899The Club’s annual Schoolboy Presentation function was held last Saturday evening in the Diocesan Hall in Trim before a lerge gathering of young players, family members and Club officials. The highlight of the night was the presentation of the Noel Dempsey Perpetual Cup to U14 player Colm Smith as overall Schoolboy Player of the Year. Colm’s manager Shay Lee was lavish in his praise for Colm and expressed huge satisfaction at the announcement.

Player of the Year awards were presented as follows:

• Under 16 – Eric Scanlon – manager Mark Scanlon
• Under 15 – Mark Hibbits – manager Michael Loughlin
• Under 14 – Colm Smith – manager Shay Lee
• Under 13 – James Hyland – manager John Marron
• Under 12 – Ciaran Fitzsimons -manager Nick Nally
• Under 11 – Colin Stowe – manager Ron Metcalfe

902All of the Club’s Seven-a-Side teams were present with their managers and each player received a souvenir medal for his efforts during the 2005/06 season. In keeping with the non-competitive nature of Sevens football in the NECSL, no individual Player of the Year awards were made to the younger age groups, following agreement reached by the various team managers during the season.

• Under 8 Pumas – manager Adrian Geraghty
• Under 8 Rascals – manager Alan Kirwan
• Under 8 Swifts – manager Colm Clohisey
• Under 8 Tigers – manager John Sweeney
• Under 9 Cubs – manager Peter Madden
• Under 9 Eagles – manager Peter Callaghan
• Under 9 Raptors – manager Gerry Harte
• Under 10 Victors & Supremos – manage Mark Farrell

Club Chairman Robert Bradley was MC for the night and he paid tribute to all of the team officials for their efforts in fielding teams over 500 times during the year from Under 8’s up to U16’s.

Watch out for more pictures to follow in Photo Album.

844At the Club’s Senior Presentation Function last Friday night the top scorers last season -men and women, were recognised for the achievements. Noel Payne and Craig O’Hanlon shared the Senior Men’s award and Karen Ball was the clear winner on the Ladies team.

More pictures to follow in Photo Album.

848For the first time, the Ladies attended the Club’s annual Presentation Function and they turned out in force (and style!) to see Denise Jackson announced as the Player of the Year in Celtic’s League winning Ladies team for the 2005 season. Denise was presented with her trophy by former Chairman Ciaran Gaughran.

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By popular opinion the Club’s lady members added a vital ingredient to the occasion and we hope to see then enjoy more success during the current season. Under the managements of Robert Bradley the team kicked off their season with a fine 6-1 win over Parkvilla of Navan on Monday night of this week at Tully Park.

More pictures to follow in Photo Album.

852The Club’s annual Senior Presentation Function was held in the Emmet Tavern last Friday night attended by a large crown and the highlight of the night was the presentation of the Brody Cup by formner Chairman Christy Ginnerty to long serving Ciaran Rispin whose name becomes the latest to be engraved on the trophy dedicated to the memory of the Club’s former President, Dr. John Brody. The cup was first presented 30 years ago this year.

850The Second Team Player of the Year was Noel Payne, who received the Barry Cup which is dedicated to the memory of long serving Second Team manager and founder member of the Club, Bernard Barry. The cup was presented by Bernard’s daughter Marty.

846Mark Scanlon was the popular choice as Clubman of the Year and he was presented with the Clancy Cup by Louise Hayes. Mark follows in the footsteps of his father Terry who was presented with the cup in 2001.

More pictures to follow in Photo Album.

912The Club Ladies team kicked off in the Dublin Women’s League this evening at Tully Park and emerged victorious by a scoreline of 6-1 over local rivals Parkvilla of Navan. Goalscorers on the night in an impressive all round team display were Michelle Doyle (3), Avril McGowan, Karen Ball and Jenny Rispin. Picture shows the four scorers after the game.

See full Match Report following.

The latest name to be engraved on the Dr. Brody Cup (above) for Senior Player of the Year will be revealed this Friday night in the Emmet Tavern when the Club is presented to this year’s winner. David Fagan was last year’s recipient. Why not come along to see whose name has been engraved on it this week.

The latest winner of the Barry Cup for Second Team player of the Year will also be announced as will the winner of the the Clancy Cup for Clubman of the Year.

And on Saturday night in the Diocesan Hall this year’s winner of the Noel Dempsey Cup (below) for Schoolboy Player of the Year will be announced.

At long last the Club is pleased to announce that we starting introductory fun football for young boys and girls, not old enough for our Under 8’s in the NECSL next season.

The first session starts in the Town Hall next Thursday week 8th June between 5 and 7pm, so why not bring along the stars of the future to make a start in the ‘beautiful game’ -but strictly for fun.

Adults are required to assist with the youngsters each week -contact Club Secretary Des Clancy (see under Club Contacts). The man in charge will be Paul O’Keane and everyone is welcome.

If you are interested in managing or assisting with the running of any Club team this coming season, now is the time to contact our Club Secretary Des Clancy (see Club Contacts).

The Committee is particularly interested in hearing from those wishing to manage or coach the Senior Teams in the MDL – Premier Division and Premier Reserve Division. Additionally we will need managers/coaches/assistants for our new Under 8 Seven-a-Side teams which will play on the all weather pitches at the MDL from September to March. Extra  personnel will probably be needed at U9 and perhaps U10 also.

Any help that is offered in relation to any of our other teams will be very welcome.

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At the Annual General meeting of the Club held in the Emmet Tavern last Monday night the following were elected to the Committee for the 2006/7 season.

• Chairman – Robert Bradley
• Vice Chairman – Nick Nally
• Secretary – Des Clancy
• Assistant Secretary – Des Fitzgerald
• Joint Treasurers – Andy Reilly and Des Clancy
• Committee – Mick Craig, Ronan McKenna, Shay Lee and Alan Kirwan.

The resignation of Ciaran Gaughran from the chair was the big news of the night and incoming Chairman Robert Bradley, who has served as Chairman previously paid tribute to Ciaran who has now clocked up more than 36 years service to the Club. Shay Lee, Des Fitzgerald and Ronan McKenna are new to the Committee and we all wish them well. Nick Nally, Des Clancy, Andy Reilly and Alan Kirwan all served on the outgoing Committee

The first full meeting of the new Committee has been scheduled for June 8th after which it is expected that several appointments will be announced. New team managers will not be appointed until a later date – a decision was taken by the incoming Committee to advertise for interest in team management in relation to all teams in the Club for the 2006/7 season. Louise Hayes was appointed Ladies Officer for next season.