Tag: Under 17

Donegal U17 women set to kickstart their season

By Gerard Mulreaney (@gerardmulreaney)

After last weeks postponement the Donegal Women’s League will finally kick off their U17 league campaign this weekend with a long trip to the capital on Sunday to face Shamrock Rovers. Continue reading “Donegal U17 women set to kickstart their season”

Carlow/Kilkenny U17 Women set to make history this weekend

By Gerard Mulreaney (@gerardmulreaney)

History will be made on Sunday when Carlow/Kilkenny take to the pitch for the first time as they take on DLR Waves in their Women’s National U17 League clash at Marley Park. It follows the successful transition of their U15 and U17 boys teams in the SSE Airtricity League. Continue reading “Carlow/Kilkenny U17 Women set to make history this weekend”

Cabinteely coach going places – Isabelle Connolly

Cabinteely coach Isabelle Connolly

By Gerard Mulreaney

These days everyone talks about the development pathway for young footballers in the League of Ireland. With the introduction of the U-19, U-17 and U-15 leagues (along with the impending U-13’s) and also the Women’s U-17 league, the pathway to Senior football, if good enough, is there for both boys and girls.  Continue reading “Cabinteely coach going places – Isabelle Connolly”

“It’s going to be a battle” says Galway WFC manager Trill

By Gerard Mulreaney

Galway WFC U-17 manager Phil Trill is eager for his side to show the country just how good the standard of Women’s football is when his side take on Shelbourne in Sunday’s inaugural league final.  Continue reading ““It’s going to be a battle” says Galway WFC manager Trill”

Shelbourne look to win inaugural Women’s U-17 League

By Gerard Mulreaney

The first ever Women’s National League U-17 final takes place this Sunday afternoon when Galway Women face Shelbourne Ladies in Galway. The game will be played in Drom, the home of Salthill Devon.  Continue reading “Shelbourne look to win inaugural Women’s U-17 League”

Under 17 League Round-Up (Southern Elite Division)

Waterford FC U-17's
Waterford U-17’s
In the Southern Elite Division Waterford have gone clear at the top after a 3-1 win over Galway United. Scorers for Waterford were Colm Whelan, Sean Tracey and Ciaran Brennan, while Wilson Waweru kept up his goalscoring form for United with their goal.  Continue reading “Under 17 League Round-Up (Southern Elite Division)”

Under 17 League Round-Up (Northern Elite Division)

St Patrick's Athletic U-17's
St Patrick’s Athletic U-17’s

St Patrick’s Athletic bounced back from their mid-week cup defeat to Waterford with a comfortable 4-1 win over Athlone Town as they continue to set the pace at the top of the Northern Elite Division of the Under 17 league.  Continue reading “Under 17 League Round-Up (Northern Elite Division)”

Under 19 League Round-up (Northern Elite Division)

Sligo Rovers U-19
Sligo Rovers

Sligo Rovers remain joint-top of the Norther Elite Division after a 2-1 victory over the Monaghan/Cavan Partnership in Gortakeegan. Iarlaith Connor scored twice for the bitored in a hard-fought victory. It was Sligo’s third win in a week for Brian Dorrian’s lads. Continue reading “Under 19 League Round-up (Northern Elite Division)”

Callaghan the hero as Sligo move into the semi-finals

Sligo Rovers v Shelbourne Mark Farren Cup
Sligo Rovers v Shelbourne
Sligo Rovers are into the semi-finals of the Mark Farren U-17 Cup after a 2-0 victory over Shelbourne at the Showgrounds last night. Continue reading “Callaghan the hero as Sligo move into the semi-finals”