Dromore Villa TEXAS HOLD EM takes place in The Beach Bar Thursday 30th, good prize money and lots of spot prizes. €20 buy in and 2 X €10 buy back. Rescheduled due the weather/road conditions before Christmas.

We are holding a blitz for all boys and girls in the area from ages 8 years to 12 this Sunday 2nd January in Templeboy N.S. astro pitch.

Start time is 2pm sharp so can all taking part be there to register at 1:45pm.
Mixed teams of boys and girls and all ages will be picked on the day so please be on time.
We will be playing for the Stephen Tempany Memorial Cup which will be presented on the day. All players should wear runners and shin guards, jerseys/bibs will be provided

All parents are welcome to stay and watch and can all children be dropped off at the main entrance gate and not at the gate along the main road please, looking forward to and enjoyable day for all our young stars of the future.

The Dromore Villa 2011 calender is now available from any team manager or committee member, priced at €10 it has several of our teams are pictured on the front and all proceeds go directly towards the running of the club, Thanks for your support.

Dromore Villa TEXAS HOLD EM takes place in The Beach Bar Thursday 30th, good prize money and lots of spot prizes. €20 buy in and 2 X €10 buy back.

2011 Dromore Villa Callendaer are now availavle from all team managers and committee members €10 each.

Girls Registration

After a very successful 2009/2010 season the Dromore Villa Girls 2010/2011 season starts in mid January for all age groups, we will be holding our registration night on Jan 6th at 8pm in the Community Centre Dromore West.


We hope to have teams at u12, u14, u16 and u18 if we have sufficient numbers so can all girls from 10 years up attend with a parent to have registration forms completed.

The U8 and U10 boys and girls took place in a soccer blitz in the FRC Easkey on Sunday and we hope you all enjoyed the games.
It was the first time the younger players had a chance to show off their skills and they didn't dissapoint.
Thanks to all the parents who braved the roads and the cold to bring everyone to Easkey, thanks also to Hugh Cunningham and Michael Devaney who organised the day and to Easkey FRC for hosting the event.

U12 Training 5pm in Templeboy N.S.

U8 U10 Training Sunday 12:30 in Templeboy N.S.

We have been informed that ALL Sligo Leitrim Youth games including Futsal have been postponed this weekend as a result of the weather

Sligo Rovers and the FAI Cup visit to Dromore Villa, The Still Bar 28th Nov 2010

Some Dromore Villa Commitee members with the FAI ford Cup

Dromore Villa Youths with Alan Keane, Conor O'Grady and Joseph Ndo with the FAI Ford Cup

Paddy Browne with Alan Keane, Conor O'Grady and joseph Ndo

Games Played 27th/28th November

U14 side had a home game to Tuam Celtic on Saturday, on a bitterly cold morning it was a disappointing first half with Villa behind by 3 at half time. Tuam scored a further 3 in the 2nd half but the Villa lads didn't give up and threatened the Tuam goal on several occasions and were unlucky not put a few in the net. The consolation goal was scored from Iarla Connor. League game away to Yeats next Saturday.

Villa u-16 side had a Connacht Shield Match away to Killala on Saturday 27^th.A goal from Ryan Burns after 10 minutes put Villa ahead but Killala replied soon after and we trailed 2-1 at the break.Despite fine displays from Cormac Hallinan , Jim Kilgannon in defence and Jimmy Kilgannon between the posts the final score was Killala 4 Dromore Villa 1.

The Club would like to thank Sligo Rovers for bringing the FAI Cup to The Still in Dromore West on Sunday 28^th especially Conor O Grady,Alan Keane and Joseph Ndo who attended. Thanks also to Michael Clarke and all the staff in The Still for hosting the night and for the refreshments served.

Villa’s underage players enjoyed their company and got autographs and photos with the cup and the Rovers players on the night, the lads were very generous with their time and for this we are very grateful. To see the Sky Sports report on Sligo rovers go to youtube and type sligo rovers sky piece 27 Nov 2010.

Pictures of the Blathnaid Foley Cup Have now been added to Update of 4th October

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games played 20th/21st November

U12 Cubs

U12 Cubs played a home game v Real Tubber on Saturday 20th and after a great game were unlucky to be beaten 2-1. We went a goal behind but equalised with a goal from Eunan Curran to leave a 1-1 scoreline at half-time.in a great second half with a few good chances Daniel Cuffe was denied a certain goal by a header off the line .Tubber scored a 2nd midway through the second half and despite some good pressure from Villa the equaliser didn’t come..

In the Sligo Pallets Premier League we had an away game to Arrow Harps, a very entertaining and competetive game where both teams went out to play good football, we probably had the better of the chances on the day but had to be satisfied with a 1 - 1 draw, another away game this weeked when we travel to Coolera rovers at 11am Sunday.

Some of the Cup winning Sligo Rovers team will visit Dromore West this Sunday night at 9pm,they will have the FAI Ford Cup with them and will be available for photos and signing autographs so come along and show your appreciation for a great season of football and entertainment that they gave us in 2010.

CONGRATULATIONS TO SLIGO ROVERS ON WINNING THE FAI FORD CUP FROM DROMORE VILLA F.C.


Game played weekend 13th/14th November.

The only Villa team in action due to the Ford FAI Cup Final were the U14 boys who had a home game on Saturday to Merville and despite going a goal down fought back scoring 3 goals only to be held to a draw as Merville scored an injury time equalizer. Villa goals - Trevor Kilgannon was pushed over in the box but dusted himself down to put away the resulting penalty, Finnian Cawley scored from a great in swinging corner that only Ciaran Kelly would have kept out. Both teams played good quality attacking football and great credit is due to U14 managers James Hynes and Eoin Conlon for the positive attitude throughout the team.

BEST WISHES TO SLIGO ROVERS IN THE CUP FINAL ON SUNDAY FROM ALL AT DROMORE VILLA F.C.

Dromore Villa Bus to Cup Final leaves Costcutters at 8:45am sharp Sunday, payment to be made on boarding the bus please.

Notes for games played weekend 6th/7th November

U12 Cubs played a strong St Johns side and were well beaten on the day, they played with only 10 players for the entire match but put up a brave display, Sean Hallinan had a great game in goal and made some fine saves, new players are always welcome.

U12 team travelled to Manorhamilton on Saturday and a hat trick from Rory McHugh, a goal each from Eunan Curran and Andrew Kilcullen and a great game in goal from Kieran Devaney gave Villa a win on a score of 5 goals to 1.

U16's were away to Coolaney Utd and despite a competitive game were beaten 4 goals to 1, Villa's goal was scored by Conor Finnegan.

On Sunday in The Sligo Pallets Premier League Dromore Villa were victorious over Cartron Utd on a scoreline of 3 goals to 2. 2 goals from Fergal Kilgannon and 1 from David Culkin sealed the result helped by some fine saves by keeper Sean Healy, next game on Sunday week the 21st away to Arrow Harps at 11am.

Games played 30th/31st October

Dromore Villa cubs hosted Yeats Cubs but were well beaten on the day.

In the U14 Connaught Shield Dromore Villa travelled to Bunninadden to play Gurteen and were the victors on a scoreline of 4 goals to 2 and now go on to the next round.

The U16s get through to the next round in the same competition without kicking a ball at the weekend as Ballinagare were unable to field a team and didnt travel.

The Junior team travelled to neighbours Kilglass/Enniscrone on Sunday but went down 3 goals to 2 in a very competitive local derby.

Games played weekend 23/24 October

U12's lost 4 - 3 to Multyfarnham, after a disappointing first half a second half hat trick from Rory McHugh just wasn't enough as a late winner sees Multyfarnham go on to the next round of the Norton Cup.

In the U14 Goodison Cup a Yeats Utd were 7 - o winners in a game where we had few chances but did't give up till the final whistle, hopefully an away game to Gurteen Celtic next weekend will see a better result.

In a "game of 2 halves" Villa Mens team who were 3 - 1 up at half time saw a dramatic turn around in the 2nd half to lose 5 - 3, 2 first half goals from Fergal Kilgannon and 1 from Keith Lang put Villa in a strong half time position but coolaney took all 3 points at the end.
An away game to local rivals Kilglass/Enniscrone next Sunday should be an entertaining local derby and all support would be greatly appreciated.

A bus has been booked for the Cup Final Sligo Rovers V Shamrock Rovers in the Aviva Stadium on November 14th, to book a seat contact any committee member, at €15 for adults and €10 for under 16's seats are going fast....

Tickets for the match go on sale this week and Dromore Villa F.C. wish Sligo Rovers all the best for the final.

On Saturday both U12 teams were on the loosing side, our u12 team travelled to Oranmore in Galway but were on the wrong side of a 6 goals to 1 scoreline. We were short several players through injury and wish Iarla, Oisin and Simon a speedy recovery. The U12 Cubs who played the first half with 10 players were beaten 4 goals to 2 but hopefully next week results will go our way.

On Sunday the Junior team were away to Moylough 79 and although they put up a good performance were beaten 2 goals to nil on the day, back to the League next Sunday with a home tie against Coolaney Utd at 11am.

In The Sligo Pallets Premier League Dromore Villa went down by the only goal of the game in Carrick on Shannon, despite a brave effort Villa were unable to pull back Carricks early goal and with the woodwork coming to Carricks aid on more than one occasion it was a disappointing result.

Congrats to the u12 Cubs on a fine win by 4 goals to 3 when they travelled to Manor Rangers on Saturday, scorers on the day were Daniel Cuffe, Eunan Curran, Simon Mullarkey and Evan Kilrehill. A fine game in goal for Sean Hallinan there were goal line clearances by Gavin Connolly and Cian Murray along with fine displays for Shane Kilgannon, Joseph Taheny and Kevin McGee who all worked hard in defence while Mark Devaney and Luke Browne attacked well form the middle of the field. The Cubs are at home to Boyle Celtic Cubs next week at 11am.

In the U16 Barry Cup we went down 5 goals to 2 in a spirited performance which saw 2nd half goals from Ryan Burns and John Higgins, in a game where Villa created some fine scoring chances and a good overall display.

The Junior team were away to Real Tubber and in a well contested match come out on top 3 goals to 2 in a 5 goal thriller. 2 goals from Fergal Kilgannon and 1 from Keith Lang sealed the victory. A similar performance this weekend when we are at home to Carrick Town would see a deserved improvement in our league position.

Congratulations to the U18 Girls and their manager Joe Burns on a great performance to win the Blathnaid Foley Cup organised by Strand Celtic last Saturday

Training for under 8 and under 10 boys and girls every Sunday from 12:30 to 1:30, contact Seamus Connolly 086-2204865 for more details. Boys and girls from 6 years of age are welcome.

We are taking part in the Sligo/Leitrim Futsal programme for under 8 and under 10 age groups again this year. this has proved to be very popular over the past 2 years and provides non competetive games for ages 6 to 10 years.

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Above is a photo of our 2009/10 U14 girls who were guests at Sligo Rovers on 2nd July

2010 Presentation Night

We recently held our 2009/2010 youths presentation night in the Beach Bar, Aughris.

U 14 Girls 2009/10

• U12 Boys player of the year awarded to Lee Flatley

• U14 Boys player of the year awarded to Jim Kilgannon

• Girls new young player of the year awarded to Aoife Connolly

• U14 Girls player of the year awarded to Sinead Hallinan

• U16 Girls player of the year awarded to Rachel Twydell
  

• U18 Girls player of the year awarded to Caroline Kilgannon

• Girls overall player of the year awarded to Leanne Dunne

• Presentations were also made to Trevor Kilgannon in recognition of qualifying for The Kennedy Cup Squad and to Megan Duffy for qualifying for The Gaynor Cup Squad.
  

U 14 Girls 2009/10

Jeremy Dee presents Michael Hynes with an acknowledgement for

his contribution to Dromore Villa

Presentation to Trevor Kilgannon & Megan Duffy

Presentation to Leanne Dunne

Presentation to Caroline Kilgannon

Presentation to Rachel Twydell

Presentation to Jim Kilgannon

Many thanks to Johnny Morrison, Gabriel Mc Hugh, Michael Devaney, Maura Hallinan & Ann Ruane who provided us with photographs!

A blast from the past

Can you name these men?!
Estimated year 1990...

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Back: Ollie Golden, Paddy Browne, Dermot O'Brien, John Connolly, Paul O'Brien, Robbie Browne, Seamus Connolly, Gerry Connolly, Cathal Golden, Michael Hynes

Center: Thomás Scott, Ray Lang, Martin Burns, Noel Burns, Patrick Clarke, Noel Knox, Martin Mulligan, Aidan Burns, Declan Scott

Front: David Burns, Keith Sheridan