CRAUGHWELL U N IT E D BLACK AND BLUE The Craughwell United FC Newsletter Issue 18 April 2016 Celebrating 25 Years in 2016 U12 Boys still in Championship League title race Free Craughwell United s U12A boys have been fighting it out at the top of the Championship Division table for the entire season. Recent wins over Corrib Celtic, Colga and Moyne Villa followed by a 3-3 draw with Galway Hibs in Bohermore leave them in a tussle with Kiltullagh for title honours. Against Hibs, Dara Collins twice gave United the lead but the home side responded each time to equalise. Kieran O Connor put Craughwell 3-2 up, only for Hibs to score a late equaliser. Then in the dying moments, the excellent Adam Stewart hit the post and when Danny Morrissey scored with the rebound, he was harshly judged offside and so it finished 3-3. At the time of writing, Craughwell must win their final game at home to Corrib Celtic and hope that other results go their way if they are to win the Championship League title. Good luck lads! Pictured here before defeated Moyne Villa 6-1 at Coleman Park on Saturday 2 April. Back row - Willie O Connor Coach, Cian Geoghegan, Oisin Quirke, Adam Stewart, Eoin Byrne, Kieran O Connor, Aaron Gilligan, Mike McCartin Coach, Aidan Collins Coach. Front row - Jerry Boyle, Darragh McCartin, Dara Collins, Nigel Kelly, Odhran Keane, Danny Morrissey. For the latest news, photos, fixtures and results log onto www.craughwellunitedfc.com
Craughwell Academy training at the Astro pitch 150 boys and girls trained on Saturday mornings at the Craughwell School astro pitch during the 2015/16 season. Thanks to the managers, assistants and players who made it so enjoyable. U6 and U7 Boys on their final day of training on Saturday 16 April U9 Boys win Best Tactics Award at the Oranmore Tournament Pictured here are Paddy Malone, Tom Malone, Dara Zimmerer, Eoin Woods, Lee Whelton, Ethan Waters, Conor Morgan, Ewan Walsh, Philip Walsh, Jack Kennedy, Jack Murray, Cathal Duffy, Daniel Egan, Cian Connaughton, Louis Keary, Diego Borges De Araujo, Rian Middleton, Oisin Corbett, Paddy Callanan, Mark Cormican, Stephen Mitchell. Missing from photo are Darragh Kelly, Conor Cahill, Liam Cahill, Eamon McGlynn, Colm Whyte, Peter Martyn, Finn Hackett. 2
U10 Boys at the Oranmore Invitational Tournament The Craughwell United U10 boys who took part in the recent Oranmore Invitational League tournament. U10 Girls v Athenry challenge matches The Craughwell United U10 girls squad who played challenge matches against Athenry on Friday 15 April at the Craughwell School astro pitch. 3
U12 Boys Development squad 3 v 2 Galway Hibs on Saturday 26 March The U12 boys development squad completed a great comeback when goals from Robert Urquhart, Cian Irwin and Niall Dillon completed a 3-2 home win over Galway Hibs. Back Row: Stanley Irwin (Coach), James Coleman, Eoin Nugent, Cian Irwin, Harry Barlow, Niall Dillon, Shane Tuohy, Mike Nugent (Manager) Front Row: Robert Urquhart, Noah Keane, Cathal Kelly, Evan Fowler, Tom Doran. U14 Girls 2 v 4 Corrib rangers on Saturday 2 April The U14 girls played well but ultimately rued all their missed chances in losing 4-2 to Corrib Rangers with the two Craughwell goals coming from Ruth Tansey. Back Row - John Woods Manager, Emer Mulveen, Ruth Tansey, Kirby Dooley, Roisin Phillips, Ailbhe Miskella, Sarah Woods, Shona O Kelly, Amber Whelton. Front Row - Erin Dolan, Jade Whelton, Edel Farrelly, Emma-Jane Moran, Niamh Spellman, Veronica Craven. 4
U13 Boys 0 v 3 Mervue United in January 2016 The Craughwell United U13 boys who played Mervue United in the Premier League at Coleman Park in January. Back row - Shaun Gilligan, Alex Craven, Tomas Barlow, Sam Maduka, Sean Joyce, Gavin Kelly, Jack Regan, Liam Mulveen. Front row - Niall Kennedy, Padraig Martyn, Ross Whelton, Thomas Pierce, Conor Trehy, Lewis Ryan. U15 Boys 3 v 3 Tuam Celtic on Saturday 26 March The Craughwell United U15 boys went two up on Tuam Celtic with goals from Evan Kelly and Darragh O Connor. Tuam levelled very quickly in second half scoring from two corners but United went in front through O Connor again. However, the away side found an equaliser in the final minutes to leave it at 3-3. Back row - Dean Clarke, Darren Lyons, Dara Uniacke, Darragh O Connor, Michael Joyce, Euan Walsh, Jason Burke, Vincent Boyle, Oisin Connaughton, Adam Shaughnessy Front row - Dean Moran, Ryan Cahill, Ian McGlynn, Evan Kelly, Josh Wells, Joe Jackson, Aonghus Nicholls. 5
CUFC U16 girls are made of strong stuff! Laura Cunningham Aoife Raftery Shauna Tobin Sarah Phillips Siobhan Creaven The U16 girls were victims of the classic fixture pile-up scenario when they had to play four league games in a week this April. On Thursday 14th in Headford, Laura Cunningham volleyed United in front before Moyne Villa equalised to leave the final score at 1-1. Saturday 16th saw the girls losing 5-0 at home to a very strong Salthill Devon side. Tuesday 18th was another home match against Corrib Celtic. The away side were much fresher and quickly went 3-0 up in the first half. Manager Declan Craven galvanised the girls to a much improved second half display which, despite a lot of clearcut chances, yielded only one Laura Cunningham free kick in response. Then on Thursday 21st, the girls put in a huge performance to record a deserved 3-0 away win over Athenry with goals from Laura Cunningham and two from the excellent Aoife Raftery. In a tough derby encounter Shauna Tobin and Sarah Phillips competed well to win the midfield battle while United keeper Siobhan Creaven made an unbelievable full stretch save to deny Athenry a consolation goal. U17 Boys 2 v 3 Corrib Celtic on Sunday 17 January Jack Lally put United one up in the first half with a perfect free kick over the wall into the left corner. However, Celtic hit back with two goals finished from corner kicks in quick succession. The away side went further ahead in the second half when their striker ran on to a blocked clearance and finished clinically. Craughwell pulled one back through Eoin Fahy but were never able to find the equaliser after that. Wins over Maree/Oranmore FC and Mervue United in subsequent matches meant the U17s went on to finish a very creditable fourth in the Premier League table. Back row - Oisin Woodlock, Mark Cunningham, Cillian Dolan, Eoin Fahy, Oisin O Brien, Troy Slattery, Conor Roche, Morgan Flynn, Adam Lawlor-Smalle, Kyle Heverin. Front row - Jack Doran, Alan Callanan, Jack Lally, Jonathan Boland, Danny Pearce, Cian Egan. 6
Club Spring Fashion Show a great success Craughwell United s Spring Fashion Show which took place on Thursday 10 March in the Loughrea Hotel and Spa was a memorable and enjoyable night, well supported with 250 people in attendance. Thank you to Mandy Maher and her Catwalk models for a professional show and to all the boutiques, menswear and accessories shops for their wide variety of styles. Also to the Loughrea Hotel for the beautiful venue, McInerney s SuperValu for the sponsoring the Wine reception and not forgetting the prize sponsors for a great raffle to round off the evening. However good the professional models were, they couldn't raise the same cheers as our own models from the U10 girls and boys up to the older lads and lassies who added the vital Craughwell United ingredient. Well done to our own Fashion Show committee and club volunteers who organised the night and ran it without fuss. See you all again next year. Fashion Show Committee - Geraldine Doran, Mary Gilligan, Anne-Marie Flanagan, Brenda Mulveen, Laura Cloonan, Ciara Dolan, Miriam McCartin, Trish Gilligan, Tom Cunningham. The Craughwell United U10 girls and boys who took part in the Craughwell United Spring Fashion Show, pictured here with Cathaoirleach Councillor Peter Roche, Galway United players Armin Aganovic and Alex Byrne and club P.R.O. Tom Cunningham. 7
Fiona Dowling and Gillian Hadley Mirian Kelly and Ann Marie Gilchrist Noreen Campbell, Marian Barry, Bernie Galvin and Orla Greaney Teresa and Pat Nicholl Carmel Riordan and Fiona Jordan Jackie Feeney and Vera O'Brien 8
Katie Gorman, Ann Davey, Claire Urquhart and Mairead Molloy Patricia Gilligan, Maeve O'Toole and Natalie Gilligan Cathaoirleach of Co. Galway Cllr. Peter Roche with Craughwell United players Oisín O'Brien, Cillian Dolan, Conor Lally and Conor Dolan Claire Connolly, Orla Irwin and Rachel Duggan Shauna Dolan and Niamh Waldron Claire Whelton, Monica Gardiner, Mary Shiel and Irene Shiel Leahy 9
U18 Girls 1 v 2 Corrib rangers on Sunday 28 February The away side went one up early on before Caoimhe Reidy played a great ball into striker Laura Cunningham who scored to square the match. Into the second half, United keeper Siobhan Creaven pulled off a fantastic save to keep the sides level but could do nothing minutes later when the Rangers striker blasted a great half volley over the reach of the United keeper. Craughwell then missed several chances to equalise from Caoimhe Reidy, Laura Cunningham and Ciana Reidy, but great credit must go to the Rangers keeper who was outstanding all day. A big thank you to manager Bill Doran who tooks the girls all the way through the juvenile ranks and can now retire gracefully. Back row - Manager Bill Doran, Sarah Phillips, Ashleen Nee, Ciana Reidy, Kate Gilligan, Lisa Doran, Lisa Coleman, Laura Cunningham. Front row - Andrea Tobin, Caoimhe Reidy, Siobhan Creaven, Shauna Tobin, Kate Craven. Knocknacarra 0 v 1 CUFC U18 Boys The Craughwell United U18 boys who defeated Knocknacarra in Cappagh Park on Sunday 10 April with Eoin Fahy scoring the winner. Back row - Michael Walsh Manager, Jack Craven, Chris Phillips, Troy Slattery, Cole Connolly, Stephen Callaghan, Mark Cunningham, Patrick Phillips Coach. Front row - Danny Pearce, Evan O Brien, Andrew O Boyle, Jack Doran, Eoin Fahy, Bradley Pearce. 10
Craughwell United easter Camp Craughwell United held their Easter Soccer Camp at the Craughwell school astro pitch with ninety five players taking part. Patrick Phillips and his fellow coaches maintained a good spirit in the camp throughout the week with the weather very favourable until Friday when strong winds and heavy rain forced a final day cancellation. Special mention of gratitude to Jody Connolly for sponsoring the Thursday refreshments. U8 Girls v Athenry challenge matches The Craughwell United U8 girls squad who played challenge matches against Athenry on 16 April at the Craughwell School astro pitch. 11
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