Happy New Year - update for 7th & 8th January 2012

Firstly we wish all our players, parents, managers, committee and all associated with Dromore Villa F.C. a Happy New Year and wish you all the best for the year ahead.

Our Junior team kicked off 2012 with a 1 goal to nil win over Gurteen Celtic on Sunday. The game was played on the astro pitch in Cleveragh and with weather conditions perfect for football it was a very entertaining game. Both sides relished the playing surface and played some good end to end football. Despite some chances for both sides the first half failed to produce a goal but substitute Michael Connolly changed that 20 minutes into the 2nd half when he scored a fine goal after some good build up play from mid field. There were chanced for both as the game entered the final stages and Sean Healy in the Villa goal had to be sharp on more than 1 occasion to keep a clean sheet. Villa created a few more scoring chances but failed to add to their lead and manager Michael Hynes was happy to hear the final whistle with all 3 points secured. Next game is a home fixture to Boyle Celtic next Sunday at 11am.

The U14 lads had kicked off Villa's 2012 the previous day with a comprehensive win over Strand Celtic Green on a score of 4 goals to 1. Although they were without a fixture for several weeks due to postponements the lads settled into their stride well and played some good football which resulted in the opening goal from Eunan Curran. It was 1 nil at half time but Strand equalised early in the 2nd half, Villa responded well and went ahead again with a wonderful long range goal from Iarla Connor, Mikey Gordon added a 3rd from a free kick and Iarla was on target again for Villa's 4th with a curling shot that deceived the strand defence and hit the net.
The game had a disappointing end for Villa though as 2nd half sub Joe McMunn fell awkwardly and had to go off injured with a fractured arm, we wish him a speedy recovery and hope to see him back in action when fully recovered.

Under 8, Under 10 and Under 12 players are having a club Blitz this Sunday for the Stephen Tempany Cup, it will be held at Templeboy N.S. astro pitch.

Thanks to all who supported the 2 very successful Poker Classics held over Christmas and New Year, 1 in The Still Bar And the other in The Beach Bar, your support is much appreciated, thanks also to those who sponsored spot prizes.

U18 girls registration takes place this week as the league is starting shortly, any girls interested in playing should contact Joe Burns.

U14 Girls will be commencing shortly, contact Seamus Connolly for more details.

St Farnans Community Park Association Ltd AGM takes place this Wednesday the 11th in the Old School Templeboy at 9pm sharp, anyone wishing to become a director should attend and all are welcome.

Sympathy is extended to the McHugh family Ballymeeney on the recent death of Fr Sean McHugh R.I.P.

Update weekend 10th/11th December

The only game scheduled for Dromore Villa this weekend was a home tie in the Sligo Pallets Premier League for the Junior team but was postponed due to the adverse weather conditions. There are no further Junior or Youth fixtures for any of our teams until early January. U12 7 u14 teams are training Wednesday 14th but are taking a break from training next week, Michael and Martin will be in touch as both will train during the Christmas school break. U8 & U10's will train on Sunday 18th and will them have a break for Christmas.

TEXAS HOLD'EM in The Still on Thursday 22nd, €20 and €20 buy back, prize fund and lots of spot prizes on the night.

Girls from age 9 up interested in playing soccer please contact Joe Burns or Seamus Connolly as our girls teams will be getting together shortly, games will be starting in January if numbers are sufficient.
Any parents interested in helping with teams of any age are also welcome.

Finally, we wish all our players, their parents, our managers, committee and everyone associated with Dromore Villa a peaceful & enjoyable Christmas and all the best for 2012.

Games played 3rd & 4th December

Our Junior team travelled to Murvue in Galway in The Connacht Cup on Sunday but will not be progressing any further as they lost on a score of 4 goals to Nil, its back to league action next week, training as usual this week.

U14 game was postponed due to the weather and don't have any fixture this weekend.

U12s didn't have a game this weekend, they haven't had a game since early October but hope to be back in action soon as this weekend sees the final game in their group so hopefully the next stage of their league will kick off soon, probably early January at this stage.

Games played 26th & 27th November

The weather played a big part again this weekend with the Chaffpool Utd V Dromore Villa Premier League clash reverting to Dromore West as the Bunninadden ground was waterlogged. Michael and the lads won't be complaining though as they took all 3 points on a scoreline of 3 goals to 2. James Hynes scored 2 and Ryan McCoombe also got his name on the score sheet. On a cold but dry morning the game was a very competitive affair with chances at both ends but Villa in the main had the better of the chances and were deserving winners to keep the pressure on at the upper end of the table.
Its Connaught Cup next weekend and Villa are travelling to Galway where Mervue are the hosts. Anyone wishing to travel on the bus to the game should contact Michael Hynes for details.

U12 & U14 boys had a quiet weekend as neither had a fixture and training was cancelled due to the torrential rain on Saturday morning.

U8/U10 training continues every Sunday at 12:30, all boys & girls aged 6 and over are welcome so come along for a fun introduction to soccer skills. (any parents who would like to help with this training are always welcome).

The new batch of club hoodies & jackets have arrived and will be distributed during the coming week, team manages will be in touch with details or contact Seamus Connolly to arrange collection.

Games played 19th & 20th Novenber

U14 Boys was the only Villa fixture this weekend and they had another great win in an 11 goal thriller against St. John’s. It was a great game of football from both sides. Villa took the spoils on a scoreline of 9 – 2. Rory McHugh opened the scoring for Villa and soon after Kevin McGee scored twice to put Villa 3 – 0 up. Joe McHugh headed home a corner to make it 4 and soon after Iarla Connor made it 5 with a long range strike. After the break St. John’s started brightly and after playing some good football pulled a goal back. Villa regrouped and two long range strikes from Mikey Gordon made the game safe. St. John’s weren’t finished yet and scored a second. Iarla Connor then got his second of the day after a great run, Joe McMunn kept his cool to slot the ball home for Villas 9th. This was a great team performance from all involved and credit is due to the team and management for their commitment and hard work which sees them top the table at this stage of the league.

Neither u12 or U14 teams have a game next weekend but our Junior side have an away game to Chaffpool Utd on Sunday at 11am.

Any girls aged from 10 years and up who are interested in playing football this year should contact Joe Burns or Seamus Connolly as training will be starting shortly. We hope to have teams at all ages but it will depend on player numbers and also on help from parents/former players to manage & train teams.

Weekend 5th & 6th November

It was a quiet weekend on the club front as neither our U12 or U14 boys were in action this weekend and there was no junior football played on Sunday due to Sligo Rovers involvement in the FAI Ford Cup Final but it was worth it and we congratulate Sligo Rovers & manager Paul Cooke on retaining the FAI Cup.
Dromore Villa were well represented at the match as in addition to the coach from the club many more travelled by car and rail to the game and were delighted with the Rovers victory and is a great incentive to all the young players in the club.

News Update 4th November

There were no games played by any of our teams last weekend, underage boys teams had no fixtures and in The Sligo Pallets Premier League the weather was the only winner with all games in the League called off.

We wish Sligo Rovers & Paul Cooke all the best in the Cup Final this Sunday, Dromore Villa will be well represented as we are running a coach to the game and there are many more travelling by car and rail.

We wish Megan Duffy well in the U16 international trials in the AUL complex later today.
Also to Iarla Connor and Joe McHugh who are part of the Sligo Leitrim Emerging Talent Squad, next training is on Sunday 13th at 3:15pm in the showgrounds.

There is an FAI Kick Start 2 coaching course on 11/12/13 November in Sligo, please contact Seamus Connolly to book a place, you must hold Kick Start 1 to do this course.