Information on Girl’s football
We are delighted to see that another SKB player has taken the next step in his football career with Sean Grehan – who has played all his schoolboy football at SKB – making the move to Crystal Palace following an unsettled period in the last couple of months at Bohemian FC.
We wish Sean all the best in the future and hope that this is just the start of a long and successful career.
Our Under 14’s SKB/BOHS finished off their week in the best possible way this morning by becoming the Gold Trophy Champions at the Oakham tournament.
By topping their group yesterday after eight qualifying games they ensured a play off for the trophy with the second and third placed teams – Shrewsbury Town and Galway United with each team playing one another and the team with most points winning the trophy.
In the first game they repeated their group round victory over Galway United – this time 3-0 with the goals coming from Josh Phoenix, Rhys Cullen and Sam Rooney and a draw – this time 1-1 – led to great celebrations as the trophy was clinched against Shrewsbury Town with Luke Chukwu getting the all important strike
SKB are delighted to be back in Leicestershire at the Oakham football tournament this year with five teams drawn from both our own sides and those teams who represent us as part of the SKB/BOHS partnership.
We have always enjoyed competing in this prestigious tournament having been successful on previous visits.
The first of our teams taking part – the 2008’s – who play in the FAI National Under 14 League arrived early on Monday morning and later in the day played 2 friendlies vs West Brom (1-1 – Tommy Toth) and Northampton (4-0 Luke Chukwu, Sam Rooney (2) and Oskar Keely).
Five more games today (Wednesday) spread over the morning and afternoon started against Dundee FC and ended 2-2 with goals from Christian Coyle and Marcel Schabrowski and a 2-0 win against Galway United with Sam Rooney again on the score sheet and Oskar Keely,
This afternoon’s games saw convincing wins over against Home Farm (3-1 – Luke Chukwu 2 and Chris Coyle) NCE New York (3-0 Marcel Schrabowski, Luke Chukwu and Sam Rooney) and the ISFA representative squad (3-0 Marcel Schrabowski, Sam Rooney and Sam Kierans) – a tough programme but the team are now assured of topping the group and have qualified for the final stages tomorrow.
The competitive element to the tournament started on Tuesday afternoon and the squad continued their excellent form with wins over Nottingham Forest (3-0 Sam Rooney (2) Marcel Schabowski) ,Man United (1-0 Sam Rooney) and a 0-0 draw in the third game against the table toppers at the end of the first day – Shrewsbury Town.
The games are played over 36 minutes duration each in relative quick succession that puts great demands on the entire squad especially as the tempreture was in the high 20’s on Monday and again yesterday.
The full squad is;
Finn Mc Donnell, John Markham, Leon Laban, Zac Kielty, Paddy Brides, Rhys Cullen, Josh Phoenix, Sam Kierans, Christian Coyle, Tommy Toth, Sean Whelan, Bobby Malone, Luke Chukwu, Roan Hickey, Oskar Keely, Sam Rooney, Chris Idah and Marcel Schrabowski.
The squad is excellently led by Paul Doolan and Stephen Lawlor.
Next week from the 8th to the 11th our 2007’s and 2011’s play and the final week the 15th to 18th our 2009’s and 2010’s take part.
Five games in five days ended with victory for SKFC in the NI Super Cup Vase trophy final this evening with a 3-2 win over Co. Fermanagh at The Heights grounds in Coleraine.
(GAME 5)
Five games in five days ended with victory for SKFC in the NI Super Cup Vase trophy final this evening with a 3-2 win over Co. Fermanagh at The Heights grounds in Coleraine.
The performances of all the players in the squad in the games were exceptional and this allied to the preparation, organisation and hard work put in by the management duo of Donie Bermingham and John Fullam – not just through the week of the tournament – but in the weeks and months prior to taking part led to this success and in the process made many life time memories for all involved.
Many congratulations to everyone involved.
(GAME 4)
Another outstanding performance from the boys this afternoon when they faced Brighton & Hove Albion at Castlerock in the semi-final of the N I Super Cup Vase section.
They went 2-0 up with goals from Darragh Emmett and Eoghan Ryan and looked to be heading for a clearcut win and a place in tomorrows Vase final but Brighton scored twice late in the second half to force a draw and bring the game to penalties.
After the fourteenth penalty the issue was finally decided with the boys getting through to the final 7-6 where they will face Co. Fermanagh at 5pm at
(GAME 3)
Our under 16’s reserved their best performance of the week up to now when finished their group games tonight when coming from a goal down in Ballymena to defeat Londonderry 2-1.
The concession of a goal after 5 minutes to the eventual group winners didn’t deter them and their efforts were rewarded after 55 minutes when AJ Fetherston equalised and the win was secured 10 minutes from time when Darragh Emmett scored from the spot.
The final 10 minutes plus the addition of 8 minutes injury time was tense and nervy which saw them having to defend an onslaught as the favourites sought to save a point.
In the end they did enough to end their group games with a win, a draw and a loss for a 4 point total and a goal difference of -2 which gives them 3rd place and a spot in the semi-finals of the Super Cup Northern Ireland Vase Trophy tomorrow.
The draw for the Vase semi finals are Brighton & Hove Albion v St Kevin’s FC, Newcastle United v Co. Fermanagh both these games will be played today (Thursday July 27th) at 4pm.
(GAME 2)
The final scoreline of 1-4 does not reflect the game played or the effort put in by SKFC in their second group game against Armagh in Broughshane last night.
Some missed chances early on were to prove decisive especially when they fell behind to a hotly disputed penalty after 15 minutes, but they re-grouped and were level in the 28th minute with a well worked goal from Eoghan Ryan before a defensive mix-up right on half-time left it 1-2 at the interval.
A speculative strike 10 minutes into the second saw Armagh increase their lead but the game turned on a decision to disallow a perfectly good goal for offside that even the Armagh defenders were surprised at. A fourth goal with the last kick of the game put a harsh reflection on the scoreboard.
(GAME 1)
Our U16 Premier team opened their N.I Supercup campaign on Tuesday night with a creditable and hard fought 0-0 draw against a strongly fancied Glasgow Rangers side at the Riada Stadium in Ballymoney.
Following the exceptional exploits of former St Kevin’s players Matthew Costello and Cian Lynch who both starred for their respective counties over the past two weeks in Croke Park – Costelloe playing a huge role in Meath’s Tailtean Cup success and Lynch gaining a fifth all Ireland medal captaining Limerick senior hurlers to a fourth all Ireland success in a row.
It is hoped that another former St Kevin’s player Darren Daly can make it a unique hat trick in his role as coach/selector to the Dublin senior football team in the all Ireland final next Sunday against Kerry.
St. Kevin’s FC are holding their annual open assessment days for the the season 2023/2024 for boys on the following dates next month;
Saturday July 1st and Saturday July 8th Players born in 2006 (Under 18) 10.30am both dates.
Monday July 3rd and Monday July 10th Players born in 2016 (Under 8) 6.30pm both dates.
Monday July 3rd and Monday July 10th Players born in 2011 (Under 13) 7.30pm both dates.
Tuesday July 4th and Tuesday July 11th Players born in 2015 (Under 9) 6.30pm both dates.
Tuesday July 4th and Tuesday July 11th Players born in 2010 (Under 14) 7.30pm both dates.
Wednesday July 5th and Wednesday July 12th Players born in 2014 (Under 10) 6.30pm both dates.
Wednesday July 5th and Wednesday July 12th Players born in 2009 (Under 15) 7.30pm both dates.
Thursday July 6th and Thursday July 13th Players born in 2013 (Under 11) 6.30pm both dates.
Thursday July 6th and Thursday July 13th Players born in 2008 (Under 16) 7.30pm both dates.
Friday July 7th and Friday July 14th Players born in 2012 (Under 12) 6.30pm both dates.
Friday July 7th and Friday July 14th Players born in 2007 (Under 17) 7.30pm both dates.
ALL ASSESSMENTS WILL TAKE PLACE AT ST KEVIN’S FOOTBALL CLUB ALL WEATHER FACILITY IN THE GROUNDS OF ST AIDAN’S CBS ON COLLINS AVENUE, WHITEHALL, D09 XT54.
PLAYERS SHOULD CHECK IN 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE ASSESSMENT START TIME.
This Thursday sees the start of our annual open assesment/trials sessions which for the first time in the history of St Kevin’s will have seperate assessments for both boys and girls.
All of our managers and coaches are looking forward to welcoming all players – both current and new at all of the age groups.
The contact number for the lead manager in each team can be found on the left hand side of the home page of our website called managers 2023/2024.
Many thanks to Bill Mullen from Finglas Responders (www.finglasfr@gmail.com) for coming to SKFC this morning and giving an excellent and very informative First Responder course to a group of SKFC members.
Hopefully they will never have to use the information and skills learned today but should an emergency occur they will be prepared to step up and help in such situations.
OPEN TRAINING SESSIONS FOR GIRLS AT SKFC.
Having decided to introduce football for girls in St Kevin’s Football Club we will be holding open training sessions for girls born in the following years.
2016, 2015 and 2014 on June 29th
and
2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009 on June 30th
Both sessions will start at 6.30pm on each evening and will take place in St. Kevin’s FC’s all-weather facility at St Aidan’s School, Collins Avenue, Dublin 9, D09 XT54.
Players should report to the venue at 6pm each evening.
This is a great opportunity to join and be part of a famous well-established club in this new, up and coming girls section.
Intending players should register their interest on the link below.
https://forms.gle/gUcR54fJ7Ej8FZZGA
The number of teams formed as a result of these trials will be dictated by the number of volunteers who would be willing to make themselves available to help us manage and organize these groups of players
We would be delighted to hear from anyone interested in becoming involved in any way with the girls’ football section in St Kevin’s Football Club.
All enquiries and applications should be made to admin@skbfc.com
All applicants will need to be Garda Vetted and undertake a child protection course as laid down by the FAI.
SKFC SUMMER CAMP 2023
About the Camp
Location: Ellenfield Park Whitehall.
Age Group: Boys and Girls age 5 to 13. Two sections will be run for boys and girls.
Cost: Cost of camp is €60 per child per week.
Upon submission of registration form payment must be made immediately by Revolut to Neil Fox 0868167866 or Carole Daly 0861733311. Please include child’s name in Revolut message. Places will not be confirmed until payment is received.
Link to registration form: https://forms.gle/yZLNuwnuCmX45wKb6
About the Venue: Grass soccer pitches in Ellenfield park, Whitehall, Pavilion with dressing rooms and toilets.
Activities: Our camps will be about fun and learning to play the game of football with various training and games such as Football Bowls, Matches, Cross bar challenge ,rondos, penalty competitions, target practice, football tennis
Staff: Our camp will be operated by Denis Cassidy, Jeff Dequina ( first aid trained ) and coaches from St Kevin’s FC. All staff are Garda vetted by the club through the FAI.
Camp itinerary:
Arrive 9.45.
Sign in 9.55
Camp starts 10.00
Lunch at 12-12.30
Camp continues 12.35
Tidy up 1.45
Camp finishes 2.00
What should I bring: Camp attendees should bring a packed lunch, water, rain jacket, sun cream ( just in case )
All prescribed medical requirements ( inhalers, EpiPen’s etc ) should be handed to coaches before camp starts.
Contact : cassidydenis@yahoo.ie
One form to be filled in for each participant.
Payment for camp must be made after booking on line.
Last years camp was a huge success with over 500 players taking part during the four weeks this year we are able to run for six weeks so book your place now and don’t miss out.
Hard luck tonight to our under 18 premier side who were denied victory in the final of the Leinster Youth Cup when having taken the lead through Luke Dowling Gavigan in the first period of extra time they were caught by a Crumlin United equaliser in the sixth minute of injury time in the second period of extra time despite the referee indicating that only three minutes were to be added and that there were no further stoppages after the fourth official held up the board with three on it.
Credit to Crumlin United they took full advantage of their unlikely reprieve by making no mistake in the penalty shoot-out.
A shame that such a big occasion and good game was spoiled by such downright poor officiating.
Congratulations to Evan Donnelly who received a very deserved man of the match award.
