Colleges Football Association of Ireland

CFAI National Squad 2011

2011-01-28T16:50:00.003Z

CFAI National Team has been announced.

http://www.thirdlevelfootball.ie/cfai/news/item/395/cfai-national-squad-2011/

CFAI 4-4 ECFA

2010-04-23T19:45:00.002+01:00

Colleges Football Association of Ireland 4
English Colleges Football Association 4
Scorers:
23 Liam Collins,
34 Ola
51 Palmer
57 Niall McCabe
59 Davy OSullivan
69 Etheridge
75 Palmer
82 Sean Fitzgerald

CFAI
Kevin Burns, Tom King, Erick Browne, Alan McCann, Danny Ledwith, Davy O’Sullivan, Liam Collins, Shane Keely, Niall McCabe, Tom Elmes, Liam Lynch
Subs: Sean Fitzgerald, Kevin Crehan, John Dineen, Sean Moynihan, Conor Hurley, Paul Doohan
Management: Danny Crowley, Paddy Gleeson, Jim Conroy Physio: Nigel Teather

ECFA
Nicholas Pope, Matt Pegler, Jordan Lee Brown, Charlie Wassmer, Luke Danville, Matt Scott, Nathan Webb, Adam Sumner, Hong Moon, Chas Hemmings, Jake Craven, Scott Wilson, Ollie Palmer, Charlie Marshall, Ola Sogbanmu, Max Etheridge, Ricky Poplewell
Management: Simon East, Simon Panes, John Granville, Physio David Edge

Team Photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cfai/sets/72157623917119730/

CFAI 4 - 1 Richmond upon Thames

2010-04-23T08:37:00.003+01:00

CFAI 4 - 1 Richmond upon Thames
22nd March 2010, 2pm Twickenham.

Colleges Football Association of Ireland 4
Tom Elmes 15, 25, 34
Niall McCabe 75
Richmond upon Thames College 1
Nigel Watson 60

CFAI Team
Conor Hurley, Tom King, Danny Ledwith, John Duneen, Sean Moynihan, Sean Fitzgerald, Kevin Crehan, Paul Doohan, Thomas Elms, Liam Lynch, Davy O’Sullivan, Liam Collins, Niall McCabe, Alan McCann, Shane Keely, Kevin Burn,
Mangement: Danny Crowley, Paddy Gleeson Physio: Niall Teather

Perfect warmup for CFAI National Squad

2010-04-23T01:16:00.002+01:00

The CFAI national team took on Richmond upon Thames today in glorious sunshine in the shadow of Twickenham. After a frenetic start, Elms put the Colleges on their way with a low drive from 20 yards which the Richmond keeper couldn’t keep out of the bottom corner. He added a second ten minutes later when O’Sullivan picked him out following an excellent run down the left wing. Elms strong header beat the keeper and went in off the post.

Elms completed his first half hat-trick after the half hour when following a great team move Collins put through a carefully flighted pass, which Elmes controlled before calmly slotting past the advancing keeper.

The second half saw the English side come more into the game and pulled one back on the hour. A quick break down the right saw the Richmond centre forward get behind the Colleges defence and steer a low shot pass the stranded Burns.

Lynch worked hard up front for the colleges and came close before the win was sealed with 15 minutes. Niall McCabe fired home to the top corner at the back post, following a deep cross from Tom King on the right side. A perfect warm up for the International fixture versus the English Colleges tomorrow.

UMBRO Colleges Cup Final

2010-03-13T08:00:00.000Z

IT Carlow 2 - 1 Colaiste Ide

Photos

Bob Eustace Cup Final

2010-03-13T07:53:00.001Z

O'Fiach College Dundalk 5-0 Inchicore College of FE

Photos

B-Teams Cup Final

2010-03-13T07:52:00.000Z

IT Tralee 1-0 Athlone IT

Photos

UMBRO Colleges Plate Final

2010-03-13T07:50:00.001Z

Cork College of Commerce 1-0 South West College Enniskillen

Photos

CUFL Final Reports and Photos

2010-03-13T07:47:00.001Z

CUFL Final Reports and Photos

Premier Division UCD 2-1 DIT
First Division: Sallynoggin College 3-1 Mary I
Second Division: Senior College Dun Laoghaire 1-0 IT Blanchardstown B

Regards,

Gerard Dunne
National Coordinator for Schools, Colleges and Universities,
Football Association of Ireland,

Colaiste Ide and IT Carlow advance

2010-03-09T16:27:00.003Z

IDE 2-0 Letterkenny IT
CSN 1-2 IT Carlow

CFAI Cup Finals - CIT - 9th & 10th March

2010-03-05T18:45:00.000Z

Tuesday 9th March

UMBRO Cup Semi Finals:
(A)Colaiste Stiofan Naofa V Carlow IT KO 2pm Outside Pitch
( Black-Black-Black) ( )

(B) Coláiste íde V Letterkenny IT KO 2pm Outside Pitch
(Green-green-Green) Sky Blue-Blue-Blue)

Wednesday 10th March

UMBRO Plate Final:
Cork College of Commerce V SWC Fermannagh KO 12:00 - pitch TBC
( Claret -Claret-Claret) (White Blue arms-Royal blue-royal blue)

B Teams Cup Final:
Athlone IT V IT Tralee KO 12:30 pitch TBC
( White -Navy-Navy) (Sky Blue/Whitre stripes-sky blue-white)

Bob Eustace Cup Final:
O Fiach Coll V Inchicore 1:30 outside pitch
(Blue -Blue-Blue) ( Yellow -Black-)

Umbro Cup Final
Winners of Semi A V Winners Semi B KO 4 pm -main pitch

Closing ceremony and presentations at 6.30pm in Cork Institute of Technology function room

UMBRO Cup: Sallynoggin 3-4 Colaiste Ide

2010-02-22T22:28:00.002Z

Sallynoggin College of FE 3-4 Colaiste Ide
Sallynoggin Scorers: Peter Finnegan, Dan Goggins, Luke Massey
Colaiste Ide: Shane Kiely 2, Danny Murphy, Anthony Hewitt

CUFL 2010 - Division 2 Semi Finals

2010-02-18T11:15:00.002Z

Photos

UMRBO Plate Semi Final Draw

2010-02-05T14:45:00.002Z

Bray v Cork College of Commerce/Cavan Institute (Wed 10th)
SWC Enniskillen v DLIADT

UMBRO Cup Draw for Quarter Finals

2010-02-05T14:37:00.002Z

1. CSN v AIT
2. Limerick IT v IT Carlow

3. Sallynoggin College FE v Coliaste Ide
4. DIT v Letterkenny IT

(Semi Finals will be winners of 1v2 and winners of 3v4)

CFAI 1-1 Athlone Town

2010-01-30T18:42:00.001Z

The 2010 Colleges representative team drew their first fixture against an organised Athlone Town team in a spirited contest in Athlone this afternoon. The students took the lead in the first half before Athlone restored parity midway through the second period. The game finished all square but proved excellent preparation for the annual fixtures v the Defence Forces and the Universities later in the year.

Cup Fixtures

2010-01-29T20:54:00.002Z

All fixtures are Wednesday 3rd February unless otherwise stated

Umbro Cup - Round 2
ITT Dublin V Colaiste Stiophán Naofa
Sallynogin CFE v Cork IT Thursday
IT Tralee V IT Carlow
Limerick IT V Waterford IT
Sligo IT V Athlone IT Tuesday 2pm
Dundalk IT V Letterkenny IT
Belfast Met v Colaiste Idé
GMIT Castlebar v DIT

Plate Q/F
Cork CC V Cavan Ins
NCI V South West Coll
DLAIT V BalnchardstownCrumlin Coll V Bray Ins

B Teams Cup Round 2
Colaiste Stiophan Naofa B V IT Tralee
ITT B V Carlow IT B Thursday 2pm
Cork IT V Blanchardstown IT B Tuesday
Dundalk IT V Waterford IT

Round 2
AIT V DIT Thursday 3pm

Bob Eustace Cup Round 1
ITT C v Bray Ins FE Tuesday 2pm
St Pats Carlow V Dunlaoghaire SC
Mater Dei V Drogheda Ins

Round 2
Griffith Coll V OFiach College

Cup Results

2010-01-29T20:52:00.000Z

B teams Cup - Round 1
NCI scr. AIT wo
Sligo IT 3 Colaiste Ide 1

Bob Eustace Cup Round 1
Griffith Col 2-1 DIT C
Dun Laoghaire College of FE 0 -1 ITC-Wexford (AET)
Athlone IT ‘C’ 0 – 4 O Fiach College Dundalk
Goal Scorers: Gary Clarke 2, Shane O Hare, Thomas Mc Shane.
Inchicore 6-3 Rathmines
Tipp Ins 0-3 Northside Campus

CFAI updates now on Twitter

2010-01-22T10:58:00.001Z

For those using Twitter, you can follow the latest CFAI news by clicking

www.twitter.com/collegesfai

Regards
Mike

CFAI SQUAD 2010

2010-01-12T09:14:00.005Z

CFAI SQUAD 2010
1. Conor Hurley, Coláiste Íde
2. Kevin Burns, WIT
3. Tom King, GMIT
4. Conor McMahon, DIT
5. Alan McCann, Coláiste Íde
6. Kevin McArdle, DKIT
7. Victor Ekanem, IT Tallaght
8. Danny Ledwith, IT Carlow
9. Kevin Grehan, GMIT
10. Sean Fitzgerald, DIT
11. Liam Collins, CSN
12. David O’ Keefe, CSN
13. Eoin Kavanagh, DIT
14. Paul Doohan, Letterkenny IT
15. Shane Morrissey, WIT
16. Paul Carey, WIT
17. Stephen Roche, DIT
18. Liam Lynch, AIT
19. Thomas Elms, IT Carlow
20. Alan Lynch, Sallynoggin CFE

CFAI STAND-BY SQUAD 2010
Conor Ruppon, Belfast Met
Gareth Harkin, Letterkenny IT
Oisin McMenimen, Letterkenny IT
Shane Keeley, Coláiste Íde
Alan McGrath, Coláiste Íde
Martin Fitzgerald, Tipperary Institute
Nicky Byrne, Sallynoggin CFE
Mark Cronin, Cork College of Commerce
Dean Zambra, DIT

All the players to email Danny Crowley to confirm their interest, giving the Club they're currently playing for and their mobile numbers.

Danny Crowley - National Team Manager (by Email 11/01/10)

CFAI National Team: Squad for 2nd Trial

2009-12-11T15:55:00.004Z

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

CUFL Quarter Finals Draw

2009-12-11T13:40:00.002Z

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

UMBRO Colleges Cup First Round Results

2009-11-25T09:18:00.005Z

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

CUFL Change of Administrator

2009-11-16T22:33:00.002Z

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

Cup Draws for 2010

2009-11-16T22:29:00.003Z

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

CFAI National Trials December 09

2009-11-15T19:29:00.004Z

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.

TI / St Pats beat UL in League opener

2009-10-16T12:03:00.002+01:00

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

CUFL kicks off

2009-10-07T16:32:00.002+01:00

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.

CUFL 2009 Formats & Fixtures

2009-10-07T16:28:00.002+01:00

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

Notice of 2009 CFAI AGM

2009-09-07T09:11:00.002+01:00

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

Webster wins ITT Dublin Fresher of the year award

2009-05-06T11:35:00.003+01:00

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

Match Report: IUFU 0-1 CFAI

2009-04-23T23:53:00.002+01:00

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

IUFU 0 - 1 CFAI

2009-04-23T12:28:00.003+01:00

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/

CFAI v Irish Universities

2009-04-22T10:03:00.001+01:00

Venue: Banbridge, Co. Down
Kick Off: 2:30pm

Colaiste Stiofan Naofa win Futsal Cup

2009-04-22T09:52:00.004+01:00

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

CFAI 3-0 Defence Forces

2009-04-16T11:19:00.001+01:00

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cfai/sets/72157616858328400/

Colleges FAI National Team v Defence Forces

2009-04-10T21:18:00.001+01:00

Date: Wednesday 15th April
Venue: Home Farm FC
KickOff: 5pm

Squad meeting at Oscar Traynor Centre, Coolock at 12.30pm
Presentation 7.15pm

CFAI End of season survey - 2009

2009-03-20T00:34:00.002Z

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=62TW1tBr4aaFYOPemDOGWQ_3d_3d

CFAI vs Garda National Squad - April 8th

2009-03-19T23:00:00.002Z

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

Dundalk IT win the Bob Eustace cup

2009-03-13T15:46:00.002Z

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

Photos & Videos from Galway

2009-03-13T10:10:00.002Z

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cfai/sets/72157615066229933/

All Videos taken will be put on Youtube and tagged with CFAI Soccer Galway 2009.

UMBRO Colleges Cup Final Match Report

2009-03-13T10:02:00.001Z

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

Cup Final Results

2009-03-13T10:01:00.002Z

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

Dundalk IT win Bob Eustace Cup

2009-03-12T17:55:00.001Z

Dundalk IT defeated Tipperary Institute 3-0 yesterday to win the Bob Eustace Cup, the knockout competition for second division teams.

Drom, Galway

Colaiste Ide do double at Cup Finals

2009-03-12T17:52:00.002Z

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

IT Sligo win UMBRO Colleges Cup

2009-03-12T17:51:00.001Z

IT Sligo 3 - 2 Letterkenny IT

Drom, Galway

Third Level Regional Futsal Tournament

2009-03-10T21:51:00.002Z

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

CFAI vs Defence Forces

2009-03-09T11:50:00.002Z

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

Arrangements for Finals in Galway

2009-03-02T15:47:00.001Z

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

Tipperary Institute win thru to Bob Eustace Cup Final

2009-02-26T12:12:00.001Z

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

Umbro Plate Semi Finals

2009-02-25T22:14:00.001Z

Colaiste Ide 6-0 South West College Enniskillen
CIT v Sallynoggin (Postponed to 4th of March)

Umbro Cup Quarter Final Results

2009-02-25T22:08:00.005Z

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

2009-02-25T11:33:00.003Z

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

2009-02-08T14:44:00.003Z

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

2009-02-06T00:20:00.003Z

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

2009-02-03T15:55:00.003Z

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

2009-02-02T21:53:00.001Z

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

CUFL Div 2 Final - DLIADT v Drogheda IFE

2009-02-02T19:18:00.005Z

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

2009-02-02T19:18:00.004Z

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

2009-02-02T16:52:00.002Z

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

2009-02-01T20:55:00.001Z

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

2009-02-01T16:36:00.002Z

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.

CFAI National Managerial Vacancy

2009-01-17T18:12:00.003Z

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

CFAI Trials

2009-01-17T18:12:00.001Z

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

ITT Dublin Futsal

2008-12-19T10:00:00.003Z

IT Tallaght Dublin were hit by futsal fever this week when they hosted a successful one-day tournament at the National Basketball Arena.

After two exciting groups produced plenty of thrills, the final was a real cracker as Trev's Army ran out 6-5 winners over Galacticos.

Galacticos won Group A with three straight victories, conceding just one goal en route to the final. Their side was made up of Adam Behan (GK), Michael Isichei, Colm Corcoran, Robert McDonagh, John Mullane, Neil Mulvey, Ian Ellis and Craig Donoghue.

Trev's Army came out of a tense Group B, which featured three teams. All three sides won one game but Trev's Army clinched top spot on goal difference after Ian Cronin secured a 1-0 win for Dynamo Chicken Kiev with ten seconds left of their clash with All-Stars, who had been denied by a string of saves from impressive goalkeeper Ian Donnelly.

The final saw Isichei put Galacticos 1-0 up but a double from Stevie Nicholl put Trev's Army in control. Ellis responded and Isichei added another to restore Galacticos lead but a Nicholl free-kick whizzed home just before the break to make it 3-3.

Trev's Army started the second half on fire and a double from Sean Ward and another Nicholl finish made it 6-3 in their favour. Remarkably Isichei and Colm Corcoran responded for Galacticos but they just couldn't carve out an equaliser.

The winning squad was: Stephen Larkin (GK), Trevor Boyle, Declan Hoare, Ciaran O'Carroll, Sean Ward, John Ward, Stevie Nicholl, James Fox, David Feighery.

Results

Group A - Galacticos 3 Rovers 1; Things Could Get Messi 2 A Few Billys 0; Galacticos 4 Things Could Get Messi 0; Rovers 3 A Few Billys 1; Galacticos 4 A Few Billys 0; Rovers 2 Things Could Get Messi 2.

Group B - Trev's Army 1 All-Stars 2; Trev's Army 3 Dynamo Chicken Kiev 0; All-Stars 0 Dynamo Chicken Kiev 1.

Final - Trev's Army 6 Galacticos 5.

- Stephen Finn (Via Email from Tim O'Connor)

UMBRO CUFL Division 2 Semi Final Draw

2008-11-27T21:05:00.001Z

Tipperary Institute v Dun Laoire AIDT

Tallaght IT “C” v Drogheda Institute F.E.

SEMI-FINALS TO BE PLAYED WEDNESDAY 28TH JANUARY 2009

15 minutes each way extra time + penalties if necessary

NO CANCELLATIONS

Via email from Paul Brady

UMBRO CUFL Premier League Quarter Final Draw

2008-11-27T21:04:00.001Z

University College Dublin v Queens University Belfast

Athlone IT v University College Cork/ C.S.N.

Letterkenny IT v IT Sligo

University of Limerick V ITT Dublin

FIXTURE TO BE PLAYED WEDNESDAY 28TH JANUARY 2009

15 Minutes each way extra time + Penalties if necessary

NO CANCELLATIONS

Via Email from Paul Brady.

UMBRO CUFL Division 1 Semi Finals Draw

2008-11-27T21:03:00.001Z

Wnrs 1st Division South v Colaiste Ide “B” / South West College

Sallynoggin College F.E. v Athlone IT

SEMI-FINALS TO BE PLAYED WEDNESDAY 28TH JANUARY 2009

15minutes each way extra time + penalties if necessary

NO CANCELLATIONS

Via Email from Paul Brady

FAQS Regarding CFAI Cup competitions

2008-11-18T20:11:00.002Z

From: Paddy Gleeson [mailto:paddyg2001@yahoo.com]
Sent: 18 November 2008 18:26
To: Michael Cox

Lads,
Just a few quick reminders, I will be responsible for all CFAI Cups competitions for 08/09. As all first rounds are to commence this week i have a few requests to make.I have recieved FAQS in the last few days and wanted everone to be aware of the procedures. The majority of the rules are the same as the league. However these are a few questions and answers

1.Whos responsibility is it to report the result? It is the responsibility of the home team to email me( to this address) the result within 24hours of the match ending.
2 Where do we sent the match card?.Can you send the match card to Paddy Gleeson, Colaiste Stiofain Naofa, Tramore Rd, Cork within 48hours of the match ending.
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? You are required to have 3 officals for all 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? It is a requirement that all teams use Umbro match balls for all league & cup competitions
8. Do we go into the plate if we loose in round 2 of a cup? No, only teams that loose 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 me an email or contact me at 021 4961020

Mr. Patrick Gleeson ( CFAI Competitions Coordinator)

Premier East Relegation Play Offs

2008-11-16T22:00:00.000Z

Trinity College Dublin V RCSI
NUI Maynooth V Dublin City University

Fixtures to be played 19th November.
Extra time 15 minutes each way + penalties if necessary

Umbro CUFL - Premier East Playoffs

2008-11-16T21:58:00.001Z

Dublin IT “A” v IT Tallaght
Grangegorman, Dublin
Wednesday 26th November @ 1.30pm

University College Dublin v Colaiste Ide
Sportscentre, UCD
Wednesday 26th November @ 1.30pm

UMBRO CUFL 2008/09 - Results Series 4

2008-11-16T21:50:00.004Z

RESULTS 12TH NOVEMBER 2008

Premier South:
Colaiste Stiofain Naofa 2-2 Cork IT
University College Cork 0-0 University of Limerick
IT Tralee 1-0 Waterford IT

Premier North:
Queens University Belfast 0-0 Magee College

Premier West:
NUI Galway 2-4 GMIT Galway
IT Carlow 3-4 IT Sligo

Division 1 South B:
University of Limerick ‘B’ off Mary Immaculate College – 24th November

Division 1 West:
Athlone IT ’B’ 4-1 GMIT Letterfrack
GMIT Castlebar 0-0 IT Sligo ‘B’

Division 1 East A:
DIT ‘B’ 2-4 Sallynoggin College of FE
Inchicore College 4-1 NCI

Division 1 East B:
DBS off Fermanagh College of FE - Monday 17th November
IT Blanchardstown 0-3 ITT Dublin ‘B’

Division 2 South :
Tipperary Institute 4-3 IT Tralee “B”
Colaiste Stiofain Naofa ‘B’ 1-1 IT Tralee “B” – Monday 10th November
St. John’s Central College 1-0 IT Carlow – Wexford

Division 2 Dublin South :
St. Patrick’s College, Carlow 1-3 Dunlaoire AIDT
DCFE 4-2 Senior College Dun Laoghaire
Rathmines college 9-3 DBS

Division 2 Dublin North:
IT Tallaght ‘C’ 1-1 IT Blanchardstown ‘B’
NCI ‘B’ 3-1 Griffith College
DIT ‘C’ 2-1 Mater Dei Institute

www.thirdlevelfootball.ie/cufl

CUFL Registrations - Final Deadline

2008-10-26T19:52:00.001Z

24 October 2008
Please note that the deadline for player registration is the 31st of October.
If your College/University has not sent all the mandatory fields required for a player they won't be eligible to play.

Please note: the new field for “Team” must also be filled in – be it first, b or c. If your institute has only one team, please disregard this new form. Please include the name of the College or University in the name of document when you save the excel file to be sent back to us.
Please click updated registration sheet and guidelines for completion to download the forms.

Please send all registrations to:
claire.edmond@fai.ie
paul.brady@fai.ie
carlos.lopez@fai.ie
gerard.dunne@fai.ie

All e-mail addresses are cc’d above.
Kind Regards,
Claire Redmond
Administrator
Grassroots & Women's Unit
Football Association of Ireland
T: +353 1 8999566
F: +353 1 8999505
E: claire.redmond@fai.ie
http://www.thirdlevelfootball.ie/cfai/news/item/88/cufl-registrations-final-deadline/

CUFL Results Series 3

2008-10-23T23:44:00.004+01:00

Premier South:
University of Limerick 13-2 Cork IT
IT Tralee 2-1University College Cork

Premier North:
Queens University Belfast 3-1 Ulster University Jordanstown

Premier West:
NUI Galway 2-2 Athlone IT

Premier East A:
DIT ‘A’ 3-2 Dublin City University
Colaiste Ide 1-1 Trinity College Dublin

Premier East B:
Royal Coll. Of Surgeons 2-4 IT Tallaght
University Coll. Dublin 4-2 NUI Maynooth

Division 1 South A:
Waterford IT ‘B’ 0-2 IT Carlow ‘B’

Division 1 South B:
Garda College 4-1 Limerick IT
University of Limerick ‘B’ V Mary Immaculate College – 12th November

Division 2 South:
St. John’s Central College 1-1 Tipperary Institute

Division 2 North:
Cavan Institute 1-8 Drogheda Institute of Further Education
IT Dundalk 3-0 St. Pat’s College Dublin

Division 2 Dublin South:
Dunlaoire AIDT 4-3 DCFE

Division 2 Dublin North:
Griffith College 2-1 Mater Dei Institute

CFAI website updated

2008-10-23T07:10:00.005+01:00

As you can see, we've updated the CFAI website. We've tried to concentrate on enabling members and the committee to submit content more easily (via email) and presenting it on the front page. Rather than build components into our site, we've tried to use external component websites where possible:
- Flickr is being used to host our photo archives.
- Blogger is being used to host our News Archives
- We've introduced a new Forum where members can comment on anything football related (within reason).
- We're connecting to http://www.thirdlevelfootball.ie/ for the league
- We're connecting to League Republic for the Cup fixtures and results.

Comments and feedback welcome in the forum.

Regards
Mike

Photos from Launch of ThirdLevelFootball.ie

2008-10-21T21:41:00.003+01:00

Photos taken from the launch of the new website, with the guest of honour Irish Manager Trapatoni.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cfai/sets/72157608241660864/

Third Level Match Cards

2008-10-20T22:31:00.002+01:00

Please note that all match cards must be returned to the FAI Domestic Football Department within 3 days of a match taking place. I have attached a soft copy originally sent to you on the 3rd October for your attention. I will also forward hard copy match cards today.

Regards,

Paul Brady, FAI

Division 2 South: Tipperary Institute 3-0 CSN B

2008-10-19T21:29:00.003+01:00

Tipperary Institute

(Scorers: D Rencontre 5, 55, David Brophy 12)

Colaiste Stiofan Naofa B

Joe, Bob and Tony meet Trap n John MD.

2008-10-19T19:43:00.000+01:00

Registration Forms

2008-10-17T23:42:00.002+01:00

From: Claire Redmond [mailto:Claire.Redmond@fai.ie]
Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 3:30 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients
Subject: Registration Forms

Hi All,

Can I ask you to please save your player registration forms as the name of your college team (eg UCD A) before sending them in.

Kind Regards,

Claire Redmond

Administrator

Grassroots & Women's Unit

Football Association of Ireland

T: +353 1 8999566

F: +353 1 8999505

E: claire.redmond@fai.ie

Umbro CUFL 2008/09 - Series 2

2008-10-17T23:35:00.004+01:00

FAI UMBRO CUFL 2008/09
Premier South:
Cork IT 0-1 University College Cork
Colaiste Stiofain Naofa V IT Tralee - 16th October
University of Limerick 1-1 Waterford IT

Premier North:
Letterkenny IT 2-1 Queens University Belfast
Magee College – W/O V Ulster University Coleraine – SCR.
Ulster University Jordanstown – Idle

Premier West:
Athlone IT 1-1 IT Sligo
IT Carlow 2-0 NUI Galway
GMIT Galway – Idle

Premier East A:
DIT ‘A’ 1-1 Colaiste Ide
Trinity College Dublin 4-0 Dublin City University

Premier East B:
IT Tallaght 1-1 NUI Maynooth
University College Dublin 3-1 Royal College of Surgeons

Division 1 South A:
IT Carlow ‘B’ 3-0 Cork IT ‘B’
Cork College of Commerce 2-7 Waterford IT ‘B’

Division 1 South B:
University of Limerick ‘B’ V Garda College – 0FF
Mary Immaculate College V Limerick IT – Abandoned

Division 1 West:
IT Sligo ‘B’ – W/O V GMIT Galway ‘B’ - SCR
GMIT Letterfrack V Athlone IT ‘B’ - OFF
GMIT Castlebar – Idle

Division 1 East A:
Sallynoggin College of FE 7-3 Inchicore College
Bray Institute of FE 0-9 NCI
DIT ‘B’ – Idle

Division 1 East B:
South West College (Fermanagh) 1-1 IT Blanchardstown
Colaiste Ide ‘B’ V ITT Dublin ‘B’ – 16TH October
DBS – Idle

Division 2 South :
Tipperary Institute 3-0 Colaiste Stiofain Naofa ‘B’
St. John’s Central College V IT Carlow – Wexford – 12th November

Division 2 North:
Drogheda Institute of FE 2-1 IT Dundalk
St. Pat’s College Dublin v Cavan Institute – 12th November

Division 2 Dublin South :
Dunlaoire AIDT V DCFE
St. Patrick’s College, Carlow 4-2 Rathmines College
DBS V Senior College Dun Laoghaire

Division 2 Dublin North:
Griffith College 0-5 IT Tallaght ‘C’
Mater Dei Institute 0-3 IT Blanchardstown ‘B’
DIT ‘C’ 2-6 NCI ‘B’

Umbro CUFL 2008/09 - Series 1

2008-10-17T23:21:00.006+01:00

FAI UMBRO CUFL 2008/09

Premier South:
Waterford IT 1-0 Colaiste Stiofain Naofa
University of Limerick V Cork IT - 22nd October
IT Tralee V University College Cork - 22nd October

Premier North:
Letterkenny IT – W/O v Ulster University Coleraine - SCR
Queens University Belfast v Ulster University Jordanstown – 22nd October
Magee College – Idle

Premier West:
NUI Galway v Athlone IT – 22nd October
GMIT Galway 2-2 IT Carlow
IT Sligo – Idle

Premier East A:
DIT ‘A’ v Dublin City University - 22nd October
Colaiste Ide v Trinity College Dublin – 22nd October

Division 1 South A:
Cork College of Commerce 6-1 Cork IT ‘B’
Waterford IT ‘B’ v IT Carlow ‘B’- 22nd October

Division 1 South B:
Garda College v Limerick IT 22nd October 2008
University of Limerick ‘B’ v Mary Immaculate College

Division 1 West:
GMIT Galway ‘B’ - SCR v GMIT Castlebar – W/O
Athlone IT ‘B’ 1-1 IT Sligo ‘B’
GMIT Letterfrack – Idle

Division 1 East A:
DIT ‘B’ 1-3 Inchicore College
Sallynoggin College of Further Education 5-1 Bray Institute of Further Education
NCI – Idle

Division 1 East B:
Fermanagh College of Further Education off Colaiste Ide ‘B’- Re-fixed Monday 13th October
DBS 2-0 IT Blanchardstown
ITT Dublin ‘B’ – Idle

Division 2 South :
IT Carlow- Wexford 2-2 Colaiste Stiofain Naofa ‘B’
St. John’s Central College v Tipperary Institute - 22nd October

Division 2 North:
Cavan Institute – 22nd October V Drogheda Institute of Further Education
IT Dundalk v St. Pat’s College Dublin - 22nd October

Division 2 Dublin South :
Senior College Dun Laoghaire 5-1 St. Patrick’s College, Carlow
DCFE 8-2 DBS
Rathmine College 0-5 Dunlaoire AIDT

Division 2 Dublin North:
IT Tallaght ‘C’ 8-1 NCI ‘B’
Griffith College v Mater Dei Institute – 22nd October
IT Blanchardstown ‘B’ 0-2 DIT ‘C’

Launch of CUFL and Football Facilitators

2008-10-17T23:14:00.002+01:00

On Thursday 16th October 2008 from 5.15pm to 6pm we will be launching the following:
· the Colleges and Universities Football League
· the new website www.thirdlevelfootball.ie
· the Third Level Football Facilitators
· the nine FAI female scholarship recipients
These launches will take place in the Arena Sports Bar in the University of Limerick.
Stephen Griffin, FAI Football Facilitator for University of Limerick will have a women’s futsal event on from 5-6pm and an 11v11 mens game in the bowl pitch.
Giovanni Trapattoni, John Delaney and Packie Bonner will hopefully be attending the launch.
Can you email me back if you wish to attend this launch please.

Any questions please contact 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
From: Gerard Dunne [mailto:GDunne@fai.ie] Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 5:00 PMTo: undisclosed-recipientsSubject: Launch of CUFL and Football Facilitators

Soccer Scholarships Presentation Opportunity

2008-10-17T23:09:00.000+01:00

The FAI Schools Boys’ Interprovincial Tournament will take place from 10 – 12 October 2008 in Leah Victoria Park, Tullamore.

Please see the following fixtures below:

Friday 10th October
5.00pm Leinster v Connacht
6.30pm Munster v Ulster
Saturday 11th October
2.00pm Draw will be made on Friday evening
3.30pm Draw will be made on Friday evening
Sunday 12th October (Venue to be confirmed)
10.00am TBC
11.00am TBC

I have an opportunity for you to present information on soccer scholarships in your institution to the boys involved (16 per province) in Athlone Springs Hotel from 10-11am. Can you reply to me by return email by Monday 6th October 1pm if you would like to make a presentation. Further information will then be provided re requirements etc.

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

Wilmington Hammerheads 1 - 5 CFAI

2008-04-09T16:09:00.001+01:00

Match Report: Niall Kelleher

The Irish students finished their tour of North Carolina with an emphatic victory against the local side the Wilmington Hammerheads. The College’s team started with a burst showing promise after their previous encounters over the past week and following on from their performance against UNCAW.

The Irish students came close to having the perfect start with a C Bargarry free was headed of the line. S Roache then came close to with a free kick but went over the crossbar only just. C Fahy seemed to everywhere, causing havoc on the pith this time being partnered by the ever dangerous J Tierney.

The Irish lads got the break through when C Fahy latched onto a wayward back pass to leave himself one on one with the Hammerheads keeper. He then put himself in contention for Goal of the tour when he lobbed the keeper to set the Irish team on their way. C Fahy then found himself with the ball the ball again after another opportunist intercept and this time rounded the Wilmington keeper to square the ball for his stricking partner J Tierney who slotted home.

The American side then had a couple of attack which demanded the Irish keeper to be on his toe’s. The half ended with an Irish team playing open expansive football to leave their Coach Liam Murphy optimistic going into the second half.

The Irish students Kept the pressure on in the second half with C Fahy nearly slotting home after beating two defenders but the Wilmington Keeper did well to save. Fahy was again on the mark when he slotted home from a C Green cross to leave the Irish students three up. The Hammerheads then clawed back one to leave the spectators with an enjoyable half hour of football.

The Irish Students bounced back to with a J Molloy strick which beat the Wilmington keeper. The tie then was finished with a crossed ball for the right and and was slotted home to leave the Irish lads well in control to coast to the end. The game was a very enjoyable encounter and proved to be a great end to th CFAI’s tour of North Carolina. The next fixture will be against the Universities representative team on 16th of April.

UNC Willmington 1 - 3 CFAI

2008-04-09T16:05:00.002+01:00

Match Report: Niall Kelleher

The game was played in UNCAW’s ground under lights and with conditions perfect for the encounter. The Irish colleges started well and esured that the game was going to be played at a fast pace. The Irish boys came close in the first five minutes with a volley from J Tierney. The Irish lads got off the mark after ten minutes when a cross from P Doohan was headed into the path of the advancing C Fahy who shot past the Wilmington keeper.

A shot from S Roache was tipped over the cross bar by the Wilmington keeper There was further saves by the Wilmington keeper from J Tierney and S Roache who was doing his best to keep his side in the game but the Irish students ended the first half with the advantage going into the second half.

The Irish students started the second half with the same resolve as the first half.

Colin Fahy was making runs which was putting the opposition’s defence under pressure to keep the Irish students from adding to their tally. The Irish eventually got added to their tally when C Green found C Fahy who laid the ball on to A o Sullivan who bravely took on the Wilmington and shot to curl the ball around the keeper. Wilmington then seemed to up their pace with chances being saved by G Philpot.

The Irish boys put the tie beyond the grasp of their American counterparts when a C Green again found the ever present C Fahy, who drove the ball home despite the best efforts of the Wilmington keeper. The Wilmington side then uped the pace of their game and missed some chances due to the efforts of the Irish keeper, but hit the mark to finish when their center forward slotted past the Irish keeper. The game was played at a fast pace with the Irish boys working hard to give an overall good team performance.

CFAI: J McGuinness,( Garry Phillpot 45) J Enright, 7 D McEvoy,B McCarthy (M Cowm an 45), S O Leary, S Roache C Bargarry, J Tierney(P Doohan 60), C Green, T Kiely (A O Sullivan), C Fahy,

Campbell University 2 - 3 CFAI

2008-04-02T22:49:00.005+01:00

Match Report: Niall Kelleher

The game was played under lights at the Fighting Camels home groud The game started at a furious pace with The Irish keeper saving after 5 min. Both sides traded playes with the Irish students hitting the mark from a free kick from D mcEvoy which was headed home by B

McCarthy who beat the Campbells Keeper to the ball. Campbell University and the Colleges had close chances saved by both keepers with T Kiely and J Tierney coming the closest. Campbell got their reward when a cross from the left side of the field skidded past the Irish defence to be guided home by the Campbell’s center forward.

On the thirty fifth minute the Irish students had the ball saved off the line when C Green crossed to the head of C Fahy. The Irish students got their reward for pushing hard when B McCrathy stepped up to head home his second from a T Kiely corner which left the Irish students with the advantage going into the second half.

The second half started with Campbell University pushing forward and were rewarded when D McEvoy unluckily guided the ball into his own net. C Fahy then had a chance to put the Irish Students ahead but the Keeper saved to keep Campbell with sight of the Irish Students.

The American students then started to push forward trying to get the winner. The Irish team then were counter attacking which gave the spectators a thrilling half hour of football. The Irish students had chances from C Fahy saved by the keeper who kept his team in contention. A shot from R O Hanlon was again saved by the Americans Keeper.

J McGuinness had a busy period in the Irish Goal during this period of the game. The Irish students then scored with a wonder goal from J Tierney who picked up a slack pass in his own half. Tierney then dribbled from his own half to the Americans sides box and shot home from the right into the bottom left of the American goal.

The American side then tied to pull back but time was on the Irish College’s side and held on to win the encounter. The spectators were entertained by both sides who gave two determined performances of which the Irish Students came out on top due to a superb goal by J Tierney.

CFAI: J McGuinness, J Enright, D McEvoy,B McCarthy, S O Leary(R o Hanlon 70), Paul Doolan, C Bargarry, J Tiernry, C Green(G O Leidhin 72), T Kiely(M cowman 77) , C Fahy.

University of North Carolina 3 - 2 CFAI

2008-04-02T22:37:00.006+01:00

Match Report: Niall Kelleher

The Irish colleges got off to a great start with a pass from T Kiely to R O Hanlon who drove the ball into the UNCA’s goal mouth where it was cleared off the line by the UNCA’s left back Loyd.

The University students attacked with UNCA’S Loyd just running out of space on the end line and hitting the Irish students left post. Both side traded plays for the next few minutes until a through ball from John Tierney caught the opposing defence off guard to leave T Kiely through but the UNCA’s defence recovered well to stop the Irish student from hitting the mark.

T Kiely then picked up a clearance from UNCA’s keeper and shot home from thirty Yards to put the Irish students into the lead. The second came from a run from a Ciarain Green who passed the ball to a waiting John Tiernry who drove the ball home leaving the UNCA’s keeper with little or no chance of stopping the shot.

The Irish students enjoyed a period of dominance but UNCA worked, hard with Urso for UNCA’s having a shot saved by J McGuinness. UNCA then upped the pace and finished the stronger with some close calls but Brown for UNCA shot home to leave the Irish student with a one goal advantage going into the second half.

UNCA came out from the start with renewed vigour and both sides traded plays with UNCA pushing hard to equalise. They got the break through when Ababio was fowled in the box to give the American students a penalty which was saved by Garry Phillpot but had to be retaken as the Irish Student followed in too early. The penalty was then dispatched by Callaghan to even up the tie.

UNCA seemed to get the upper hand at this stage Urso coming close on a couple of occasions. UNCA’s winner came from a curled cross, which left the Irish keeper stranded and went directly into the Irish net. The Irish student then tried to rally and came close but did not get the equaliser. The American student came out Victors of a very enjoyable and hard fought contest.

CFAI: J McGuinness,( Garry Phillpot 47) J Enright, (M Cowman 70) D McEvoy(B McCarthy), S O Leary, G O Leidhin, R O Hanlon, (J Molloy) C Bargarry, J Tiernry, C Green(P Doohan 75), T Kiely, C Fahy(A O Sullivan 75),

News Blog setup for CFAI

2007-12-03T23:15:00.000Z

A news blog has been setup to capture all the news from our members.