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Padraig McHale New Mayo League Chairman
Published: Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19.30 GMT
Achill Rovers would like to congratulate Padraig
McHale on his election as Chairman of the Mayo League. Padraig is only the 10th person to hold this office and steps into the position vacated by outgoing chairman Pat Quigley. Achill Rovers would also like to thank Pat for his sterling work in representing Mayo football over the past years. |
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U18s into last 16 of Connacht Cup
Published: Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17.30 GMT
The U18s put their name into the hat for the quarter final draw of the Connacht Cup after overcoming a Dysart FC side from Roscommon 2 goals to one. Shane Vessey grabbed both goals for Rovers.
For U18s results and information click here |
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2010 Martin Gallagher Cup Competition
Published: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:30 GMT
The 2010 Martin Gallagher Cup continued last Saturday with River fighting back to draw with St Vincent's in the second match in Group 1. Meanwhile in Group 2 Achill Sound/ Tonragee defeated Currane 4-3 a result which sees Currane the first side to exit this years competition. For full results & tables
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2010 Martin Gallagher Cup Competition
Published: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:30 GMT
Kildownet opened the 2010 Martin Gallagher Cup competition with a 1-0 win over the DVDs while Martin Gallagher, Martin McNamara, Eamon Gallagher ( 2 ), & Tomas Fadian all scored in St Pat's 5-1 defeat of Currane. For all the results & tables in the 2010 Martin Gallagher Cup competition click here |
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2010 Martin Gallagher Cup Competition
Published: Tues, 09 Feb 2010 11:30 GMT
The Draw for the 2010 Martin Gallagher Cup competition was made last Friday evening with the competion kicking off this Saturday afternoon at the Valley. The opening game in Group 1 is between Kildownet and DVDs at noon with Group 2 opening with St Pats taking on Currane at 2.00pm. For further information about the draw and fixtures click here |
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Henry Downes (R.I.P.)
Published: Tues, 09 Feb 2010 11:30 GMT
Achill Rovers would like to extend their sympathies to the family and friends of former Mayo League Chairman Henry Downes
who passed away late last week. Henry was one of the pioneers of League football in Mayo and held the highest office in the County for 30 years from 1959 to 1989. A full tribute is posted on the Mayo League Website. |
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Krzysztof named in Division 1 Team of the Year.
Published: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23.30 GMT
Krzysztof Jablonski of Achill Rovers who was Divison 1 top scorer in Mayo League for the 2009 season was last week named in the Mayo League Division 1 Team of the 2009 Season. Congratulations goes out to Krzysztof for this award. |
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Penalty exit for U18s in FAI Youth Cup
Published: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23.30 GMT
The U18s 2009 season which is now running into 2010 returned after a long mid winter layoff for an FAI Youth Cup tie against Westport Utd. Jason Forry
scored for Rovers in a 1-1 draw which was played out through to extra time. However Rovers lost out in the resulting penalty shoot out to make it 1-1 in cup ties between the two squads. For U18s info and results click here |
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Achill Rovers Senior Players Presentation Night
Published: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:30 GMT
The Presentation night for Achill Rovers Juniors and U18s will take place in Gielty's Bar & Restuarant
on Tuesday 29th December at 9.00pm. Awards presented will include Player of the Year, Young Player, Players Player & Top Scorers. Check this news section for the results and photos.
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U18s notch up another home win against Erris Utd
Published: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:30 GMT
Following the previous weeks abandoned game against Westport United ( 0-0 at half time ), Achill Rovers U18s came from 1 down at the break with goals from Michael English and Mikey Davitt earning a deserved 3 points at home to Erris United. For U18s 2009 results click here |
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Achill Rovers Presentation Night
Published: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:00 BST
Achill Rovers annual Awards Presentaion night for all underage squads was held in Mastersons yesterday evening.
For Photos and list of all award winners click here |
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U18s Connacht Cup tie cancelled
Published: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:30 GMT
Tommorow's Connacht Cup tie between Achill Rovers U18s & Ballymote Celtic has been cancelled due to expected adverse weather conditions. This is inline with all games cancelled in Mayo, Galway, Roscommon, Sligo & Longford. The tie will be rearranged for another date. |
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Juniors miss out in last gasp promotion effort.
Published: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:30 GMT
The Juniors completed their season in a wind swept Fr O'Brien Park yesterday afternoon with a dissapointing 2-2 home draw versus Clew Bay United. Congratulations go to Clew Bay who confirmed 2nd spot and promotion to the Mayo Premier League. Rovers finished 3rd and will remain in Division 1 next season.
For all Juniors 2009 results & Final Divison 1 table click here. |
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Promotion up for grabs in Juniors final league game
Published: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:30 GMT
Despite dropping points recently to Mulranny Utd, the Juniors will entertain Clew Bay Utd in their final Division 1 game of the season with the winners clinching promotion to the Mayo Premier League. This will be Rovers biggest game for years therefore a large suppport is expected. KO at the Valley Sunday at noon. For Juniors 2009 results & table click here.
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Achill Rovers Winter Indoor Coaching in Dooega
Published: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:30 GMT
The winter indoor coaching schedule will recommence begining next Monday evening for U10s & U12s. Tuesday for U16s & U18s and Wednesday evenings for U14s. The "Football for Fun & Fitness for the over 50s also recommences on Monday evenings after coaching has finished at 8.00pm.
For the full weekly schedule click here
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U18s overcome Swinford in FAI Youth Cup 1st Round
Published: Fri, 13 Sept 2009 19:30 GMT
After going 1-0 down to a 1st half penalty against Swinford, Rovers U18s came back with a 35 yard screamer from Kieran Madden to force extra time in this FAI Youth Cup tie. Rovers 100% home record and next round place were secured with Niall Connor scoring the winner with just 3 minutes left before penalties. For U18s 2009 results click here |
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U16s thru to Round 3 of SFAI Cup
Published: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:30 GMT
Achill Rovers U16s navigated their way through to the 3rd Round of the SFAI Cup when Yeats Utd conceded the fixture last weekend. Meanwhile the U12s were knocked out of their competition by Castlebar Celtic and the U14s could not field a side therefore gave a walk over to Roscommon Town. |
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Juniors fall in Connacht Cup at second hurdle
Published: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:30 BST
Rovers Juniors 2009 Connacht Cup campaign came to an end at Colga FC at the weekend when they were defeated 4-2. Mikey Davitt & Kristof Jablonski got Rovers goals.
Click here for Juniors Squad info and 2009 results as well as Division 1 league table. |
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Achill Rovers Presentation Night
Published: Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:00 BST
Achill Rovers annual Presentaion night for underage squads will be held this year in Mastersons on Friday 20th November . As usual there will be "Player of the Year" presentions as well as other awards for each of the Rovers squads. Squad managers will contact players in the next few weeks for their votes. |
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Andrew Forry Cup 2009
Published: Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:00 BST
This years 2009 Andrew Forry Cup competition will be held on Sunday 25th October at the Valley. The competition will be held in a blitz format of several teams kicking off at 12.00 noon . Players will be assigned to teams and participation is open to Achill Rovers Players registered for the U14s this season down to players who will be at least 10 years of age on the day. To register please contact George Collins. |
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Forthcoming Fixtures
Published: Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:30 BST
Next weekend sees Achill Rovers busy again in cup fixtures. In the U16s Cup, Rovers are at home to Iorras Aontaithe at 3.00pm. Earlier the same day the U18s are at home in the Connacht Cup versus Bangor Hibs with a kick off at 1.00pm. On Sunday the Juniors travel away to Colga FC for their 2nd Round Connacht Cup tie. Full fixtures click here.
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Diastrous Result at Ballyheane
Published: Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:30 BST
Rovers Juniors Division 1 title hopes fell apart after a diastrous 3-1 defeat away to bottom of the table Ballyheane B. Ballyglass with 34 points are now 4 points clear of Rovers while Clew Bay Utd on 31 points leap frog Rovers into second place. Rovers can still claim a promotion place with Clew Bay & Mulranny matches remaining. Click here for Squad info Results and Division 1 League Table |
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U12s Safely past Snugboro Utd in Connacht Cup
Published: Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:00 BST
Achill Rovers U12s travelled away yesterday afternoon for their 1st Round Connacht Cup fixture against Snugboro Utd and came home with a comfortable 5-0 victory. Goals came from Brandon McGing, John Joyce, Roy McLoughlin, Tiarnan Cooney & Cory Kilbane sees Rovers into the next round. For U12s Squad results & info click here
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Connacht Cup
Published: Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:30 BST
It wasnt a busy day after all for Achill Rovers in the Connacht Cup.The U14s were unable to field a team due to injuries, and gave a walkover to Swinford. The U16s got a walkover from Killalla who were unable to play. The U18s tie was postponed so the squad travelled to Straide & Foxford for an FAI Youth Cup match only for S&F not to turn up. Only the U12s were in action yesterday details to follow. |
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Juniors new Tracksuit Presentation
Published: Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:30 BST
In an official presentation last night in Gieltys Pub, Alan Gielty presented Achill Rovers with a full set of squad tracksuits, sponsored by Gielty'S Clew Bay Bar & Restaurant in Dooagh. Members of Achill Rovers Juniors squad were on hand to model the new stylish tops. For photos click here
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Achill Half Marathon Donation
Published: Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:30 BST
In an official presentation on 10th September last, Achill Rovers recieved a cheque for €1000 from the organising commitee of Achill Half Marathon, which will be used towards repairs of the Club's facilities in the Valley. The cheque was presented by Kate O'Malley to Club Chairman George Collins. For photo click here |
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Liam McEntee (R.I.P.)
Published: Sat, 26 Sept 2009 15:30 BST
Achill Rovers would like to extend their sympathies to the family and friends of Liam McEntee
who passed away earlier this week. Liam was a highly respected Mayo League referee whose loss will be greatly felt throughout the soccer community in Mayo. As a mark of respect all games in Mayo are cancelled this week. A Tribute to Liam has been posted on the Mayo League website.
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Connacht Cup Draws
Published: Sat, 26 Sept 2009 15:30 BST
Achill Rovers will have a busy schedule next week end as all four boys sides will be competing in various Connacht Cup competitions. The U12s have been drawn away to Snugboro while the U14s travel to Swinford. The U16s and U18s have drawn home ties versus Killala and Bangor Hibs respectively. Kick off times are still to be arranged. Click here for fixtures |
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U18s giant killers in Quigley Cup
Published: Weds, 09 Sept 2009 23:59 BST
The U18s put in overtime this evening in a fantastic first round Quigley cup tie at the Valley against Westport United. They were rewarded for their work with a 7-6 victory in the subsequent penalty shoot out to see them through to the next round. Full match report click here. U18s results click here |
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U16s lose at home to Champions Charlestown
Published: Weds, 09 Sept 2009 12:30 BST
Charlestown U16s came to Achill on Monday evening needing a draw to secure the Second Division trophy. There was little charity therefore for Rovers as they left with a 6-1 title winning victory which also condemed Rovers to the wooden spoon. Congratulations go out to Charlestown on their successful season. For full details of Rovers U16s season. Click here |
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Juniors stay top but drop 2 points in race for title
Published: Weds, 09 Sept 2009 12:30 BST
Playing in wind and driving rain at home last Sunday, the Juniors looked to have bagged all 3 points against Killala until conceding an equaliser in the last 5 minutes. James Kilbane scored Rovers only goal in the 1st half but the result will dent hopes of a Division 1 title Click here for Squad info Results and Division 1 League Table |
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U18s get tough home draw in Quigley Cup
Published: Fri, 04 Sept 2009 11:30 BST
The U18s 2009 Quigley Cup challenge begins next Wednesday evening with a difficult home fixture versus Division A leaders Westport United.
With a solid home record, Rovers will go into the game confident of an upset. Kick off at the Valley will be at 6.30pm.
Show your support by coming out and shouting for our lads . For U18s news and results click here |
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U16s let slip 2 goal lead at Ballina
Published: Thurs, 03 Sept 2009 23:30 BST
After a deserved early lead through 2 Eddie Doran goals, Rovers ignored all warning signs in the last 10 mins of the 1st half and paid for it in the 2nd, letting Ballina Town score 4 without reply. Rovers created chances late in the game but failed to convert. Their last league game next Monday in the Valley will need converted chances in order to trouble league leaders Charlestown. Squad news & results |
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U18s glad to be home.
Published: Thurs, 03 Sept 2009 23:30 BST
The U18s yo-yo season continued with a comfortable 3-0 home win against Snugboro on Wednesday evening. Playing with the wind 1st half, Shane Vessey put Rovers 1-0 up. 2nd half saw goals from Sean Scott Cafferkey on 65 and Mikey Davitt 10 mins from time. Many chances went begging including a 30 yard crossbar rattler from Niall Connor.
U18s page click here |
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Juniors keep the pressure on at the top
Published: Thurs, 03 Sept 2009 23:30 BST
Achill Rovers Juniors travelled home with a valuable 3 points last Sunday in their 5-1 defeat of Glenhest, which maintains their strong position in Div 1. Mikey Davitt got a poacher 's hatrick with Kristof Jablonski and James Kilbane adding to the score. Click here for Squad info Results and Division 1 League Table |
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U16s complete week's program versus Straide & Foxford
Published: Thurs, 03 Sept 2009 23:30 BST
For the 3rd time in 6 days Rovers faced a Straide & Foxford side last Saturday in this re-arranged u16s fixture. Following Monday night's goalfest, the 3-1 scoreline in favour of S&F seemed meagre fare by comparison.
Squad news & results |
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U18s late free kick defeats Straide & Foxford
Published: Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:30 BST
In the second of three meetings this week between Achill Rovers & Straide & Foxford, a single goal on Wednesday evening at the Valley was enough to separate the U18s sides. Sean Scott Cafferkey won the game with late free kick for Rovers. Squad info click here |
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U16s 12 goal thriller at home to Straide & Foxford
Published: Tues, 25 Aug 2009 10:30 BST
S&F took advantage of a strong wind in the 1st half scoring 4 goals to a single strike from Nathan Lavelle. Rovers second half comeback saw Nathan complete his hat trick with Josh McGing & Sean Callaghan adding to the tally to put Rovers into a 5-4 lead. 2 late break out goals saw
S&F snatch their 1st win with a final score of 5-7. Rovers will look to reverse this setback in the return game this Saturday. Squad news & results |
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U16s away to Straide & Foxford
Published: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:30 BST
The U16s away fixture against Straide Foxford which was abandoned earlier this season had now been fixed for next Saturday afternoon 29th August at 14:00pm. The U16s will play the home fixture against the same club. later this evening at the Valley. Kickoff at 18:30pm. Squad info click here |
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U18s suffer more travel sickness.
Published: Sun, 23 August 2009 23:30 BST
The U18s away form continued to let them down when they ended up on the wrong end of a 3-2 scoreline this evening at Bangor Hibs.
After going 2-0 down within the first 6 minutes Terence Dever pulled two back in the second period however it was'nt enough to salvage a point. Rovers now drop to 4th with only 6 points from 2 home wins. For
U18s Squad information fixtures results and Section B table click here |
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Juniors draw means Ballyglass keep their distance
Published: Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:30 BST
Achill Rovers Juniors missed the chance to close the gap at the top of Division 1 when they played out a 2-2 draw this afternoon with leaders
Ballyglass at the Valley. Kristof Jablonski netted his 12th goal of the season with Stephen McNulty scoring Rovers second. Rovers remain 5 points off the pace. Click here for Squad info Results and Division 1 League Table |
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Toal goal in U16s late late show
Published: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:55 BST
The U16s played host to Westport Utd B this evening and upset the form book by taking 2 points off the Division 2 leaders. Sean Callaghan's early goal was cancelled out with Westport taking a 2-1 lead early in the 2nd period. With time ticking down, Emmett Toal's directed corner kick managed to end up in the net near post to earn Rovers a share of the points. Squad info click here
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U18s fight back not enough
Published: Thurs 13 August 2009 17:30 BST
After last weeks 4-1 demolition of Castlebar Celtic, the U18s fought back from a 2-0 half time decifit away to
Iorras Aontaithe (Erris Utd) only to lose out to a last minute winner. Sub Sean McGinty pulled the 1st back in the 75th minute with Shane Vesey following up with Rovers 2nd.
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U18s Squad information fixtures results and Section B table click here |
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Girls U12s in first 11-a-side fixture
Published: Weds, 12 August 2009 17:00 BST
The Achill Rovers U12 girls playing their first full eleven a side fixture, came away from a freindly against All Ireland club semi-finalists, Burrishoole with a highly respectable single goal defeat. The result shows how far they have progressed in this their first full season as a squad.
For squad info & fixtures from their 2009 click here |
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Martin Gallagher Cup, Jackpot Draw won , Krzysztof Jablonski |
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