30/08 - Resumption of Goalkeeper Coaching

Malahide United is about to resume Goalkeeper training for the 2008/09 season. Over the last few years we have had an increasing level of interest in this training, across all age groups. As a result however the ratio of keepers to coaches has become challenging. We are hoping to increase the number of coaches this year, but we also need to evaluate the level of take up before we can commit to a training schedule for each age group.

We may need to do different age groups on alternate weeks, or adopt an academy approach where places are limited to keepers with the greatest ability.

For the first few weeks participation will be available to all goalkeepers, but we will segregate age groups across different weeks, as follows:

September 1st , 8pm, Gannon Park – Under 11+

September 8th – NO TRAINING

September 15th, 8pm, Gannon Park – U11+

September 22nd, 8pm, Gannon Park – U8 to U10

September 29th, 8pm, Gannon Park – U11+

October 6th, 8pm, Gannon Park – U8 to U10

Would all U11+ goalkeepers please note that that training resumes on September 1st and U8 to U10 keepers that their training resumes on September 15th.

Colm Heffernan 086 2377012

20/08 - DDSL and NDSL Registrations

Initial registration nights on for U8 to U18 DDSL and NDSL footballers takes place Thursday 28th August and Thursday 4th September. Registration will be from 7 to 9pm each night.

Please click on the button below and print off an application form - one per footballer.

All teams will be finalised by these dates so could all managers please contact their squads and let them know the dates and details. All membership fees are identified at the foot of the application form.

We also need volunteers for the night - ideally about six adults and three older players age 12 upwards each night. The older players will look after the league forms getting signed on the night.

24/06 - Malahide Girls In Representative Teams At All Levels un 2008 WFAI Gaynor Cup Tournament

The 2008 WFAI Gaynor Cup Tournament is being held at the University of Limerick from 26 - 30 June. There are 3 age groups, U13, U15 & U17. Malahide United is represented at all 3 age groups. At U13, Emer Treacy, Jessy Corr, Emily Rheinisch, Niamh Harney, Brooke Thomas. At U15, Nicole Owens, Emer Cassidy, Niamh Lawlor, Katie Nimmo, Siobhan Killeen, Stephanie Guerin. At U17, Laura Chambers, Nicole Munnelly, Sinead O'Kelly.

We congratulate all the girls on their selection and wish them every success

23/06 - Manchester United Pre Season Training Program - Gannon Park in July

The Manchester United Soccer Schools (MUSS) pre season training course is aimed at 11-16 year old boys and girls looking to prepare themselves so they give themselves and their team the best possible start to the new season.

The course centres on the MUSS Development Model as pre season training is as much about regaining your touch and technique as your speed and your stamina!

Click here for the full Program

The Training Program takes place in Gannon Park on July 23rd, 24th and 25th at a cost of €100. Bookings can only be made through the MUSS website - please click here and then follow these instructions:

1. Click on the "+ Club Development Courses" section on the right and a new window opens

2. Enter Code MU03 and then click the "Check Code" Button

3. Click on the "Make Booking" button.

4. Enter all details as per routine online booking forms

Please contact MUSS on Phone:+ 44 (0)161 868 8585 or Fax:+ 44 (0)161 868 8569 or muss@muml.co.uk if you have any queries or problems.

Malahide United will be unable to assist with any booking queries.

22/05 - FIRE in Malahide Castle - Container Destroyed

Fingal County Council telephoned Dave Feenan to let us know that the third container (the one between tour 11 and 7-a-side one) in the Castle was set on fire today. At present it is difficult to assess the damage to our 7-a-side container as the debris from the fire is resting against it. More than likely the corner flags are melted but there could be damage to the goals form the intensity of the heat.

All the corner flags in the 11-a-side container have melted and there is smoke damage to the unit. We do not know what state the nets are in a present but suspect that the netfix toggles have also melted rendering the nets useless.

On this basis will any manager with a game in the Castle this over the next few nights and over the weekend bear with us and we will be in contact. It is important to note that safety is a major issue here and there could be nails and other debris within the vicinity - even when a full clearence has taken place.

Updates to follow.....

05/04 - Cashin Cup success for DDSL 12 Premier Aces

Six members of Malahide United's 12 Premier side were part of the successful DDSL squad which won the Leinster title of the Cashin Cup following a three-nil success over Kilkenny in the final at Thomastown United's ground in Kilkenny on Saturday.

The now progress to the semi-final against opposition yet to be determined. The six have recently returned from Italy where they particpated in the Lake Como Cup with the DDSL squad over the Easter break.

The six who are proudly flying the flag for Malahide United at representative level are Lee Desmond, Mark Collier, Evan Finnegan, Brian Heffernan, Cian Norris and Darren Moran.

20/03 - NDSL 16 Premier - Into another Semis.Are 1st Malahide United team to Feature in New Malahide Gazette

Check out the last weeks report on the NDSL 16 Premier Cup Quarter Final clash with local rivals Swords Rovers in new Malahide Gazette - the 16 Premier notched up their 18th win ( from 19 games ) winning 3-0 and qualifying for the Semi-Finals in April.

With six league, cup and SFAI Cup matches already covered by Fingal Independent this season, the local media interest in the exploits of this very talented squad continues unabated!! Report and photos to follow on latest match...'

07/03 - Malahide Town on Call for the Irish Blood Transfusion Service

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is proud to announce that Malahide will be the first town in Dublin to undertake the Town on Call challenge.

Town on Call is an initiative which encourages people to show support for their town by giving blood and encouraging others to do so too. Malahide is already a valuable source for blood donations but with everyone’s help we believe it can do even better. By aiming for a 20% increase Malahide can improve the number of donations from an average of 95 to 114.

Malahide has been chosen because of its wonderful community spirit that has been proven time and time again by such activities as the Tidy Town competition. The Town on Call initiative is a unique way for people in Malahide to feel that they are making a difference where it matters most. Everyone can participate by either going to donate or encouraging others to do so.

Previous participants of the Town on Call programme have included Ballina in Mayo, Newcastlewest in Limerick, Carrigaline in Cork and New Ross in Wexford. These have all been great successes and have resulted in a substantial increase in donations. The IBTS is confident that Malahide will show the same enthusiasm.

Malahide is on call for our upcoming Blood Clinic in The Grand Hotel on Tuesday 18th March (2.30 - 4.45pm and 7-9.30pm).

For more information on blood donation please ring our dedicated Donor Line 1850 731 137, log onto ibts.ie or see Aertel page 691

06/03/08 - 25 Tickets Available from Sporting Fingal FC

Sporting Fingal FC - our new League of Ireland football club is playing their first home match in Morton Stadium against Athlone Town on Sunday 16th March and Sean Gaine has 25 tickets for this great sporting moment in the history of Fingal. The club request that all members and footballers wear their club tracksuit and the kick off is 3.00pm. These tickets will be issued first come first served!

For more details of all fixtures, squad profiles and how to be kept up to date with our new local League of Ireland side, click on the logo (on the right) for the clubs new website.

Come on everybody lets down to Morton Stadium on Sunday 16/03!!!

02/03/08 - NDSL U14A v Ratoath : Best Wishes to Injured Ratoath Player Shane

This match had to be abandoned in the Castle today due to the serious injury of one of the Ratoath players. We have received word from Ratoath that Shane does not have any breakages or tears and has gone home on crutches. This is a major relief to all.

When a serious injury occurs on the playing field, it is a traumatic event for all involved - especially for the injured footballer and their family and also for their team mates, opponents and all present at the match.

Here's to a speedy and full recovery Shane from our U14A squad, team management Paschal and John and from all at Malahide United. Both teams have agreed to a replay and we are looking forward to seeing you again.

07/02/08 - SEVEN Malahide United players in Cashin Cup inter-league tie between the DDSL and NDSL.

Seven Malahide United players were involved in Saturday's Cashin Cup inter-league tie between the DDSL and NDSL at the Oscar Traynor Coaching and Development Centre, Coolock Lane. They were Brian Heffernan (DDSL 12Prem), Mark Collier (DDSL 12Prem) Evan Finnegan (DDSL 12 Prem), Jamie Walsh (NDSL 12Prem), Sean Costello (NDSL 12 Prem)and Lee Desmond (DDSL 12 Prem). The DDSL won the match 4-1. Missing from the picture is Darren Moran (DDSL 12 Prem).

06/02/08 - Malahide United New Sports, Fitness & Training Centre - Getting There!

From the front

New public car park - the new playground is to the left of the facility

New changing rooms - facing the 7/9-aside pitch

New all weather 5-aside and warm up area

31/12 - Over 35's Ciaran Callaghan Memorial Match 2007

The Annual Ciaran Callaghan Memorial Match between a Malahide United Over 35's, managed by Con McMahon, and Raheny took place on the AWP on Saturday 29 December. In an entertaining match, Raheny came out winners 3-1. This was the first time that an opposing team had won the trophy and Raheny were reminded at the presentation in Gibney's that the trophy was only on loan!!

Malahide United: Eamon Donnelly, Tony Reilly, Maurice Farrell, Brain Gregan, Greg Morris, George Munnelly, Pierce Walsh, Kevin Craven, Martin Lawlor, Derek McEvoy, Stephen Craig, Niall Conway. Kit Man & Physio: Ciaran Mooney

20/12 - Malahide United – Dec 2007 Members Draw

Conor Grennan 13D

David Scully Seniors

Eleanor Buckley Seasiders

Luke Kileen 14 B

Alan Reynolds 14 DDSL

Stephen Duffy 17 Prem

Daragh Leahy 9 DDSL

07/12 - Club Purchase Of A Defibulator for Gannon Park

The club starts a collection which will last over the next few weeks and the proceeds will go towards the cost of purchasing a defibulator for Gannon Park. The following notice will be going up around the pitches and in the club house. Please give generously. Remember - it could be you or your child that may have a need for this peice of equipment.

27/11 - Malahide United – Nov 2007 Members Draw

1st Prize - Darragh Walsh Under 12 NDSL
Two Tickets for Old Trafford Man Utd versus Newcastle 12/01/08
€150 Travel Voucher

2nd Prize - Alex Doyle Under 7C NDSL
Two Tickets for Stadium of Light Sunderland versus Wigan 09/02/08
€150 Travel Voucher

3rd Prize - Andrew Ward 10a DDSL
€100 Lifestyle Sports Voucher

4th Prize - Sam Hopkins 15a NDSL
€100 Lifestyle Sports Voucher

5TH Prize - Andrew Callaly 13 Premier NDSL
€75 Lifestyle Sports Voucher

6TH Prize - Eamon McLoughney 9B1 DDSL
€75 Lifestyle Sports Voucher

7TH Prize - Thomas Grumley Nippers
€75 Lifestyle Sports Voucher

21/11 - DWSL - Under 16 Girls Reach Leinster Final

On Sunday 18 November, Malahide United Under 16 girls travelled to Baldonnell to take on St Francis Under 16's in the DWSL Leinster Cup Semi Final. The match was played in difficult conditions and was very competitive, finishing 0-0 after extra time. In a tense penalty shoot out, Malahide emerged victorious 6-5.

07/11 - 4 of our Girls U14 All Ireland Champions on Leinster Schools Under 15

Malahide United are delighted to announce that 4 of our current U14 All Ireland Champions squad have been selected to represent the Leinster Schools Under 15 team in an Interprovincial tournament to be held in Athlone this weekend. They are Emer (the "Cat") Cassidy, Niamh (SupaStriker) Lawler, Nicole (Midfield Mystro) Owens and Siobhan (Ronaldo) Killeen.

The Tournament will be attended by the Irish National Team Managers and selectors. Players will be picked to represent the Irish School International Under 15 team in forthcoming events from this tournament.

We would like to wish all the girls every success this weekend and look forward to seeing them pull on the Green jersey soon.

01/11 - Letter of Congrats to Ronnie Feeney for the Celtic U9 Tournament (........well done Ronnie)

Dear Peter (Furey - DDSL Sec),

On behalf of the players, coaching staff and parents of St Kevins Boys Football Club, I would like to sincerely thank - and congratulate - Malahide Football Club and all those involved in last weekend's mini-tournament involving both our clubs, Home Farm and Glasgow Celtic Under-9s.

I have received several calls from coaching staff and parents who had nothing but the highest praise for the excellent organisation and warm hospitality extended to all who attended the tournament. Again, thank you for the invitation and all your club done on the day. It was very much above and beyond the call of duty.

Kindest regards


Matthew Nugent
St Kevins Boys 7-a-side secretary

30/10 - The Best of luck to Conor Carberry

The best of luck to Conor Carberry who came through our schoolboy section and got his first international Schoolboy Cap with Republic of Ireland on Monday night 22/10 in Loughall Co Armagh against Northern Ireland . Conor is heading away to England over the coming week on Trial with Fulham and Bolton and we wish him well.

24/10 - Martin Miller Head of Celtic FC Junior Academy to give Presentation Gannon Park

Malahide United AFC are hosting an U9 tournament on Saturday 27/10 in Gannon Park, featuring guests Celtic FC, Home Farm and St Kevins Boys. Martin Miller, the Head of Celtic Junior Academy, will be giving a presentation to club managers and coaches in the Gannon Park boardroom at 3.30pm for about 45 minutes and all are invited. For further information please contact Sean Gaine or Ronnie Feenan. Sean may have already texted you to check your availability.

17/10 - Home Farm DDSL Mid Term Tournament

Home Farm is once again hosting a very Special 7-A-Side and 5-A-Side Tournament during school Mid-Term break incorporating DDSL teams. The main purpose of the Tournament is to highlight the necessity for the availability of a defibrillator in all club premises. To that end it is proposed to present a defibrillator to a club in each section on a raffle basis. There is an enrolment fee of €100.

Please check out www.homefarmfc.ie for further information or contact Steve Wrenn 0879206942 or Paddy Bird 0861755293 for any further information you may need.

14/10 - NDSL 17Pr KO DDSL U18Pr in O'Neills Leinster Youths Cup

Malahide United NDSL U17Pr 4:1 Dundrum Athletic DDSL U18Pr

Well done to Brendan Lynott and his U17Pr with his exceptional victory in the 1st Round of the O'Neills Leinster Youths Cup. A marvellous victory over a hapless DDSL U18 Pr Dundrum. The above scoreline is somewhat flattering as Malahide played them off the park and created over 20 chances. The goals were scored by Finnegan (2), Gilmore and Moore with great performance put in by Ronan Sweeney, Niall Ward and jamie Finnegan

Well done to all associated with our 17 Premier.

12/10 - DDSL News: Meeting to Discuss Ongoing Referee Abuse

A meeting has been organised for managers, coaches and the DDSL to discuss the on going abuse that referees are being subjected to while officiating at games within the League.

The Mission Hall at 8pm on Thursday 25th October is the arranged date for the meeting.

A number of League referees together with League assessors will be present for what is hoped to an informative night for all concerne. The DDSL have specified It is very important that all clubs send at least one representataive to the meeting to have their views heard.

11/10 - Malahide United - Oct 2007 Members Draw

This is the first of our draws from the e30 family levy paid as part of your subscriptions.

1st Winner Andrew McLeod Under 14s

2 Match Tickets – Man Utd versus Fulham ( 1/12/07)
Plus
1 adult and 3 kids Tickets – Ireland Versus Germany (13/10/07)

2nd Winner Evan Hopkins Under 8s

2 Match Tickets - Sunderland versus Portsmouth ( 12/01/08)
Plus
1 adult and 3 kids Tickets – Ireland Versus Germany (13/10/07)

3rd Winner Dylan Tighe Under 16s

3 Match Tickets (Adults) - Ireland Versus Germany (13/10/07)

4th Winner Rheece McGonagle Nippers

1 adult plus 3 kids Tickets – Ireland Versus Germany (13/10/07)

5th Winner Michael Browne Seasiders

1 adult plus 3 kids Tickets – Ireland Versus Germany (13/10/07)

6th Winner Andrew Whelan Nippers

1 adult plus 3 kids Tickets – Ireland Versus Germany (13/10/07)

7th Winner Daniel Byrne Under 12s

1 adult plus 3 kids Tickets – Ireland Versus Germany (13/10/07)

23/09 - Club Managers and Coaches Complete FAI Kickstart 2 Course in Gannon Park

Malahide United AFC have had 30 club managers and coaches put through their paces this weekend in Gannon Park and have successfully completed their Kick Start 2 Coaching Program. This is an exceptional committment by the club and especially by the individuals involved. These managers and coaches are in it for the long haul and highlights with the children being the winners.

Well done to all involved!

22/09 - Meet Gerry Sheridan; Gannon Park Caretaker

Gerry has been with us for a while now but for those who have not yet met him, here he is on crowd control duty Saturday

Managers, now that training is starting to pick up again in Gannon Park, Gerry will be there to open the facility each evening and can be contacted on 087-9689055.

By the way, we don't think that Gannon Homes have noticed that Gerry has shifted a few blocks and is the process of building himself a Security Compound.

21/09 - Presentation to Peter Sheridan & Rob Bullock from the Parents of the U8C1 2006/07

The picture below is a presentation that had been made to the managers of 8C1 2006/07 taken in Malahide Castle with 4 of the original players.

With many thanks to Peter Sheridan & Rob Bullock. We appreciate all the time and effort put in, to helping our kids progress in the game which they love.

From all the parents and players of 8C1 2006/2007.
Regards,
Patrick Fisher.

Well done Peter and Rob, and your 9C1 season has started off with a flyer, well may it continue.

19/09 - Malahide United Launches Our Seasiders Academy for U8, U9 and U10 Footballers

The Schoolboy/girl committee Strategy 21 document comprised of inputs from all schools age groups from U5 to U18. A consistent and recurring item covered all those children post Nippers that still required a certain amount of dedicated coaching. After many debates and discussions The Malahide United AFC Seasiders Academy was born.

Our Nippers Academy caters for U5, U6 and U7 footballers and now our Seasiders Academy focusses on those U8 , U9 and U10 that either have not yet found a position in one of our 44 schools teams or require more coaching. We have more than 50 children attending the Seasiders every Saturday from 13.00 to 15.00.

Ronnie Feeney has assembled a team of experienced coaches to assist these chidren in their fottballing career. This is an innovative and pioneering approach by the club and the best of luck to Ronnie et al.

Here are some of the children who are in attendance at our Seasiders Academy.

22/08 - NDSL and DDSL Player Application Forms

The end of August is fast approaching, panels have been and are being selected, friendlies and training sessions are under way and it's almost impossible to grab a few blades of grass in the Castle due to the amount of Malahide footballers getting ready for the new season.

Please download the above form and bring it to Gannon Park on either of the following dates:

THURSDAY 30/08/07 between 7.00pm - 10.00pm

SATURDAY 1/09/07 between 10.00am - 1.00pm (Nippers NOT on this day)

Would all managers please note the increases in referees fees on the NDSl and DDSL websites.

If you have any questions please contact your manager or any of the Schoolboy/girl Committee here.

22/08 - Nippers Registration Night 28/8

The Nippers starts up again SEPTEMBER 8th with a call for 10.15 to start 10.30. Registation night for those who did not register at the end of last season please do so on the following date:

TUESDAY 28/08/07 between 7.00pm - 8.00pm

This also includes all U7 footballers (born 2000) that will play transition football in the DDSL and NDSL in the fast approaching season of 07/08. If your name is still on the waiting list and you have any other questions - please contact LORCAN MOONEY on 087-2687769.

You may also save a bit of time on the night but downloading and filling up the application form here.

22/08 Nicole Munnelly in Ireland Women's Under 17 Squad.

Nicole Munnelly is included in the Ireland Women's Under 17 squad that are taking part in an International Friendly Tournament in Poland from 21 to 26 August.

The fixtures are:
Ireland v Finland 22 August KO 17.00
Ireland v Russia 23 August KO 17.00
Ireland v Poland 25 August KO 12.00

The Best of luck to you Nicole from all in Malahide.

06/08 - DDSL U14 Major - Great Winnning Start Under New Management

Fran Reynolds, Pat Keogh and Robbie Reilly kicked off their new season with a great 4-2 victory over Ballymun United in the U14 Dublin Cup Shield Final.

Visit the Topflight Football website - www.topflightsoccer.ie - to view images of the competition

02/08 - U18's - Aurora hit back to share the spoils

MALAHIDE UNITED.........2 AURORA (ONTARIO)......2

MALAHIDE UNITED Under 18s hosted a highly competitive friendly fixture as Canadian side Aurora from Ontario came from behind twice to earn a share of the spoils on the Gannon Park All-Weather pitch.

Played in balmy summer conditions on the Coast Road, it was the Conor Shiels home skippered side who made the initial breakthrough - thanks to Stephen Hart's clinical finish five minutes before the interval. Malahide had played some nice football and could have added to their advantage but with just seconds left on the clock to the interval, the yellow shirted visitors levelled through Chris Reel with a stunning strike into the roof of the net from 25 yards out.

Despite the lack of recent match practice, Willie Shiels side forged ahead again after some clever approach play. This time it was from the penalty spot after an ill-judged tackle as Jamie O'Sullivan kept a cool head to find the back of the net 26 minutes into the second period.

But, visiting coach George Watt will be pleased in advance of trips to Belfast and to Galway for the Umbro Cup that his charges showed a keen resilience in bouncing back to tie the game up a second time.

Aurora were unlucky to have a goal disallowed for offside as an injury hit home side struggled to stem the raiding Canadian attack but, prompted by impressive skipper Matt Battaglia, Aurora gained their reward with a pacy attack down the left flank and the cutback from the byline found Andrew Franzke on hand to scramble the ball over the line.

Aurora have their website report here.

27/07 - Roy Keane and Sunderland AFC in Gannon Park

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Roy Keane paid a visit to his Republic of Ireland training ground today and brought his first team, coaching staff, coaching academy, support staff, physios, kit staff, hospitality staff and directors!

There were also about 100 boys and girls lining up for the training session at around 12.00 mid day, most of these children had won their place through various competitions around the country. At 3.15pm they were still going and Roy was heading out of his press conference to meet the squad that had just arrived.

As the squad started it's warm up, the crowds of spectators looked forlornly through the fence (where they were supposed to be) until Roy gave the nod and let them move to the side of the pitch.

The boys and girls from the training session (laden down with Sunderland goodies) made their way over to vwatch and learn how the Premiership boys do it. It was good to see Paul McShane here as he had signed for the Black cats only last night.

When the warms up and stetches were completed on the top pitch they then moved to the Senior Pitch for a match. Yet again, Dicey has done the business as the 350 tons of sand that kept Spurs and Wolves out of Gannon Park had settled in and the Pitch looked it's usually brilliant green perfect self.

Things started to wrap up about 5.00pm and the parents waiting around for the last five hours rounded up their footballers as Sunderland headed off. The children also headed off with various autographs covering their SundIRELAND kit!

Sunderland play Bohs tomorrow, Cork City on Sunday and Galway United on Monday - good luck to you on your tour of Ireland.

27/07 - New Club House Structure Goes Up

As Gannon Park prepared for Sunderland, Gannon Homes moved in with the steel girders and cranes!

27/06 - Trials for The 2007/08 Season

MALAHIDE UNITED has recently appointed UEFA A License holder Pat Cleary as the club's new Director of Coaching.
Cleary comes with a proven track record with an impressive CV of top class club's to his name and his appointment is seen as a significant coup by the ambitious north county club which fields teams in the DDSL, NDSL, Leinster Senior League and the Dublin Women's Soccer League.

The club is committed to providing top class football for the finest talent around while also catering for community based football, thus ensuring that all abilities will be catered for in an environment that provides facilities good enough for the Republic of Ireland to avail of.

The club will hold trials in the following age groups at Gannon Park, Coast Road as follows:

Tuesday July 10 (7.0pm): Under 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 13, 14.

Thursday July 12 (7.0pm): Under 15, 16, 17, 18.

Enquiries for Under 7 to Under 10 to Kevin Craven 087 2230234.
Enquiries for Under 11 to Under 18 to Joe Cashin 087 2507244.

Leinster Senior League: interested players can phone 087 987 2248 for details.

If you are on holidays, you can register your interest by phoning the club administrator, Fiona Murphy at 087 987 2248 or by emailing your details to admin@malahideunited.com.

26/06 - Pat Cleary will be hosting "Coach the Coaches" Sessions in Gannon Park

Pat Cleary our new Director of Coaching (See press release below ) will be hosting a weekly session for all managers/ coaches commencing on Wednesday 27th June for the next four weeks. The purpose of this programme is to “Coach the Coaches” by helping and enabling you to prepare for the new season. Details are as follows:

Venue: Gannon Park All Weather Pitch

Time: 7pm to 8.15pm approximately each night

Dates: Wednesday 27th June, 4th July, 11th July and 18th July

Please wear appropriate gear for the AWP. We would appreciate if you can attend all four sessions but with holidays etc please attend as many as you can. This is an ideally opportunity for all managers/coaches to interact with Pat and we look forward to many more similar sessions

Here are a few pictures from the first session of 27/6....

12/06 - Pat Cleary appointed Director of Coaching at Malahide United

AMBITIOUS MALAHIDE United FC have appointed highly experienced Pat Cleary as Director of Coaching and the Clare Hall resident takes up his appointment with immediate effect.

Cleary, a holder of a UEFA A license, was formally unveiled at Gannon Park this week when he took the time out to speak to schoolboy managers about his plans and development strategy.

Cleary undertook his coaching badge at Lilleshall and also had stints at Loughborough University and Durham and brings a wealth of talent to his new role on the Coast Road.

Chairman Don Butler, on behalf of the club which fields teams in the DDSL, NDSL, LSL and Dublin Women's Soccer League welcomed Cleary to his new role: "Pat has an impressive coaching CV and has a wealth of footballing knowledge. I know that Malahide United can only benefit from the work he will carry out on behalf of the club and there are exciting times ahead for everyone associated with the club. I'm delighted to welcome him to Malahide United and wish him every success as Director of Coaching."

Cleary started his coaching career as a 15-year-old with Belvedere with legendary scout Noel McCabe and he has since seen service at Peterbrough United, the FAI Women’s international team, Dundalk, Sligo Rovers, Longford Town, Bohemians and Ards.

He more recently helped set up some of the underage development structures at Belvedere and joins Malahide with immediate effect.

With more and more of the clubs teams pushing up through the ranks to join the already established Premier teams, the clubs senior's this year captured the famed EBS Metropolitan Cup in the centenary running of the competition while current developments at Gannon Park will see the provision of a state of the art clubhouse with fitness rooms and juice bar to go alongside the first class dressing room facilities already in place.

“Malahide United has so much potential and I’m extremely excited by the challenge ahead” said Cleary. “We possess first class facilities and there are lots of excellent coaches with a lot of enthusiasm for the game already in place. I’m looking to harness that energy and develop it. The coaches I have met here all want to learn and add to their coaching abilities and that can only have a positive impact throughout the club from the Premier teams down to the community based boys and girls of the club.”

Added Cleary: "The Nippers Academy on Saturday morning is one of the great success stories of the club and it has been very successful in providing raw material coming through into the playing side of the club and we'll be looking to maintain that productive exercise."

Cleary’s commitment to coaching saw him commute to England on a regular basis while undertaking his qualifications, but it also afforded him the opportunity to link up with the likes of Peterbrough United where he worked with Aidy Bothroyd and Don Ashwood, and, as part of his brief travelled extensively throughout Europe - notably with the club’s youth teams.

He was also responsible for setting up a youth academy with St Kevin’s Boys while he also had a similar input into the establishing of links with WBA.

Said Sean Gaine of Malahide United’s Coaching Committee: “We’re absolutely delighted to appoint a coach of Pat’s calibre and experience. It signals clear intent on the part of Malahide United that we have ambitions of the highest level for our players and coaching staff.”

"We are a community club that can satisfy players of different abilities but we believe by improving our coaching we can improve all our players across the ability spectrum and still attract players of the highest standard too."

Added Gaine: “ The Republic of Ireland train here on a regular basis while recently we hosted a UEFA Pro License Course with the likes of Gerard Houllier and David Moyes lecturing. Many other professional clubs have availed of our facilities and that is a great testament that the club meets the most demanding of standards."

As part of the club‘s continued development a major drive to attract in quality players will get underway in July.
Said Pat Cleary: “We have facilities and ambitions to cater for the best players in Ireland, of that there is no doubt. There are clubs out there who regularly have players travelling from the likes of Kerry and Donegal to play in Dublin. We have facilities far superior to these clubs, so it’s up to us as a club to show prospective talent that we have the right package to suit them on and off the park.

"We are gearing up for sustained success but we’ve got to get the name out there and let ambitious players know that Malahide United has set the highest of standards and can offer potential talent a suitable platform to match their own goals. "

MALAHIDE UNITED will publish details of forthcoming assessment sessions, but anyone who wishes to be advised by email of these sessions can do so by emailing your name, address and age to admin@malahideunited.com

11/06 - Malahide United paired with Werder Bremen in Foyle Cup

MALAHIDE United have been drawn against crack Bundesliga side Werder Bremen in the Foyle Cup which takes place in July in Derry.

This season's 11 Premier's are entered in the under 12 section and will also face group matches against local sides Coleraine FC and FS Academy from Belfast.

Group Games
Tuesday July 24 @ 17:30
Wednesday July 25 @ 15:30
Thursday July 26 @ 13:30
Quarter-Finals - Friday July 27 @ 11:30
Semi- Finals - Friday 27 @ 17:00
Playoffs - Saturday, July 28 at 10:00 or 11:30
Finals (Cup & Plate) - Saturday July 29 afternoon

The Senior Werder Bremen Squad

31/05 Thirds 1B Match Report and Penalty Shoot Out (as grabbed from the Message Board)

UCD..1 MALAHIDE UNITED..1

(United won 4-2 on pens)

© waterboy

After a long season that saw us go unbeaten in the league in 2007 we made it into a 3 way playoff for promotion against Ucd and Loughlanstown. Having despatched Loughlanstown on Sat 1 nil on the magnificent surface in Gannon Park we faced Ucd at Belfield on Tues.

UCD were quickest out of the blocks and came at us with all guns blazing. Playing a clever combination of 1 touch and 2 touch football they didnt allow us close them down as planned and they took a deserved lead on 5 mins when the UCD forward was shown inside on the edge of the box and beat Greener on the near post.

UCD continued to dominate and it took some heroic ariel defending from halpo and gav to stem the relentless pressure. They should have gone 2 up on 30 mins but failed to convert after some clever play down thier left flank. Lucky to see the break only one down we took awell earned rest and regrouped. Greego brought on fresh legs at half time bring on fintan on the right for cash.

We upped our game in the 2nd half playing as a unit and followed instructions Niall McKenna pumping quality balls into the corner for Fintan to expose their left back. With Govro and Gaz getting in some superb crunching tackles in midfield and brades continuing his stalwart work at left back UCD began to look rattled and were punished on 60 mins when clever play down the right by Niall and Fintan saw them put the low cross into their own net with keogher ready to pounce.

UCD seemed to settle again and were unlikely not to add a couple to their tally coming close on several occasions. Govro pounded their 18-yard area with his long throws and UCD were lucky to clear some quality efforts from Malahide. Smithy came on for keogher on 65 who in spite of drinking all the jungle juice at half time had nothing left in the tank. Hardly surprising as the pace of the game even had duracell man struggling at times.

Greego junior came off the worst of some robust ucd tackles and almost needed oxygen after a a fine run down the right was stopped with him being completely up ended at the corner flag.Both sides came close to claiming the winner but the ref blew on 96 mins to send the game to extra time. Ciaran did some neat physio at the short break and Malahide enjoyed some fresh water after griff climbed through a gap in the ucd clubhouse wall to fill the water bottles.

The back 4 defended their lines for dear life and govro and gaz put in more crunching tackles earning a brace of yellow cards and lucky to avoid red with a rugby style effort from gaz late on. Fintan continued to torment the left back who was eventually substituted and junior making way for karlo after picking up another war wound.Smithy made some clever moves up front and was unlikely to se his left foot effort blocked with the goal at his mercy.

UCD forced the play again and after a super move were unlucky to see the rocket strike deflected over the bar by bleach blond boy in the Malahide goal. The ref blew after 121mins.

PENALTY SHOOT OUT

Malahide 1ST

1st up Super sub Karlito slotted home a sweet penalty giving the ucd keeper no chance 1 nil malahide

UCD 1ST

Greener saves UCD'S 1st effort after a Bruce Grobeler type pre penalty routine 1 nil Malahide

Malahide 2nd

Gav was next up but his well taken peno rose inches above the cross bar after it was deflected from its path by the poor ucd surface around the penalty spot (did my best there for you Gav) 1 Nil Malahide

UCD 2ND

UCD slotted home a cracker leaving blondie no chance 1 all

Malahide 3RD

Brades then slotted home the next although hit with power as instructed and beating the keeper it didnt actually reach the net although it did cross the line 2 -1 Malahide

UCD'S 3RD

Greener leapt around the goal like a gazelle / swinging from the bar like a baboon and followed this little show up by making a fantastic safe straight from the top drawer 2-1 malahide

Malahide's 4th

Govro battered and bruised drilled a bullet into the bottom corner keeper no chance 3-1 malahide

UCD'S 4TH

UCD converted a good peno to bottom left giveng bleach boy no chance

3-2 MALAHIDE

Malahides 5th

Smithy cool hand luke stepped up under enormous pressure fired the winner thundering into the ucd net giving the ucd keeper no chance

4-2 Malahide

With the victory secured the large Malahide support went wild and greego having consumed more fags and valium than was healthy celebrated an unbelievable result. To be fair to UCD their skill levels, work rate and overall the football was superb and deserves to be played at a higher leveland it was a pity that any team had to lose. Malahide won through team spirit , heart and never say die attitude and after the long season and endless wet and windy nights in Broomfileld and the coast won promotion to 1a their second promotion in 2 seasons look out Staunton greegos on a roll.

Malahide Squad

greener niall gav halpo brades keogher gaz govro cash junior duracell man

subs fintan for cash smithy for keogher karlito for junior galvo and pats not used

28/05 - Metro Cup glory for Malahide

GREYSTONES..1 MALAHIDE UNITED..1

(United won 4-2 on pens)

Malahide United finally landed their first piece of top flight silverware as they bagged the 100th EBS Metropolitan Cup at the expense of holders Greystones as the Gannon Park boys came out on top in a war of attrition at Dalymount Park last Friday night.

United proved that they had the guts for the glory in nerve jangling penalty shoot out with both Stephen Cashin and Gareth Logan grabbing hero status. Cashin produced a stunning save from his counterpart Chris Mason to set up Logan and the skilful midfielder didn’t disappoint as he thumped home the winning spot kick.

While this centenary final failed to live up to its five star billing, United will not be too worried about the spectacle. It was a game of few chances and had few glimpses of excitement but in the end it was about lifting the silverware and it was Bobby Browne’s boys that got their hands on one of the most famous cups in Irish football.

For Greystones, on a day when election fever was gripping the country, there was to be no second term for the holders as the North Wicklow constituents failed to find the proper tallies in the shoot out, missing two from four spot kicks.

As the early evening sun splashed across Dalymount it was United who settled the quickest, but it was Stones that drew first blood when Gordon Watson thumped home from close range after twenty one minutes, the striker cashing in on some hapless Malahide defending to finish past Stephen Cashin.

Malahide’s reaction was swift and David Lynch took Adam Shahababeen’s gliding header off the line, but as the half wore on both sides had to be content with landing weak jabs with no knock out punches in sight. The second half continued down a similar path as both sides failed to work the goalkeepers, then with fifteen minutes left United were back in the game in freakish fashion.

Mark McCormack charged forward from his right full back beat and played a neat one two with Gareth Logan. McCormack went to return the ball back to Logan only for William Murphy to put in a tackle. The ball rebounded back out of the tackle, cannoned off McCormack’s shin and flew into the top corner from 18 yards out.

Lynch had a few United hearts beating out of sync when he grazed the crossbar with a injury time header and just before the end of the first half of extra time Stephen Roche stepped inside his marker but Cashin responded brilliantly to tip over the winger’s curling effort.

In the second period of extra time it was Bobby Browne’s side that looked most likely to find a winner as Ian Ivory first brought a brilliant reaction stop out of Mason and then steered a Logan cross inches wide as the ‘Stones ‘keeper floundered at his feet.

GREYSTONES: Chris Mason; Anthony Forster, Andy Flynn, David Lynch, Anthony Cahill, Ian Horan, William Murphy, Stephen Roche, Shea Brien, Gordon Watson, Declan O’Mahoney. SUBS: Michael Lawless (for Horan h/t), Phillip Cooney (for Watson 63mins), Richie O’Hanlon (for O’Mahoney 108mins), Donal Byrne, Lee Osbourne.

MALAHIDE UNITED: Stephen Cashin; Mark McCormack, David Cox, John Lawlor, Stephen Murtagh, Gareth Logan, Mick Wright, Adam Shahabadeen, David Scully, Ian Ivory, Stephen Murphy. SUBS: Alan Doyle (for Scully 50mins), Bobby Prenderville (for Wright 74mins), Paddy Dunne, Paul Smith, Neil Beasley, John Treanor, Rory O'Connor.

Referee: Shay Travers

15/05 - U17 Premier in the Mary Farrell Cup Final - Lusk, Sunday 20/5 KO 3.30pm

This is a great achievement for the team to even reach the final - among others, they beat two teams from the older Under 18 Premier division (Donaghmede and Howth Celtic) to reach this final.

Their opponents will be Swords Celtic who are currently top of the Under 18 Premier Division and who will obviously start as favourites.

It goes without saying that our U17 Premier would welcome any support they can get next Sunday in Lusk and the best of luck in Lusk from all the other 1,000 footballers in Malahide United and all other team management/officials.

11/05 - Nippers Section win a Malahide Community Sports Awards

At the last Schoolboy/girl Committee meeting we discussed entering some of our teams into these awards. This is the first year that the Council have held these awards. Dave Feenan then entered the Nippers Section (see text below) and with the result, our Malahide United Nippers Section won their category!

Don Butler was in attendance, many of our committee and the Nippers Section attended the presentation at the Malahide Rugby Club this evening.

From the club's point of view this is a wonderful recognition of the success of the Nippers Section and a great advertisement for the club. We have no doubt that we can maximise the winning of this award to continue the growth of the Nippers and to also help in the role out of our Nippers 2 / Seasiders Academy (more to follow on this)

The was the text of Daves' proposal ....

Malahide United Nippers Team – Noelle Brooks, Tony Reilly, Lorcan Mooney and all the coaches involved

For the last 11 years Malahide United have run their Nippers Academy on a Saturday morning for 5-7 year olds. This is the first introduction to football for many children each year and the foundation stone for their participation within the club. Under the stewardship of the above named people the Nippers Academy is one of the most recognised facilities in North County Dublin for the development of young players. This is illustrated by the ever increasing numbers on the waiting list to join.

Every Saturday these children together with our club coaches, who give up their time voluntarily, gather from 1030 to 1230 to learn the basic skills and to part-take in a structure environment. As one can appreciate teaching 5 to 7 years old boys and girls is not that easiest task in the world but to witness the satisfaction of these children when they complete even the simplest of tasks is wonderful to see.

Today many of our 15 to 16 year old players are a by-product of the Academy. Many other children are progressing their football careers with other teams outside of Malahide and a number of these players are now playing at the highest level possible both within our club and with other clubs.

For their dedication and teaching/coaching philosophy over the last 11 years we wish to nominate our Nippers Academy and their team of coaches for this award.

Dave Feenan.

Here is a selection of pictures from the Awards Ceremony (Photographer - Eamon Scott)

08/04 - Malahide United AFC Win Europes Biggest International Girls Tournament

Tournament Winners Celebrating - Picture texted to Website by Gemma today 8/4

Malahide United's Girls took on the might of Europe today, Easter Sunday 8/4. A group of 18 girls from Tom Cassidy's and Mono Kirby's teams travelled to Holland to compete in the biggest football tournament for girls in Europe. This was a first for Malahide United's fledgling girls section which has quickly established itself a one of the leading clubs in Ireland.

The team played against some of the top womens teams in Europe and competed in the Under 15 Section with Countries like England, Holland & Denmark all sending their top teams to contest the event. Malahide United are proud to be the only representative team from Ireland competing. There are 420 teams from all over Europe competing in both boys and girls competitions this year, a reflection on the growth of this competition and the strength of competition expected. Click here for a full list of all teams).

A full list of teams and nationalities in the girls sections follows:

So with Tom's U13/14 selection not content with winning the WFAI All Ireland Cup in 2005, they combined with Mono's selection and beat the best in Europe.

Malahide United had the perfect performance in the group stages winning 1-0, 5-0 and 3-0, on thru the Q/F and by winning the S/F 2-0 met up with Coventry City's Girls Academy in the final. The drama continued where we had a goal disallowed and the final whistle blowing at 1-1 (which incidentally was our first goal conceded throughout the entire tournament). It went to penalties - we won 4-3.

Yet again our girls impress - so congratulations from all associated with club to our fellow footballers, to Tom and Mono and all involved with team management, to all those who helped with the fundraising and to Gemma for her online updates.

Where to next we ask!

(Incidentally check out the sponsors for Coventry City's Girls Academy - The Cassidy Group!!!!!)

04/04 - Car Window Smashed in Gannon Park This Evening

Would all members, parents and visitors please take care and do not leave personal belongings in sight inside their vehicles within Gannon Park. For this evening between 6.30 and 7.00pm, a club managers side window was smashed and his wallet was taken.

This type of vandalism has happened before during long winter evenings, but this was a bright evening with a full car park and a lot of activity within the club grounds.

Keep an eye out guys and if you see any strange behaviour within the club grounds, just shout at them from a distance as there are nearly always plenty of people around that can assist with observations.

01/04 - Coaching the Coaches by Man Utd Soccer School

The Coaching Staff of the Manchester United Soccer School will host a session for all our managers and coaches on Tuesday 3rd April from 6.45pm to 8.30pm on the All Weather Pitch.

If you are interested in attending please wear tracksuits and moulded runners as you may well be asked to participate in the session. So come along and join in the fun whilst hopefully learning something at the time.

Should this session clash with your allocation on the AWP please contact Sean Gaine.

09/03 - Extra time needed to separate local sides
© Fingal Independant 28/02/07

Malahide United 2 : 0 Glebe North
(After extra time)

By Paraic Brady

THE much-anticipated local derby between Malahide United and Glebe North was as close as expected and it took the second half of extra time to separate the two sides. Late goals from Ian Ivory and Dave Scully secured the victory for the delighted Gannon Park outfit. The game was so tight that in ordinary time there were only three chances of note.

The first fell to Malahide after 26 minutes when a string of passes sent Ian Ivory clear, one-on-one with keeper Jason Lowney but he shot narrowly wide. The second came 10 minutes into the second half when Ahern went clean through but his effort to lob the keeper went just over. The third came with only nine minutes remaining when Glebe’s Justin Ahern forced an excellent save from Malahide’s keeper Tony O’Dowd.

The first half of extra time was similar to the 90 minutes that preceded it and it looked like nothing was going to separate the teams but in the dying minutes the ball fell to Gareth Logan and in a crowded box he calmly controlled before passing to Ivory who slotted home from close range.

‘The ball could have gone anywhere but unfortunately it ended up in the back of the net,’ commented a disappointed Glebe spokesperson. Four minutes later the home side made sure when Ivory caught the Glebe centre half James Bell napping and took the ball down the endline before finding Dave Scully who volley home from close range to make it 2-0.

It was a cruel blow to Bell who otherwise had an outstanding game.

‘Bell had an excellent game. Indeed all of Glebe played well including the veteran, Ciaran Dunne,’ added a Glebe spokesperson who went on to say that despite his team been a division below it was a ‘very even game’.

After the game a delighted Gary O’Toole, of Malahide, said ‘It was a close game that could have gone either way but it is great to be in the quarter finals.’

In other news Malahide’s second team travelled to Wayside and won 3-0 with goals from Alan Doyle, David Cox and Kevin O’Hanlon while their third team had a convincing 3-1 at home to Boyne Rovers with Paul Murray, Carl Ryland and Ian Casey bagging the goals.

Malahide’s fourth team were unlucky to go down 4-0 away to Dundrum despite a noted cameo appearance of Manager John Cole.

Congratulations were extended to Alan Doyle on the birth of his son Brian. He is only a week old yet Doyle still managed to nab a goal for Malahide on Saturday and turn out as sub on Sunday.

Malahide United: Tony O’Dowd, Paul Lally, John Lawlor, Stephen Murtagh, Mark McCormack, Mickey Wright, Gareth Logan, Adam Shehabadeen, Stephen Murphy, Ian Ivory, David Scully. Subs: David Cox (Stephen Murphy).

Glebe North: Jason Lowney, Fran Mooney, Ciaran Dunne, Gary Boylan, James Bell, Justin Costello, Keith Delahan, Andrew Brannigan, Gregory Portlega (a new polish signing), Keith Richardson. Subs: Mark Byrne (Keith Richardson), Martin Downes (Gregory Portlega).

07/03 - NDSL Club Pitch Playability (and more) Now Available on the NDSL Website

The NDSL have listed all clubs and their grounds on their website and intend to have up to the minute information relative to pitch playability each weekend, please click here for full details (or click the new button on our Home Page, under the Aertel button). This will be invaluable to all, as the NDSL will now have control over the latest information from clubs that use both public and PRIVATE pitches. It is also in a more user friendly presentation and elimates those possible difficulties a manager faces when trying to decipher Aertel!

A spin off benefit of these Pitch On/Off details is that, for the first time, we can see the Club / Pitch relationship and who is private (mainly not covered by Aertel) and who is public. So instead of trying to work out which park hosts which club and is it Fingal or Dublin CoCo or even private, you can find it on www.ndsl.ie!

It also identifies which group (7/9/11-aside) plays where.

The league also has plans to set up links from each of the pitches in the list direct to that pitch location page in that clubs website (i.e. see here for our club link) and also to add links to club secretaries and club websites. For those clubs that do not have websites there are long term plans to build a library of online maps to every pitch location.

Fair play 2ya Brendan Renwick of the NDSL!

It takes away a bit of the fun on a Friday and Saturday, but on the other hand it will for an easier and somewhat quiter weekend for all NDSL club secretaries.

1/03 - Fingal County Council Approves Grant for Malahide United

The club has been notified that Fingal County Council has approved a €3,000 grant that will put towards the cost of training courses, training cones and bibs. (We all know about the shortages of cones)! Malahide United gratefully acknowledges this valuable grant and the continuous support and assistance received by the County Council that enables us to provide sport at all levels for nearly 1,000 Fingal footballers.

1/03 - Club Administrator position being made permanent, Applications Invited

In October 2006 the executive appointed Fiona Murphy on a temporary basis as Club Administrator. The executive have now decided to create a permanent position of Club Administrator and now invites anyone interested in applying for this position to forward a CV marked Administrator to the Executive Committee Gannon Park Malahide Co Dublin. Closing Date 20th March 2007.

28/02 - Welcome Gerry Sheridan, the new Gannon Park part time Caretaker

The Executive Committee has approved the appointment of a part-time caretaker for Gannon Park. Gerry Sheridan will open Gannon Park by 5.15pm every Monday to Friday evening. Gerry will remain there for an hour each evening. He will also be available in Gannon Park on Saturday and Sunday mornings to facilitate the first matches. The dressing rooms will be opened and all the nets will be left outside of Dicey’s shed for the relevant managers.

Will all managers please note that Gerry is not responsible for putting up the nets and managers are still responsible for cleaning out the dressing rooms used by their team and the opposition team? The last team playing in Gannon Park will still be responsible for locking up the complex. That team will need to get the keys from Sean Gaine for that purpose.

19/02 - FAI “Youth Coaching Level” Courses in Gannon Park

The FAI will be holding their “Youth Coaching Level” course over two weekends in April and May in Gannon Park, followed by assessments in June. This qualification follows on from Kickstart1 & 2 and is the third stage of FAI coaching qualifications. The Youth Badge is ideally suited for those managers involved with 13-18 year olds. However applications are open to all managers/coaches in the club who have completed either the old FAI Level 1 or those who have attained both Kickstart1 & 2 qualifications.

What do I need to do?

Interested parties must contact Sean Gaine on 086-8046054 or e-mail Sean at maidbrigade@eircom.net no later than Wednesday 21st February. All applications will be screened by Sean and the FAI before a place is offered.

What are the dates?

The first weekend will be 20-22nd April 2007, followed by 25-27th May 2007. Assessments will be on Sunday 24th June 2007.

Venue

Gannon Park

Times

Usually the start time is 7pm on a Friday with 9 to 6pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Times will be confirmed closer to the dates by Sean.

What will it cost?

The club will pay the cost of the course. However it is expected that the individuals selected to attend the course will provide back “Coaching Time” to the club across all age groups.

Observation

If it is the intention of the two managers/coaches from a team to attend this course will you indicate this to Sean immediately as this may impact on your fixtures?

For further information please contact Sean directly.

Dave Feenan,

MUAFC SBGC

18/2 LSL 1st - Malahide make no mistake in Inter replay

MALAHIDE UNITED..2 ST. MOCHTAS……....O

Malahide United made sure that they made no mistake with their second bite of the cherry as they cruised by underdogs St. Mochtas and into the FAI Intermediate Cup quarter finals at Gannon Park yesterday.

It took a late, late strike to save Malahide in the first game against the Saints, but in yesterday’s replay Bobby Browne’s side left nothing to chance as they ended this game as a contest within a half an hour with two dazzling goals from Gareth Logan and Stephen Murphy.

Only the heroics of Anto O’Connor, who produced a string of brilliant saves in the first half, and the width of the crossbar saved the Saints from a right first half roasting and although Christy McElligott’s side made a contest of it in the second half, the result was never in doubt.

Within eight minutes O’Connor started to defy the United strike force as he made a wonderful point blank block from Ian Ivory but the pressure finally paid off as the home side deservedly edged in front through midfielder Gareth Logan on 22 minutes.

A lightening quick attack from United had the Saints in a bind and Michael Wright’s deep cross picked out Stephen Murphy at the back post. The United winger dragged the ball back into the path of the onrushing Logan, who dispatched a stunning first time effort high into the top corner from the edge of the area.

Malahide continued to pile on the pressure and O’Connor was back on inspirational duty when he turned a John Lawlor effort around the post but as the clock ticked onto the half hour mark, the Saints were hit with the killer blow.

Again, United turn defence into attack in double quick time. A stunning cross field ball by David Scully sent Wright scampering free down the right. The winger cut into the area and picked out Stephen Murphy and the United man thumped the ball high into the net.

Logan licked the top of the crossbar with a free kick, Scully was denied by another top draw save by O’Connor and Murphy volleyed against the crossbar before the half time whistle lifted the siege from the Saints goal.

The visitors almost got back into the game after the break when Jonathon Gunnery’s deft flick header rolled inches wide of Tony O’Dowd’s goal but after that United looked comfortable and the Saints’ misery was confounded when skipper, Brian McCarthy was sent off for a second bookable offence in the latter stages.

MALAHIDE: Tony O’Dowd; Mark McCormack, Declan McDonnell, John Lawlor, Stephen Murtagh, Gareth Logan, Michael Wright, Adam Shehabbaddin, David Scully, Ian Ivory, Stephen Murphy. SUBS: Alan Doyle (for Murphy 81mins), Patrick Dunne, Stephen Parkins, Neal Beasley, Bobby Prenderville, Paul Reilly.

ST MOCHTAS: Anto O’Connor; Derek Bridgeman, Brian McCarthy, Stefan Buttner, Glen McGloughin, David Simpson, Paul Munds, Andrew Brady, Paul Clare, Jonathon Gunnery, David Dillon. SUBS: David Kelly (for Dillon 54mins), Fran Hughes (for Clare 81mins), Brian Eustace (for Kelly 90mins), William Byrne, Warren Fee.

Referee: Declan Reale.

10/2 - Construction Work at Gannon Park

Construction work on Phase 2 of Gannon Park has started. As a result of this, entry to the club house by the main door and all the car-parking spaces in front of the main door are blocked off.

Unfortunately this will put pressure on parking especially on a Saturday and Sunday with the Nippers, Schoolboy/Girl and Senior’s games taking place. We would appreciate where possible if any form of car-pooling can be used to help the situation especially at 1015 to 1045 and 1215 to 1245 on Saturdays.

Entry/Exit from the club house building will be via the door nearest the AWP.

Please observe all signage and parking restrictions within Gannon Park for the foreseeable future.

24/1 - MALAHIDE UNITED A.F.C. NIPPERS LEAGUE JANUARY 2007

Annual Trip to the Cinema.

The Nippers League and 7/9 a side teams annual trip to the cinema took place on Saturday, 20th January, 2007. The event was a great success. I would like to thank the Marketing Department of U.C.I. and all the staff at U.C.I. Coolock for their help on the morning. I would encourage all our players and managers to choose U.C.I. Cinemas when going to the cinema as this event would not be possible without their support.

Particular thanks to Terry Molloy in Warner Bros., for making great efforts in sourcing an advance print of the movie ‘Goal 2’ especially for Malahide United. Terry has been a great support to the club over the years and his help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks also to the Marketing Department of Coca Cola for their generous supply of over 300 drinks for the event. Again, I would encourage club members to support the companies that help us every year. Thanks to Des Bray for collecting the product.

Finally, special thanks to Peter Duffy and Tony ‘Dicey’ Reilly who organise the goodies for the children every year.

Nippers League resumes training 27th January, 2007.

The Nippers League resumes on January 27th. Please arrive no later than 10.15 a.m. as training kicks off at 10.30 a.m. sharp. Please ensure that your child is dressed in warm clothing, preferably wearing a hat. We have had a few children come into the clubhouse during very cold weather, dressed in the lightest gear! Please put several layers of clothing on your child and don’t forget that shin pads are compulsory.

Nippers League Waiting list

Again, we thank you for your patience as we know that there are still large numbers on the waiting lists and we appreciate your understanding. These lists are monitored constantly and a roll book is held to check numbers attending each week. Please ensure your register your child’s attendance each week.

Yours in football,

Noelle Brooks
Administrator
Malahide United A.F.C. Nippers League.
Mobile : 086 806 7474
E mail: noellebrooks@eircom.net

20/1 - Simon Community Fund Raising Event held at Gibney's

A Simon community fund raising event held at Gibney's pub over Christmas which was supported by Frank Stapleton ex Irish soccer international. The pictures show Tony Gibney, Frank and friends. Thanks to John Mac Cormaic for the pictures.

11/01 - Annual trip to the Cinema for Nippers and 7/9-a-side teams:

Sincere thanks to Terry Molloy, Buena Vista International (Ireland) and United Cinemas International (UCI) for their kind cooperation in helping arrange our cinema trip. We are delighted to announce that this will take place on Saturday, 20th January, 2007.

This is during the Christmas break, so please make a note of the following details.

Date : Saturday, 20th January, 2007
Drop off time : 10.15 a.m.
Pick up time : To be confirmed on the morning. Please check with Noelle or a Malahide United Manager when dropping off your child.

Venue : U.C.I. Cinemas, Coolock, Dublin 5.
Attending: All registered members of the Nippers League and all 7 and 9-aside teams.

All children will receive a goody bag and a drink, no money required. Please ensure that your child wears his/her Malahide United tracksuit.

04/01 - Ciaran Callaghan Memorial match

The over 35's Ciaran Callaghan Memorial match took place on the all weather pitch on Saturday 30 December 2006 at 3 pm. The match was against Raheny over 35's and the result was a win for Malahide 3-1. The scorers for Malahide were Niall Conway, Greg Morris & Kevin Craven.

The Malahide United squad was: Eamon Donnelly, Tony Reilly, Paul Elebert, Brian Gregan, Greg Morris, George Munnelly, Stephen Craig, Kevin Craven, Pierce Walsh, Des Whelan, Niall Conway, Donal Hughes, Howard Hopkins

28/12 - Fundraiser Malahide United AFC v our local GAA club - St.Sylvesters on NEW YEARS DAY

SPREAD THE WORD - the Annual Brendan Mullarkey Memorial match between Malahide United and St.Sylvesters coaches and past players is on New Years Day at 14.00 at our AWP. All participants are asked to contribute Euro 20 on the day as a donation for a good cause.

28/12 The M.U.P.P.E.T. Golf Society News Update

Below is the result of the Golf Outing ( 4 person scramble) held at St Margaret's Golf Club on 28 Dec 06.

First : T Molloy M Reilly D Day I McCormack
Second : J Wright D Flynn K Shelly M Penrose
Third : T Reilly G Munnelly S McEvoy M Ryan
Fourth : B Gibney J Cole E Donnelly G O'Toole
Fifth : D Bray M Wright B Gregan J Carberry
Sixth : P Thomsett P Donnelly C McMahon A Doyle

In addition to the above outing, Frank Molloy has been elected as Honorary President of the M.U.P.P.E.T. golf society and Tony Reilly is the Captain for 2007.

7/12 - NDSL and DDSL Matches ALL off W/E 9/12

All 11-A-Side, 9-A-Side 7-A-Side and Ladies Fixtures are cancelled due to the inclement weather with the exception of National Cups, FAI Cups, SFAI Cups, and LFA Cups.

Furthermore Fingal Co Council and Dublin City Council have confirmed that all pitches will close for the Christmas break after the last set of matches are played (if any) on Sunday the 10th December and will reopen on week ending 13th & 14th Januray - this applies to the DDSL and NDSL.

So thats it for this year - remember to book the All Weather for you Christmas Tournaments and friendlies. Contact Sean Gaine or Dave Feenan.

7/12 - Malahide United "Past Players Enjoying Themselves" Golf Society Formed

The Malahide United Past Players Enjoying Themselves (M.U.P.P.E.T) Golf Societyhas been formed as a result of various requests to form an official society. The first outing is on 28/12, click HERE for more details.

6/12 - CHRISTMAS RAFFLE, please return all sold tickets to Eamon Kane.

All tickets must be returned by 13/12. Eamon Kane will be in Gannon Park this Saturday between 11.30 and 12.30, then again Tuesday between 8.00pm and 9.00pm and finally Thursday also between 8.00pm and 9.00pm. Alternatively you can drop the tickets into Eamons house, 087-6846413.

This fundraiser is extremely vital to the running of the club - especially one the size of Malahide United and for the facilities we have.

27/11 - MUAFC and Malahide Lions Club - Book Collection for Africa

The Malahide Lions Club are organising for a collection of second hands books to be sent by container to Liberia in Africa for the Xmas. At present the Irish Army are fulfilling peace keeping duties in this country and in conjunction with the Lions Club of Ireland have undertaken a project to distribute second hand school books into the schools and also to distribute other suitable books into a general library system.

What types of books are they looking for?

Ideally they are looking for old primary and secondary schoolbooks together with any other suitable novels or paperbacks. Please exclude Irish language books. You do not need to sort the books. The Irish Army will do this on arrival of the container.

How do I get the books to them?

The Lions Club have organised a collection point in the car-park of the Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Club this Wednesday 29th from 10am to 5.30pm and on Thursday 30th from 2pm to 8.30pm. Please bring any books along to them during those times. Please place all your books in boxes for easy of transportation. Do not leave any books in Gannon Park for collection.

What do I need to do?

Whilst I appreciate that the notice period is short can all managers either copy the PDF that was attached to the managers email and hand it out to your players this week at training or alternatively send them a text message informing them of this worthy cause.

On behalf of Barry Donaldson and the Malahide Lions Club may I take this opportunity to thank you for your assistance!

Dave Feenan

22/11 - Astropark Coolock Special Price Promotions for League Clubs

Astropark Coolock is pleased to announce its Winter 06/07 Special Price Promotions Package, which is effective until May 2007 and is subject to Terms & Conditions.

Youth Team Promotion:

All Youth Teams (U'18s & Younger) who use Astropark pitches at an off-peak time (weekends & prior to 5.00pm Monday thro Friday) on 4 consecutive weeks, can avail of their 5th visit free of charge, at an average cost of €24 per visit. (€30 x 4 = €120/5 = €24) Why not train in Astropark if your game is called off. Weekend price is €30

Adult Team Price Promotion:

All League Clubs that book and pay for a peak time pitch in mid-week, can avail of a Student Rate pitch at weekends, valid 9.30pm - 5.00pm, Saturday's/Sundays's, subject to availability. For example if you have a booking and you play on Tuesday night costing you €65, you can also have a Weekend Pitch for €30, at an average price of €47.50 per hour. (€65 + €30 /2 = €47.50)

For more information call Astropark Coolock on 8060088. Email info@astropark.ie

22/11 - CPR Course Friday 1st December

Paul Elebert has confirmed that Dublin Fire Brigade will hold a CPR course for managers/coaches at 1930 on Friday 1st December 2006 in Gannon Park. There are 18 places available. Will anybody who is interested in gaining certification in CPR and wishes to attend on the night please reply to Dave Feenan and also please copy Paul.

On the basis that there are only 18 places at present, the places will be allocated to the first eighteen people to respond from 18 different teams. This way we can spread the knowledge gained to a greater extent within the club. Note: All places have now been filled.

19/11 - Winners off the field

We are proud to announce that Malahide United have won the Fingal Tidy Districts award in the category Best Presented Non Commercial Sports ground.

Thank you to our facilities manager Tony Reilly for keeping the grounds to this successful standard

Alison Elebert
Hon Club Secretary

01/11 - NDSL Referees Beginners Course Weds 8/11

We have all experienced those occasions when a match has been called off due to the non availabilility of referees. You can do something about it, have a career in World Football for successful Applicants and earn a few bob at the same time. If you play, manage or coach on a Sunday you can still ref the 7 and 9 -aside games on a Saturday (or even vice versa).

Venue: Glebe North FC Market Green Balbriggan

Date: Wednesday 8th November 2006

Time: 6.30 pm

Cost: €20 per person (includes membership to FAI and a copy of the laws of the game)

Note: Applicants must be 16 years of age upwards, be available to start refereeing right away after the course and this course is open to male and female referees. Refreshments will be served. All enquiries to Gary Tolan at 087-2251495 after 4pm

31/10 - U17 Premier Team Management Double Jobbing

Congrats to Willie Sheils, Paul O'Neill and Colm Tighe the current U17Premier management team on their selection as the Brenfer Representative Coaches for this year U17 Brenfer squad. We wish them well.

10/10 - Fingal Safe Cycling Action Group

This action group has been set up by our Ken O'Connor and here is an email that have we received from him.........

"Ken O'Connor here. I am assistant manager of the U10B1 Brenfer team. I was manager for the past three seasons, but have reduced my involvement in order to give time to another 'community based' project.

As I am sure you are well aware, very few MUAFC players cycle to Gannon Park - the roads are simply too dangerous. In fact there is nowhere safe in the area for our children to cycle (I don't feel too safe myself cycling on our narrow roads).

Anyway, after many years grumbling, I decided recently to do something about it - so I have established the Fingal Safe Cycling Action Group.

Few people (including myself until recently) realise that the Fingal Development plan 2005-2011 contains some great objectives, incuding the development of 'The Fingal Coastal Way'. This is an off-road pedestrian and cycle route running the length of the coast from Dublin City to Meath. This route will run past Gannon Park.,

This and other excellent 'safe cycling objectives' will gather dust and die unless budget and resources are allocated etc..

The Fingal Safe Cycling Action Group will lobby for the building of 'The Fingal Coastal Way'.

I would ask that you visit the site I have set up here. Please satisfy yourself that the objectives of the group are sound, and complement the community based ethos of Malahide United. Please take a couple of moments to register your support using the facilities provided.

If possible, I would ask that you forward a copy of this e-mail to all of the managers in the club, to ask them to register their support, and to ask them in turn to ask parents of all of the players to register their support. As an individual, my lobbying power with the councillors and the council is limited. But when we co-operate, we can achieve so much more.

The 'Fingal Coastal Way' has the potential to greatly enhance the excellent amenities we already have in Malahide. In addition it will provide young children, yours and mine, with an opportunity to exercise in the space they need. Young children need the space to fall off their bikes and get up again, without fear of being run over by a bus, car or lorry.

Further details of the specific routes we would like to see built in the Malahide are available at our website.

Many thanks and regards,

Ken O'Connor
Fingal Safe Cycling Action Group
e-mail: fingalsafecycling@gmail.com
www.fingalsafecycling.blogspot.com"

We have circulated the above email to all team managers, who in turn will notify their squad and families. We would like to encourage all to register their support on the Fingal Safe Cycling Action Group website.

How many parents would love to avail of the oppurtunity to allow their children to cycle safely to and from Gannon Park - no more pick ups and drop offs!!

Good luck to you Ken and if you apply those skills to your action group in the same manner as applied to your team for the three years, then you will have a very successful campaign.

9/10 - Malahide Community Sports Awards initiative launched - hosted by Fingal County Council

The concept of the Malahide community sports awards is the brainchild of Karen O Donnell, a physical education teacher in Scoil Iosa Malahide. Her commitment to sport and the community is evident in her participation in sport in and outside of school time. With her knowledge of the many sporting achievements of pupils in all the local schools she felt it was time that the community of Malahide come together to honour those who have gained special achievements in their sporting field and those who voluntarily give up their time in the many sports clubs in the Malahide area. Karen contacted these clubs, schools and students from the transition year in Scoil Iosa to get representation and from this the Malahide Community Sports Awards committee was formed.

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Alison Elebert and acting Fingal County Manager Pat Keane at the launch of the Malahide Community Sports Awars initiative which was hosted by FCC in their council offices in Swords on Monday, October 9

The committee are delighted to launch the Malahide Community Sports Awards in the Council Chamber of Fingal County Council Swords and would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their support.

All local clubs and business in the Malahide community are represented at launch and we look forward to their support with this venture. More information regarding these awards can be obtained from the new website here

Alison Elebert - Club Secretary

07/10 - Nipper Presentation to Paul Keogh

Dicey pulled out all the stops and managed to arrange our DDSL U9A1 match to clash with the Player of the Morning Awards at the end of todays Nippers Academy. Paul Keogh was dragged away from the sideline where Dicey thanked him for the last 10 years of his association with the Nippers. Paul has put in a huge amount of time and effort into the Academy and nearly every schoolboy/girl up to almost U18 will remember what they have learnt from Paul from their time in the Nippers. Dicey then presented Paul with Paul's own trophy.

Lorcan managed to squeeze into the shot also.

05/10 - Report back from Prizewinners Trip to Stuttgart

Here is the delighted recipient of one of our winners in the recent club draw, a weekend trip to Stuttgart to see the Ireland v. Germany match. Here are a few words from dad Patrick Fisher, whose son plays with our U8's...

" We had a great time there. It was my sons first international and professsional match.

Thank you Malahide United!
Patrick Fisher"

21/09 - Malahide United Appoints Club Administration Official

The executive committe have appointed Fiona Murphy as Club Administrator with effect from Monday 25th September 2006. This position is temporary and will be piloted until the 31st January 2007 . The Club now have a dedicated phone number 087 9872248 and Fiona will be available from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm Monday to Friday. You can also text or email Fiona on admin@malahideunited.com

The last couple of months have seen a number of Committee members spend many hours of there working day dealing with Malahide United issues over the phone and at various meetings. I think everyone will agree that this is very unfair to the individuals involved and the executive would like all Managers and Parents to direct all future queries to Fiona .

Joe Cashin

Treasurer

16/09 - NDSL DDSL Schoolboy/girl FINAL REGISTRATION must happen

Next Wednesday 20th September from 7pm to 9.30pm in Gannon Park, we will hold the final registration night for the club. Managers and parents you must make sure that any player who has not as yet paid their membership fee MUST do so on that night. All players must be registered with the club otherwise they are not insured and cannot play.

The shop will be open during the registration night.

01/09 - NIPPERS LEAGUE NOTICE - Registration and Season Start Up

NIPPERS LEAGUE REGISTRATION NIGHT DETAILS :

VENUE : GANNON PARK

DATE : TUESDAY, 5TH SEPTEMBER, 2006 TIME : 7 P.M.

2006 / 2007 NIPPERS LEAGUE SEASON BEGINS ON

SATURDAY, 09TH SEPTEMBER, 2006

10.30 A.M – 12.30 P.M.

Noelle Brooks, Malahide United A.F.C. Nippers League Administrator. Contact details : 086 806 7474

20/08 - Malahide United Golf Umbrellas for sale (lets be the first to mention Christmas)

Malahide United Golf Umbrellas are now for sale at €20 each. These will make ideal early Christmas presents for all parents (and team management - it will look great with the Gannon sponsored Kit from last season) who will have to brave the usual elements as they cheer on their footballers!

The umbrellas will be available from the Clubhouse, contact Dicey (see contact list for details) to place an order.

19/08 - 20th Anniversary Golf Draw Result

1st Prize Ryder Cup K Club Sept 06 – Day ticket for 2 people
Ticket # 448 Brendan O’Sheil

2nd Prize Germany v Ireland Sept 06 – Flights, Accom (2 nts), & tickets for 2
Ticket # 141 Mary Fisher

3rd Prize Autumn week-end in New York for 2
Ticket # 1636 Sean Roche

4th Prize Autumn week-end in Kelly’s, Rosslare for 2
Ticket # 4422 Darragh O’Brien

Thanks to all who supported us with the raffle!

George Munnelly

18/08 - Shay Given for Malahide United.............

...........I don’t think so. But the Under 17 Premier Brenfer League side are looking for a new goalkeeper. If you think you fit the bill, you will be joining a team that has won three trophies in the last two seasons AND you will get dedicated one-to-one goalkeeping coaching for a month.

If you’re interested in joining the most progressive club in North County Dublin with facilities that are good enough for the Ireland team, please ring Willie Sheils at 086 2 444 372 immediately.

18/08 - Whelan Father and Son - Double League Champions Season 2005/06

It's a great old game this game of ours and if you get to win something, finish runners up or near the top or reach the semis its even better. If you don't achieve any of these honours - so what, there's always next year! If you were lucky enough to finish up with something - excellent and well done. If you end up as league champions after a tough season - even better! But if two members of the same family in the same club in the same season achieve this honour, father and son, how much would you have made on those odds at the start of the season.

Des won his league with the seconds many months ago - in fact it was an OBE situation (over before Easter). Des also co-managed his sons team and winning experience certainly paid off. A few months after a very tough schoolboy season (which is more than we can say about the seconds season) his sons team managed to complete the double for the Whelan family.

This double is even sweeter as Des played his last season and has now hung up his playing boots (that fact that he was the oldest on second team had nothing to do with it). He will, however, have to wear his coaching boots all the time with one son out around the fields of North County Dublin and 2 more playing U5 and U6 football in the Nippers Academy!

Congrats to both of you and yet again another unique achievement for the club!

17/08 - DDSL U14 Dublin Cup Shield Competition Winners

Congratulations to Noel O'Donoghue's team from last year plus some of the U13A Brenfer panel. Theye were 5-0 winners over Balbriggan in the Dublin Cup Shield.

22/07 - Representative Honours for Schoolgirls

Nicole Munnelly at under 16 and Aoife Roche at under 14 represented North Leinster in the Gaynor Cup held at the University of Limerick from 30 June to 02 July.

The Gaynor Cup is an annual tournament organised by the WFAI and is used to help the managers of the underage National Squads to see and assess the very best players at under 14, under 16 and under 18 levels.

North Leinster had a great week-end winning the tournament at all 3 age levels and the selection of Nicole & Aoife is a great honour for the Club. Congratulations girls!!

22/07 DDSL Under 14 Major – 2006/07

Following our promotion into last years under 13 Major last season was all about getting a foot hold in the new league and we achieved our target of a mid table finish, with an excellent defensive record and had it not been for too many draws we could have found ourselves in a play off place for Premier, however in my opinion it would have been a year too soon for this team.

This year we have much greater ambitions ,we are not just building a team to win the Under14 Major but also a team who are going to be competitive the following year in Premier. We hope to strengthen our current squad with a few new signings. If you are as ambitious as we are call Noel O`Donoghue at 086-2441136 .We have already made our first major signing securing the services of Tony O`Neill as team coach for the coming season. Our set up will be second to none with top quality coaching playing and training in the best facilities in the country Gannon Park

Due to the fact that we have entered this years Dublin Cup our trials will be directly followed pre tournament training so if you missed our trial nights you are still welcome to join us at our training sessions during July .

Pre Season Training Schedule July/Aug

Wed 5th July : Trials (7pm to 9pm)
Mon 10th July : Trials (7pm to 9pm)
Wed 12th July : Training(7pm to 9pm)
Mon 17th July : Training (7pm to 9pm)
Wed 19th July : Training (7pm to 9pm)
Sat 22nd July : Friendly( Gannon Park )?

Week Starting Mon 24th :Pre Tournament Training Every day (10am to 2.30pm)
Sat 29th July: Friendly (Gannon Park )?
Mon 31st July: Pre Tournament Training (7pm to 9pm)
Wed 2nd Aug: Pre Tournament Training (7pm to 9pm)

Fri 4th Aug : Dublin Cup (AUL Complex)
Sat 5th Aug :Dublin Cup
Sun 6th Aug :Dublin Cup

Noel O`Donoghue.
Manager.

08/07 - Seniors recommence training Weekend 15/7

Seniors recommence training with a weekend session starting on Saturday 15 July at 10.30am in Malahide Castle. We will take a break for lunch in Gibneys at 12.15pm and back to Malahide Castle at 2.00pm until 4.00pm.

The next session starts again on Sunday at 10.30am until 12.30pm.

Next Season U14 (Born 1992) Trials Gannon Park Weds 5/7 19.00

Trials and pre-Tournament preparations for the 2006/07 Malahide United U14's will take place in Gannon Park next Wednesday 5/7 at 19.00. It will take place on the all weather pitch so please do not wear boots or studs. The session will be over a 2 hour period. If you are unable to attend please keep checking the News Headlines section of the home page of this website for details of the next session.

Thanks
Noel O`Donoghue 086-2441136

27/06 NDSL Under 15A panel for 2006/7 season requires Goalkeeper

Our NDSL Under 15A panel for 2006/7 season requires a good Goalkeeper to join strong and committed squad who aim to pushing for promotion to Premier football and another good Cup run (this season, we were just pipped 1-0 in the McCartan Cup Final) - please ring Brian on 086-6875592 ASAP if you are interested. Squad will be selected and back in pre-season training in early August.

18/06 Schools Honours and Highlights Round Up 2005/06 - so far!

As another season comes to a close the club achieved a number of successes at 7/9 and 11-a-side. In total 15 schoolboy/girl teams either won league titles or cups, or alternatively finished runners up, or were beaten cup finalists. Two of our teams U12P and U17P still have an opportunity to finish runners-up even at this late stage.

Success to-date (see also our Honours Page) :

• DDSL U7A League Winners
• DDSL U8A1 League Runners Up
• DDSL U9E League Runners Up
• DDSL U10A League Winners
• DDSL U10B League Runners Up
• NDSL U7D1 League Winners
• NDSL U9C2 League Winners
• NDSL U9D NDSL Cup Winners
• NDSL U9E1 Future Print Cup Winners
• NDSL U9E2 Jimmy Higgins Shield Runners-Up and League Runners-UP
• NDSL U10E1 Leydons Cup Winners
• NDSL U11 Premier League Runners Up
• NDSL U12E League Runners-Up (All Girls Team)
• NDSL U14A McCarten Cup Runners Up
• NDSL U15A Con Martin Perpetual Cup
• NDSL U16 Premier Ken McKay Cup Winners
• DWSL U12 WFAI All Ireland Cup Winners inc both Dublin and Leinster Cup Winners. See U12E above also.

One third of our teams brought home some silverware.

Other notable events:

• The clubs first All-Ireland title arrived thanks to our U12 Girls.
• U10A DDSL, win their fourth league title in a row.
• Niall McArdle who played with the club from U8 to U12 signs for Sunderland FC
• Three of our teams – U11 DDSL, U12 DDSL, and U12 NDSL Premier get into the last 32 of the SFAI All Ireland Cups.
• Ian Feenan U13A is selected for the NDSL Kennedy Cup panel. (Narrowly beaten 2:1 by the DDSL in the Final).
• Andrew Elebert U15A becomes the youngest qualified NDSL referee.
• Players from last year’s U18 break into the first and second senior panels in their first year. Great encouragement for all schoolboys that are following up the ranks.
• The tracksuit sponsorship by Gannon Homes

LOST PROPERTY

This ring was found on the top pitch in Malahide on Wednesday, May 31st. It can be reclaimed from Eamon Scott @ 087 2108845. This could have been lost during the the St pats match 28/5.

15/06 - CONGRATULATIONS Ian Feenan (NDSL U13A) and the NDSL Kennedy Cup Squad

The NDSL beat the Waterford Schoolboys 1:0 this evening in Limerick in the semi finals of the Kennedy Cup. They now meet old foes and rivals - the DDSL - in the final. Our Ian Feenan plays in the heart of a very mean defence who, having beaten Donegal 2:0 in the quarter finals yesterday and prior to that they beat Roscommon 2:1 and Wicklow 4:0. This mean defence has only conceded the single goal.

Ian's selection on the NDSL squad is a great honour for the Club, for Dave Feenan the U13A Manager and above all afantastic achievement for Ian. The final is scheduled to KO at 1.00pm in Limerick tomorrow and everyone in Malahide United will be routing for Ian and the NDSL squad!

Check out the NDSL website for more information. Thanks to the ndsl.ie for both of the Kennedy Squad photos. Ian is in both of them!

Match Report (from the NDSL):

A brave NDSL effort in the final of the Kennedy Cup against the DDSL has been thwarted by a last minute goal.

The league fell behind to a Conor Murphy strike before Eoin Fowler restored parity but a late strike from Danny Joyce handed the DDSL the trophy. However, Liam Farrell of the NDSL paid tribute to the losing finalists after an impressive run.

"Everyone concerned with this team can be very proud of what has been a tremendous effort," said Farrell.

28/05 - THIS IS IT! All support required for First's League Decider away v Wayside

Have one look at this table. With one of the most vital matches in the history of the club, against Wayside Celtic this wednesday, scripted out in a way that would not have made it to "Dream Team" - ask yourself "Do the First's require the 1,000 fans that came to the St Pats FAI Cup match today". The answer is YES!

We need everybody!!

Last year Malahide United finished a marvellous fifth in our first season at the top but this year we want to finish FIRST. Teams need their supporters and those supporters have sometimes swung matches by adding that little extra. We have nearly 1,000 footballers in the club. This figure rockets up to 4,000 when we include officials, team management family and friends.

Make it a Double Supporters Billing and come to both matches - 28/5 FAI Cup against St Patricks Athletic and 31/5 Wayside Celtic AWAY with an evening KO. Look what Bobby, Declan and the squad are doing for the club - let's help them over the next couple of few days and go to Wayside Celtic in numbers!!!

07/05 - John, Ray and Alan called for Ireland Amateur Squad

AMATEUR INTERNATIONAL manager Gerry Smith has called up Malahide's John Lawlor, Ray Whelehan and Alan Corcoran for the upcoming international games which starts with an away fixture to Northern Ireland on Saturday, May 27 in Bellurgan.

That is followed up by a home game to Spain on Saturday, June 3 and the following Saturday, the squad depart for a game against San Marino.

Click here for photos and report

The full Irish squad is as follows: Ian Cherry, Tony Doyle [Belgrove F.C.]; Cathal Carroll [Bangor F.C.]; Andy Fitzsimons, James Mc Dermott, Michael Keogh [Killester Utd]; John Carroll, Gavin Quinn [St. Kevins Boys]; John Lawlor, Ray Whelehan, Alan Corcoran [Malahide Utd]; Damien O'Neill, Pat Kavanagh, Ian Callaghan, John O'Neill, [Wayside Cel]; Chris Barber [WTFA]; Gary Crowley [Glenmore/Dundrum]; Keith Kirwan [Baldoyle Utd]; Daniel Loughran, Paul Mc Cabe, [Crumlin Utd]; Michael Grainger [New Ross Cel]; Trevor Bowers [Coill Dubh], David Lacey [Valley Park Utd]; Joe Lawless [Westport Utd]; Stephen Ryan [Castlebar Cel]; Paddy Quinn [Athenry F.C.]; Patrick Patton [Fanad Utd]; Ben Spicer [Aishling/Annacotty]; Adrian Walsh, Adam McSharry [Carrick Utd]; Derek Hearne, Robbie Butler [Waterford Crystal]; Brendan O'Connell [UCC]; James Walsh, Paul Breen [St. Michaels]; Ken Howie, Alan Weldon [Rockmount]; Ray O'Leary [Blarney Utd]; Danny Kelly [Carrigaline Utd]; David O' Keeffe,Mark O' Sullivan, Andrew Knowles [Avondale Utd.]; Declan O'Connell [Douglas Hall F.C.]; David Wall [Shannon Newtown F.C.].

^All players are to report to the AUL Complex on Friday next the 12th of May at 16.30 with training gear.

05/05 - NDSL U9 Cup Finalists x 3!

Our NDSL U9 teams are doing well. They all have had their ups and downs this season, but it now looks like that all four U9 teams could all get at least a runners up spot somewhere. Ken O'Connor's U9E2 is in the Jimmy Higgins Shield Final next weekend and is also running high in the league. Eric Gripentrog and Mark Roberts U9E1 are in the Future Print Cup (once again apologies for the original omission Eric/Mark and the players). Sean Roche's U9D are in the U9 NDSL Cup Final also next weekend. Finally Paul Furey and Des Whelan's U9C2 are riding high in their league, with points in the bag - but with a lot matches still to play in the division.

Participation, fairness, enjoyment and not winning is what it's all about. BUT this situation is a nice one to be in and a super bonus after a long, wet, cold, hard, wet, match postponent, wet, fun, exciting, enjoyable and wet season.

The above group photo was taken at training 05/05/06 - the night before the big finals! Team management in the back row from left to right are Sean, Eric, Mark and Ken. Perhaps it's just as well that the remaining NDSL U9 team (U9C2) didn't make the finals - as there would have been no one to take the photo. Having said that, Paul and Des have a cunning plan (and there is another NDSL U9 group photo on standby). Watch this site!

Click here for a LARGE but printable image of the above (size 710kb)

UPDATE: Here is the result of Paul and Des's cunning plan, the standby photo and also the final achievements of all four NDSl U9 teams.

Click here for a LARGE but printable image of the above (size 710kb)

29/04 - Girls Trials 2nd and 3rd May

VENUE: MALAHIDE CASTLE

DAYS: TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY

DATES: 2ND AND 3RD MAY 2006

AGE GROUPS: 6-7PM FOR GIRLS BORN 1994 -1997

AGE GROUPS: 7-8PM FOR GIRLS BORN 1990-1993

CONTACT: 087 2791088

Click here to see last years achievements.

26/04 - FAI CUP REPLAY AWAY TO FANAD, CO. DONEGAL

Here is the travel schedule for the day: -

• Leave Grand Hotel at 9.30 AM SHARP on Saturday 29/04
• Arrive Lifford for a small break at 1.00 PM
• Arrive Orchard Inn Fanad, Co.Donegal at 2.00 PM for light lunch
• Proceed to Fanad United ground at 3.00 PM for 4.30 PM kick off
• All playing members and management to wear Club Gear

There are about 20 seats available on the bus - just contact me.

Don Butler 26/04

20/04 - Malahide United Now in Capetown, South Africa.

Mick Penrose and his wife Noeleen had decided to go to South Africa for their holidays but Mick, being the man that he is, decided that a holiday was not enough. He decided that he had to get some gear from the club, from the FAI and raise some money all for a very worthy charity in Capetown. He got the gear and raised €2,500.

Mick and Noeleen along with friends Bill and Ann McLoughlin, Ann and John Yeates and Shay and Rita Darcy then headed off, where they met up with Fr. Pat Naughton who runs the St. John Boscoe School for street children in Cape Town. This school is for 16-18 year olds who are taken off the streets over a 5 week period and then kept in the school for up to 18 months in order to get them ready for society and to try and get them into the workplace.

As you can see this young boy in the photo is so delighted with the shirt that Fr.Pat had him model and as Bill McLoughlin said "Malahide United is now (almost) as well known as his Manchester United in Cape Town", [there was a big debate as to wheter or not we publish this remark - so to balance thing out we'll mention LIVERPOOL for Mick's sake].

It is also important to note The Homeless World Cup will be held in South Africa in September 2006, so good luck to all involved.

Mick would like to thank Malahide United AFC, the FAI, Malahide Hair Studio (where Ann Yeates raised €2,000) and Access Rental as "none of this would have been possible without your generosity".

Well done Mick and all from everyone in the Club.

17/04 - Westphalia, Germany Comes to Gannon Park

German regional side Westfalia completed an unbeaten three match tour in Leinster. This annual fixture rotates between Germany and Ireland has run for 28 years and is well established on the fixture calender, a previous member of the LFA squad includes Steve Staunton.

We played our match last Thursday and it was a close one but the Germans pipped it in the end. Cherry Orchard u16 Premier DDSL were beaten 3:1 in Belfield after going 1:0 up in the first half.

Click here for the full MUAFC match report from the Evening Herald 17/4,

Our picture to the right shows club chairman Don Butler in conversation with Noel Kennelly, President of the LFA on the occasion of the LFA game against Westfalen FA, hosted by Malahide United at Gannon Park.

07/04 - A.G.M. 2006 Update

The annual general meeting of Malahide united took place on Monday 20/03/06 in the Grand hotel Malahide. It was well attended again this year. Our club chairman Don Butler was re elected. Joe Cashin already an executive member of the Club was elected as treasurer taking over from Con Mc Mahon who stood down this year. Con is remaining on the committee for the coming year. Both chairpersons,from the school section Fran Reynolds and Senior section Val Russell where re elected. This is testimony to the work they have done over the last season. Our committees are getting together at present and if you can volunteer some of your time to any committee or fund raising event please don’t wait to be asked. We need new faces with new ideas.

Items raised at this years AGM will be addressed over the next few months by the incoming committee.

Alison Elebert
Hon. Club Secretary.

06/04 - Fixtures for an important weekend in Gannon Park

The Firsts play a vital game against Crumlin and a win would further secure our position at the top of the LSL, the Kennoway School (Scotland) tournament and the DDSL U10 Condron Cup semi finals! Grab your sandwiches and settle in for the weekend - don't forget to come back Thursday (see below).

** Saturday 8th - Schoolboy Pitch **
1000 MUAFC U11 v Kennoway U11
1115 MUAFC U14 v Kennoway U14
1230 MUAFC U12 v Kennoway U12

** Sunday 9th - 7-a-side Pitch **
1030 Lourdes Celtic v Stella Maris Semi Final U10 DDSL Condron Cup
1130 St Joseph's v Cherry Orchard Semi Final U10 DDSL Condron Cup

1415 MUAFC U9 v Kennoway U9
1500 MUAFC U9 v Kennoway U9

** Sunday 9th Senior Pitch - Vital game for the Firsts **

1200 MUAFC v Crumlin United

** Sunday 9th Schoolboy Pitch **
1415 MUAFC U11 v Kennoway U11
1515 MUAFC U12 v Kennoway U12
1630 MUAFC U14 v Kennoway U14

And later in the week Malahide selection of players (approx 16yrs to 18yrs) will be playing a youth team from Westfalia, Germany. The game is arranged for Thursday 13th april at 2.15, Gannon Park and then on to Gibneys Video Bar for some light refreshments and a presentation afterwords. The Westfalia team will play LFA selection on Tuesday 11th in Belfield.

03/04 Malahide are host to the Under 10 Condron Cup Semi Finals Sunday Morning 9/4

This is a first for the Club to host such an occasion and we have arguably four of the top five teams playing at this age group in Ireland competing for a place in the Final.

10.30 am Lourdes Celtic V Stella Maris

11.30 am St Josephs V Cherry Orchard

01/04 Wayne Griffen on the scoresheet for fantastic LSL win in Scotland

Scottish Amatuers 1-2 Leinster Senior League

Third time lucky, the LSL recorded a fantastic win in Scotland with a 1-2 win in Edinburgh. Trailing 1:0 at half time, the LSL turned on the style and strength in the second half. A Daniel Loughran (Crumlin Utd) penalty and a very late goal from Wayne ("considered the hottest property of the LSL strikers" Evening Herald) earn the LSL Victory. This was the first victory over the Scots since 2002.

Yet again, well done to Wayne, Ray Whelehan and John Lawlor. John was a late call up and made a substitute appearence in the game.

27/03 - DWSL Manager to coach our under 16s DWSL girls team

Malahide United Football Club are currently seeking a Manager to coach our under 16s DWSL girls team for the 2006 Summer league and cup matches. Contact : Gemma Cassidy @ 087 2791088

26/03 - U9-U13 Easter Tournament Update

A quick note from Bob McPhail (one of our Celtic Camp 2005 coaches) - about the upcoming tournament.

"Here is some info on the teams coming over to gannon Park for the Easter weekend Tournament. All the teams that are coming over were part of the development at Kennoway Primary & Community School, where over 190 boys & girls (plus a waiting list) get coached and play fun football games at the weekend where there are no pressure in playing for trophies.

All the coaches are working there way up the ladder having taken part in SFAfootball courses. Some kids have already been successful at clubs in their Academys, such as Celtic and Dunfermline. Some are currently at Rangers coaching. We also have a girl that has made it into the scottish U15 squad. It all started with Ian Lawson and one class of about 10. Then he got other coaches in and things have just progressed from 10 years ago.

Once again thanks the kids are getting high now!

Take care Bob"

25/03 - LSL Seconds win the Major 1 Sat - with 5 games to go

Congratulatioins to the 2nd team who won their division and promotion to the top Saturday division with a 2-0 home win against Parkvilla, with the goals coming from the 2 veterans in the side Greg Morris and Mark McGovern. Amazingly they still have 5 matches to play. The aim for this side is to try to finish the season undefeated, starting at Greystones on Saturday.

Not only has this side done extremely well in their own division but they have also provided superb support to the first team when needed.

As the 1st team have no match next Sunday, I expect the 2nds will celebrate this victory next weekend, so if you are in Gibneys over the weekend give them a wave. They are now also the proud recipients of the OBE award - that is the Over Before Easter Award!!

18/03 - NDSL 7-a-side Stakes in Malahide Castle

Over the last few weeks a number of teams playing at home on the seven-a-side pitches in the Castle did not bring any stakes for the goals with them. Therefore we have a number of teams without stakes as they allocated their stakes to the first game on each of the pitches. If you are in possession of stakes that do not belong to you can you please return them to the container in the Castle where they can be recovered by the relevant managers.

As it is essential that all goalposts are secured properly every teams must have the appropriate stakes

25/02 - Presentation officially marks Gannon tracksuit sponsorship

MALAHIDE UNITED FC chairman, Don Butler, hosted a reception in the club’s Coast Road facility at Gannon Park to officially recognise arguably the biggest ever kit sponsorship of a soccer club in this country. The overall total of 1,000 Victory Teamwear tracksuits and 100 manager’s jackets has ensured the biggest soccer club in Ireland will be suitably attired on training and match days. The entire package is all down to the generous gesture of developer Gerry Gannon with every single playing member of the club along with manager and coach of the club’s fifty teams now proudly donning the club’s colours with their new high-tech sportswear.

The function was also attended by local Fianna Fail TD, GV Wright, whose vision it was to develop the Robswall area, and in what has proved to be a unique sporting partnership, has helped create the super facility that is Gannon Park today.

Butler was fulsome in his praise for both Gannon and lifelong Malahide resident Wright in their unceasing quest to provide state of the art facilities for the members of Malahide United and indeed the local community.

The chairman spoke of the deep debt of gratitude and the fact that without their unstinting efforts, the dream would not have become the reality it is today.

“Today is a great day in the history of Malahide United and I’m delighted to recognise and honour the generous sponsorship of Gerry Gannon and what he has done for this club and I also pay tribute to GV Wright for his wonderful vision and enthusiasm for which Malahide United is forever in his debt..”

GV Wright spoke of his pride in hearing people speak of the magnificent training facility the Republic of Ireland now had at their disposal at Gannon Park in Malahide and how the benevolence of Gerry Gannon had come up trumps for the club and community in such a positive and prominent way.

Wright revealed that Fingal County Council’s commitment to protecting the greenbelt area between Malahide and Portmarnock has witnessed the creation of Robswall Park, a sizeable new rolling parkland development which will also see both Malahide United and Portmarnock FC benefit with the provision of an much needed additional new playing pitch, each adjacent to their respective facilities. (Click here for an image of the development around Gannon Park, the additional pitch is identified.)

When fully landscaped, Robswall Park will provide a huge recreational facility for the public and it will afford spectacular views of the north county Dublin coastline from the vantage point of Paddy’s Hill.

With Tom Cassidy’s successful All-Ireland girls team in attendance at the function, Don Butler, was quick to pay tribute to their magnificent achievement of becoming the club’s first All-Ireland title winners and in a fine gesture of sporting ecumenism, Butler also paid tribute to St Sylvester’s Under 14s for their All-Ireland Feile success in Limerick- amply demonstrating that Malahide is a veritable hotbed of sporting talent, and, one capable of reaching the pinnacle of Irish sport as a result of their endeavour, regardless of code or gender.

GV Wright, who is steeped in sporting achievement, endorsed Butler’s appreciation of the local sporting talentand took time out to pay his own tribute to the selfless individuals who invest so much time and effort in coaching and looking after teams at grassroots level.

“I spent many years involved with basketball teams apart from other sports and I’m all too aware of the effort required if you are to achieve success. You simply cannot quantify the value in terms of investment in youth and it is to be applauded and the club can be proud that it is so well resources in this respect. These people are to be congratulated for their contribution and long may it continue. Sport plays an invaluable role in helping to shape our lives and it’s important that we have personnel of the right calibre to carry out this invaluable work.

“We have facilities to match the best and the contribution of Gerry Gannon cannot be underestimated. Gerry is a man of his word and Gannon Park and what he has done for Malahide is a testament to his credentials and integrity and I’m delighted to be able to come along today and attend.”

To formally mark the landmark sponsorship presentation, Gerry Gannon presented Nipper Academy member Mikey Dowling with a Gannon Homes embroidered tracksuit and posed for pictures along with GV Wright and chairman Don Butler.

And, Chairman Butler was not found wanting , made a special presentation of club jackets to both Gerry Gannon and GV Wright.

REPRESENTATIVES of Victory Teamwear, the suppliers of the tracksuits and manager’s jackets were also in attendance and provided a professional display backdrop to enhance the occasion.

Report and pictures - Eamon Scott

13/02 - A.G.M NOTIFICATION

The Executive Committee of Malahide United wish to advise that the Annual General Meeting of its members will take place on Monday 20th March 2006 in the Grand Hotel Malahide at 8.00pm sharp.

Motions for the A.GM must be submitted to the club secretary in writing on or before Friday 3rd March.

All committees are asked to meet prior to this date and have motions to the secretary by the specified date so as to facilitate an efficient meeting on the night.

The election of Officers to the executive committee will take place on the night.

Member only invited Names to be taken on admission.

Alison Elebert
Club Secretary
Malahide United AFC
Gannon Park
Coast Road
Malahide
Co Dublin

07/02 - Dinner Dance 11/02/05 Postponed

The Executive Committee regret to inform that the annual dinner dance due to take place on Sat 11/02/06 has been deferred to a later date. We would like to thank those who committed to support this event and will organise a full refund without delay. However we are extremely disappointed with the lack of support for this function. It is evident from ticket sales that the support from our senior section and parental support from the school section is very poor. This must be addressed.

As a committee we work very hard on a voluntary basis to manage this huge club. These events are an opportunity to get together on a social basis and for you to show your support for the club and the work that we do. We are working constantly to improve our club both on the pitch and its facilities , for us to continue we need support.

The committee would like to acknowledge the work that Eamonn Kane has put into this event.

Alison Elebert
Club Secretary
On behalf of Executive committee

02/02 - Cup Matches for w/e 4th and 5th Feb

On behalf of the Schoolboy/Girl Committee and all our other Committees may I wish our U11 Premier DDSL and U12 Premier NDSL teams the best of luck for their forthcoming games in the last 32 of their respective All Ireland Cup this week. Both have away fixtures in Cork. The following weekend our U12 Premier DDSL also head south for their game. Our U18 Premier DDSL have reached the last 16 of Leinster Youth Cup having won in Carlow against Parkvilla two weeks ago. Our U13 DDSL Major are also in Cup action this weekend with a Quarter Final Cup match against Stella Maris at 1330 on Saturday in Gannon Park. Coupled with our Seniors playing Crumlin United on Sunday this will be one of the biggest weekends in the club's history.

So remember if you can make Gannon either on Saturday at 1330 to support Noel & Stephen and or Sunday to support Bobby, Deccie and the boys at 1400 we will appreciate it. Encourage as many players to attend on either day in their tracksuits.

Again best of luck to all the relevant management teams and players.

Dave Feenan

02/02 - a2zsoccer.com NDSL results/tables now being updated directly by the Club.

Both Paul Furey and Paul Elebert have updated our NDSL teams to the best of their ability on the A2Zsoccer site. Will all manager please check that their current results are correct? If there are any errors please forward an e-mail to webmaster@malahideunited.com outlining the details. Please bear in mind that the opposition may have entered the result before we attempted to do so. When a result is entered by the opposition it cannot be changed by us. So keep your team up to date by texting in your results each week.

31/01 - Crunch Cup match for the Firsts

The 1st team are playing Crumlin Utd in the last sixteen of the FAI Intermediate Cup, this Sunday 5th February, at 2.00pm in Gannon Park. This is the second most important cup in the country. We need as much support as we can get. Parents, players and all others please do your best to attend on the day.

25/01 - Malahide United Dinner Dance 11/2/06

The annual Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday 11th February 2006 in the Portmarnock Golf Links Hotel. Dinner will be served at 8.30pm sharp. Tickets to go on general sale now .Limited availability on a first come first served basis. Parents, the managers will contact you with the opportunity to get tickets.

Tickets will cost €70 each and are only available from either Con McMahon on 087-2526532 or Eamon Kane on 087-6846413.

We look forward to seeing you there.

25/01 - Attempted Car interference in Gannon Car Park

Would all car owners be more aware of the possibility of "intruders" in the car park. Individuals were observed interfering with at least one car over the last couple of weeks. Just make sure you do the sensible things after getting out of your car like locking it and not displaying articles of value. look out for each other whenver your passing through the car park and please report anything suspicious.

19/01 - Remember - please wear your new Malahide United tracksuits to ALL matches

Now that the 11-a-sides are back in full swing (weather permitting) and the 7-a-sides will be back with a vengeance on the 28th, the Schoolboy/Girl Committee would to remind all teams that you must wear the new Gannon Homes sponsored tracksuits to ALL matches. Would all managers please include this note in your next fixture update to the parents.

18/01 - Local girl Jenny Mahon in big Sponsored Challenge

The South African Challenge on behalf of the Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland takes place this February over 10 days. It consists of 5 walks over 60 miles. Jenny Mahon is participating in this Challenge and all proceeds raised go towards the Cystic Fibrosis Association. Any donation you can give would be gratefully appreciated.

Dicey is one of the main drivers and started the collection at the UCI trip last saturday 14/1. So could all teams dip in, collect 1 euro per player (or whatever) and then could the managers get this sponsorship money back to Dicey. In fact - if you see him and have not donated, he'll take anything from you and then will make sure the money gets to Jenny.

Thanks.

17/01 - Our Celtic coach Bob brings Three teams to Malahide from Scotland

It has just been confirmed that we will have three teams coming from Scotland during the Easter break, age groups are 1994, 1995 and 1996. A Malahide United co-ordinator is to be appointed for this trip. They will be arriving on the Friday afternoon and will be staying for three nights. There will be over 100 in the group including three teams parents and a coach driver.

Malahide United are delighted to welcome these teams to Ireland to play our teams in this friendly tournament. This trip has been instigated by Bob who was highly impressed by the club when he was here last summer, as one of the Celtic coaches. He has been told to tell all parents and kids to log on to this website to see how things are progressing - so roll on Easter Bob! Match fixtures will be published as soon as they are available.

13/01 - Annual trip to the Cinema for Nippers and all NDSL/DDSL 7-a-sides Saturday 14/1

Sincere thanks to Terry Molloy of Buena Vista International (Ireland) , Film Distributors and to United Cinemas International (UCI) for their kind sponsorship of our annual trip to the cinema. We are delighted to announce that this will take place during the Christmas break on Saturday, 14th January. So please make a note of the following details.

Date : Saturday, 14th January, 2006
Drop off time : 10.15 a.m.
Pick up time : 12.00 - Please check with Noelle or one of the managers when dropping your child.
Venue : U.C.I. Cinemas, Coolock, Dublin 5.

All children will receive a goody bag and a drink, no money required.

Please note : all children must be dropped and collected by an adult.

11/01 - NDSL 7-a-side fixtures (see News Item 09/01) Sat 14/1 - CALLED OFF

Good news (in one way), all squad members can now go on the UCI Coolock Movie Outing 14/1 with a drop off of 10.15. Your manager will be touch. Enjoy the movie!!

10/1 - For INFO: Tender issued by Fingal CoCo for Changing rooms in the Castle

Read the tender here. Any further information will be posted on this site.

09/01 - NDSL 7-a-side fixtures for Sat 14/1

There are limited NDSL 7-a-side matches this weekend (which could catch managers by suprise)! There are more limited fixtures on Sat 21/1. A full cup program takes place on Sat 28/1 with the league back with a vengance on Sat 4/2.

Mondays Herald has the following 7-a-side fixtures:

U8C2 v Drumcondra AWAY KO 10.00

U8 Future Print Shield v. Maynooth Town AWAY KO 10.00 (very early wake up call there lads!!)

U9C2 v Baldoyle AWAY KO 10.00

U9E1 v Trinity SL HOME KO 10.30

U10C v Huntstown Villa HOME KO 11.30

U10D1 v Dunshaughlin AWAY KO 11.00

U11B v Northway Rangers HOME KO 12.15

There is also a full fixture list for the 11-a-sides on Sunday 15/1.

Ciaran Callaghan Memorial Trophy

The Ciaran Callaghan Memorial Trophy match between a Malahide United Over 35's selection and an Amateur League over 35's selection will take place at Gannon Park on Friday 30th December at 5 pm.

George Munnelly

20/12 U11 DDSL, U12 DDSL and U12 Premier NDSL SFAI Cup Draws - to be played Feb 4 and Feb 5.

Looks like weekends away for the all the boys! All drawn away in either Kerry or Cork!

Under-11 Menton-Seery Cup:
(1) Crossabeg v Glenmuir. (2) Knocknacarra v Kilcullen. (3) Leicester Celtic P/St. Joseph's Boys A v Athea Utd/Herbertstown. (4) Baldoyle Utd v Corofin Utd. (5) Home Farm/Dunboyne Utd M v Clontarf FC. (6) Killarney Celtic/Charleville v Malahide Utd P. (7) Clonmel Town v Villa. (8) Cregmore-Claregalway v St. Kevins A1/Tolka Rovers P. (9) St. Joseph's FC v Shamrock Rovers M/Cherry Orchard P. (10) Kilcornan/Aisling Annacotty/Mungret Regional v Tramore. (11) Dungloe v Ardmore Rovers/Arlington. (12) Creeves/Rathkeale v Park Utd. (13) St. Joseph's Boys P/St. Malachy's P v Kinvara Ards. (14) Wolf Tone v Bay FC. (15) Wilton Utd v Corithians Boys. (16) St. Francis M/Shelbourne P v Mt Merrion/Belvedere. Last 16: (A) 7 v 2. (B) 11 v 4. (C) 3 v 14. (D) 13 v 10. (E) 15 v 8. (F) 16 v 5. (G) 1 v 12. (H) 6 v 9. Quarter-Finals: (1) G v D. (2) F v H. (3) A v B. (4) C v E. Semi-Finals: 1 v 2. 4 v 3. <ep>

Under-12 Norton Cup:
(1) Kingdom Boys/Templemore v Malahide Utd P. (2) St. Columbans/Mullingar Ath v Seaview Celtic/St. Michael's. (3) Monaghan Utd/Ratoath Harps v Geraldines/Park Tralee/Kilmallock. (4) Clane Boys v Salthill Devon/Corofin Utd. (5) Killeigh v Midleton/Springfield Ramblers. (6) Kilreen Celtic/Youghal v Dungloe. (7) Castlebar Celtic/Mervue Utd v Shelbourne P. (8) St. Joseph's Boys P v Grange Woodbine/Maynooth. (9) Avenue Utd/Aisling Annacotty v Drogheda Boys P. (10) Cherry Orchard P v Clonmel Town/Villa. (11)Claremorris/Ballina Town v Newbridge Town. (12) Enniscorthy/St. Kevins v Park Celtic/St. Kevins Boys P. (13) Home Farm P v Castlerea Celtic/Kiltimagh/Knock Utd. (14) Trim Celtic/Kentstown Rovers v Clerihan/All Blacks. (15) Corinthians Boys/Fermoy v Malahide Utd. (16) Corbally Utd/Caherdavin v Crumlin Utd P. Last 16: (A) 3 v 5.(B) 15 v 11. (C) 13 v 10. (D) 1 v 8. (E) 14 v 1. (F) 9 v 16. (G) 7 v 2. (H) 4 v 6. Quarter-Finals: (1) H v E. (2) G v C. (3) D v F. (4) A v B. Semi-Finals: 3 v 1. 2 v 4. <ep>

20/12 Christmas Tree Collection

Fingal County Council will be collecting Christmas Trees between 6th and 12th January at the following collection points and which are likely to be relevant for Malahide residents are:

Malahide: The Banks Car Park (opp Oscar Taylor's)

Kinsealy: Kinsealy Court

Portmarnock: Public Car Park on Strand Road

09/12 - TRACKSUITS HAVE ARRIVED

We dress to impress..

I am pleased to announce that the tracksuits have been delivered and I am in the process of distributing them to all teams. I would like to thank Victory Teamwear for their help over the last few weeks and for their efficiency in dealing with such a large order. Please note that this tracksuit is now the uniform of Malahide United and must be worn to all home and away matches. I would also ask the managers to wear the provided jacket and to ensure that all players wear their tracksuits to matches.

Alison Elebert
Club Secretary

06/12 - All Weather Usage during the Christmas Break

This weekend is the last round of league and cup matches until January. With this in mind some managers may elect to cease training their teams on the all-weather from Monday next 12th December onwards. Whilst Gannon Park will remain open the schoolboy/girl committee are asking all managers to please e-mail Sean Gaine at maidbrigade@esatbiz.com indicating if they will continue to use their allocated slot during the Xmas and New Year periods. This will allow us to take bookings on the all-weather for friendly matches. Any manager wishing to book the all-weather must contact Paul Elebert. Allocation will be on a first come first served basis

06/12 - Des McGovern Memorial 5-a-side

Tuesday 27th December, the Malahide United Des McGovern Memorial 5-a-side, Gannon Park. This annual event starts at 10.30 am, entry is €5 per player, refreshments and presentation in Gibneys afterwards. Please support this event. Any senior players interested in playing, please give your name to your manager or Dicey.

George Munnelly

29/11 - Acknowledgment from John Maguire, father of Ken Maguire (Manager DDSL U7C)

"On behalf of the Maguire family: Jack, Ken, Delma, Carol and Paul, we would like to thank you most sincerely for your kind expression of sympathy on our recent sad loss of Elizabeth 'Betty' Maguire.

Yours Sincerely,
John Maguire"

It was addressed to Malahide United AFC, U7 Managers, Players & Parents.

21/11 - Coaching sessions for U7, U8, U9 and U10 Managers/Coaches

As discussed at the recent 7-aside managers meeting - Paul Keogh will be putting on a coaching session for u7,u8,u9 managers/coaches this Friday 25-11-05 at 7pm-8.30.pm. It may be necessary for the managers in question to cancel their training session in order to attend.

Similarly, there will also be a coaching session for the U10 managers on Wednesday 30-11-05 at 6.30-8pm.

13/10 - Chairman's Message concerning the Development on the Coast Road

Just a short note to advise everyone that the planning permission for the development on the coast road has been unfortunately refused. The reasons given are as "Zoning". We, as a Club have not been officially advised but this is the position at present.

I have been in contact with both Gerry Gannon & the Architect to see what is our next move. I will keep all parties advised. Needless to say we are very disappointed with this outcome and it will set us back by at least 3/6 months. We had secured outline planning permission and this decision is in the main, most unusual.

Regards
Don Butler - Chairman Malahide United AFC

09/10 - Secretary's Message October 2005

October is here and all of our teams are settling in to the new season. This has happened with the enormous work put in by our committee members. We have started the season well with our under 12 girls teams becoming all Ireland champions. Well done to the squad, management and supporters. A full update on this is located on this website.

I would like to thank the managers for their co operation in sizing their teams for tracksuits. I am however missing some teams orders and I need them urgently so as to proceed with the club order.

I have had the pleasure in going back to my roots in the Nipper section for the last few weeks to fill for holidays and to get the nippers sized for tracksuits. This section of the club continues to be vibrant, fun and full of enthusiastic footballers from 5 yrs to 7 yrs. The coaches who give their time each Saturday morning must take credit for this. The demand to join this section is huge and names have been taken for the year 2010. Noelle Brooks the nipper academy administrator is constantly updating the records to move children from the waiting list when places are made available. More help is required for coaching and the running of the shop on Saturdays Please contact me if you are available to go on a rota.

We will be announcing our calendar for fund raising events shortly .If you can volunteer to help with any one of them it would be great. We need to take the pressure off our already overworked committee members. Parents, you don't need to be on a committee to do this so please volunteer you services. Check this site next week for more information.

JOBS AVAILABLE.

Caretaker required.

Required caretaker for Sunday mornings. May suit a retired person. Duties involve opening up the facility, supervising and light cleaning of the club house. Remuneration to be negotiated. Please apply in writing to the Hon. Secretary, Malahide United AFC, Gannon Park, Coast Rd, Malahide, Co Dublin on behalf of the executive committee.

Alison Elebert
Hon. Club Secretary

25/09 DWSL U12 Going for the treble.....

Malahide United DWSL U12's have won all their matches in today's Leinster play-offs of the WFAI U12 All-Ireland Cup. The play-offs consisted of 8 teams from Leinster and Malahide United will now represent Leinster in the All-Ireland finals in Athlone in early October.

We qualified for the Leinster play offs by beating St Josephs Girls after a nail-biting Dublin Region semi-final with a score of 0-0 at full time and then scoring 3 goals in the 10 minutes of extra time.

Its been a long season and long hard slog but still our girls keep winning. In fact their DWSL/WFAI summer season is now severely overlapping their NDSL U12E season! The same team in two different leagues - at the same time and all of this on top of winning the DWSL U12A league in August.

An incredible performance from an incredible squad. Well done to Tom Cassidy, Ruth Guerin and all the girls and good luck in the Dublin Final against Templeogue United, the All Ireland Final and your NDSL U12E league.

The WFAI U12 All Ireland Cup - Leinster Region Winners

NDSL and DDSL Managers - please text in your results each weekend.

Would all NDSL managers please text their results to Paul Elebert 086-8125123 after each match and all DDSL managers likewise to Joe Cashin 087-2507244. The format of each text must be:-

Divsion Malahide United Result : Opposition result. The Malahide score must always come first wheter the match was home or away. e.g. U9C 1:0

19/09 - Wayne and Ray help LSL retain the Interprovincial

The LSL retained the Michael Ward Cup in Cork yesterday coming from behind to beat Munster 2-1. Coming from one goal down at the break, goals from Wayne and Tony Doyle (Belgrove) ensured the Cup stayed in Leinster for the 4th season in a row. To quote the Herald "With 66 mins gone and with Doyle controlling the eye of the LSL storm, striking sensation Wayne Griffin was set up for a simple tap which the Malahide man greatly accepted.

On Saturday, the LSL emphtically defeated Munsters second string with a four goal haul. Damien O'Neill and Paul Devlin struck in the first half and Wayne and Ray completed the rout."

Fantastic work the two of you from everyone in the club.

14/09 This website profiled on the Malahide Community Homepage.

www.malahide.ie is the Community Internet Site of Malahide with links to everywhere within the community, including interactive maps, places of interest, picture galleries, where to play, where to live and where to learn, eat and sleep. It is full of everything Malahide. It is an active window for the world on the town and people of Malahide as well as a local resource that enhances the lives of the people in Malahide. Click on the logo and spend a while looking around. Many thanks Malahide Online for the homepage profile.

07/09 Wayne and Ray in LSL Squad

First Team members Wayne Griffin and Ray Whelehan have been included in the Leinster Senior League Squad to play in the Interprovincial Tournament in Cork in September 17th and 18th. Congratulations from the 1,000 other footballers and everyone else in the Club and Good Luck!

30/08 - Secretary's Message August 2005

As we approach the start of another season, I would like to wish all our managers and players a successful and enjoyable season. A special welcome to the new managers and players to the club. The development of this web site has improved communications within the club hugely and would encourage you to remember to check this site at least once a week.

Most of our committees are up and running now and would urge you to contact the relevant committee to your section with any problems Please remember that all committee members are volunteers giving up valuable time to our club and should not be approached with club matters when socialising locally. A particular word of thanks to the school section committee for their ongoing work organising football for over 49 teams and Nippers academy

• Note to parents

Help is always needed so I would appeal to all parents to help your child's manager during the season by attending matches and providing travel when necessary. The children should only be given instruction from the sideline by their manager or coach. Words of praise are always encouraged from parents and supporters.

Our child protection policy document drafted in line with government and FAI guidelines will be available to view on this site towards the end of October.

• Gear

There has been some confusion regarding club gear. Nike now provides the club strip. This will be introduced on a fazed basis. There is a small amount of our old kit (shorts and socks) available to teams with extra players etc for this season. All new orders will be for Nike only. There is a sponsorship package available on request. We hope to have our shop open for orders towards the end of September. However we will make the shorts and socks available straight away. Please note that the club crest cannot be put on any items without prior approval from the executive committee .All sponsorship cheques must be lodged with the club treasurer. We urgently need help in the running of the club shop. I will be available this Thursday night 01/09/05 from 7.30pm to 8.30pm in the clubhouse for those who need shorts and socks for this weekend. (Cost €20.00per set).

• Girls Soccer

Our summer season with girl's soccer has been very successful and still ongoing. I would like to thank their managers who have looked after a schoolboy teams during the winter and continued with a girl's team in the summer. This takes huge commitment from managers and administrators. Thank you.

• Seniors

The senior committee are confident that this season we will go from strength to strength. Again welcome to all the new players and managers. Fixtures will be posted on this site so please support our senior teams.

• Summer camps

The Celtic summer camps and fun camp went very well this year; I would appreciate your feedback so as to plan for next year.

• Fundraising

As you are aware we are providing football for all levels of capability for a large number of children. This comes with a price tag so I would ask parents family and friends to support our fund raising efforts over the season. If you have any idea's regarding fundraising please let us know.

To our sponsors thank you for your commitment for another season. New sponsors are required and packages are available on request.

Finally I would like to thank Noel O Donoghue for all his work on the executive and coaching committee over the last few years. Due to work commitments he has stood aside from these positions.

Good luck to all this season

Alison Elebert
Hon. Club Secretary

Congratulations to both the Under 12A and Under 13 Malahide United Girls teams who, after this weekends results, are crowned League Champions in their respective leagues.

The Under 16's finished runners up after an exciting league decider against Leixlip United in Malahide Castle. The support the team got on the night was fantastic.

Well done also to Under 10, Under 12B and Under 14 teams who have all finished well in their leagues.

These excellent results confirm Malahide United's position as the leading club in North Leinster for the development of girls' soccer.

28/8 - U15's Win Trophy

The Malahide United U15's won the Con Martin Perpetual Trophy today. A four team tournament comprising of teams from Rush Athletic, Balbriggan, Skerries Town and ourselves competed in a well organised event by Rush Athletic. All teams played three matches comprising of 20 minutes each way. Malahide United managed on the day by Paul Elebert and Aidan McGuinness won all their games. Con Martin the former Irish Internationsl presented the trophy to Stephen Feenan the Malahide captain.

22/8 - LSL Season Kicks off with 100% Wins

The Firsts started their campaign 21/8 with an emphatic 4:0 victory away to Moyle Park, so thanks to the technicalities of goal differences, we are topping the LSL Senior Sunday.

Likewise with the fourth team - a 2:0 home win against Cashelvilla also has them at the top of their table.

The seconds have been storming along with a 3:0 away win 22/8 against second place Ringsend Rovers; 2:1 home win against Leixlip United 20/8; 2:1 away win to Glebe North 15/8 and a 3:1 home win against 4th place St. James' Gate on the opening day of their season 13/8. So they have maximun points and are clear at the top by 3 points WITH A GAME IN HAND and a GD of +7!!!!!! The thirds match was off 21/8.

A dream start for Malahide United - so the pressure is on lads, continue as you have started. Well done and good luck to you all.

Click on each teams red link above for another link to their LSL league tables, fixtures and results. Keep checking back for updates of their progress.

28/07 Schoolgirls Overseas Visitors

We are hosting an Under 17 team from Scotland called Stonehaven Girls FC. This match takes place on Sunday 7th August at 3pm in Malahide Castle. As we don't have an U17 team, we intend to play our under 16's, a few selected players from other Malahide teams and some guest players from other teams in the DWSL league.

Come along to the Castle for a great game of football on a summers sunday afternoon.

22/7 -Seabury Mini Leagues

There are limited places available for footballers in both of the Seabury mini league age groups. The first group is for U7, U8 and U9 and the second group is for U10, U11 and U12. These mini leagues are open to boys and girls of all skill levels living in Seabury and its environs.

The first matches will be on the Centra Green starting at 7.00 this Monday 25/7. The rest of the matches will take place on Weds 27/7 and Fri 29/7.

Please contact Eamon Scott on 087-2108845 for more details and to register.

05/07/05 - Wayne Scores in Rep of Ireland 2:4 defeat in UEFA Regions Cup

The Irish amateurs fail to qualify for the final but drew their first match despite an onslaught on their oppoents goal, lost their second after being 2 nil up (Wayne scorded the second in the sixth minute) and eventually beat the group winners in their third match. (Click on eack link for a match report).

Well done Wayne and the rest of the Irish team from all of us here in Malahide.

29/06/05 - Seniors Awards Night in Gibneys

After a vey long season for most of the senior teams, the awards celebrations took place in Gibneys. The players of the year were announced along with a few other special awards one being The Tom Craddock Award for the Malahide United Club Man of the Year, click here for a short bio on Tom Craddock.

02/06/05 - Malahide United AFC Website Official Launch

Brian Kerr and Noel O'Reilly officially launched this website at our Schoolboy/girl Player of the Year Awards ceremony at a club function in The Grand Hotel, Malahide.

Dave Feenan made this bold statement at the AGM back in March, "the website will be launched by the 31/5". So thanks to that statement Gemma Cassidy, Paul Furey and Dave ended up spending a lot of time at their keyboards and on their mobiles! So from those few words to a blank sheet of paper to eventually 80 pages, 14 documents and 121 images later Sam Furey (NDSL U8D) at 22.15 on the night of 31/5 typed in our website address, clicked "GO" and registered hit number 000001 on the home page counter - with just 1 hour and 45 mins to spare!

We have over 1,000 registered players and when you add in team management, club officials, parents, brothers and sisters we end up with a community of up to 4,000 individuals This website is very important to our club on many levels and as Brian Kerr said "Communication is very important and websites are great for getting the messages out". For more of Brian's speech, please see our Player of the Year Awards page.

Many thanks to Brian and Noel, for participating in this double event, both of which are of great importance to the club.

Click here for The Evening Herald article.

Here are some pictures of the launch (all taken by Joe Cashin)

23/05/05 - O'Neills Leinster FA Junior Cup Final, Gannon Park

Partmarnock (aet) 2:1 Trinity Corinthians

Malahide United hosted the first major Cup Final in Gannon Park with our neighbours from Portmarnock coming out of a very tight match with the trophy - after extra time. Portmarnock scored first, in injury time at the end of the first half. With 15 minutes to go Trinity equalised and then, three minutes into extra time, Portmarnock scored the winner. Kind words from the winning skipper Declan 'Dougie' Dolan after accepting the trophy, when he praised the Malahide ground staff and as the Herald wrote, 'Malahide United's excellent Gannon Park facility was the venue for the O'Neills Leinster Junior Cup Final yesterday'. A succesful day for neighbours Portmarnock and Malahide.

21/05/05 - Linfield Warm up in Gannon Park

Belfast giants Linfield travelled to Gannon Park prior to their Setanta All Ireland Cup Final. Some of the Linfield officials and supporters found the seaside "mid summer" Siberian breeze a bit much so headed back to the coach after about 30 minutes. The players obviously had a great work out as they beat Shelbourne 2:0 later on that evening. Here are a few pictures of their visit.

09/05/05 - Wayne Griffin Selected For Republic of Ireland Amateur Squad

Wayne Griffin of the first team was named in the Republic of Ireland amateur team squad managed by Gerry Smith for the forthcoming U.E.F.A. Regions Cup Finals to be held in the city of Krakow, Poland from July 2nd to 9th. The final round draw took place on Wednesday the 25th of May 2005 in Krakow. We are drawn in Group A with Dacia (Romania), Kahovka-Kzeso (Ukraine) and Vasca (Spain). Our first match is against Dacia 03/07 KO 17:00 local time. The tournament also feature teams from the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Ukraine and hosts Poland. Follow Wayne and Irelands progress through the official UEFA website by clicking on the logo. This site also includes line ups, match previews, minute by minute reporting, tables etc.

The UEFA Regions Cup, which is held every two years, is UEFA's competition for regional amateur representative teams. The competition, which is open to all 52 UEFA member associations starts in an even year with the final tournament in the following odd year. This is the fourth occasion that the competition has taken place and the
inaugural 1999 champions were the hosts from Italy who defeated Spain in the final. The second tournament finals were held in the Czech Republic in 2001 and Moravia defeated Portugal in the final after a penalty shoot-out. In the 2003 competition the winners were again Italy who overcame France in the final which was held in Germany.

Ireland qualified for these finals when they travelled to Bosnia Herzegovina last November and topped qualifying group three. A comfortable 4-0 opening victory against San Marino provided the perfect platform for success in the group. Ireland faced group favourites England in their second encounter and dominated the first half with a 2 goal interval lead. England responded after the break and within 15 minutes were back on level terms. Ireland did not panic and once again we regained the lead in the 72nd minute. The game was finally made safe in added time when we scored number 4. Needing only a draw to qualify for the finals Ireland faced hosts Bosnia Herzegovina in their final fixture. The exertions of the England match took some considerable toll of the players and Ireland struggled throughout the game. Ireland received a fillip when they took the lead just on half-time. In the second half the hosts scored twice to take the lead which would have been sufficient to see them through to the finals, but in a final effort three minutes into added time, Anthony Doyle was brought down for an undisputed penalty and Keith Bruen kept his composure and scored to see Ireland top the group.

This is the second time the Rep. of Ireland have qualified for the finals.