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Memorable Weekend For St Kevin’s Boys Club

In the long and distuinguished history of SKB the weekend of May 17th / 18th 2014 will be remembered as another great landmark as no fewer than four major titles were won by the Tangerine and Black -3 National SFAI Cups – the Troy Cup at Under 13 the Evans Cup at Under 15 and the Barry Cup for the first time at Under 16 along with the DDSL Under 12 Premier League title.

This is the first time in the Club’s history that three SFAI Cups have been won in the one season although in 2012 also we won three National titles – the under 11 Menton Seery Cup, under 13 Troy Cup and the FAI under 17 Cup.

Our Under 16 Premier team created their own piece of SKB history today as they became the first team from the club to win the SFAI Barry Cup when they defeated St Brendans Park from Tralee in the final at a rain drenched Jackson Park Kiltiernan. The Kerry side were formidable opponents and looked dangerous at times before Ross Nally opened the scoring with a spectacular volley – which went in off the post despite an excellent attempt to save it by the Brendans goalkeeper – from Neville Keegans cross midway through the first half. Luke Wade-Slater almost marked his introduction with a goal from his first touch early in the second half when his diving header from a Trevor Clarke was just off target. Clarke was to have the final say in the game though as Brendans threw more and more men forward opportunities arose and in the second minute of injury time he finished well from 12 yards to clinch a famous win.

The Troy Cup comes back to the Club for the first time since the 2011 / 2012 season thanks to a fine 3-0 win over Crumlin United at Jackson Park. Jack Kelly scored the first with a stunning drive in the first half and Dawson Devoy added a second when he scored from close range in the first minute of the second half and he added his second soon after with a great strike from the edge of the box.

It’s 2007 / 2008 – the Hendrick Brady Wearen era – since the SFAI Evans Under 15 cup was won by SKB and today despite going a goal down early in the game to Belvedere they recovered well to dominate the rest of the game and in the process record their third National SFAI Cup in a row. Evan Pierce scored twice – once in each half – either side of a Mikey Cregan header and only for some superb goalkeeping by Belvedere’s Paul Martin the margin would have been greater.

A great end of season run of wins by our 12 Premier saw them retain the DDSL Under 12 League title for the club with a 3-0 win over Crumlin United at Shanowen Road. Roland Idowu Jamie Farrell and Ross Molloy were the scorers in a comprehensive win.

1st Trophy Of The Season As 16 Premier Win DDSL McGrath Cup

Our Under 16 Premier team won the DDSL McGrath Cup tonight in a dramatic incident packed final against Templeogue United at Mobhi Road.

Leading 2-0 through goals from Sean McGuire and Ross Nally coming up to half time and having been the better side through much of the first half they conceded a penalty to let Templeogue United back into the game. Worse was to come early in the second half when another penalty was conceded and goalkeeper Ross Treacy received a straight red card – 2-2 and down to ten men. Templeogue dominated the game at this stage and 15 minutes later when Nathan Noone Garland was adjudged to have committed a foul on the end line he harshly received a second yellow card – 2-2 now and down to nine men and facing an uphill struggle of epic proportions to stay in the game but they kept battling and still caused Templeogue problems whenever the ball was played towards the pavillion goal and from such a break forward in the first minute of injury time Dan Mandriou found himself on the edge of the eighteen yard area with only the keeper to beat and being the right man in the right place he finished superbly to restore the lead 3-2 but in his celebrations he took off his jersey and received his second yellow card – 3-2 up but down to eight players with two minutes of injury time to play but they held on heroically to clinch the clubs first trophy of the season.

This game will long be remembered by all who played in it and by those lucky enough to see a display of good football, sheer resilience and a refusal to bow down . Well done to all.

Latest News / Academy Cup

The 6th Academy Cup tournament came to an end on Sunday afternoon with Ajax emerging victorious after three days of fantastic weather, great crowds and brilliant football. This years event can be judged to have been by far the best tournament so far from the organisational point of view, the standard of the pitch and the enthusiasm and dedication of all Club members but the real criteria for judging the success or otherwise of a tournament of this standard can only be judged by the quality of football and there is no doubt that the quality displayed by the six teams taking part this year was of a standard not seen before and it is the quality of the football that dictates whether top Clubs like the Clubs performing this year will continue to be ameniable to be approached to return so as to keep raising the standard as we have done successfully over the years.

In reaching the final our own 13 Premier team proved that they are not out of place in such high class company and great credit is due to all the players and coaching staff .

DVD’s of all games can be ordered through the Club office by email: admin@skbfc.com and they are €5 plus p &p per game.

To view all Academy Cup photos please visit our website www.skbfc.com and click on Tournament 2014 photos where you will see some top quality pics of the tournament.

Saints In Final

St Kevin’s Boys under 13 team qualified for the final in our Academy Cup Tournament.  They saw off Arsenal yesterday in the semi final with a 1-0 victory.

Ajax are the opponents in what will be a riveting game.  Kick off is at 1.30pm in Shanowen Road

National Cup Ties Coming Up

Easter Monday sees our 18 Super team travel to Kilkenny to play Evergreen FC in the semi-final of the FAI Youths Cup at 2pm. Details of travel arrangements for supporters intending to travel by bus can be obtained from Donie Bermingham – 087-1272030.

Other upcoming SFAI Cup semi-final ties are as follows;

SFAI Troy Cup SKB 13 Premier home to Castlebar Celtic date tbc.

SFAI Evans Cup SKB 15 Premier away to Swilly Rovers or Kingdom Boys date tbc.

SFAI Barry Cup  SKB 16 Premier away to Nenagh F C  April 26th 2pm.

Byrne & Stokes Success With Irish Under 15’s

Scotland 0 Republic of Ireland 2

THE Republic of Ireland U15 side wrapped up their programme for the season with an impressive 2-0 victory over Scotland at East End Park, Dunfermline, today.

First half goals from West Ham’s Anthony Scully and Thomas Byrne of St Kevin’s Boys FC sealed the win for Colin O’Brien’s side.

Scully found the net in the 14th minute after excellent build-up play for the Irish through midfield.

Byrne added the second goal in the 39th minute with an excellent strike from outside the box.

“It was a very pleasing performance. Again we produced a very good first half display – especially a 25 minute period where we built up the play very well,” said O’Brien.

“We scored two good goals with some excellent attacking play but with a bit more composure we may have scored one or two more before the break.

“Scotland had a bit of control in the second half and got into our half using direct play and direct running. Our keeper Ian Giltinan made a couple of good saves late on. The players had to defend well.

“We didn’t create as many chances after the break as we did in the first half but we made changes for this game and the players all acquitted themselves very well.”

O’Brien’s side beat the Scots 3-2 on Monday and overall he is delighted with how the squad performed in Scotland and over the season as a whole.

“It’s been a very pleasing week. The players all got further opportunities to play for their country and add to their experience,” he said.

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Ian Giltinan (Carrigaline Utd), Daniel McKenna (Belvedere), Evan Murphy (Salthill Devon), Aaron O’Driscoll (Cherry Orchard), Rian O’Sullivan (Kingdom Boys), Michael Murphy (Raheny United), Jayson Molumby (Villa FC), Thomas Byrne (St Kevin’s Boys), Thomas O’Connor (New Ross Celtic), Luke Kiely (Carrick United FC), Anthony Scully (West Ham Utd). Subs: Alec Byrne (Carrigaline Utd) for McKenna 41 mins, Lee Rock (Ashbourne Utd) for O’Driscoll 41, Shane Stokes (St Kevin’s Boys) for Scully 41, Tyreke Wilson (Cherry Orchard) for Molumby 60, Jamie Hamilton (Belvedere) for Kiely 70, Eoin Porter (New Ross Celtic) for O’Connor 70.

RESULTS

Monday, April 7
U15 International Friendly
Scotland 2 Republic of Ireland 3, East End Park, Dunfermline

Wednesday, April 9
U15 International Friendly
Scotland 0 Republic of Ireland 2, East End Park, Dunfermline

Ryan Robinson Leads Irish Under 18’s To Victory In Czech Republic

Czech Republic 0 Republic of Ireland 2

REPUBLIC of Ireland U18 Head Coach Paul Doolin has hailed his young squad after their impressive 2-0 friendly victory over Czech Republic in Libcice nad Vltauou. The team in this game was captained by ex SKB’s Ryan Robinson and also included former SKB players in Sean Heaney, Dylan Kavanagh and Philip Gannon (who was injured for this game).

Goals by Cobh Ramblers striker Ryan Goldsmith and West Bromwich Albion’s Jack Hallahan helped claim the victory.

Ireland’s preparations were hampered by an injury to starting keeper Peter Burke in the warm-up but Harry Doherty stepped in and produced an accomplished display.

The Irish went ahead on 29 minutes when Goldsmith found the net with a brilliant left-footed free kick.

Hallahan wrapped up the scoring in the 89th minute when he produced a clever finish after an excellent Irish move.

“It was a very good performance. The goals we conceded on Tuesday weren’t great but I knew it would be tough as we only met the lads on Saturday whereas the Czechs have a full programme and meet four times a month,” said Doolin.

“It was a fantastic result and very good to keep a clean sheet. We scored two fantastic goals from Ryan Goldsmith and Jack Hallahan.

“We came here not knowing much about opposition but we did very well. The defending was excellent Dylan Barnett, Jamie Mulhall and Sean Heaney all did well – everybody worked very hard and we had to deal with their physicality. They were aggressive and strong.

“It’s a fantastic result. It’s incredible how much access the Czechs have with their U18s. The Czechs had periods of domination in the first half but we put in a very good display. It’s been a decent week.”

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Harry Doherty (Charlton Athletic),Dylan Barnett (Brighton & Hove Albion), Sean Heaney (Shamrock Rovers), Chris Flanagan (Finn Harps), Harry Charsley (Everton), Jack Bayly (St Patrick’s Athletic), Jamie Mulhall (Longford Town), Joel Coustrain (Sheffield United), Daryll Power (Wexford Youths AFC), Ryan Robinson (Shelbourne FC), Ryan Goldsmith (Cobh Ramblers). Subs: Josh Cullen (West Ham United) for Bayly 46, Dylan Kavanagh (UCD AFC) for Coustrain 63, Liam Flatley (Sligo Rovers FC) for Goldsmith 68, Gareth McCaffery (Hibernian FC) for Power 69, Pierce Mitchell (Bristol City FC) for Mulhall 84, Jack Hallahan (West Bromwich Albion) for Barnett 79.

FIXTURES

Tuesday, April 1
U18 Friendly International
Czech Republic 2 Republic of Ireland 1,

Thursday, April 3
U18 Friendly International
Czech Republic 0 Republic of Ireland 2,

Irish 18’s In Czech Republic

4 members of last years SKB under 17 treble winning team are in the Czech Republic this week as part of the Irish International under 18 squad for two games against the host Country.  Pictured are Sean Heaney, Ryan Robinson, Dylan Kavanagh and Phillip Gannon.

 

SKB Players On Ireland Duty

Last week saw five SKB players involved in the Irish under 17 International squad they finished their UEFA Championships Elite Qualifying Round fixtures with a 2-2 draw with Georgia in Belgrade yesterday.

Tom Mohan’s side exit the tournament pleased to pick up a point after defeats against Serbia and Germany but disappointed not to return with all three points from this fixture.

Ireland led 2-0 with five minutes left but in the testing 27C heat they were caught by two late Georgian strikes and had to settle for a share of the spoils.

Nathan Corkery had headed Ireland in front in the 23rd minute when he got his head to a Tom Holland corner.

Mohan’s side looked to have sealed the victory in the 75th minute when Shelbourne’s Adam McDonnell produced a stunning strike from 25-yards to fire home after good work by Holland, Anto Breslin and Conor Masterson in the build-up.

Unfortunately for the Irish Georgia pulled one back just two minutes later when Giorgi Kiknadze smashed home from distance and then two minutes into injury-time the game was levelled when Irakli Kamladze finished off a counter-attack by slipping the ball under the advancing Connor.

Shane Elworthy was unfortunate not to snatch a dramatic winner for Ireland less than a minute later but keeper Kurdadze made a block and the ball was cleared to safety.

“The result probably sums up the week for us because the players definitely deserved to win the game. The first half display was brilliant – they played really well and created numerous chances,” said Mohan.

Serbia drew with Germany in the other game in Group Six. The Germans will top the group to progress to the final in Malta and Mohan believes his side showed up well in a very testing group.

“The boys played really well. It’s been a hell of an experience for them. They’ve witnessed the cruelty of the game but they can be proud of they performed.

“It’s been a tough week but I could have asked more from the players and staff who all worked extremely hard.”

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Connor, Breslin, Kane, Holland, Best, McDonnell, Elworthy, Poynton (c), Kinsella (Masterson 54), Corkery (Dolan 57), Devers.

GEORGIA: Kurdadze; Kobuladze, Kakiashvili, Nadaraia, Goshteliani, Beridze (Gaprindashvili 64), Jobava, Arabidze (Kiknadze 41), Mikeltadze (Murjikneli 76), Tvaradze, Kamladze.

RESULTS

Wednesday, March 26
UEFA U17 Championship Elite Round Group 5
Serbia 2 Republic of Ireland 1, Stara Pazova (SRB)

Friday, March 28
UEFA U17 Championship Elite Round Group 5
Germany 3 Republic of Ireland 0, FK Obilić, Belgrade (SRB)

Monday, March 31
UEFA U17 Championship Elite Round Group 5
Republic of Ireland 2 Georgia 2, FK Obilić, Belgrade (SRB)