Tipperary Institute win thru to Bob Eustace Cup Final

Tipperary Institute 1 – 0 Senior College Dun Laoghaire
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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

Umbro Plate Semi Finals

Colaiste Ide 6-0 South West College Enniskillen
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

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

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

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

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.).

Photos from the Trials in Athlone

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cfai/sets/72157613284294134/

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

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

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

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.