mobile - 0860444435
Email - paul.keogh@fai.ie
24/03/09 - Saint Patricks day Thank You
Thanks to all the Players, Parents, managers and supporters who took part in the Saint Patricks Day Parade.
Hope you all had a great day.
If anyone has photos of the day could you send them on to me for inclusion on the website.
19/03/09 - Schoolboy Academy Update
The Schoolboy Academy comes to a close this week after a very successful first season.
The merit awards presentation will take place on Tuesday 24th March in the club house.
Players from the U8 & U9 groups will start at 6.30pm followed by the U10 & U11 at 7.30pm
The awards will be covered by the Fingal Independant & all parents & managers are welcome.
13/02/09 - Kids Academy Resumes
Kids Academy resumes tomorrow 14th February at 10am to 11.30
06/02/09 - Kids Academy Update
Kids Academy deferred until further notice due to the uncertain weather and ground conditions. Watch this space for updates.
29/01/08 - Skerries Town 100 Club
Skerries Town FC is trying to raise funds through a limited draw. The idea is that if we can get 100 people to commit to giving €20 per month (only €5 per week) we would generate €2000 each month. Half of the sum collected goes into a draw and a person stands the chance of winning €1,000 each month. We have 31 names to date and we need to put a push on to reach our target. If each manager could get just 4 people to sign up we would reach our target. There's an option of paying by standing order or in one sum by cheque. Your co-operation in and support for this initiative would be very much appreciated.
STFC 100 Club Letter STFC 100 Club Standing Order Letter
29/01/09 - 2011 UEFA Cup final for Dublin
The Football Association of Ireland and Dublin City Council today (January 29) confirmed that the new Dublin stadium will host the UEFA Cup final of 2011. This will be an historic first time for Ireland to host the final of a major International football tournament. The decision of UEFA represents an immediate return on the initiative of the FAI and the IRFU in re-developing the stadium towards which the Government made a funding contribution of €191m
Click here for a virtual tour of the new Lansdowne stadium
27/01/09 - Charity Match for Martin Finnegan Benefit Fund
Glebe North FC versus League of Ireland Champions Bohemians
February 18th at 7:30pm
Market Green, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.
Tickets on sale €10 each.
Glebe North are celebrating the official turning on of their brand new flood light Pitch at their home ground with a charity match against League of Ireland Champions Bohemians at 7:30pm on Wednesday February 18th. Founding members of the club along with well known sportsmen and local politicians will be in attendance for the evening.
In partnership with the Martin Finnegan Supporters Club all funds raised on the night will go to the Martin Finnegan Benefit Fund. Players from both teams will be wearing special new kit for the evening with the famous "Finnegan "and "#45" displayed on the jerseys. Martin was well known to many of the players and was considered a sporting hero to many in the club.
This is a true sporting event for all the family to enjoy with Glebe taking on the best soccer team in Ireland. Refreshments will be served throughout the evening.
Interest in the event is already very high with a full coach of supporters already booked from bohemians. This is also an occasion for all Martin Finnegan supporters to meet up. Further details can be got nearer February 18th here on www.finn45supportersclub.com or www.glebenorthfc.ie which has a link on our links page.
Tickets go on sale January 20th but can be pre ordered from Glebe North FC, Xtreme 45 or from any member of the Martin Finnegan Supporters Club Committee.
Contact details for tickets
Graham: 0879669168 (Bohemians)
George: 0868580867 (Balbriggan)
Shay: 0862464068 (Balbriggan)
Colm: 0877692677 (Lusk)
07/12/08 - Christmas Raffle
Timmy Dennis is distributing & collecting the tickets to the players. Each
player gets one book
Tickets areEUR3 each, book of 10 EUR25.
Each Player to get one book on teams- under 8's to under 14's.
(Under 16's & Under 17's will be fundraising with the seniors)
Raffle to take place in Jenbibis on Thursday 18 December @10pm
Prizes EUR1000, EUR500, EUR100 and lots more ranging from EUR50 to Hampers,
Bottles of Wine, Box of Biscuits & Sweets.
Please support this event by promoting it to the players and managers and
helping to get the tickets back to Timmy as soon as possible.
Also help will be needed on the night of the raffle in Jenbinis.
06/12/08 - Junior Disco In Community Centre
Junior Disco In Community Centre on Friday 12th December 7.30 to 9.30pm
For Boys & Girls in 3rd to 6th Class -
Cost EUR7 per child.
This is a Joint event between Soccer Club & Hockey Club hosted by the Community Centre. (This Fundraising event is to go towards the cost of the astro pitch)
All bookings and advertising of the event is being organised by the Community
Centre staff.
i.e. Booking of the DJ, Goodies for the Shop, Posters up in the School and
the Printing of Notices to be handed out to all our players.
Ger Fogarty is organising the distribution of the notices.
Money made will be divided between the Soccer and the Hockey clubs. I have
agreed with Sharon that she hold the money and off set it against our next
bill. She will advise us of the amount for our own accounts.
Volunteers needed:
Soccer Club must have a least 6 Helpers/Supervisors in attendance at the
disco. If we don't come up with the helpers the money will go to the Hockey
club as they have guaranteed at least 6 heplers. The board of management will
also supply helpers on the night.
04/12/08 - Allweather Christmas Break
The club's block booking of the all-weather pitch ceases on Thursday 11 December and resumes on Tuesday 13 January 2009.
26/11/08 - Schoolboy Academy Update
The Schoolboy Academy is now up and running every Tuesday for under 8s and 9s and every alternate Thursday for under 10s and 11s from 6pm to 7pm
We have had tremendous support from managers and players and hope it continues as the academy is based around a structured program of simple techniques which are practiced and then players are set tests to achieve certificates and monitor there progress each year.
As director of the academy coaching I have been handed the task of providing quality coaching and raising the standards within the club. Our goal is to keep players in the club by giving them the opportunity to train regularly and improve their techniques and knowledge of the game.
At the academy our approach has been simple. We have excellent training facilities on the all weather pitch which means we are never called off. We have enough coaches so that players have good supervision and guidance. Our goal is that all the coaches will be provided access to FAI coaching courses and can use information provided at the academy. It is essential for the club to take us to the next level, that we support the academy and coaches and all schoolboy teams can participate in years to come.
Thanks for your support so far
Martin Cripps: Director of Coaching
Kevin Wynne: Head coach
Assistant coaches:
Anthony Flintier, David Kelly, Shane Hogan,
Paddy O’Leary, Danny O’Mahoney and Sean Mcloughlin
11/11/08 - Skerries visit Glebe North on Friday
Skerries Town Seniors take on Glebe North On Friday night next in the Metropolitan cup. Its about five years since the two sides have met in any competition.
Kick off is at 7.30 pm under the new floodlights and a large crowd is expected from both camps.
So why not head on up the road and support the hoops!!!
11/11/08 - Christmas Party Night Out
Christmas Party Night Out in Skerries Golf Club on Friday 5 December (8.00 pm)
All Welcome, spread the word.
Tickets : €40 Contact Brendan at 086 3578293
02/10/08 - Tribute dinner for Dave Langan
Dear Skerries Town FC Committee and Supporters
You may be aware of a campaign from earlier in the year for former Republic of Ireland Footballer Dave Langan organised by Irish football fans through the football fanzine You Boys in Green calling on the FAI to pay tribute to Dave for his services to Ireland.
The campaign had widespread support from the Irish football community and beyond and we would like to thank everybody for the support it received, I know Dave Langan is very grateful for that support as well, as a result of the campaign you may have seen the launch of a tribute dinner to celebrate Dave Langans career or in media coverage since then.
This tribute dinner will take place on Saturday 11th October in the Burlington Hotel Dublin and is open to all who wish to attend, the dress code is smart but it is not a formal black tie function, attached are the details should any of your members wish to attend the dinner to honour Dave for all his commitment and service to Irish football.
Once again thank you for your support and hope to see you on 11th October.
Dave Langan Testimonial Campaign
Poster and Booking Form: Click here
26/09/08 - Noel O'Reilly RIP
The committee and members of Skerries Town FC extend their deepest sympathy to the family of Noel O'Reilly on his sudden and untimely death. Noel had a long career in football and most recently was Senior Coach Educator and manager of the Irish Universities' men's team. Noel was one of the most respected figures in the game and visited Skerries on several occasions.
Noel's brother Kieran has a close association with Skerries where his sons Darragh and Niall played in their formative years. In more recent times Darragh has coached at various levels for the club. May Noel rest in peace.
25/09/08 - Training on all-weather pitch resumes
Training resumes on the all on Tuesday the 30th September. For details of team/time allocations click here
20/09/08 - Kids Academy starts back
Yes it's that time again. Kids Academy starts back next Saturday 27th September at Park Lane at 10am
19/09/08 - Under 13A off to a winning start
Trinty/Donaghmede 0 Skerries Town FC 2
After a poor season last year Skerries got off to exactly the start they were looking for. In an evenly fought first half there was little between the teams. Both defences were strong with the goalkeepers having little to do.
It was a different second half with Skerries driving forward and they didn’t have to wait long before the first goal was scored. Kian Coleman brought the ball out of defence knocked it up the wing to Adam Johnson who nudged it to Masudi Peniketo on the edge of the box. A neat one two with Nathan Andrews saw Masudi through and he fired the ball under the out coming keeper to score. 5 minutes later it was 2–0, Shane Dennis cleaning up a Trinty attack back to Daire Grimes in goals. He launched the ball into midfield where it was flicked on by Ben Hunter to Masudi who used his strength to break through the defence and score.
As the game drew to a close Skerries had a strong case for a penalty following a great run from Ben Hunter but it wasn’t given. The final whistle blew on what was a great team display from Skerries.
Skerries would like to thank Lynch Interact who are sponsoring the team this year.
24/08/08 - Senior Match Report
Skerries Town 0 0 Arklow Town
Skerries Town opened their league campaign with a home draw against Arklow Town at Park Lane last Sunday.
Arklow who demolished Moyle Park 6-0 on the opening weekend of the season found Skerries a much tougher act.
The opening half was high on effort but with few real goal scoring chances. Arklow did create an opening on 23 minutes but Nicky Maypother in the Skerries goal saved well. On 33 minutes a Joey Doherty effort had the Arklow keeper struggling and a combination of keeper and crossbar saw the ball run to safety. Skerries finished the half on top. The final action of the half saw Aidan Bolger test the Arklow keeper from 30 yards.
The second half saw both sides created more opportunities but in general both defenses continued on top. Paul Kane and Niall Bolger were particularly impressive at the heart of the Skerries defence.
Mark Heffernan ran at the Arklow defence on 56 minutes but shot straight at the keeper. Barry Davey set up Joey Doherty who again shot weak and straight at the keeper. Arklow had the first clear goal scoring opening on 65 minutes. Arklow forward Doyle collected the ball 30 yards out and as Maypother advances Doyle lobbed the ball over the advancing keeper only to see his effort go just outside the far post.
Skerries forward Shane Coleman, found himself in a similar position as Doyle 10 minutes later and he too as the Arklow keeper advanced lobbed the ball over the keeper but also wide of the angle of crossbar and post.
Arklow pressed forward in the final minutes but were unable to find the goal to take all 3 points.
A draw seemed a fair result. Skerries coach Kane Lynch was more than happy with the teams performance. "I'm very happy with the way we played today", Lynch said, "our shape was good, we tried to pass the ball and the commitment was first class".
Team: Nicky Maypother, Aidan Bolger Barry O'Rourke, Paul Kane, Niall Bolger, Con Martin (Barry Daly), Barry Davey, Alan Capper, Joey Doherty (Anjay Yuen) Mark Heffernan, Brendan Moore (Shane Coleman)Not Used: Gerry Grimes
09/08/08 - Sporting Fingal - Coaching workshops
Sporting Fingal will host a "coach the coaches" session. The day will be run by Liam Buckley and John Devine (management team of SF). Times are as follows:
1000 - 11.30 U8/9/10's
1200 - 13.30 U11/12/13's
1400 - 15.30 U14/15/16's
Venues:
Saturday 9th August - In Gannon Park, Malahide
Saturday 23rd August - In Skerries Town FC
Each session will include advise on warm-ups, technical skills, games and will finish with a Q&A forum. All clubs are welcome to attend either date.
For further information contact Conan Byrne of Sporting Fingal - 0866031389 or cbyrne@sportingfingal.ie
08/08/08 - Under 9 Powell Cup application form
Loughshinny are hoping to run an U9s tournament on the last weekend of Aug.
They are trying to get all the local clubs involved and would like Skerries Town to enter a team or teams.
A registration form is available here registration form
or contact
Barry Ring at ringb@eircom.net
15/07/08 - Skerries got their pre-season off to a winning start
Skerries Town 6 2 Caernarfon Wanderers
Skerries got their pre-season off to a winning start when they recorded a fine 6-2 win over Caernarfon & District League, Wales side Caernarfon Wanderers at Park Lane last Saturday.
Skerries, playing a lovely brand of quick passing football powered into a 3 goal lead within the opening half an hour. Their accurate passing and pace around the pitch gave the visitors all sorts of problems. However, Caernarfon settled and pulled a goal back before halftime. Skerries lost their way a bit when 3 changes were made after 25 minutes but by the final period of the half Skerries had regained their dominance and could have been further in front at half time.
Skerries continues to make changes at the start of the second half. This time the changes made little difference as Skerries scored 3 times in the second half to run out comfortable winners.
13/07/08 - U12's pre season trials.
Trials for anyone interested in playing for Skerries Town u 12's (born 1996) for the the coming season will take place on Tuesday 14th July at 7.00 pm in the Mill field (behind Skerries community centre). Just turn up or alternatively call Colm at 0863971294.
Further trials will take place on Tuesday 21st, Thursday 23rd, Tuesday 28th, and Thursday 30th of July
08/07/08 - Summer soccer in Skerries brings out the kids!
The Mill field in Skerries was a hive of activity on Thursday night last the 3rd of July.
The occasion was the finals night of the Skerries Town Football club 7 a side summer tournament for Under 11 and 12 year olds. The finals were the culmination of four weeks of hard work by both participants and organisers.
Around 100 boys and girls aged 10 and 11 from the local area were split up
into 12 teams, each named after countries participating in Euro 2008. The tournament kicked off on Tuesday June 10th with Croatia vs. Italy among six games played that night. The teams were split into two groups with the top two from each group going into the cup semis, the third and fourth place teams into the shield and the bottom two teams into the plate.
When all was said and done and after a total of 42 games the final saw Sweden take on Russia with the Swedes captained by Steven Coleman coming out ontop. Coleman also picked up the male player of the tournament award with Timi Touinawaile, captain of Spain in second place.
The shield final saw Germany take on France with the French winning out. What made this match even more interesting was that it saw the winner and runner up of the girl of the tournament up against each other. The best girl award eventually went to Michela Carty with Juliette Gormley runner up. The plate final saw Spain take on Holland with Spain coming out on top.
Overall the tournament was seen as a success and plans are being made to expand the competition next year. It is hoped that soccer in Skerries will benefit from this tournament and any interested players are welcome to continue showing off their skills when the new season starts in August.
Anyone interested can contact the club through the club website or phone Colm at 0863971294.
05/07/08 - Futsal Tournament for u12/u14 boys & u14 girls
Venue - Skerries Community Centre Dates - 14/21/28 July
Time:
5-6pm Girls u14 - Born 1994 or after
6-7pm Boys u12 - Born 1996 or after
7-8pm Boys u14 - Born 1994 or after
Cost - Free No club teams, play with friends or form a street team! Squads of 7 players.
Registration - Wednesday 9th July 630pm-7pm, Skerries Community Centre,
parent/guardian reqired.
Competition restricted to 6 teams at each age group.
04/07/08 - Family Fun Day deferred
Due to the bad weather forcast for this week-end, the Family Fun Day has been deferred.
A new date will be announced shortly.
18/06/08 - Pre-season Training
Pre-season training for all senior players will commence on Tuesday 8 July. All existing players will be notified of the venue and time nearer the time. New players should contact Mick Bolger 087 2802279 for details.
18/06/08 - Pre-season Friendly
Skerries Town play the first of their pre-season friendly games against Caernarfon Wanderers from the Caernarfon & District League in North Wales on Saturday 12 July with a 4pm kick off.
The Wanderers are the Caernarfon & District League Division 2 Champions for 2007/08 and boast an almost perfect league campaign winning 15 of their 16 league fixtures. Their only blemish was a 2-2 draw on 12 January with Barmouth.
Caernarfon Secretary, Howard Jenkins says the squad are looking forward to the trip and the experience of playing in Ireland.
10/06/07 - Family Fun Day
The Club is organising a family fun day on Sunday 6th July from 2 - 5 PM in Park Lane (weather permitting). BBQ, games, tests of skill etc. Spread the word, all welcome.
05/06/07 - 7 a side soccer tournament for U11 and U12
With the summer now upon us it is very important for all people, young and old, to get out and enjoy the long evenings. For the month of June, Skerries Town football club is providing your son or daughter with the opportunity to do this, in a healthy and active way. Starting on Tuesday June 10th Skerries Town football club will be running a 7 a side soccer tournament and your son or daughter is being invited to participate.
This tournament is being run on a pilot basis for anyone born in 1996 or 1997. However, should it prove to be a success it is hoped that the tournament would be expanded to cater for all age groups, at a later date.
04/05/08 - New Senior Team Management announced
The club are pleased to announce the appointment of Mick Bolger as its senior club manager and Kane Lynch as its senior club coach.
Mick and Kane will have overall charge of all senior players. Darren Barlow, Iain Bosnett and Neill Grant will take charge of the 1st Saturday team. If there are enough players a third team may be formed.
Pre season training for all seniors will start on Tuesday 8 July.
Good Luck to all as they prepare for the new season.
04/05/08 - Summer Camp 2008 application form
Monday 30th June to Friday 4th July 2008 Skerries Town F.C. Club House Park Lane
Welcome to the 2008 Skerries Town F.C Summer Camp for Boys and Girls aged 5 to 12 years. Our Camp is designed for five days of football, skills, games and most importantly fun The camp is delivered by trained Coaches.
There are two section to the Camp Section A and Section B and both
sessions run from Monday 30th June to Friday 4th July.
Section A 10.30 am to 1pm with a 20 minute snack break
for Boys and Girls age 5yrs to 7yrs. Cost €75
Section B; 10.30 am to 3pm with a 30 minute lunch break
for Boys and Girls age 8yrs to 12 yrs. Cost €100
Contact: Noeleen Bolger 087 280 22 55
Application forms are also
available in Gerrys Supermarket and in the Shoe Horn both on Strand Street,
Skerries.
03/05/08 - Skerries Under 10's Celebrate Shield win in style
extract from Fingal Independant
The Skerries under 10 team scored a great victory in the Dublin Bus Shield Final at this season's NDSL finals day.
Managed by Aidan Doyle and Simon Toft, they had a very convincing win , beating Kilbarrack 5-1.
This same team won the double last season, the league and the NDSL trophy, bringing pride to the club last season as well.
There were mighty celebrations around the town after the latest success by a schoolboys team from the Skerries area.
Congratulations to all concerned and good luck for the new season as they step up to the challenge of 11 a-side Sunday football.
Click here to view photos, courtesy of Frances Cuneen.
28/05/08 - Under 10 Soccer Trials
U10 Soccer trials for next season will take place next Thursday June 5th .
Meet at Mill pitch at 6.45pm sharp.
All Boys and Girls born in 1998 are welcome to attend. All skill levels catered for.
Come and meet new friends and enjoy the benefits of being involved in a team.
Qualified coaches available and coaching takes place on grass and all weather pitches through out the season.
Any inquiries please contact Ger on 087-8555667
22/05/08 - Hunt on for new senior manager
The club is currently seeking a replacement for its senior manager, Alan Sweeney, who has stepped down from the job. The Management Committee has received a number of expressions of interest in the job and the process of selecting a replacement is underway. The Management Committee expects to be in a position to announce the appointment of a successor at next week's AGM.
20/05/08 - Alan Sweeney steps down as senior manager
Alan Sweeney, arguably the club's most successful senior manager of all time, is taking a break from the stresses and strains of managing the club's top team. Alan holds the honour of having guided Skerries Town to the pinnacle of amateur football when, in the season 2005/06, he secured promotion to the senior division of the Leinster Senior League. Unfortunately, the team was relegated this year and now moves back to senior one football. For many though, the abiding memory of Alan's period at the helm will be the famous FAI cup run in 2003. Having beaten Monaghan Utd in the second round Skerries fell to the mighty Bohemians in Dalymount Park on a balmy August night. The management committee thank Alan most sincerely for his sterling work with the club and wish him well for the future.
04/05/08 - 8A1 end of season reflection - Stephen Guildea
It would be easy to for the Skerries under 8A1 players and management to claim all the credit for their incredible first season. However, it must be noted that they would not be the team they have become with out the fantastic support of Noeleen and Mick Bolger.
Skerries Town's Saturday morning Kids Academy is run by Noeleen and Mick and each year they seem to be able to produce quality players. There are many Skerries players who would now be sitting at home playing X-Box, and not even interested in football, without their tireless effects each Saturday morning.
There are many examples that I could share, but the one that typifies their commitment happened way back in 2003.
On a cold Saturday morning in September 2003, a young Benjamin Guildea reluctantly took to the field for his first day at the Academy. Two minutes later, Benjamin was making his way back to the side line in tears and refusing to play. He was intercepted by Noeleen, who, after a little consoling, brought Benjamin back to Mick. With one hand on Benjamin shoulder, and a football in the other, Mick set this young boy on the road to becoming a football nut!!
Benjamin is now a key defender for the Skerries 8A1s.
Like all great teams, Skerries had to have a great back room team. The job of the management team was made very easy with the tremendous support of ALL our parents. Hail, rain and some times shine, all our parents turned out to help with all the usual tasks, home and away. Our band of supporters were very often the 8th player on the pitch, bringing us over the line for many vital wins.
The highs and lows of the season took its toll on the management team of Martin Kavanagh, Martin Daly and Stephen Guildea. All three have less hair and finger nails after the season. Some might say they have knocked a year or two off their lives. However, they will all be back for more next season !!!. A little wiser after this season.
There are also 10 players that HELPED. The season started with 10 individual players who over the season, and with a little help from management, became one of the top teams in the under 8 division.
Unfortunately we had to finish the season with only 9 players. We lost Patrick Sharkey to Australia in early 2008. Patrick was badly missed and he helped Skerries off to a great first half of the season.
The Skerries 8A1 team 2007-2008 would not be complete without our sponsor. The sponsorship of the McCaffery brothers, of Furniture Designs - Tallaght (PH 01 4515326), is very much appreciated and, have speaking to them at the end of the season, they are very proud to be part of a successful team. Stephen McCaffery has attended several of our games over the season.
To round off our season, the Skerries management went to watch Castleknock play their game in hand, and last match of the season, away to Balscadden. Anything less than a win for Castleknock would have handed the title to Skerries. It ended up a very entertaining match which either side could have taken the win. However, Castleknock won the match 0-2 after two set pieces in the second half.
Congratulations to Castleknock who took the league by a point
Roll on Under 9 s
01/05/08 - STFC Annual General Meeting
Date changed for AGM
New Date: Tuesday 27 May at 8pm in the Clubhouse. All Welcome.
22/04/08 - Sat Premier in Liam Dodd Semi-Final
Wel done to the Sat Premier Senior side who have progressed to the Semi-Final of the Liam Dodd Cup. The game will be held next Saturday the 26th April away to Cabinteely.
So why not come along and support the lads in their efforts to bring home a successive cup trophy.
click here for a poster
13/04/08 - Under 8A1 Match Report
While Castleknock have it in their hands to win the title, Skerries intend to keep them honest and chase them all the way to end of the season. Skerries also knew that an away win to St Mocthas would mean that they could not finish any lower than second spot.
St Mochtas 0 Skerries 8
The game started off brightly with chances at both ends but four minutes in to the first half Skerries were one up.
A goal bound shot was well saved by the St Mocthas keeper, but he could only push it out to the oncoming Robert Clinton and Roberts shot made it 0-1. St Mocthas pushed for an equaliser, but Skerries defence of Brian Winters and Benjamin Guildea were rock solid.
A few minutes later Skerries won a corner and Jack Pender popped up to force home Skerries second.
Even two nil down so early on, St Mocthas would not lie down and but for a fine save from Eoghan O Hanlon, St Mocthas could have got back into the game.
But half way through the first half, Skerries wrapped up the three points with a third goal.
The ball was played into the box and was meet by Andrew Kavanagh who buried the ball from in side the box. The first half was ended when Ross Coleman chipped the keeper to make it 0-4.
Credit must be given to St Mocthas who pushed for an early goal in the second half, but Luke Breen, who had taken over from Eoghan in goal was in no form to go home with anything less that a clean sheet for Skerries. A goal kick from Luke was met by Robert Clinton. Robert pushed forward and crossed the ball into the box. Jack Pender then slotted home for his second. Andrew Kavanagh made it 0-6 a short time later with a pass from Niall Daly. But the best was saved for last as Jack Pender got his hat-trick. With players to pass to, Jack choose to got it alone and with an excellent shot from three yards outside the box, made it 0-7.
However the cheekiest goal of the season must go down to Ross Coleman. A goal bound shot from Robert Clinton was stopped on the line by Ross, who then tapped it in for the last goal of the game 0-8.
The match was even more important as it as watched by the Skerries team sponsor, Stephen McCaffery of Furniture Designs in Tallaght.
06/04/08 - Skerries Chairman to lead Sporting Fingal
Congratulations and best wishes go to our club chairman, John Gahan, who has just been appointed as General Manager of the newest Eircom League club "Sporting Fingal". John said that he is delighted to be appointed to such a challenging position and is looking forward to putting the new club firmly on the map. One of John's first duties was to make a presentation in Morton Stadium last Friday night following Sporting's 1-1 draw with league leaders Dundalk.
06/04/08 - New arrival for Alan and Fiona
Congratulations to the club's Senior Team manager Alan Sweeney and his wife Fiona on the arrival ( a little earlier than expected) of a their new baby boy. We wish Fiona, Alan and family all the best and hopefully not too many sleepness nights. No doubt Alan will be planning his team tactics at 3.00 a.m. as he helps Fiona with middle of the night nappy changing and other challenging tasks.
03/04/08 - Beware of white vans in the morning
The following report appeared in the 'Metro' on April 2nd.
extract
I made the mistake of leaving the whole of my son's Skerries under 8s football kit in the porch one morning. When we were ready to leave for a home fixture, the kit was gone!
I dare say my neighbours got a good giggle out of me chasing the white van down to the end of the road. If any readers see a new children's team kit with green and white stripes, plus yellow goalie jersey (with sponsor MN Davis) can you let let me know!
Be warned - they come early, even on bank holidays. so if it ain't bolted down it's taken!
Demented Dad, Skerries
01/04/08 - Squad photos required for website
Squad photo required for your team for the website??. Check your page on the Schoolboy/girl or Senior mens section. If we havn't got a photo, could you please arrange for one to be taken and send/give it to me.
Teams with no photo:
Three Senior Teams
7-a-side
Under 8A1
Under 9E
Under 10B
9-a-side
Under 10B
Under 10B1
11-a-side
Under 11Prem
Under 11B
Under 12C
Under 14Prem
Under 15B
Under 16A
Please email to me at armstrongreg@eircom.net