CFAI NATIONAL TEAM
SQUAD FOR 2ND TRIAL TO BE HELD AT THE OSCAR TRAYNOR COACHING and DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, COOLOCK, DUBLIN ON FRIDAY 18TH DECEMBER AT 10.30am
Players must confirm their availability by email to dannycrowley8@hotmail.com no later than 1pm on Tuesday 15th December.
1. Kevin Burns - WIT
2. Brian O’ Connor - IT Tralee
3. Connor Ruppon - Belfast Met
4. Conor Hurley - Coláiste Íde
5. Dean Zambra - DIT
6. Tom King - GMIT
7. Cathal Joyce - Cavan Institute
8. Conor McMahon - DIT
9. Kevin Gahan - WIT
10. Garvan Broughan - AIT
11. Niall Flynn - DIT
12. Alan McCann - Coláiste Íde
13. Kevin McArdle - DKIT
14. Victor Ekanem - IT Tallaght
15. Danny Ledwith - IT Carlow
16. Alan McGrath - Coláiste Íde
17. Carmine Russo - AIT
18. Kevin Grehan - GMIT
19. Paul Carey - WIT
20. Sean Fitzgerald - DIT
21. Liam Collins - CSN
22. Eoin Kavanagh - DIT
23. Nicky Byrne - Sallynoggin CFE
24. Shane Keeley - Coláiste Íde
25. David O’ Keefe - CSN
26. Paul Doohan - Letterkenny IT
27. Martin Fitzgerald - Tipperary IT
28. Daniel Gaughan - Sallynoggin CFE
29. Shane Morrissey - WIT
30. Gareth Harkin - Letterkenny IT
31. Martin Cronin - Cork College of Commerce
32. Stephen Roche - DIT
33. Brian Caldwell - AIT
34. Liam Lynch - AIT
35. Oisin McMenimen - Letterkenny IT
36. Kenny O’ Leary - CSN
37. Thomas Elms - IT Carlow
38. Alan Lynch - Sallynoggin CFE
Friday, December 11, 2009
CUFL Quarter Finals Draw
Hi All,
Today at FAI HQ the draw for the Quarter Finals of the CUFL were made by FAI Technical Director Packie Bonner and Terry McAuley (IUFU). The draw is as follows:
Premier Division Quarter Finals
to be played Wednesday 27th January 2010
Ulster University Jordanstown vs University of Limerick
Athlone IT vs IT Carlow
Dublin IT vs Letterkenny IT
University College Cork vs University College Dublin
First Division Quarter Finals
to be played Tuesday 26th January 2010
GMIT Castlebar vs NCI
Mary Immaculate College vs Cork College of Commerce
ITT Dublin 'B' vs Athlone IT 'B'
Sallynoggin College of FE vs Colaiste Ide 'B'
Second Division Quarter Finals
to be played Thursday 28th January 2010
Northside Campus of FE vs ITT Dublin 'C'
Mater Dei College vs Inchicore College
IT Blanchardstown 'B' vs IT Tralee 'B'
Senior College Dun Laoghaire vs Dundalk IT 'B'
Please note that first named teams have home advantage. Referees and assistants will be assigned by the CUFL Committee to each game, home team to cover the costs.
Gerard Dunne
National Coordinator for Schools, Colleges and Universities,
Football Association of Ireland,
National Sports Campus,
Abbotstown,
Dublin 15
M: +353 87 2073815
T: +353 1 8999500
E: gdunne@fai.ie
Today at FAI HQ the draw for the Quarter Finals of the CUFL were made by FAI Technical Director Packie Bonner and Terry McAuley (IUFU). The draw is as follows:
Premier Division Quarter Finals
to be played Wednesday 27th January 2010
Ulster University Jordanstown vs University of Limerick
Athlone IT vs IT Carlow
Dublin IT vs Letterkenny IT
University College Cork vs University College Dublin
First Division Quarter Finals
to be played Tuesday 26th January 2010
GMIT Castlebar vs NCI
Mary Immaculate College vs Cork College of Commerce
ITT Dublin 'B' vs Athlone IT 'B'
Sallynoggin College of FE vs Colaiste Ide 'B'
Second Division Quarter Finals
to be played Thursday 28th January 2010
Northside Campus of FE vs ITT Dublin 'C'
Mater Dei College vs Inchicore College
IT Blanchardstown 'B' vs IT Tralee 'B'
Senior College Dun Laoghaire vs Dundalk IT 'B'
Please note that first named teams have home advantage. Referees and assistants will be assigned by the CUFL Committee to each game, home team to cover the costs.
Gerard Dunne
National Coordinator for Schools, Colleges and Universities,
Football Association of Ireland,
National Sports Campus,
Abbotstown,
Dublin 15
M: +353 87 2073815
T: +353 1 8999500
E: gdunne@fai.ie
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
UMBRO Colleges Cup First Round Results
Division One side Castlebar GMIT caused the major upset of the First Round of the Umbro Cup by knocking out Premier Division side Galway GMIT 4-3. This result sees Castlebar secure local bragging rights in the West. In the East, DIT advance to the next round where they will face GMIT after an impressive 3-1 win against NCI in Grangegorman.
Last year's beaten finalists Letterkenny IT made a it a day to forget for Cavan Institute by demolishing them 15-0 in Letterkenny. Newcomers Belfast Metropolitan won 4-3 away against South West College Enniskillen.
Colaiste Stiofain Naofa cruised past Division One side Dublin Business School 7-1 at the AUL. It was a welcome result for Liam Murphy's side who have so far failed to pick up any points in Premier Division South. IT Tallaght are still in the running for Umbro Cup glory thanks to a 3-1 away win against Cork College of Commerce.
IT Tralee v DLIADT and Crumlin College of FE v IT Sligo (Cup Holders) were postponed due to the poor weather. Sallynoggin College of FE, Cork IT, Limerick IT, Waterford IT, Athlone IT and Dundalk IT are already through to the last 16 of the competition.
Full list of Results
Cork College of Commerce 1- 3 ITT Dublin
Dublin Business School 1 – 7 Colaiste Stiofain Naofa
IT Carlow 2 – 0 Bray Institute of FE
Letterkenny IT 15 – 0 Cavan Institute
South West College Enniskillen 3 – 4 Belfast Metropolitan
IT Blanchardstown 0 – 1 Colaiste IDE
GMIT Castlebar 4 - 3 GMIT Galway
Dublin IT 3 – 1 NCI
PRO: Gavin Fleming
Last year's beaten finalists Letterkenny IT made a it a day to forget for Cavan Institute by demolishing them 15-0 in Letterkenny. Newcomers Belfast Metropolitan won 4-3 away against South West College Enniskillen.
Colaiste Stiofain Naofa cruised past Division One side Dublin Business School 7-1 at the AUL. It was a welcome result for Liam Murphy's side who have so far failed to pick up any points in Premier Division South. IT Tallaght are still in the running for Umbro Cup glory thanks to a 3-1 away win against Cork College of Commerce.
IT Tralee v DLIADT and Crumlin College of FE v IT Sligo (Cup Holders) were postponed due to the poor weather. Sallynoggin College of FE, Cork IT, Limerick IT, Waterford IT, Athlone IT and Dundalk IT are already through to the last 16 of the competition.
Full list of Results
Cork College of Commerce 1- 3 ITT Dublin
Dublin Business School 1 – 7 Colaiste Stiofain Naofa
IT Carlow 2 – 0 Bray Institute of FE
Letterkenny IT 15 – 0 Cavan Institute
South West College Enniskillen 3 – 4 Belfast Metropolitan
IT Blanchardstown 0 – 1 Colaiste IDE
GMIT Castlebar 4 - 3 GMIT Galway
Dublin IT 3 – 1 NCI
PRO: Gavin Fleming
Monday, November 16, 2009
CUFL Change of Administrator
Please note that with immediate effect that Ger Dunne will be taking over administration of the Colleges and Universities League. Please send him your results no later than 10am on the morning after the game.
You can check out fixtures, results and league tables on www.thirdlevelfootball.ie
Please feel free to send match reports and photos from your games too and he shall put these on the website.
Please note an additional rule for the CUFL this season:
· Players in colleges with more than one team shall be deemed ineligible to play with the team(s) ranked lower once they have played two games for the higher ranked team
Via Email from:
Gerard Dunne
National Coordinator for Schools, Colleges and Universities,
Football Association of Ireland,
National Sports Campus,
Abbotstown,
Dublin 15
M: +353 87 2073815
T: +353 1 8999500
E: gdunne@fai.ie
You can check out fixtures, results and league tables on www.thirdlevelfootball.ie
Please feel free to send match reports and photos from your games too and he shall put these on the website.
Please note an additional rule for the CUFL this season:
· Players in colleges with more than one team shall be deemed ineligible to play with the team(s) ranked lower once they have played two games for the higher ranked team
Via Email from:
Gerard Dunne
National Coordinator for Schools, Colleges and Universities,
Football Association of Ireland,
National Sports Campus,
Abbotstown,
Dublin 15
M: +353 87 2073815
T: +353 1 8999500
E: gdunne@fai.ie
Cup Draws for 2010
Dear Member
Please find the cup draws for this years various cup competitions on the website and may I also take this opportunity to remind members that Umbro match balls must be used in all CUFL and CFAI cup competitions. Failure to do so will result in sanction against the home team. There will be an open draw after round two of all cup games.
Joe O’Brien DIT will be responsible for all CFAI Cup competitions for 09/10. All first rounds are to be played on or before 19th November. All results are to be sent to Joe immediately after the game by e-mail or text at:joe.obrien@dit.ie0861953854
The majority of the rules are the same as the league, however here are a few questions and answers of common queries. Please note the change in number 5 as opposed to previous years due to members representations to the executive of budgetary cuts and the neccessity to reduce costs.
1.Whose responsibility is it to report the result? It is the responsibility of the home team to email or text( to the address above) the result within 24hours of the match ending.
2 Where do we sent the match card? Completed match cards and any referees report are to be sent to Joe O’Brien at DIT, Faculty of Tourism and Food,Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin 1
3. What happens in the event of the match ending a draw? In the event of extra time 15mins each way will be played, following that a peno shootout (5penos each, followed by sudden death)
4.How many subs can we use? You can use 5 substitutes from a list of 7.
5. Do we need 3 officals? No, as opposed to previous years only 1 official will be required for the first 2 rounds of Umbro Cup games.
6. What match card do we use? You can use the online match card for the Umbro Colleges & Universities league ( Just note its a cup game on the front page)
7. Do we have to use Umbro Balls? YES, it is a requirement that all teams use Umbro match balls for all league & cup competitions. Failure to do so will result in sanction against the home team.
8. Do we go into the plate if we lose in round 2 of a cup? No, only teams that lose in round 1 will go into the Umbro Plate
9. Do we go into the plate if we got a bye in round 1 and loose that 1st game? No only teams that loose in round 1 go into the plate.
Should you have any further queries regarding the Cup Competitions just drop an email to Joe.
Rgds
John Quinlan
CFAI HonSec
Please find the cup draws for this years various cup competitions on the website and may I also take this opportunity to remind members that Umbro match balls must be used in all CUFL and CFAI cup competitions. Failure to do so will result in sanction against the home team. There will be an open draw after round two of all cup games.
Joe O’Brien DIT will be responsible for all CFAI Cup competitions for 09/10. All first rounds are to be played on or before 19th November. All results are to be sent to Joe immediately after the game by e-mail or text at:joe.obrien@dit.ie0861953854
The majority of the rules are the same as the league, however here are a few questions and answers of common queries. Please note the change in number 5 as opposed to previous years due to members representations to the executive of budgetary cuts and the neccessity to reduce costs.
1.Whose responsibility is it to report the result? It is the responsibility of the home team to email or text( to the address above) the result within 24hours of the match ending.
2 Where do we sent the match card? Completed match cards and any referees report are to be sent to Joe O’Brien at DIT, Faculty of Tourism and Food,Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin 1
3. What happens in the event of the match ending a draw? In the event of extra time 15mins each way will be played, following that a peno shootout (5penos each, followed by sudden death)
4.How many subs can we use? You can use 5 substitutes from a list of 7.
5. Do we need 3 officals? No, as opposed to previous years only 1 official will be required for the first 2 rounds of Umbro Cup games.
6. What match card do we use? You can use the online match card for the Umbro Colleges & Universities league ( Just note its a cup game on the front page)
7. Do we have to use Umbro Balls? YES, it is a requirement that all teams use Umbro match balls for all league & cup competitions. Failure to do so will result in sanction against the home team.
8. Do we go into the plate if we lose in round 2 of a cup? No, only teams that lose in round 1 will go into the Umbro Plate
9. Do we go into the plate if we got a bye in round 1 and loose that 1st game? No only teams that loose in round 1 go into the plate.
Should you have any further queries regarding the Cup Competitions just drop an email to Joe.
Rgds
John Quinlan
CFAI HonSec
Sunday, November 15, 2009
CFAI National Trials December 09
Dear Members,
The CFAI will hold 2 trials for the 2009/2010 National squad in the coming weeks based on geographical location. This year it is the intent of the management team to give each player 90mins to prove their ability. Both Trials will take place on Astro turf, so please ensure players bring the correct footwear.
Players must also bring their own shorts/socks/warmup gear and wet gear to stay dry and warm. (It is hoped kits will be provided on both days)
Trial 1: Wednesday 2nd December, 10:30am
Venue: Oscar Traynor Complex Dublin Players: Premier North, Premier East A&B, Div 1 East A&B, Div 2 North, Div 2 Dublin North & South
Trial 2: Friday 4th December, 10:30am
Venue: Athlone Institute of Technology Players: Premier South, Premier West, Div 1 South A&B , Div 1 west, Div 2 South
PLEASE NOTE VENUE AND DATE. DON'T SHOW UP IN THE WRONG PLACE.
While we appricate managers sending a number of players to trials please note the standard of the squad over the last number of years mainly comprised of players playing League of Ireland Div 1/Eircom A League/Eircom U20s & Senior league soccer.
Please find the nomination form on the Website. All forms must be emailed to dannycrowley8@hotmail.com on or before Thursday 26th November. Any College who does not send in the form on time may be eliminated from the trails.
Final details on the trials will follow closer to the date of occurrence.
Paddy Gleeson, Via Email.
The CFAI will hold 2 trials for the 2009/2010 National squad in the coming weeks based on geographical location. This year it is the intent of the management team to give each player 90mins to prove their ability. Both Trials will take place on Astro turf, so please ensure players bring the correct footwear.
Players must also bring their own shorts/socks/warmup gear and wet gear to stay dry and warm. (It is hoped kits will be provided on both days)
Trial 1: Wednesday 2nd December, 10:30am
Venue: Oscar Traynor Complex Dublin Players: Premier North, Premier East A&B, Div 1 East A&B, Div 2 North, Div 2 Dublin North & South
Trial 2: Friday 4th December, 10:30am
Venue: Athlone Institute of Technology Players: Premier South, Premier West, Div 1 South A&B , Div 1 west, Div 2 South
PLEASE NOTE VENUE AND DATE. DON'T SHOW UP IN THE WRONG PLACE.
While we appricate managers sending a number of players to trials please note the standard of the squad over the last number of years mainly comprised of players playing League of Ireland Div 1/Eircom A League/Eircom U20s & Senior league soccer.
Please find the nomination form on the Website. All forms must be emailed to dannycrowley8@hotmail.com on or before Thursday 26th November. Any College who does not send in the form on time may be eliminated from the trails.
Final details on the trials will follow closer to the date of occurrence.
Paddy Gleeson, Via Email.
Friday, October 16, 2009
TI / St Pats beat UL in League opener
Tipperary Institute / St Pats 3 -1 University of Limerick “C”
Robin Murray 55 John Dunne 5
David Brophy 70
Phil O’Brien 82
Tipperary Institute / St Pats got their season off to a good start yesterday with a win against University of Limerick. The UL team, who consist of players from their Crowley Cup panel, are new entrants to the league with their first team and ‘freshers’ team having competing in the higher divisions last season.
TI, who topped the Second south division last year, went behind very early, when UL sprung the offside trap to leave their centre forward Dunne one on one with Dargan in the TI goal, where he made no mistake. The Tipperary students gradually played their way back into the game and overall had the better of the half. While Hensey and Brophy had chances for Tipperary Institute the half finished at 1-0. Upon the restart TI continued to apply pressure but when the equaliser came after 10 minutes, it owed much to fortune as a rushed clearance rebounded off the advancing Murray past the stranded Limerick keeper.
TI continued their dominance, but Limerick came very close to once again taking the lead when, following a corner which wasn’t clear, a deflected shot was touched around the post by an excellent reaction save from Dargan. At this point the next goal was always going to have a big bearing on the outcome of the game. It came when man of the match Martin Fitzgerald won possession on the right and quickly curled in a low cross which was headed home beautifully just in front of the keeper by the in rushing Brophy.
The game was sealed with about 10 minutes to go when Phil O’Brien received a great switch on the left side of the box, controlled and slotted past the keeper from a tight angle. The Tipperary students go to Cork to take on Northside Campus of Further Education next week. More information on www.thirdlevelfootball.ie.
Tipperary Institute: Pierce Dargan, David Shannon, Dean Grannell, Rob Browne, Arron Keenan, Phil O’Brien, Robin Murray (82), Martin Fitzgerald, David Brophy, Simon Hensey (60), Tony Green (65) Subs: David Bourke (60), Gearoid O’Connor (65), Mark Flynn (82), Ray Willis, Mark Murphy Management: Michael Cox, Eddie Fanning, Tom Gleeson
University of Limerick ‘C’: Rory Griffin, Sean Keating, John Callanan, Patrick Passath, Rob Phelan, Cian McCaffrey, Sean Wason, Declan Bennett, John Dunne, Ronan Kavanagh, Yoel Abarracin Subs: Michael Cox, Stephen Martin, Vanit Tohsanguanpun, Chris Horan, Jason Kearns, Anthony Greaney, Ruiri Mac An Tuile Manager: Liam Duffy
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
CUFL kicks off
Next Week sees the new CUFL season kick off.
This years CUFL sees a large influx of new teams across the divisions. The premier division will see 24 teams compete in 5 divisions, while the First division will see 26 teams compete in 5 divisions. The second divison will see 23 teams compete in 4 divisions.
The playoffs will be completed after Christmas, culminating in the division finals currently scheduled for late February.
This years CUFL sees a large influx of new teams across the divisions. The premier division will see 24 teams compete in 5 divisions, while the First division will see 26 teams compete in 5 divisions. The second divison will see 23 teams compete in 4 divisions.
The playoffs will be completed after Christmas, culminating in the division finals currently scheduled for late February.
CUFL 2009 Formats & Fixtures
Tue 06/10/2009 15:50
Welcome to the 2009/2010 CUFL Season.
Please find the Premier Divisions, 1st Divisions & 2nd Divisions competition formats and fixtures for the coming season at www.thirdlevelfootball.ie/cufl . You will aslo find a soft copy match card for your attention. All CUFL participant teams will receive hard copy match cards by post in the next few days.
Please note the following:
1) All fixtures must be played on the appointed dates
2) All home teams to arrange Match Officials (3 Match Officials for all Premier Division Fixtures)
3) All home teams must contact their opponents at least 2 days prior to fixture dates to confirm match venue,directions to match venue, team kit colours and kick off time.
4) All home teams must forward match results to paul.brady@fai.ie by 10.00am on the morning after the match.
5) All home teams to forward the completed hard copy match card and Referees Report by post to Paul Brady, National Sports Campus, Abbotstown, Dublin 15 within 24 hrs after each match.
Best Wishes for the season,
Paul Brady
Manager
Domestic Football Department
Football Association of Ireland
Welcome to the 2009/2010 CUFL Season.
Please find the Premier Divisions, 1st Divisions & 2nd Divisions competition formats and fixtures for the coming season at www.thirdlevelfootball.ie/cufl . You will aslo find a soft copy match card for your attention. All CUFL participant teams will receive hard copy match cards by post in the next few days.
Please note the following:
1) All fixtures must be played on the appointed dates
2) All home teams to arrange Match Officials (3 Match Officials for all Premier Division Fixtures)
3) All home teams must contact their opponents at least 2 days prior to fixture dates to confirm match venue,directions to match venue, team kit colours and kick off time.
4) All home teams must forward match results to paul.brady@fai.ie by 10.00am on the morning after the match.
5) All home teams to forward the completed hard copy match card and Referees Report by post to Paul Brady, National Sports Campus, Abbotstown, Dublin 15 within 24 hrs after each match.
Best Wishes for the season,
Paul Brady
Manager
Domestic Football Department
Football Association of Ireland
Monday, September 7, 2009
Notice of 2009 CFAI AGM
Dear Member,
Please be advised that the CFAI Annual General Meeting shall take place on Wednesday 30th of September at the Dublin Institute of Technology, Grangegorman Campus, Dublin, at 12:30pm.
Please respond via email to admin@cfai.ie to let us know who will be attending on behalf of your college. It is important that each member college have a representative in attendance.
An email has been sent with draft agenda, and Rule change and nomination forms. Please respond via email with any nominations, proposed changes or agenda items.
__________
John Quinlan
Hon. Secretary
Colleges Football Association of Ireland
Please be advised that the CFAI Annual General Meeting shall take place on Wednesday 30th of September at the Dublin Institute of Technology, Grangegorman Campus, Dublin, at 12:30pm.
Please respond via email to admin@cfai.ie to let us know who will be attending on behalf of your college. It is important that each member college have a representative in attendance.
An email has been sent with draft agenda, and Rule change and nomination forms. Please respond via email with any nominations, proposed changes or agenda items.
__________
John Quinlan
Hon. Secretary
Colleges Football Association of Ireland
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Webster wins ITT Dublin Fresher of the year award
Young ITT Tallaght first year player David Webster was awarded the Fresher of the year at the ITT Sports Award dinner. David, who also plays with Bray Wanderers, received his award from the guest of Honour, Billy Walsh, the coach of the Irish Olympic Boxing Team.
Photos
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Thursday, April 23, 2009
Match Report: IUFU 0-1 CFAI
By Ger Dunne, FAI.
http://www.thirdlevelfootball.ie/cfai/news/item/190/cfai-defeat-iufu-in-annual-hooper-cup-representative-game/
23 April 2009
The CFAI National Squad defeated the IUFU National Squad in a closely fought match at Banbridge Town FC, Co. Down on Wednesday 22nd April to re-claim the Hooper Cup. Kevin Cornwall (Colaiste Ide) got the winner after 67 mins from a corner.
For photos of the game click here
Gareth Harkin (Letterkenny IT) impressed at left back and Colin Bargary (Colaiste Stiofáin Naofa) was commanding in midfield for CFAI. Mark Surgenor (UU Jordanstown) and John Mulroy (DCU) impressed for IUFU. Jimmy Cumiskey's IUFU dominated the first half although Davy O'Sullivan (DIT) came close for CFAI just before the break.Danny Crowley's CFAI side were the better side in the second half with O'Sullivan chipping Cian Byrne (UCD) but narrowly missed the target on 60mins.
After Cornwall scored following a corner on 67mins the IUFU threw everything at CFAI but couldn't find a way past the excellent DIT centre half pairing of Paul Whelan and Conor McMahon. World University Games manager Kieran Harding presented the Hooper Cup to CFAI Captain Paul Doohan (Letterkenny IT) after the game.Squads:
CFAI SQUAD:
1. Ryan Coulter Coláiste Íde
2. Keith Murray Coláiste Íde
3. Gareth Harkin, Letterkenny IT
4. Conor McMahon, DIT
5. Paul Whelan, DIT
6. Colin Bargarry, CSN
7. Stephen Roche, DIT
8. Paul Doohan, Letterkenny IT (Capt)
9. Kevin Cornwall, Coláiste Íde
10. Davy O’ Sullivan, DIT
11. Rory Kiely, CSN
12. Ciaran Green, IT Sligo
13. Kevin Crehan, GMIT
14. Nicholas Byrne, Sallynoggin IT
15. Dean Zambra, DIT
16. Wesley Tong CIT
Management: Danny Crowley, Paddy Gleeson and Jim Conroy
IUFU SQUAD:
1. Cian Byrne UCD
2. Mick Kelly UCD
3. Anthony Costigan UCD
4. Ciaran Boyd UUJ
5. Mark Surgenor UUJ (Capt)
6. John Mulroy DCU
7. Dwyane Wilson UCD
8. John Dineen UCD
9. Austin Friel Magee
10. Ally Gordon UUC
11. Eoin Roche UCD
12. Graham Rushe UCD
13. Evin O’Reilly Trinity College
14. Ally Teggart UUJ
15. Luke Burgess UCC
16. Chris Allen Trinity College
17. Evan Connolly UCD
18. Gavin Falconer UCD
19. Rory Keaveney UCD
20. Stephen O’Brien UCC
21. Niall O’Carroll Trinity College
Management: Jimmy Cumiskey, Diarmuid McNally and John Power
http://www.thirdlevelfootball.ie/cfai/news/item/190/cfai-defeat-iufu-in-annual-hooper-cup-representative-game/
23 April 2009
The CFAI National Squad defeated the IUFU National Squad in a closely fought match at Banbridge Town FC, Co. Down on Wednesday 22nd April to re-claim the Hooper Cup. Kevin Cornwall (Colaiste Ide) got the winner after 67 mins from a corner.
For photos of the game click here
Gareth Harkin (Letterkenny IT) impressed at left back and Colin Bargary (Colaiste Stiofáin Naofa) was commanding in midfield for CFAI. Mark Surgenor (UU Jordanstown) and John Mulroy (DCU) impressed for IUFU. Jimmy Cumiskey's IUFU dominated the first half although Davy O'Sullivan (DIT) came close for CFAI just before the break.Danny Crowley's CFAI side were the better side in the second half with O'Sullivan chipping Cian Byrne (UCD) but narrowly missed the target on 60mins.
After Cornwall scored following a corner on 67mins the IUFU threw everything at CFAI but couldn't find a way past the excellent DIT centre half pairing of Paul Whelan and Conor McMahon. World University Games manager Kieran Harding presented the Hooper Cup to CFAI Captain Paul Doohan (Letterkenny IT) after the game.Squads:
CFAI SQUAD:
1. Ryan Coulter Coláiste Íde
2. Keith Murray Coláiste Íde
3. Gareth Harkin, Letterkenny IT
4. Conor McMahon, DIT
5. Paul Whelan, DIT
6. Colin Bargarry, CSN
7. Stephen Roche, DIT
8. Paul Doohan, Letterkenny IT (Capt)
9. Kevin Cornwall, Coláiste Íde
10. Davy O’ Sullivan, DIT
11. Rory Kiely, CSN
12. Ciaran Green, IT Sligo
13. Kevin Crehan, GMIT
14. Nicholas Byrne, Sallynoggin IT
15. Dean Zambra, DIT
16. Wesley Tong CIT
Management: Danny Crowley, Paddy Gleeson and Jim Conroy
IUFU SQUAD:
1. Cian Byrne UCD
2. Mick Kelly UCD
3. Anthony Costigan UCD
4. Ciaran Boyd UUJ
5. Mark Surgenor UUJ (Capt)
6. John Mulroy DCU
7. Dwyane Wilson UCD
8. John Dineen UCD
9. Austin Friel Magee
10. Ally Gordon UUC
11. Eoin Roche UCD
12. Graham Rushe UCD
13. Evin O’Reilly Trinity College
14. Ally Teggart UUJ
15. Luke Burgess UCC
16. Chris Allen Trinity College
17. Evan Connolly UCD
18. Gavin Falconer UCD
19. Rory Keaveney UCD
20. Stephen O’Brien UCC
21. Niall O’Carroll Trinity College
Management: Jimmy Cumiskey, Diarmuid McNally and John Power
IUFU 0 - 1 CFAI
The CFAI National Squad defeated their University counterparts in a closely fought match in Banbridge Co. Down yesterday.
Kevin Cornwall (Colaiste Ide) got the winner close to the hour mark having, with his strike partner Davy O'Sullivan, provided the Universities defence with problems all afternoon.
Gareth Harkin (Letterkenny IT) impressed at left back and Colin Bargary (Colaiste Stiofan Naofa) was commanding in midfield.
Full match report and to follow.
Thanks to Ger Dunne from the FAI for excellent photos.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cfai/sets/72157617138575435/
Kevin Cornwall (Colaiste Ide) got the winner close to the hour mark having, with his strike partner Davy O'Sullivan, provided the Universities defence with problems all afternoon.
Gareth Harkin (Letterkenny IT) impressed at left back and Colin Bargary (Colaiste Stiofan Naofa) was commanding in midfield.
Full match report and to follow.
Thanks to Ger Dunne from the FAI for excellent photos.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cfai/sets/72157617138575435/
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Colaiste Stiofan Naofa win Futsal Cup
Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa captured Colleges and Universities Futsal Cup today in the BRL UMBRO Futsal Arena in Ballymun beating UCC 3-1 with goals from Craig Duggan, Roy Payne and captain Eoin Forde.
This competition was held in four regions in March with twenty three teams. The competition was open to all clubs who played in the CUFL competition this year.
The competition was organised by FAI Colleges and Universities Coordinator Gerard Dunne, FAI Futsal Cordinator Derek O'Neill, FAI International Assistant Manager Stephen Finn, FAI Futsal Referees Coordinator Gerry Behan and FAI third level football facilitators Maz Sweeney (Athlone IT), Stephen Griffin (University of Limerick), Greg Yelverton (University College Cork), Barbara O’Connell (Cork IT and CSN), John O’Carroll (DIT) and Barry Prenderville (NUI Maynooth).
Six teams from the regional events progressed to the National Finals which took place in the new UMBRO BRL Futsal Arena in Trinity Comprehensive, Ballymun, Dublin on Monday 20th April.
Two group stages were held to prepare for knock-out games with Athlone IT impressing in group one winning both their games. The quarter finals saw ITT Dublin beaten 5-2 by Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa after a thrilling contest and University of Limerick exiting 2-0 to pre tournament favourites Trinity College. The semi finals were enthralling affairs with Athlone IT edged out 4-3 after leading twice and levelling at 3-3 in injury time. In the second semi final UCC beat Trinity College 3-2 in a very tight tactical game.
The final brought together the two Southern representatives UCC and Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa in very close game with some excellent skill and high energy from both teams with late goals from Craig Duggan, Roy Payne and Eoin Forde cancelling out Padraig O'Brien’s goal for UCC.
After the game IUFU President Terry McAuley presented the Futsal Cup to Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa captain Eoin Forde. Winners of the National Final Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa will now be invited in association with CUSAI to enter the 6th European Universities Futsal Championship which will be organised in Podgorica (Montenegro) from July 20-26, 2009. (http://www.eusa.eu/ and http://www.unisportmne.ac.me/)
For Photos click here
Results and Scorers from National Finals:
Group One:
Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa 1(Eoin Forde): Trinity College 3 (Oisin McMahon Fogarty, Darren Burke, Eoghan Keegan)
Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa 0: Athlone IT 4 (Craig Tone 3, Charly Appenteng)
Athlone IT 2 (Charly Appenteng , Alan Douglas): Trinity College 1 (Oisin McMahon Fogarty)
Pos Team P W D L F A Pts GD
1 Athlone IT 2 2 0 0 6 1 6 5
2 Trinity College 2 1 0 1 4 3 3 1
3 Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa 2 0 0 2 1 7 0 -6
Group Two
ITT Dublin 1(Stephen Nicholl): UCC 1 (Luke Burgess)
ITT Dublin 1(Gary Gannon): University of Limerick 0
University of Limerick 0:UCC 3 (Keith Hoctor, Richard O’Donovan, Luke Burgess)
Pos Team P W D L F A Pts GD
1 UCC 2 1 1 0 4 1 4 3
2 ITT Dublin 2 1 1 0 2 1 4 1
3 University of Limerick 2 0 0 2 0 4 0 -4
Quarter Finals:
Trinity College 2(Darren Burke, Eoghan Keegan): University of Limerick 0
ITT Dublin 2 (James Fox 2): Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa 5 (Eoin Forde 2, Craig Duggan 2, Donal Lynch)
Semi Finals:
UCC 3 (Tomas Earls, Richard O’Donovan, Padraig O’Brien): Trinity College 2 (Eoghan Keegan 2)
Athlone IT 3 (Craig Tone 2, Jack Mendy): Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa 4 (Donal Lynch 2, Roy Payne, Craig Duggan)
Final:
UCC 1 (Padraig O'Brien): Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa 3 (Craig Duggan, Roy Payne and Eoin Forde)
Top Scorers:
5- Craig Tone Athlone IT
4- Eoghan Keegan Trinity College , Craig Duggan Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa , Eoin Forde Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa
This competition was held in four regions in March with twenty three teams. The competition was open to all clubs who played in the CUFL competition this year.
The competition was organised by FAI Colleges and Universities Coordinator Gerard Dunne, FAI Futsal Cordinator Derek O'Neill, FAI International Assistant Manager Stephen Finn, FAI Futsal Referees Coordinator Gerry Behan and FAI third level football facilitators Maz Sweeney (Athlone IT), Stephen Griffin (University of Limerick), Greg Yelverton (University College Cork), Barbara O’Connell (Cork IT and CSN), John O’Carroll (DIT) and Barry Prenderville (NUI Maynooth).
Six teams from the regional events progressed to the National Finals which took place in the new UMBRO BRL Futsal Arena in Trinity Comprehensive, Ballymun, Dublin on Monday 20th April.
Two group stages were held to prepare for knock-out games with Athlone IT impressing in group one winning both their games. The quarter finals saw ITT Dublin beaten 5-2 by Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa after a thrilling contest and University of Limerick exiting 2-0 to pre tournament favourites Trinity College. The semi finals were enthralling affairs with Athlone IT edged out 4-3 after leading twice and levelling at 3-3 in injury time. In the second semi final UCC beat Trinity College 3-2 in a very tight tactical game.
The final brought together the two Southern representatives UCC and Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa in very close game with some excellent skill and high energy from both teams with late goals from Craig Duggan, Roy Payne and Eoin Forde cancelling out Padraig O'Brien’s goal for UCC.
After the game IUFU President Terry McAuley presented the Futsal Cup to Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa captain Eoin Forde. Winners of the National Final Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa will now be invited in association with CUSAI to enter the 6th European Universities Futsal Championship which will be organised in Podgorica (Montenegro) from July 20-26, 2009. (http://www.eusa.eu/ and http://www.unisportmne.ac.me/)
For Photos click here
Results and Scorers from National Finals:
Group One:
Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa 1(Eoin Forde): Trinity College 3 (Oisin McMahon Fogarty, Darren Burke, Eoghan Keegan)
Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa 0: Athlone IT 4 (Craig Tone 3, Charly Appenteng)
Athlone IT 2 (Charly Appenteng , Alan Douglas): Trinity College 1 (Oisin McMahon Fogarty)
Pos Team P W D L F A Pts GD
1 Athlone IT 2 2 0 0 6 1 6 5
2 Trinity College 2 1 0 1 4 3 3 1
3 Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa 2 0 0 2 1 7 0 -6
Group Two
ITT Dublin 1(Stephen Nicholl): UCC 1 (Luke Burgess)
ITT Dublin 1(Gary Gannon): University of Limerick 0
University of Limerick 0:UCC 3 (Keith Hoctor, Richard O’Donovan, Luke Burgess)
Pos Team P W D L F A Pts GD
1 UCC 2 1 1 0 4 1 4 3
2 ITT Dublin 2 1 1 0 2 1 4 1
3 University of Limerick 2 0 0 2 0 4 0 -4
Quarter Finals:
Trinity College 2(Darren Burke, Eoghan Keegan): University of Limerick 0
ITT Dublin 2 (James Fox 2): Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa 5 (Eoin Forde 2, Craig Duggan 2, Donal Lynch)
Semi Finals:
UCC 3 (Tomas Earls, Richard O’Donovan, Padraig O’Brien): Trinity College 2 (Eoghan Keegan 2)
Athlone IT 3 (Craig Tone 2, Jack Mendy): Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa 4 (Donal Lynch 2, Roy Payne, Craig Duggan)
Final:
UCC 1 (Padraig O'Brien): Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa 3 (Craig Duggan, Roy Payne and Eoin Forde)
Top Scorers:
5- Craig Tone Athlone IT
4- Eoghan Keegan Trinity College , Craig Duggan Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa , Eoin Forde Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Friday, April 10, 2009
Colleges FAI National Team v Defence Forces
Date: Wednesday 15th April
Venue: Home Farm FC
KickOff: 5pm
Squad meeting at Oscar Traynor Centre, Coolock at 12.30pm
Presentation 7.15pm
Venue: Home Farm FC
KickOff: 5pm
Squad meeting at Oscar Traynor Centre, Coolock at 12.30pm
Presentation 7.15pm
Friday, March 20, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
CFAI vs Garda National Squad - April 8th
CFAI vs Garda National Squad
Date: Wednesday 8th April
Venue: Westmanstown, Garda Sports & Leisure Club
Kick Off: 2.30pm
Players to meet at Westmanstown, Garda Sports & Leisure Club at 11am for light training session before the game.
Danny Crowley
National Team Manager
Date: Wednesday 8th April
Venue: Westmanstown, Garda Sports & Leisure Club
Kick Off: 2.30pm
Players to meet at Westmanstown, Garda Sports & Leisure Club at 11am for light training session before the game.
Danny Crowley
National Team Manager
Friday, March 13, 2009
Dundalk IT win the Bob Eustace cup
Dundalk IT 3-0 Tipperary Institute
Murphy 55
Johnston 65
O’Donnell 88
Dundalk IT finished on top in the Bob Eustace Cup Final played at Salthill Devon’s grounds in Drom, Galway on Wednesday last. The game was played in poor conditions with a very strong wind blowing from end to end, making it the proverbial game of two halves.
Dundalk won the toss and elected to play against the wind in the first period and while Tipperary Institute applied pressure and Hensey looked dangerous up front, they were unable to create many clear chances against a resolute defence. In fact the best chance of the half felt to Dundalk when O’Donnell volleyed against the underside of the crossbar.
With the sides level at the break, the teams switched around and the pressure immediately came on the Tipperary side. The breakthrough for Dundalk came following a corner from the left side. The clearing header was met on the half volley by Murphy on the edge of the area and driven low to the corner of the net through a forest of bodies with the keeper unsighted.
Tipperary Institute went in search of an equaliser and came close when Rencontre got in behind the defence, but unfortunately his shot from a tight angle went over the bar. Shortly after Tipperary received a further set-back when they conceded a second. A free kick from out on the Dundalk right wing, was met at the back post by their centre back, Barthe, and headed back into the path of Johnston to score with the simplest of headers from four yards out.
While TI brought on some fresh legs and continued to plug away to reduce the deficit, Dundalk held strong and used the wind to ensure there were no clear chances. In the end it was Dundalk who scored next to end the game as a contest on 88 minutes. A direct free kick from about forty yards with a strong wind behind, was powerfully struck by Flynn, and while Dargan in the Tipperary goal made an excellent save, the ball rebounded to O’Donnell to turn it home and wrap up the game.
At the presentation directly after Bob Eustace, the president of the Colleges Football Association of Ireland, commended both teams on an entertaining game played in extremely difficult conditions.
Tipperary Institute/St Pats : Pierce Dargan, Jonathon Crean, Kevin Keegan (Capt), Rob Browne, Graham Guiry, Proinseas Matthews, Phil O’Brien, Seamus Ryan, Robin Murray, Simon Hensey, David Rencontre Subs: Tony Greene for Rencontre 60, Gearoid O’Connor for Matthews 60, David Brophy for Murray 70, Dean Grannell for Ryan 75, Justin Dermody for Phil O’Brien 85, Paul Bowe, Ciaran McConway, Management: Michael Cox, Phil Treacy
Dundalk IT: Michael McEvoy, Darren Kane, Karl Johnston, Luke McDonnell, Ben Barthe, Brendan O’Donnell, Alan Doyle, Joseph Flynn, Eoin Murray, Sean Hand, Gary McGrane Subs: Johnny McGailey, John Scott, Barry Mooney, Des Eiffe, Colin Nolan Manager: Brian Donnelly
Murphy 55
Johnston 65
O’Donnell 88
Dundalk IT finished on top in the Bob Eustace Cup Final played at Salthill Devon’s grounds in Drom, Galway on Wednesday last. The game was played in poor conditions with a very strong wind blowing from end to end, making it the proverbial game of two halves.
Dundalk won the toss and elected to play against the wind in the first period and while Tipperary Institute applied pressure and Hensey looked dangerous up front, they were unable to create many clear chances against a resolute defence. In fact the best chance of the half felt to Dundalk when O’Donnell volleyed against the underside of the crossbar.
With the sides level at the break, the teams switched around and the pressure immediately came on the Tipperary side. The breakthrough for Dundalk came following a corner from the left side. The clearing header was met on the half volley by Murphy on the edge of the area and driven low to the corner of the net through a forest of bodies with the keeper unsighted.
Tipperary Institute went in search of an equaliser and came close when Rencontre got in behind the defence, but unfortunately his shot from a tight angle went over the bar. Shortly after Tipperary received a further set-back when they conceded a second. A free kick from out on the Dundalk right wing, was met at the back post by their centre back, Barthe, and headed back into the path of Johnston to score with the simplest of headers from four yards out.
While TI brought on some fresh legs and continued to plug away to reduce the deficit, Dundalk held strong and used the wind to ensure there were no clear chances. In the end it was Dundalk who scored next to end the game as a contest on 88 minutes. A direct free kick from about forty yards with a strong wind behind, was powerfully struck by Flynn, and while Dargan in the Tipperary goal made an excellent save, the ball rebounded to O’Donnell to turn it home and wrap up the game.
At the presentation directly after Bob Eustace, the president of the Colleges Football Association of Ireland, commended both teams on an entertaining game played in extremely difficult conditions.
Tipperary Institute/St Pats : Pierce Dargan, Jonathon Crean, Kevin Keegan (Capt), Rob Browne, Graham Guiry, Proinseas Matthews, Phil O’Brien, Seamus Ryan, Robin Murray, Simon Hensey, David Rencontre Subs: Tony Greene for Rencontre 60, Gearoid O’Connor for Matthews 60, David Brophy for Murray 70, Dean Grannell for Ryan 75, Justin Dermody for Phil O’Brien 85, Paul Bowe, Ciaran McConway, Management: Michael Cox, Phil Treacy
Dundalk IT: Michael McEvoy, Darren Kane, Karl Johnston, Luke McDonnell, Ben Barthe, Brendan O’Donnell, Alan Doyle, Joseph Flynn, Eoin Murray, Sean Hand, Gary McGrane Subs: Johnny McGailey, John Scott, Barry Mooney, Des Eiffe, Colin Nolan Manager: Brian Donnelly
Photos & Videos from Galway
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cfai/sets/72157615066229933/
All Videos taken will be put on Youtube and tagged with CFAI Soccer Galway 2009.
All Videos taken will be put on Youtube and tagged with CFAI Soccer Galway 2009.
UMBRO Colleges Cup Final Match Report
By John Hudson, in Drom, Galway.
IT Sligo 3 Letterkenny IT 2
Second half substitute Stephen Coen with a goal on 75 minutes bridged a 32 year gap as IT Sligo held on against Letterkenny IT to claim the Colleges FAI Umbro Cup for the first time since 1977 at Salthill Devon.
Sligo were twice ahead in a pulsating decider first from a Niall Costello header just before the break and then Sean Kelly's volley on 51 minutes.Only for the Donegal side to respond brilliantly drawing level with two second half goals after Gareth Harkin had earlier failed to hit an equaliser from the penalty spot on 44 minutes.
Letterkenny midfielder Paul Doohan was more accurate with his spot kick two minutes into the second half when Harkin was pulled down in the box and then Mark Forker netted a second equaliser on 67 minutes.
But Sligo bounced back for Coen to strike the winner with a low drive past Paddy Harkin following a neat move by Sean Kelly and Thibaul Galland found him free on the right.
IT Sligo:R Kelly,G Coniffe, R O'Donnell,C O'Grady,N Costello,R McCombe ( T Galland 62),C Greene, S Kelly, G O'Dwyer (S Coen 53((B O'Donnell 89), R Boyle, G Melly.
Letterkenny IT:P Harkin, D McGarvey, K Hogan (P Bonner ht), P Heraghty, S McElwaine, P Doohan (C McCullough 59), F Bonner, M Forker, O McMenamin, G Harkin, G Whoriskey.
Referee: T Geasley (Galway).
From John Hudson 087 2207987
IT Sligo 3 Letterkenny IT 2
Second half substitute Stephen Coen with a goal on 75 minutes bridged a 32 year gap as IT Sligo held on against Letterkenny IT to claim the Colleges FAI Umbro Cup for the first time since 1977 at Salthill Devon.
Sligo were twice ahead in a pulsating decider first from a Niall Costello header just before the break and then Sean Kelly's volley on 51 minutes.Only for the Donegal side to respond brilliantly drawing level with two second half goals after Gareth Harkin had earlier failed to hit an equaliser from the penalty spot on 44 minutes.
Letterkenny midfielder Paul Doohan was more accurate with his spot kick two minutes into the second half when Harkin was pulled down in the box and then Mark Forker netted a second equaliser on 67 minutes.
But Sligo bounced back for Coen to strike the winner with a low drive past Paddy Harkin following a neat move by Sean Kelly and Thibaul Galland found him free on the right.
IT Sligo:R Kelly,G Coniffe, R O'Donnell,C O'Grady,N Costello,R McCombe ( T Galland 62),C Greene, S Kelly, G O'Dwyer (S Coen 53((B O'Donnell 89), R Boyle, G Melly.
Letterkenny IT:P Harkin, D McGarvey, K Hogan (P Bonner ht), P Heraghty, S McElwaine, P Doohan (C McCullough 59), F Bonner, M Forker, O McMenamin, G Harkin, G Whoriskey.
Referee: T Geasley (Galway).
From John Hudson 087 2207987
Cup Final Results
UMBRO Colleges Cup Final (at Salthill Devon):IT Sligo 3 (N Costello 42,S Kelly 51,S Coen 75) Letterkenny IT 2 (P Doohan pen 47, M Forker 67).
UMBRO Plate Final: Colaiste Ide 5 (K Cornwall 8,60 E Dolan 5,J Groake og 20,A Byrne 59) Cork IT 1 (W Tong pen 81).
B Teams Cup Final:Tralee IT 1 (S Buck pen 30) Colaiste Ide 1 (J Morgan 15) aet Colaiste Ide won 4-3 on pens.
Played Wednesday 11th March:
Bob Eustace Cup Final: Dundalk IT 3 - 0 Tipperary Institute
UMBRO Plate Final: Colaiste Ide 5 (K Cornwall 8,60 E Dolan 5,J Groake og 20,A Byrne 59) Cork IT 1 (W Tong pen 81).
B Teams Cup Final:Tralee IT 1 (S Buck pen 30) Colaiste Ide 1 (J Morgan 15) aet Colaiste Ide won 4-3 on pens.
Played Wednesday 11th March:
Bob Eustace Cup Final: Dundalk IT 3 - 0 Tipperary Institute
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Dundalk IT win Bob Eustace Cup
Dundalk IT defeated Tipperary Institute 3-0 yesterday to win the Bob Eustace Cup, the knockout competition for second division teams.
Drom, Galway
Drom, Galway
Colaiste Ide do double at Cup Finals
Colaiste Ide recorded a unique double by winning two Finals in the one day, on pitches side by side.
Colaiste Ide's first team defeated Cork IT 5-1 in the UMBRO colleges Plate Final, while next door, after the game finished 1-1, extra time and a penalty shootout was required for their second team to eventually win out over IT Tralee.
Drom, Galway
Colaiste Ide's first team defeated Cork IT 5-1 in the UMBRO colleges Plate Final, while next door, after the game finished 1-1, extra time and a penalty shootout was required for their second team to eventually win out over IT Tralee.
Drom, Galway
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Third Level Regional Futsal Tournament
Hi All,
Following discussions with FAI, CFAI, IUFU and CUSAI, we are proposing to run a third level futsal competition. This competition will be held in five regions on 31st March 2009 and then a National Final in Dublin. The competition is open to all clubs who played in the CUFL competition this year. Futsal is a 5-a-side indoor game and you can get more details on the game by going to: www.fai.ie/futsal
Here are some more details about the competition:
Entry and Regions:
- The competition will be split into five regions: North / West / South / Dublin North / Dublin & Leinster South. Each region will have an organiser who will contact all institutions in the region after this email.
- The entry fee is €100/ £100stg. The competition is only open to the first five entries received in each region (paid by cheque- non refundable)
- I have attached an invoice that you can use to get payment from your institution.
Cheques must be made payable to “FAI” and sent to me at the address below.
Institutions that enter will receive a “Futsal Pack”- 2 futsal balls / futsal info booklet / futsal DVD, as soon as entry is received. - Entries must be in by Friday March 20th.
Note if you are interested please contact the organiser for your region (excel file with regions attached)- contact numbers below
Eligibility and Rules:
- The competition is open to full-time male students with a valid student card (which must be presented on the morning of the competition).
- The players do not have to registered members of your current teams.
- Rules of futsal will be sent to teams who enter.
- Ten players per squad.
Competition Dates and Venues:
- All regional competitions will take place on Tuesday 31st March 2009. The following are the proposed venues and organisers:
- North – (venue to be confirmed) Stephen Finn +353 88 375909
- West – NUI Galway (9-1 and 2-4pm) Maz Sweeney (086) 7954369 and Stephen Griffin (086) 7954373
- South- UCC Greg Yelverton (10am – 4pm) (086) 7954506 and Barbara O’Connell (086) 7954504
- Dublin North – Blanchardstown IT (10am – 4pm) John O’Carroll (086) 7954371
· Dublin South & Leinster South- NUI Maynooth (10am – 4pm) Barry Prenderville (086) 7954367
The National Final will take place in the new FAI Futsal venue in Trinity Comprehensive, Ballymun, Dublin on Tuesday 22nd April (with seating for 200 people).
Winners of the National Final will be invited in association with CUSAI to enter the 6th European Universities Futsal Championship which will be organised in Podgorica (Montenegro) from July 20-26, 2009. (http://www.eusa.eu/ and http://www.unisportmne.ac.me/)
Regards
Gerard Dunne
National Coordinator for Schools, Colleges and Universities,
Football Association of Ireland,
National Sports Campus,
Abbotstown,
Dublin 15
M: +353 87 2073815
T: +353 1 8999500
E: gdunne@fai.ie
Monday, March 9, 2009
CFAI vs Defence Forces
Hi all,
Just a quick mail to confirm the game against the Defence Forces.
DATE: Wednesday April 15th
VENUE: Home Farm, Whitehall, Dublin
KICK OFF: 7.30PM
Danny Crowley
Monday, March 2, 2009
Arrangements for Finals in Galway
Dear Members,
Congratulations to all teams that have qualified for the CFAI Umbro Cup Finals on March 11th & 12th in Galway. During final preparations can i ask that all colleges attending please note the following:
- Can all teams submit a photo and 2/3 sentences on each squad player( Age/Position/ Club - etc to mcox@tippinst.ie ASAP for the programme.
- Can each team email paddyg2001@yahoo.com their playing kit colours by Wednesday 4th March, also if the teams participating in the umbro cup would be willing to wear a new Umbro kit for the final on Thurdsay should you qualify?
- All players must produce a valid Student ID card prior to the games in Galway.
- All teams must arrive 60mins prior to kickoff time .
- All Finalists are expected to attend the presentation awards on Thursday at 6.30pm at the Salthill Hotel.
- Any team requesting accomadation phone Salthill hotel on 091548800 - CFAI Rate €40 pp B&B
- All teams are advised to have a first aider present with their teams at the finals.
CFAI Umbro Cup Finals schedule - Salthill Devons, Drum, Galway
Weds 11th March
12noon - Umbro Cup Semis
Letterkenny IT V IT Carlow
IT Sligo V Athlone IT
3.30pm - Bob Eustace Cup Final
Tipperary Institute V Dundalk IT
Thursday 12th March
11am - Umbro Plate Final
Colaiste Ide V Cork Institute of Technology
11am - Bteams Cup Final
Tralee Institute of Technology V Colaiste Ide/Carlow IT
2.30pm - Umbro Cup Final
6.30pm Presentation Awards Salthill Hotel Galway
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Tipperary Institute win thru to Bob Eustace Cup Final
Tipperary Institute 1 – 0 Senior College Dun Laoghaire
Browne 15
Tipperary Institute won through to their first Bob Eustace Cup Final defeating the current holders, Senior College Dun Laoghaire, 1-0 in a very competitive fixture in Thurles today. SCD came to this Semi Final having beaten Cavan Institute and Mater Dei in previous rounds, while Tipperary Institute had overcome Griffith College Dublin and St Patricks College Carlow on their journey through the competition.
The game started at a hectic pace, with both sides fully committed, but with few clear cut chances. After 15 minutes, TI took the lead when a Robert Browne free kick from out on the left wing was deflected home by an unfortunate Dun Laoghaire defender. Despite both keepers being called upon regularly throughout the 90 minutes, this proved to be the only difference at the end of a hugely enthralling semi final.
For Tipperary, Hensey and Rencontre both caused trouble for the Dun Laoghaire back line while O’Brien and Murray worked tirelessly in midfield. At the back Guiry and Keegan gave very solid performances in front of Dargan who looked composed at all times.
The Tipperary team, comprising of students from St Patricks College, Thurles and both Tipperary Institute’s campuses, now advance to play the winners of Dundalk IT or Drogheda Institute of FE in the final. This game will be one of the four finals played over two days at the CFAI National Cup Finals in Galway. The match is scheduled for the 11th of March @3pm in the Salthill Devon Complex at Drom.
Tipperary Institute/St Pats : Pierce Dargan, Jonathon Crean, Kevin Keegan, Rob Browne, Graham Guiry, David Brophy, Phil O’Brien, Seamus Ryan, Robin Murray, Simon Hensey, David Rencontre Subs: Proinseas Matthews for Brophy 60, Dean Grannell for Ryan 65, Gearoid O’Connor for Rencontre 75, Justin Dermody, Paul Bowe, Phil Treacy, Tom Gleeson Manager: Michael Cox
Senior College Dun Laoghaire: Stephen Wall, Niall O’Rourke, Shane O’Hannigan, Conor Donnelly, Sean Catterson, Graham Kinsell, Abdi Mohamed, Darren Nolan, Sean Tobin, Stephen O’Grady, Darragh Mullen Subs: Tom Dean, Richie Allop, Paul McBride Manager: Brendan Maguire
Browne 15
Tipperary Institute won through to their first Bob Eustace Cup Final defeating the current holders, Senior College Dun Laoghaire, 1-0 in a very competitive fixture in Thurles today. SCD came to this Semi Final having beaten Cavan Institute and Mater Dei in previous rounds, while Tipperary Institute had overcome Griffith College Dublin and St Patricks College Carlow on their journey through the competition.
The game started at a hectic pace, with both sides fully committed, but with few clear cut chances. After 15 minutes, TI took the lead when a Robert Browne free kick from out on the left wing was deflected home by an unfortunate Dun Laoghaire defender. Despite both keepers being called upon regularly throughout the 90 minutes, this proved to be the only difference at the end of a hugely enthralling semi final.
For Tipperary, Hensey and Rencontre both caused trouble for the Dun Laoghaire back line while O’Brien and Murray worked tirelessly in midfield. At the back Guiry and Keegan gave very solid performances in front of Dargan who looked composed at all times.
The Tipperary team, comprising of students from St Patricks College, Thurles and both Tipperary Institute’s campuses, now advance to play the winners of Dundalk IT or Drogheda Institute of FE in the final. This game will be one of the four finals played over two days at the CFAI National Cup Finals in Galway. The match is scheduled for the 11th of March @3pm in the Salthill Devon Complex at Drom.
Tipperary Institute/St Pats : Pierce Dargan, Jonathon Crean, Kevin Keegan, Rob Browne, Graham Guiry, David Brophy, Phil O’Brien, Seamus Ryan, Robin Murray, Simon Hensey, David Rencontre Subs: Proinseas Matthews for Brophy 60, Dean Grannell for Ryan 65, Gearoid O’Connor for Rencontre 75, Justin Dermody, Paul Bowe, Phil Treacy, Tom Gleeson Manager: Michael Cox
Senior College Dun Laoghaire: Stephen Wall, Niall O’Rourke, Shane O’Hannigan, Conor Donnelly, Sean Catterson, Graham Kinsell, Abdi Mohamed, Darren Nolan, Sean Tobin, Stephen O’Grady, Darragh Mullen Subs: Tom Dean, Richie Allop, Paul McBride Manager: Brendan Maguire
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Umbro Plate Semi Finals
Colaiste Ide 6-0 South West College Enniskillen
CIT v Sallynoggin (Postponed to 4th of March)
CIT v Sallynoggin (Postponed to 4th of March)
Umbro Cup Quarter Final Results
CSN 3-3 IT Sligo (Sligo win 5-4 on Pens)
IT Blachardstown 0-3 Athlone IT
Letterkenny IT 2-0 ITT Dublin
(Shaun McElwaine, Gareth Harkin)
LIT 0-2 IT Carlow
Semi Finals - Galway March 11th 12pm
IT Sligo v AIT
Letterkenny v IT Carlow
IT Blachardstown 0-3 Athlone IT
Letterkenny IT 2-0 ITT Dublin
(Shaun McElwaine, Gareth Harkin)
LIT 0-2 IT Carlow
Semi Finals - Galway March 11th 12pm
IT Sligo v AIT
Letterkenny v IT Carlow
CFAI Sqaud 2009 Finalised
Following the recent development squad get together in Dublin the management of the CFAI squad have finalised their squad and stand-by squad for the forthcoming season. Many thanks to all players who attended and especially to those who did not make it this time around and to all colleges for encouraging student participation.
The management of the squad are currently in the process of finalising a friendly game and will be in contact with the players shortly. In the meantime colleges may contact their players with the finalised squad and stand by squad.
Regards
John Quinlan
CFAI HonSec
CFAI SQUAD 2009
1. Ryan Coulter GK Coláiste Íde
2. Wesley Tong GK CIT
3. Keith Murray RB Coláiste Íde
4. Dean Zambra RB DIT
5. Kevin Williamson LB Garda College
6. Brian Murphy LB CIT
7. Conor McMahon CB DIT
8. Paul Whelan CB DIT
9. Kevin Gaylard CB AIT
10. Colin Bargarry CM CSN
11. Frank Brown CMGarda College
12. Paul Doohan CM Letterkenny IT
13. Nicholas Byrne CM Sallynoggin IT
14. Carmine Russo RM AIT
15. Kevin Crehan RM GMIT
16. Gareth Harkin LM Letterkenny IT
17. Rory Keily LM CSN
18. Stephen Roche CF DIT
19. Kevin Cornwall CF Coláiste Íde
20. Davy O’ Sullivan CF DIT
Reserve Squad:
Karl Donnelly Coláiste Íde, John Egan GMIT, James Lynch Inchicore, Stephen Coen IT Sligo, Niall Costello IT Sligo, Daragh McGovern South West College, Owen Ford CSN, Ian Brazil Garda College, Ciaran Green IT Sligo, Shane Hynes GMIT
The management of the squad are currently in the process of finalising a friendly game and will be in contact with the players shortly. In the meantime colleges may contact their players with the finalised squad and stand by squad.
Regards
John Quinlan
CFAI HonSec
CFAI SQUAD 2009
1. Ryan Coulter GK Coláiste Íde
2. Wesley Tong GK CIT
3. Keith Murray RB Coláiste Íde
4. Dean Zambra RB DIT
5. Kevin Williamson LB Garda College
6. Brian Murphy LB CIT
7. Conor McMahon CB DIT
8. Paul Whelan CB DIT
9. Kevin Gaylard CB AIT
10. Colin Bargarry CM CSN
11. Frank Brown CMGarda College
12. Paul Doohan CM Letterkenny IT
13. Nicholas Byrne CM Sallynoggin IT
14. Carmine Russo RM AIT
15. Kevin Crehan RM GMIT
16. Gareth Harkin LM Letterkenny IT
17. Rory Keily LM CSN
18. Stephen Roche CF DIT
19. Kevin Cornwall CF Coláiste Íde
20. Davy O’ Sullivan CF DIT
Reserve Squad:
Karl Donnelly Coláiste Íde, John Egan GMIT, James Lynch Inchicore, Stephen Coen IT Sligo, Niall Costello IT Sligo, Daragh McGovern South West College, Owen Ford CSN, Ian Brazil Garda College, Ciaran Green IT Sligo, Shane Hynes GMIT
Sunday, February 8, 2009
CFAI National Squad 2009
Dear members
Following the recent successful (except for the weather) CFAI trials in Athlone where over 90 players were nominated, the attached players have been chosen for the CFAI development squad.
These players will be required to attend at 12noon on Monday, Feb 16th at the Oscar Traynor Coaching and Development Centre on the Oscar Traynor Rd, Coolock, Dublin.
Many thanks to all who attended and particularly to those who didn't make it this time around.
Yours in Sport
John Quinlan
CFAI HonSec
Wesley Tong, CIT
John Egan, GMIT
Karl Donnelly, Coláiste Íde
Keith Murray, Coláiste Íde
Dean Zambra, DIT
James Lynch, Inchicore
Kevin Williamson, Garda College
Brian Murphy, CIT
Stephen Coen, IT Sligo
Niall Costello, IT Sligo
Conor McMahon, DIT
Paul Whelan, DIT
Kevin Gaylard, AIT
Daragh McGovern, South West College - Enniskillen
Colin Bargarry, CSN
Frank Brown, Garda College
Owen Ford, CSN
Paul Doohan, Letterkenny IT
Ian Brazil, Garda College
Nicholas Byrne, Sallynoggin
Carmine Russo, AIT
Kevin Crehan, GMIT
Ciaran Green, IT Sligo
Gareth Harkin, Letterkenny IT
Stephen Roche, DIT
Rory Keily, CSN
Kevin Cornwall, Coláiste Íde
Davy O’ Sullivan, DIT
Gary Price, GMIT
Sam Zarka, Coláiste Íde
Following the recent successful (except for the weather) CFAI trials in Athlone where over 90 players were nominated, the attached players have been chosen for the CFAI development squad.
These players will be required to attend at 12noon on Monday, Feb 16th at the Oscar Traynor Coaching and Development Centre on the Oscar Traynor Rd, Coolock, Dublin.
Many thanks to all who attended and particularly to those who didn't make it this time around.
Yours in Sport
John Quinlan
CFAI HonSec
Wesley Tong, CIT
John Egan, GMIT
Karl Donnelly, Coláiste Íde
Keith Murray, Coláiste Íde
Dean Zambra, DIT
James Lynch, Inchicore
Kevin Williamson, Garda College
Brian Murphy, CIT
Stephen Coen, IT Sligo
Niall Costello, IT Sligo
Conor McMahon, DIT
Paul Whelan, DIT
Kevin Gaylard, AIT
Daragh McGovern, South West College - Enniskillen
Colin Bargarry, CSN
Frank Brown, Garda College
Owen Ford, CSN
Paul Doohan, Letterkenny IT
Ian Brazil, Garda College
Nicholas Byrne, Sallynoggin
Carmine Russo, AIT
Kevin Crehan, GMIT
Ciaran Green, IT Sligo
Gareth Harkin, Letterkenny IT
Stephen Roche, DIT
Rory Keily, CSN
Kevin Cornwall, Coláiste Íde
Davy O’ Sullivan, DIT
Gary Price, GMIT
Sam Zarka, Coláiste Íde
Friday, February 6, 2009
Results from Umbro Cup Round 2
From: Mazz Sweeney [mailto:maz.sweeney@fai.ie] Sent: 04 February 2009 16:15
Athlone (5) – Garda College (1)
Scorers: AIT : Hafeez Sholola x 3 / Anthony Hayes x 1 / Brian Caldwell x 1 Garda: Aled Harkin
From: McGonagle Patsy [mailto:Patsy.McGonagle@lyit.ie] Sent: 04 February 2009 16:24
Letterkenny 3-- GMIT 1
Athlone (5) – Garda College (1)
Scorers: AIT : Hafeez Sholola x 3 / Anthony Hayes x 1 / Brian Caldwell x 1 Garda: Aled Harkin
From: McGonagle Patsy [mailto:Patsy.McGonagle@lyit.ie] Sent: 04 February 2009 16:24
Letterkenny 3-- GMIT 1
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Venues Announced for CUFL Premier Semi Finals
Both semi finals will be held at Salthill Devon F.C. grounds at Drom in Rahoon, Galway City on Tuesday 10th of February.
University of Limerick V University College Dublin
Kick Off 12.30hrs
Letterkenny IT V University College Cork
Kick Off 14.30hrs
There will be extra time (15 minutes each way) and penalties if required.
Directions to Drom Soccer Park:
Follow the Galway City Ring Road and take the Moycullen exit. Follow this route (N 59) until you pass the Glenlo Abbey Hotel. Approximately 1 mile past the Glenlo Abbey Hotel take the left turn at the signpost for Salthill Devon F.C. Follow this road for ½ mile until you reach Drom Soccer Park (Salthill Devon F.C.).
University of Limerick V University College Dublin
Kick Off 12.30hrs
Letterkenny IT V University College Cork
Kick Off 14.30hrs
There will be extra time (15 minutes each way) and penalties if required.
Directions to Drom Soccer Park:
Follow the Galway City Ring Road and take the Moycullen exit. Follow this route (N 59) until you pass the Glenlo Abbey Hotel. Approximately 1 mile past the Glenlo Abbey Hotel take the left turn at the signpost for Salthill Devon F.C. Follow this road for ½ mile until you reach Drom Soccer Park (Salthill Devon F.C.).
Monday, February 2, 2009
CUFL Div 2 Final - DLIADT v Drogheda IFE
Dun Laoghaire IADT v Drogheda Institute of FE
Final to be played Wednesday 25th of February 2009
at Oscar Traynor Centre, Santry, Dublin.
Kick Off 2.00pmf
www.thirdlevelfootball.ie/cufl
Final to be played Wednesday 25th of February 2009
at Oscar Traynor Centre, Santry, Dublin.
Kick Off 2.00pmf
www.thirdlevelfootball.ie/cufl
CUFL Div 1 Final - Sallynoggin v Colaiste Ide
Division 1 Final – Thursday 26th of February 2009
Sallynoggin v Colaiste Ide
Oscar Traynor Centre, Santry, Dublin
Kick Off 2pm
www.thirdlevelfootbal.ie/cufl
Sallynoggin v Colaiste Ide
Oscar Traynor Centre, Santry, Dublin
Kick Off 2pm
www.thirdlevelfootbal.ie/cufl
CUFL Premier Division Semi Final Draws
2nd February 2009
Liam Mc Groarty (FAI Grassroots Manager and CUFL Chairman) and Colin O'Brien (Former Cork City player and FAI Player Development Coach) made the CUFL Premier Division Semi Finals Draw today at FAI Headquarters Abbotstown.
The draw is as follows:
Premier Division Semi Finals:
University of Limerick v UCD
Letterkenny IT v UCC
Games to be played at neutral venues week commencing 9th February 2009.
The draw can be seen on video by clicking
http://www.thirdlevelfootball.ie/cufl/about/gallery/video/
by Email
Gerard Dunne
National Coordinator for Schools, Colleges and Universities,
Football Association of Ireland,
National Sports Campus,
Abbotstown,Dublin 15
M: +353 87 2073815
T: +353 1 8999500
E: gdunne@fai.ie
W: www.thirdlevelfootball.ie
Liam Mc Groarty (FAI Grassroots Manager and CUFL Chairman) and Colin O'Brien (Former Cork City player and FAI Player Development Coach) made the CUFL Premier Division Semi Finals Draw today at FAI Headquarters Abbotstown.
The draw is as follows:
Premier Division Semi Finals:
University of Limerick v UCD
Letterkenny IT v UCC
Games to be played at neutral venues week commencing 9th February 2009.
The draw can be seen on video by clicking
http://www.thirdlevelfootball.ie/cufl/about/gallery/video/
by Email
Gerard Dunne
National Coordinator for Schools, Colleges and Universities,
Football Association of Ireland,
National Sports Campus,
Abbotstown,Dublin 15
M: +353 87 2073815
T: +353 1 8999500
E: gdunne@fai.ie
W: www.thirdlevelfootball.ie
Sunday, February 1, 2009
New CFAI Manager appointed
Danny Crowley from Coláiste Íde has been appointed as the new CFAI national team manager. He has appointed Paddy Gleeson (Colaiste Stiofan Naofa) as his assistant manager and Jim Conroy (Colaiste Ide) as his assistant coach.
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CFAI National Squad Trials held in Athlone
The trials for the national squad were held in Athlone last Friday the Jan 30th. Over 70 players representing 19 College members took part.
Again this year the trials were based loosely around the provincial system with two games. Players from Munster and Ulster took part in the first game with Connacht and Leinster players playing in the second game, which needed to be extended due to the number of players who turned up to trial.
Both games were watched closely by the new management team Danny Crowley (Colaiste Ide) Team Manager, Paddy Gleeson (CSN) Assistant Manager and Jim Conroy (Colaiste Ide) Assistant Coach .
The panel will be named shortly and they will most likely play a number of friendly matches in preparation for the games against the Defence Forces and the Irish Universities later in the year.
Again this year the trials were based loosely around the provincial system with two games. Players from Munster and Ulster took part in the first game with Connacht and Leinster players playing in the second game, which needed to be extended due to the number of players who turned up to trial.
Both games were watched closely by the new management team Danny Crowley (Colaiste Ide) Team Manager, Paddy Gleeson (CSN) Assistant Manager and Jim Conroy (Colaiste Ide) Assistant Coach .
The panel will be named shortly and they will most likely play a number of friendly matches in preparation for the games against the Defence Forces and the Irish Universities later in the year.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
CFAI National Managerial Vacancy
Dear Members
Nominations are being sought for the national managerial position of this years CFAI squad. Those interested in being considered for the post should be aware that this years trials are being held in Athlone IT on Jan 30th.
Those interested in applying for this position should forward their CV's to t.kelleher@csn.ie on or before Friday 23rd Jan.
Regards
John Quinlan
CFAI Hon Sec
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CFAI Trials
Dear Members
Trials will be held in Athlone IT on Friday Jan 30th @12 noon for this years CFAI squad. Forms for nominating players for this years squad may be downloaded from the CFAI website, http://www.cfai.ie/forms.php. All forms should be returned to t.kelleher@csn.ie on or before Friday 23rd Jan.
Final details on the trials will follow closer to the date of occurrence.
Regards
John Quinlan
CFAI Hon Sec
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