Information on Girl’s football

BIG WEEK OF CUP SEMI-FINALS – STARTING ON THURSDAY

This coming Thursday night our under 17 DDSL premier side play St. Josephs AFC in the semi-final of the Leinster Youth Cup at 7pm in St. Aidan’s.

There will be NO training slots available at all in St. Aidan’s on Thursday.

The players and management would be delighted to see as many club members and friends as possible attend to give their support.

We would also welcome any assistance from members in helping in the organising of the event – such as stewarding around the ground, at dressing rooms and toilets and outside at the road entrance and carpark.

We would ask all our members attending to use the clubhouse carpark and walk over to help reduce traffic and parking congestion around the Crestfield and Larkhill area.

Please park responsibly and don’t block residents accessing their homes.

 

Also this weekend there are three other National Cup semi-finals involving SKFC teams being played.

Saturday;

Under 13 SFAI  Cup semi-final away to Shamrock Rovers in Roadstone at 3pm.

Under 15 SFAI  Cup semi-final away to Ennis Town in Lee’s Road Ennis at 2pm.

Sunday;

Under 16 SFAI  Cup semi-final home to Crumlin United in St. Aidan’s at 2pm.

 

PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT OUR TEAMS WHEN AND WHERE YOU CAN.

 

MIDWEEK FIXTURES APRIL 14th – 20th

MONDAY 20th APRIL 

H/A League Age Opposition Name Venue Time Referee
A DDSL 14 PREMIER HOME FARM FC MOBHI ROAD 6.30 RTBA
H DDSL 13 PREMIER BELVEDERE FC SHANOWEN ROAD 6.30 RTBA
A DDSL 11.2 SAT BOHEMIAN FC JOHN PAUL PARK 6.30 RTBA
H  DDSL  11.3 SAT BALLYMUN UNITED WARD CROSS 7.1 6.30 RTBA
TUESDAY APRIL 14th
H DDSL 14 PREMIER HOME FARM SHANOWEN ROAD OFF RTBA
A DDSL 16 PREMIER BELVEDERE FC CLONTARF  ASTRO 6.15 RTBA
A DDSL 16 MAJOR LEIXLIP UNITED AMENITIES CENTRE 6.15 RTBA
H DDSL 14.2 SUN FINGLAS UNITED ELLENFIELD 6.30 RTBA
H DDSL 14.6 DROGHEDA B&G FC MARLEY’S LANE 6.30 RTBA
H DDSL KILLEGLAND UNDER 18 WARD CROSS 6.30 RTBA
WEDNESDAY  APRIL 15th
H DDSL 15 PREMIER MALAHIDE UNITED SHANOWEN ROAD 6.45 RTBA
A DDSL 15 MAJOR 1 DRUMCONDRA AFC ALBERT COLLEGE PARK 6.30 RTBA
A DDSL 12.1 SUN PHOENIX FC MARTIN SAVAGE PARK 6.30 RTBA
H DDSL 11.3 SUN KINSEALY UNITED WARD CROSS 7.1 6.30 G. CASWELL
H DDSL 10.1 SAT CASTLEKNOCK CELTIC (FR) WARD CROSS 7.2 6.30 RTBA
A LSL SUN 1A DUBLIN BUS CIE, INCHICORE 6.30 RTBA
THURSDAY APRIL 16th
A DDSL 15 GIRLS CLONTARF FC ST.ANNES 6.30 RTBA
H DDSL 17 PREMIER ST.JOSEPHS AFC/ LFA CUP SEMI-FINAL ST.AIDANS 7.00
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SKFC GAMES IN SHANOWEN ROAD LIVE ON STAYDIA SPORTS TV

The Club have reached an agreement with Staydia Sports TV for the installation of a camera at Shanowen Road to broadcast games live.

If you want to see these games go to the following link and subscribe:  https://staydiasports.com/register-club

BOSUN LAWAL JOINS THE SKFC SENIOR INTERNATIONAL CLUB – NUMBER 14

Many congratulations are extended tonight to ex-SKFC player Bosun Lawal who made his full senior international debut when coming on in the second half of the 0-0 draw with North Macedonia at the Aviva Stadium and acquitting himself very well in his half hour on the pitch and no doubt this will be the first of many more appearances on the international stage.

His name is now forever in the records alongside the other twelve SKFC players – Liam Brady, Ian Harte, Alan Maybury, Stephen Carr, Damien Duff, Robbie Brady, Jeff Hendrick, Jack Byrne, Dara O’Shea, Evan Ferguson, Jimmy Dunne and Killian Phillips – who have represented Ireland at the highest level and Kathelgo Mashigo who played international football for South Africa.

Bosun came to St Kevin’s as a ten year old from Corduff FC and developed into a fine all round mobile player as he graduated through the ages with some very very good SKFC teams which included under the guidance of some of the best coaches and managers in the club.

Along with with winning numerous SFAI, DDSL leagues and cup honours he went on to represent the DDSL in the Kennedy Cup and gain International cap at all underage levels which culminated in tonight’s memorable achievement.

Well done Bosun and well done to all who helped you on your journey so far!!

SFAI & DDSL CUP FIXTURES / RESULTS

More big games this weekend with our Under 16 Premier side playing away  yesterday in Clare at Bridge United in the SFAI Cup. It ended in convincing fashion as they ran out 5-0 winners to set up a semi final clash against local league rivals Crumlin United.

Our Under 17 Premier side were in St.Aidan’s yesterday afternoon against Aishling Annacotty in the Under 17 FAI Cup where they  kept their good run going on all cup fronts coming from a goal down to win eventually 5-1 and go on to a home game in the semi final against Douglas Hall from Cork. 

In the DDSL Cups there wins for our 13 Premier team away to Shamrock Rovers (7-4) but disappointing defeats in extra time (1-2) for our Under 15 Premier team away to Malahide United – a team they had beaten 5-0 in the SFAI Cup last week – and our 12 Premier side (1-3) to Templeogue United who are becoming a bogey side for them having lost (0-1) to them last week in the SFAI Cup.

Our Under 15 girls team became the first girls’ team from the club to reach a DDSL Cup final when they came from 2 goals down to beat higher ranked Newbridge Town 3-2 this morning at Shanowen Road with the goals coming from……

 

On Friday night our Senior team went down narrowly (2-3) away to higher ranked Glebe North in the FAI Intermediate Cup where a number of injuries through the early part of the game severely disrupted their plans but it was a creditable performance that hopefully they will carry into their remaining league games as they seek promotion.

 

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12P   SFAI Cup v Templeogue United – Tymon Park Astro – Sunday March 22nd 2pm.

LOST 0-1

13P  SFAI Cup v Ringmahon Rangers – Ringmahon Road, Cork  – Saturday 21st March 2pm.

WON 5-0

15P SFAI Cup v Malahide United – St Aidan’s – Saturday 21st March 12.30pm.

WON 5-0

17P DDSL PFAI Cup Q-F v Raheny United – St. Aidan’s – Sunday March 22nd 1.15pm

WON 4-1

16P SFAI Cup v Bridge United (Clare) –  Saturdayday March 28th 2pm

WON 5-0

17P FAI Cup Quarter Final v Aishling-Annacotty – St Aidan’s, Sunday March 29th 2pm

WON 5-1

 

Still to come

15P SFAI Cup Semi-Final v Ennis Town TBC

13P  SFAI Cup Semi Final v Shamrock Rovers TBC

16P SFAI Cup Semi Final v Crumlin United TBC

17P LFA Cup Semi Final v St Josephs AFC – St Aidan’s, Thursday April 23rd 7.45pm 

17 FAI Cup Semi Final v Douglas Hall (Cork) – St Aidan’s, TBC

 

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The fixtures / results are as follows;

 

12P   SFAI Cup v Lakewood Athletic (Cork) home St Aidan’s Saturday February 28th 3.00pm  WON 1-0
13P  SFAI Cup v Southend United (Waterford) away Ballybeg, Waterford Saturday February 28th 3.00pm  WON 2-0
14P SFAI Cup v Mallow Town (Cork) away Fairfield, Mallow Sunday March 1st 2.00pm LOST 0-2
15P SFAI Cup v Carrigaline United (Cork) home St Aidan’s Saturday February 28th 1.00pm WON 2-0
15M SFAI Cup v Leicester Celtic home St Aidan’s Saturday February 28th 11.00am LOST 0-6
16P SFAI Cup v Salthill Devon (Galway) home St Aidan’s Sunday March 1st 1.00pm WON 2-1
17P FAI Under 17 Cup v Raheny United FAI home St Aidan’s Sunday March 1st 
WON 4-0

Two more big games today with our Under 12 Premier side playing away in Tymon Park against Templeogue United in the SFAI Cup. It ended in disappointing fashion though as only one goal seperated the teams in a close hard fought game where chances were few and far between.

Our Under 17 Premier side were in St.Aidan’s against Raheny United in the DDSL PFAI Cup and they kept their good run going running out 4-1 winners

Two brilliant National Cup wins this afternoon puts the club into two SFAI Cup semi-finals nextmonth.
Ringmahon Rangers in Cork always put up stiff resistance to visiting teams and our 13 premier team knew they were expecting a tough test but they rose to the challenge in fine style winning 5-0 with goals from Ollie (2) Max, Brody and Conor.
The turning point in the game was a fine penalty save by Senan with the score at 1-0 just before half-time and to add to the delight of the travelling fans another goal was added before the interval to consolidate things.
In St.Aidan’s there was a similar scoreline in the SFAI Under 15 Cup tie against Malahide Unitedwhere Dave Dunnes side reversed last years defeat in the SFAI CUP by the same opposition.
There was no danger of a similar result here as they were in control all through and now move on in attempting to keep the SFAI Under 15 Cup in the club’s trophy cabinet for another year.

Also in St.Aidan’s there was an excellent 6-3 win for our under 15 Major team in the DDSL ConwayCup against Larkview FC.

 

Please come out and give your support to all of our teams in what are all likely to be a tough series of games.

Good luck to all of our players & managers/coaches this weekend.

CARNAVAL CUP PHOTOS

Pictures from the Carnaval Cup: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QH_cZqEDAbiVXumqShKe4ZtLFxlpHwRQ?usp=sharing

 

(3) Top Spanish La Liga side Valencia CF were the opponents in the quarter final which again has a quick turn time scheduled for 6.30pm (local time) this evening.

Unfortunately it was a bridge too far with the stylish Spanish outfit running out convincing winners on a 5-1 score line.

The tournament was a great experience for the players and management as the opposition they encountered against the top Spanish La Liga Academy teams is a step above what the meet on a weekly basis and is an indication of the level that players need to reach if they hope to have a career in the game.

(2) The final group game was early this afternoon against Cleo Junior Selection which resulted in a comfortable 3-0 and a place in the last 16 of the tournament.

The postponement of games from Thursday and yesterday resulted in a much tighter schedule today and just a two hour turnaround before the last 16 game against CE Hospitalet.

 This was a much closer tighter affair with neither side managing a breakthrough in normal time and the penalty shoot out saw the lads score all three penalties to move into the quarter final on a 3-2 score line.

(1) Flight delays and games postponements due to a status RED weather warning of high winds and heavy rain was the backdrop to our Under 13 premier teams participation in this years Carnaval Cup in Barcelona – an important tournament that we have participated in for the past 12 years.

They played their opening two games today and remain unbeaten with an 8-0 win over C E Cambrils and a well deserved 1-1 draw against FC Barcelona.

Photo shows both teams together at the end of the game – the conditions speak for themselves!!

Continued good luck to the squad and management group Joe Quinn, Paul O’Brien and Darren Dunne.

 

BIG CUP WEEKEND IN STORE.

An important weekend of SKFC cup ties got off to a great start on Friday night with our under 17 premier side recording a 4-0 win over Raheny United at St Aidan’s with 2 goals each from Cian Smith and Danny Reay.

4 SFAI cup games were decided yesterday;

Under 13 Premier at Shanowen Road v Burrin Celtic from Carlow ……….Won *6-0

Under 14 Premier at Whitehall v Home Farm …………….Won 5-3

Under 15 Premier at St Aidan’s v Carrick Rovers from Waterford……….Won *6-2

Under 15 Major at St Aidan’s v Donnacarney Celtic……………Won 4-0

 

Today saw two games in St Aidans;

Under 12 Premier v Carrigaline United at 1pm……………….Won 5-2

Under 16 Premier v Killarney Athletic at 2.30pm…………..Won *6-0

 

Well done to everyone!!

SKFC TEAMS PROGRESS IN SFAI CUPS

3-0 was the final score yesterday in Barna as our Under 17 Premier team moved into the next round of the FAI Under 17 Cup.

Three of our premier teams – 12 Premier, 13 Premier and 15 Premier qualified for the last 32 open draws in their respective SFAI Cup competitions joining our already qualified under 15 Major team.

Photo shows Max Glogowski who scored a hat trick in the 13 Premier teams SFAI Cup win v Shelbourne FC.

They hopefully will be joined by our under 14 premier  when they play their final Dublin section games against Leixlip United next Saturday.

The opposition for our teams in the next rounds are as follows:

 

12 Premier home v Carrigaline United

13 Premier home v Burrin Celtic FC

14 Premier / Leixlip United away v Home Farm FC

15 Premier home v Carrick Rovers or Killylough FC 

15 Major home v Donacarney Celtic

16 Premier home v Killarney Athletic

Ties to be played on the weekend of February 7th & 8th.

 

 

 

 

FORMER SKFC PLAYERS ON THE MOVE

 

Transfer activity during the January window in the UK saw three ex SKFC players join new clubs with Ryan Graydon going from Fleetwood Town to Salford City.

Luke Browne who was on loan from Crystal Palace to Shelbourne has signed for Notts County and hopefully he is over the series of injuries that has plagued him for the last two seasons.

Sam Curtis who has had loan spells in Scotland and at Peterborough United from Sheffield United has signed for Chesterfield FC.

Gavin Kilkenny who has been in top form for Swindon Town since joining them from Bournemouth has agreed a new long term contract with Swindon.

We wish them all the very best of luck with their moves and careers going forward.

 

ST. STEPHENS DAY CHARITY GAME

A lot of Christmas hangovers were run off yesterday morning when plenty of club personnel turned out in the annual SKFC Christmas Charity game at Shanowen Road.

A feature of yesterdays game was the Dunne father and son duo lining out together on the same team with the bragging rights on this occasion going to son Alfie who overshadowed Dad Darren and ended up being awarded the Man of the Match Golden Boot award.

He joins the “illustrious” list of SKFC legends who have been honoured with this award over the years.

Thanks to all who turned out and made it a great success with all proceeds going to a deserved charity.

Thanks also to Donie Bermingham and Ciaran Heffernan for doing a top job in again organising the event.