Our Under12’s hosted Real Tubber on Saturday29th. We Had some good chances early on but just couldn't find the net.Tubber scored twice in the first half but a much improved display after the break with a fine goal on the volley from Conor Gordon put us back in the game. A Villa free kick back off the crossbar and a few fine saves from both keepers kept it 2 – 1. We were well in the game now and looked likely to equalize until a late score from Tubber against the run of play.

U16 Boys travelled to Ballymote on Saturday 29th. Match was played in good conditions with the home side scoring twice in the first half. Villa had a few shots at goal early but failed to score. After the break Ryan Burns found the net with a header from a Jack Morrison corner kick.However Ballymote proved too strong and the final score was Ballymote 6 Dromore Villa 1.Fine displays on the day came from Jimmy Kilgallon between the posts, and defenders Finian Cawley and Jim Kilgannon..

In The Sligo Pallets Premier League on Sunday 30th an early goal from Eamon Cawley
And a Keith Lang winner 15 minutes from full time ,gave Villa all 3 points in the West Sligo derby with a score line of 2 goals to 1. Some fine saves from Sean Healy were helped by a fine defensive display and this result will be a boost to our league position.Kilglass/Enniscrone equalizer came just on the half-time.

All games both underage and Junior called off due to frozen pitches, hopefully things will be back to normal next week.

Any girls interested in playing U14 this year please contact Seamus on 086 22o4865

games played 15th Jan 11

U 16 Boys hosted St Johns on Sat 15th .
Conditions were difficult wet and windy, in the first half St Johns scored twice and Villa replied with a fine strike from Brian McGowan finding the net. St Johns had another score before the break leaving a half time score of 3-1. The Villa performance improved after half time and we got a goal back after 10mins when Jack Morrison lobbed the goalie.Villa created many more chances but failed to add to the score board.With 10 minutes to full time the visitors scored again. Fine displays for the home side came from Jimmy Kilgannon in Goals and Conor Feeney in defence. Result Dromore Villa 2 St Johns 4

U16 Girls had an away match v Arrow Harps on Sat 15th
Despite travelling with an understrength team 2 scores from Megan Duffy, 1 from play and 1 from the penalty spot, and 1 from Lisa Kilgannon secured a comfortable win. This is a great start to the season and hopefully a taste of things to come for the girls.
Result Dromore Villa 3 Arrow Harps 0.

Sligo Leitrim Emerging Talent training Sunday 23rd in Sligo Rovers Astro Pitch - the following players are asked to attend: U12 Girls 11am - Leah Kelly, U16 Girls 2pm Megan Duffy and Emer McHugh, U11 Boys 9:45am - Rory McHugh, U12 Boys 11am Iarla Connor and JoeMcHugh, well done to all above and keep up the good work.

Sligo Leitrim Squads

Dromore Villa players requested to attend Sligo Leitrim squad training this Sunday are U12 girls @11am- Leah Kelly, U16 girls @2pm Emer McHugh & Megan Duffy, u11 boys @9:45am Rory McHugh, U12 boys @11am Iarla Connor & Joe McHugh.

Stephen Tempany Cup

We held our annual blitz for the Stephen Tempany Cup today Sunday 2nd January, 43 boys and girls aged from 8 to 12 took part and a great day was enjoyed by all.
There were 8 teams captained by Conor Gordon, Kieran Devaney, Oisin Connolly, Joe McHugh, Joseph Taheny, Shane Kilgannon, Fergal Ryan and Iarla Connor.
We had some great games with nearly every game won by a margin of 1 goal, a few games even went to a "golden goal". Some fine individual play and great team spirit was on display with every game played in a skillful and sporting manner, well done to all the players concerned.
The Shield competition was won by Oisin Connollys team who narrowly defeated his cousin Conor Gordons team by the Golden Goal (scored by Oisin) when the game ended in a draw at full time.
In the Cup competition it took another Golden Goal to decide who took home the Cup and again it was team Captain Joe who scored the deciding goal.
This is the first year we had girls taking part and well done to Cassandra, Sinead, Leona, Ciara, Eanna , Chantal , Shona, Katie who was on the shield winning team and to Leah who was on the Cup winning team.
Thanks to all the parents who braved the cold conditions to cheer on the teams, to Cormac and Shane for reffing the games and especially Joan Tempany for presenting the Cup. Thanks also to school principal Helen Kelly and board of management of Templeboy N.S. for the use of the Astro Pitch. we hope everyone enjoyed the day and wish you all a Happy New Year from Dromore Villa F.C.