Updated 20th February 2012Fundraising Table QuizA fundraising table quiz will take place on Wednesday, March 7th in the Crossbar pub. Teams of four are welcome to enter with an entry fee of €20 per team. Please contact Frank Harkins for further details at 087-2863021.Football for Girls born in 2002On February 5th it is proposed to start football for girls born in 2002, from 1-15pm to 2-15pm. Girls are asked to bring runners. For further details contact Ray Geoghegan at 087-2069383.Kick Start CourseA Kick-Start 2 course will be held in Gainstown on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th March. For details and bookings please contact Leo.Updated 13th February 2012Under 17s storm to victory!Mullingar Athletic 9Killeigh 0Mullingar Under 17 squad played some great football on Saturday last storming to victory over Offaly side Killeigh. The home-side started the game at a high tempo but Killeigh put up good resistance for the first ten minutes or so. The constant pressure from the Mullingar lads finally paid off when Conor Gavigan finished a Nathan Gavin cross to the net. Gavin was excellent on the right wing and gave the Killeigh defence a torrid time in the first half. Goal number two came from Darragh Daly from outside the box. The second half was all one way traffic for the home side. The introduction of Mikey Brown, Chris Loran, Brendan O’ Donnell and Jamie Walsh added to Killeigh’s woes, with Brown getting a hatrick, Loran scoring twice and O’Donnell also on target. Goal number nine came from the capt Daly to round off a fine win. Credit must go to Killeigh for a good clean game and for showing great sportsmanship and attitude in what was a very one sided game and we wish them well in their future fixtures. Mullingar had great displays from Max Charles on the left wing, Eoghan O’Malley, Shane Donoghue, Val Sizychas in defence, Eoin Clarke, Luke Gallagher, Darragh Daly and Sean Cullen, while Ben McCabe had a comfortable afternoon in goal. Well done to all! Kick Start CourseA Kick-Start 2 course will be held in Gainstown on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th March. For details and bookings please contact Leo.Football for Girls born in 2002On February 5th football for girls born in 2002 started, from 1-15pm to 2-15pm. Girls are asked to bring runners. For further details contact Ray Geoghegan at 087-2069383.Updated 7th February 2012Penalty Shoot-out decides SFAI tieOur under 13 team managed by Philip McKeown and Michael Daly secured a place in the last 16 of the SFAI Cup overcoming Carrick-on-Suir side Carrick Utd. Extra time and penalties were needed to decide the winner and all credit must go to Athletic for a very brave and determined effort to secure a place in the last 16 of this National competition. Full match report next week. Many thanks to all the parents who supplied refreshments for the visitors.Kick Start CourseA Kick-Start 2 course will be held in Gainstown on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th March. For details and bookings please contact Leo.Updated 31st January 2012CongratulationsMullingar Athletic AFC is delighted to announce the appointment of Trevor Thompson as Manager/coach of the Midlands Schoolboys and Schoolgirls Gaynor Cup squad. The Under 15 Gaynor Cup is a prestigious competition for girls teams played in by teams drawn from each underage league across the country and is the premier showcase for young talent. Trevor, who has very successfully coached both boys and girls teams for Mullingar Athletic, is currently the coach of our Under 14 girls’ team. He is wished every success in this challenging appointment.Kick Start CourseA Kick-Start 2 course will be held in Gainstown on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th March. For details and bookings please contact Leo at 086-8611301.Updated 25th January 2012Kick Start CourseA Kick-Start 2 course will be held in Gainstown on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th March. For details and bookings please contact Leo at 086-8611301.Updated 16th January 2012Saturday Morning CoachingOur Saturday morning coaching for 6/7/8 year olds has now resumed at the normal times.Updated 9th January 2012Christmas RaffleMany thanks to all those who supported the recently held Christmas raffle. The following is a list of prizewinners:
Saturday Morning CoachingOur Saturday morning coaching for 6/7/8 year olds resumes on Saturday, January 14th at the normal times.Referees’ CourseA course will be held shortly in Mullingar Athletic for all those interested in refereeing underage matches. For further details please contact Aidan 087-2615552.Updated 2nd January 2012New Year WishesWe wish all our players, managers, supporters and all those associated with Mullingar Athletic a very happy, healthy and sporting New Year.CondolencesAll at Mullingar Athletic wish to express its sincerest sympathy to the Caffrey family, in particular Niall and Oonagh on the sad loss of their dear daughter Aoibhinn. May she rest in peace.Christmas RaffleMany thanks to all those who supported the raffle. A full list of winners will be published in next week’s notes.Referees’ CourseA course will be held shortly in Mullingar Athletic for all those interested in refereeing underage matches. For further details please contact Aidan 087-2615552.Updated 19th December 2011Christmas GreetingsWe wish all our players, managers, supporters and all those associated with Mullingar Athletic a very happy and peaceful Christmas.Christmas RaffleMany thanks to all those who supported the raffle. A full list of winners will be published in next week’s notes.Referees’ CourseA course will be held shortly in Mullingar Athletic for all those interested in refereeing underage matches. For further details please contact Aidan 087-2615552.Athletic’s under 17s overcome inclement weather!Mullingar Athletic 4Portumna 2Mullingar were away to Portumna at the weekend and had a tough battle against the hosts. The pitch was in a wet and muddy condition and it made it hard to play football for both teams. Mullingar lost Brendan o Donnell early in the game to a back injury and he was replaced by Sean Cullen. Athletic piled early pressure on Portumna and won a free kick 15 minutes into the game, just outside the area, which Jamie Walsh floated over the Portumna wall into the net.However Portumna were soon on level terms after a free kick from the left fell to one of their players and he slotted home. Players on both sides were finding the conditions difficult as free kicks mounted up. Darragh Daly scored from a free forty yards out midway through the half as he and Eoin Clark took control in midfield, before another Portumna free kick found its way to the net -more down to the slippy conditions than any errors in the Mullingar defence. Sean Cullen and a very impressive Conor Gavigan were causing Portumna a lot of problems up front and Gavigan got his reward before half time when he netted for Mullingar. The second half was played at a hard and fast rate but the Mullingar defence were on top at this stage with Luke Gallagher, Val Sizychas and a great performance from Eoghan O Malley at centre half. Portumna’s threat waned towards the end and the result was secured 15 minutes from time when a cross from the right just escaped Conor Gavigan and was met by Jamie Bolger who helped it home. It was a well earned 3 pts and Mullingar showed they have the ability to dig deep when they need to. Ben McCabe had a difficult job in goal but coped well and couldn’t be faulted for the Portumna goals. End of Year Tables for CCFLThe following tables indicate where our three Senior Teams are placed at week ending December 18th.
Updated 12th December 2011CondolencesAll at Mullingar Athletic wishes to express its deepest sympathy with a number of families that have been bereaved in recent days.It was with great sadness when the club heard the news of the passing of Tony Donohue on Monday afternoon. Tony was a well known figure in Athletic where his son Diarmuid and grandsons Eoin, Shane, Luke and Cormac all have, or still, don the Athletic jersey. Diarmuid is one of the original Athletic players and he continues to support the club in many ways- not least cheering on his sons from the side- line. Diarmuid’s brother Ciaran is also well known to all at Athletic as he cheers on his sons’ teams on a weekly basis. To Tony’s wife Mary, sons Diarmuid, Ciaran and Feargal and daughter Sinead we extend our heart felt sympathy on the passing of Tony- one of life’s truest gentlemen. We in Mullingar Athletic also extend our sympathy to the family of Geraldine Martin whose untimely death also brings great sadness to all who knew her. Geraldine’s sons Paul and David both represented Mullingar Athletic at various levels through the years. We offer our deepest sympathy to Joe, David, Paul, Alan and extended family on Geraldine’s sad passing. Our deepest sympathy is also extended to the Lynn family on the passing of Padraic ‘Poggy’ Lynn, Ballyote. All those involved in sport knew Padraic and we extend sympathy to his wife Olive, parents, brothers and sisters and extended family and friends. May all their souls rest in peace.Christmas Raffle TicketsCan we remind all parents/players/managers to return all raffle tickets as soon as possible as the raffle will take place on Monday December 19th. Tickets may be returned to the clubhouse or to team managers and coaches. Many thanks to all those who supported the raffle.Athletic’s under 17s work hard to get result!Mullingar Athletic 2Portlaoise 1After a hard fought battle Mullingar managed to come out on top in a game in which they didn’t play as well as in previous matches. Despite having plenty of goal chances it was mid-way through the first half when the opening goal was scored by Darragh Daly who lobbed a ball over the Portlaoise keeper. Daly’s shot looked to be going over the crossbar but the ball dropped nicely into the net to put Athletic in front. Nathan Gavin came into the midfield after Jamie Bolger picked up an injury and he put in a solid performance alongside Daly.The second half saw better football from Mullingar as they stood up to the Portlaoise lads. After a fine cross from Val Sizychas into the path of Sean Cullen the latter chipped the oncoming Portlaoise keeper to put Athletic two up, leaving the visitors with a lot to do to establish themselves on the game. Pressure was put on Mullingar and after a foul by Max Charles the resulting free kick ended up in the Mullingar net. The athletic defenders Eoghan O’ Malley, Shane Donoghue and Val Sizychas were solid at the back and their performance, along with Luke Gallagher in the centre, was instrumental in maintaining the lead to secure full points from the tie. Referees’ CourseA course will be held shortly in Mullingar Athletic for all those interested in refereeing underage matches. For further details please contact Aidan 087-2615552.Updated 5th December 2011Under 16s make headlinesOur under 16 premier team made the headlines in the Evening Herald on Monday last for all the right reasons. Despite losing their game to Swords Celtic on a scoreline of 2-1 Ger Brady, Sports Journalist with the Herald, recorded the Swords manager Ray Burch applauding the Mullingar team (managed by Kevin Moore) for the support they gave when a Swords Celtic player broke his leg in the 2nd minute of the fixture following a ‘freak’ accident. Ray Burch is quoted by Brady , ‘The Mullingar line, players and parents were excellent and very concerned for Jason (injured player)’. As a gesture of goodwill to the injured player both teams agreed to award him an honorary ‘Topflight Player of the Week’ award.Updated 28th November 2011
Hat – trick Brown seals victory!Mullingar Athletic 4 Newbridge 1Newbridge started this game strongly and gave Mullingar lots to do in the early stages of this match. The defence once again, as in other weeks, stood firm with Luke Gallagher and Eoghan O Malley cutting out the early direct approach of Newbridge. When Mullingar put their first attack together Mikey Brown slotted the ball home after a neat pass from Sean Cullen.Brown was a constant threat and netted a second after a spell of pressure on Newbridge. It wasn’t all one way traffic though and Newbridge got a goal back just on half time when the ball should have been cleared. The introduction of Brendan O’ Donnell in the second half made a huge difference and his pace along with Cullen and Brown up front created the third goal – a thirty yard belter from Mikey Brown, giving him a hat-trick. Brendan O Donnell got the fourth when the Newbridge defence failed to clear their lines. Mullingar were well served by Darren Hughes, Val Sizychas, Eoghan O’Malley, Shane Donoghue, Luke Gallagher, Max Charles, Jamie Bolger, Eoin Clarke, Darragh Daly, Sean Cullen, Mikey Brown and Brendan O’ Donnell Updated 7th November 2011Referees’ CourseA course will be held shortly in Mullingar Athletic for all those interested in refereeing underage matches. For further details please contact Aidan 087-2615552.Updated 7th November 2011Under 17s continue winning streak!Mullingar Athletic 4 Portlaoise 0The winning streak for the under 17s continued on Saturday with a gutsy performance from the Mullingar boys against a very good Portlaoise side. An under strength Mullingar scored early in the first half when Luke Gallagher’s goal bound shot was deflected away from the Portlaoise keeper and into the back of the net. The team settled well after this with Darragh Daly and Eoin Clarke running the show in midfield, giving a good supply of ball to the front pair Sean Cullen and Conor Gavigan. Both of these lads were a constant threat and their physical presence caused Portlaoise a lot of problems with Cullen scoring twice - a goal in either half. In the second half Darragh Daly met a corner kick with a powerful header to put the game to bed.This was a great team effort nonetheless and the guys at the back were tremendous -Valle Sizychas, Jamie Walsh and the rock solid Eoghan O'Malley keeping Portlaoise at bay whenever they threatened. Ben McCabe in the Mullingar goal cleaned up any loose ball and brought off one brilliant save on a goal bound shot. The wingers Max Charles on the left and Jamie Bolger on the right both played exceptionally well - they gave Mullingar plenty of options going forward and the football was great to watch. If the team can produce performances like this consistently Mullingar can be a match for anyone. Referees’ CourseA course will be held shortly in Mullingar Athletic for all those interested in refereeing underage matches. For further details please contact Aidan 087-2615552.Saturday Morning Underage CoachingThis popular underage coaching for children born in 2003, 2004 and 2005 has recommenced on Saturdays. Coaching sessions take place on the Clubs 5-a-side All-Weather pitches for an hour each Saturday morning. Registration took place in the clubhouse, Gainstown on Saturday 24th September but not to worry if you missed this opportunity as parents may still register their child on Saturday morning, prior to the start of each session.The schedule for this year is as follows:Children born in 2003 9-30 – 10-30 am – this session takes place on the full size All Weather pitch therefore appropriate footwear must be worn i.e. football boots with plastic cogsChildren born in 2004 11am – 12o’clock- runners should be worn Children born in 2005 12o’clock – 1pm- runners should be worn The fee for the year is €100 of which €50 may be paid immediately and the balance paid after Christmas. Updated 1st November 2011Top of table match set for SundayOur senior ladies squad faces league toppers Killeigh on Sunday next in what promises to be a very close and entertaining encounter. Athletic’s Ladies can forge ahead if victory is secured as they have a game in hand advantage. The match is arranged for a 2pm kickoff on Sunday, November 6th.
Referees CourseA course will be held shortly in Mullingar Athletic for all those interested in refereeing underage matches. For further details please contact Aidan 087-2615552.Saturday Morning Underage CoachingThis popular underage coaching for children born in 2003, 2004 and 2005 has recommenced on Saturdays. Coaching sessions take place on the Clubs 5-a-side All-Weather pitches for an hour each Saturday morning. Registration took place in the clubhouse, Gainstown on Saturday 24th September but not to worry if you missed this opportunity as parents may still register their child on Saturday morning, prior to the start of each session.The schedule for this year is as follows:Children born in 2003 9-30 – 10-30 am – this session takes place on the full size All Weather pitch therefore appropriate footwear must be worn i.e. football boots with plastic cogsChildren born in 2004 11am – 12o’clock- runners should be worn Children born in 2005 12o’clock – 1pm- runners should be worn The fee for the year is €100 of which €50 may be paid immediately and the balance paid after Christmas. Updated 24th October 2011Referees CourseA course will be held shortly in Mullingar Athletic for all those interested in refereeing underage matches. For further details please contact Aidan 087-2615552.Saturday Morning Underage CoachingThis popular underage coaching for children born in 2003, 2004 and 2005 has recommenced on Saturdays. Coaching sessions take place on the Clubs 5-a-side All-Weather pitches for an hour each Saturday morning. Registration took place in the clubhouse, Gainstown on Saturday 24th September but not to worry if you missed this opportunity as parents may still register their child on Saturday morning, prior to the start of each session.The schedule for this year is as follows:Children born in 2003 9-30 – 10-30 am – this session takes place on the full size All Weather pitch therefore appropriate footwear must be worn i.e. football boots with plastic cogsChildren born in 2004 11am – 12o’clock- runners should be worn Children born in 2005 12o’clock – 1pm- runners should be worn The fee for the year is €100 of which €50 may be paid immediately and the balance paid after Christmas. Updated 17th October 2011Kick Start 1 Course on this SaturdayA Kick Start Level 1 Course will take place at the clubhouse on October 22nd, 9-30a.m. to 5pm. The fee is 45 euro. For further details contact Leo at 086-8611301.Referees CourseA course will be held shortly in Mullingar Athletic for all those interested in refereeing underage matches. For further details please contact Aidan 087-2615552.Saturday Morning Underage CoachingThis popular underage coaching for children born in 2003, 2004 and 2005 has recommenced on Saturdays. Coaching sessions take place on the Clubs 5-a-side All-Weather pitches for an hour each Saturday morning. Registration took place in the clubhouse, Gainstown on Saturday 24th September but not to worry if you missed this opportunity as parents may still register their child on Saturday morning, prior to the start of each session.The schedule for this year is as follows:Children born in 2003 9-30 – 10-30 am – this session takes place on the full size All Weather pitch therefore appropriate footwear must be worn i.e. football boots with plastic cogsChildren born in 2004 11am – 12o’clock- runners should be worn Children born in 2005 12o’clock – 1pm- runners should be worn The fee for the year is €100 of which €50 may be paid immediately and the balance paid after Christmas. Updated 10th October 2011Athletic’s Under 16s begin season with shock defeat of leading team!Mullingar Athletic U-16 opened their NDSL Premiership league campaign on Sunday last away to Premier leaders Woodlawn, a team who had earned three out of three opening league games wins prior to this meeting. Stepping out for their first league game, Athletic fully understood a competitive fixture was before them. They approached the game undaunted and, with their undoubted skills base, produced a game with a level of commitment that earned them a most deserved win.A brace of goals from Ciarán Shanley in the second half before the opposition late on peeled one back was a reflection of Ciarán’s contribution behind whom stood a team from goalkeeper to forwards who had a work ethic that never waned from the first whistle. Woodlawn are not premier leaders without good reason, being a disciplined and organised outfit, and with a strong win behind them in the first half were able to put significant pressure on a resilient Athletic back line throughout the half. Two outstanding saves by Athletic’s keeper Anthony Brady, a great reflex save from a shot from eight yards out and a diving save from a strong shot low into the bottom right of the goals, kept this game all square at half time. This, however, was countered by three clear cut opportunities for Mullingar prior to half time, by some great positional play from Ben Thompson and Ciarán Shanley, well supported by Shane Kenny on the right side of the park. With the game all square at the start of the second half, Mullingar took some advantage of the elements to achieve more territorial advantage. But it would be misleading to determine this game was won by fortuitous weather conditions as the central midfield work rate from Darren Keena and Sam Plant, ably supported by Naosán Moore and the continuous battling work rate of Thomas Fitzgerald on the left side of the park, started to produce some penetrating balls from the wings and through the centre. This paid off within the opening fifteen minutes of the half with a great opener from Ciarán after a ball played through by Thomas on the left side of the box, saw him slot the ball home on the goalkeeper’s near side. Within five minutes Mullingar had doubled their lead by a ball slotted through by Naosán to Ben on the edge of the box, who shot on sight, to be saved but spilled by the keeper and stuck in on the rebound by Ciarán. Woodlawn dug in and produced a well-worked goal ten minutes from time to create an intense last period of the match. Credit where credit is due, Athletic’s centre backs Peter Fagan and Jordan Stead stood firm and, with the indomitable Ian Martin in right back, produced some solid tackling and wise decision-making in positional play to keep the opposition at bay. When changes needed to be made, Mark Kelly came in to the defence and Kieran Feeney came on to the right wing to give an edge to the team and to strengthen the resolve when it was needed most. Ending on 2-1, this was an excellent performance for Mullingar Athletic’s first premiership game of the season and allows them to look forward to the season ahead.Saturday Morning Underage CoachingThis popular underage coaching for children born in 2003, 2004 and 2005 has recommenced on Saturdays. Coaching sessions take place on the Clubs 5-a-side All-Weather pitches for an hour each Saturday morning. Registration took place in the clubhouse, Gainstown on Saturday 24th September but not to worry if you missed this opportunity as parents may still register their child on Saturday morning, prior to the start of each session.The schedule for this year is as follows:Children born in 2003 9-30 – 10-30 am – this session takes place on the full size All Weather pitch therefore appropriate footwear must be worn i.e. football boots with plastic cogsChildren born in 2004 11am – 12o’clock- runners should be worn Children born in 2005 12o’clock – 1pm- runners should be worn The fee for the year is €100 of which 50 may be paid immediately and the balance paid after Christmas. Kick Start 1 CourseA Kick Start Level 1 Course will take place at the clubhouse on October 22nd, 9-30a.m. to 5pm. The fee is €45. For further details contact Leo at 086-8611301.CongratulationsIn what was a remarkable comeback, Westmeath Ladies Football team secured an historic victory when they secured the Mary Quinn Cup, claiming the title of All Ireland Champions against a resilient and robust Cavan side. Congratulations to all concerned- in particular to the ladies who play, or have done so in the past, with Mullingar Athletic AFC.Updated 4th October 2011Saturday Morning Underage CoachingThis popular underage coaching for children born in 2003, 2004 and 2005 has recommenced on Saturdays. Coaching sessions take place on the Clubs 5-a-side All-Weather pitches for an hour each Saturday morning. Registration took place in the clubhouse, Gainstown on Saturday 24th September but not to worry if you missed this opportunity as parents may still register their child on Saturday morning, prior to the start of each session.The schedule for this year is as follows:Children born in 2003 9-30 – 10-30 am – this session takes place on the full size All Weather pitch therefore appropriate footwear must be worn i.e. football boots with plastic cogsChildren born in 2004 11am – 12o’clock - runners should be worn Children born in 2005 12o’clock – 1pm - runners should be worn The fee for the year is €100 of which 50 may be paid immediately and the balance paid after Christmas. Kick Start 1 CourseA Kick Start Level 1 Course will take place at the clubhouse on October 22nd, 9-30a.m. to 5pm. The fee is €45. For further details contact Leo at 086-8611301.Good WishesBest of luck, once again, to the Westmeath Ladies football team who face Cavan on Sunday next in the replay of the All-Ireland Intermediate final in Croke Park.Updated 26th September 2011Saturday Morning Underage CoachingThe schedule for this year is as follows: Children born in 2003 9-30 – 10-30 am – this session takes place on the full size All Weather pitch therefore appropriate footwear must be worn i.e. football boots with plastic cogs Children born in 2004 11am – 12o’clock- runners should be worn Children born in 2005 12o’clock – 1pm- runners should be worn The fee for the year is 100euro of which 50 may be paid immediately and the balance paid after Christmas. Kick Start 1 CourseA Kick Start Level 1 Course will take place at the clubhouse on October 22nd, 9-30a.m. to 5pm. The fee is 45 euro. For further details contact Leo at 086-8611301.Good WishesBest wishes are extended to Stephen and Susan Markey on the birth of their son, Josh.Congratulations are also sent to one of our coaches, Philip McKeon on his forthcoming marriage to Niamh. Updated 20th September 2011Saturday Morning Underage CoachingThis popular underage coaching will commence on Saturday 1st October for children born in 2003, 2004 and 2005. Coaching sessions take place on the Clubs 5-a-side All-Weather pitches for an hour each Saturday morning. Registration will take place in the clubhouse, Gainstown on Saturday 24th September between 2pm and 3-30pm. We kindly ask that parents adhere to this time slot.Kick Start 1 CourseA Kick Start Level 1 Course will take place at the clubhouse on October 22nd, 9-30a.m. to 5pm. The fee is 45 euro. For further details contact Leo at 086-8611301.Good WishesAll at Mullingar Athletic wish to extend the best of luck to the Westmeath Ladies Football team as they take on Cavan in the All-Ireland Intermediate Final on Sunday next in Croke Park. A number of the panel currently play with the club and also a number have represented the club in the past. Congratulations also to the Westmeath Camogie team who drew with Armagh on Sunday last in the All-Ireland A final and will contest the replay on October 2nd. Once again a number of the panel plays or has done so in the past for Athletic.Congratulations to all those involved in reaching such heights in women’s national events. Updated 12th September 2011Kick Start 1 CourseA Kick Start Level 1 Course will take place at the clubhouse on October 22nd; 9-30a.m. to 5pm. The fee is 45 euro. For further details contact Leo at 086-8611301.Saturday Morning Underage CoachingThis popular underage coaching will commence on Saturday 1 October for children born between 2003 and 2005, inclusive. Coaching sessions take place on the Clubs 5-a-side all weather pitches for an hour each Saturday morning. Registration will take place in the Clubhouse, Gainstown, between 2 and 3.30pm on Saturday 24 September.Pre-season training for under age teamsPlease note the following training times/trials schedules:– Saturday, September 17th Training/Trials -Players born in 2002- 10am –Contact Leo 086-8611301 – Saturday, September 17th - Training/Trials Players born in 2001 - 11am - Contact Leo 086-8611301 – Wednesday, Sept 14th - Players born in 2000 6-15pm - Contact Leo 086-8611301 Girls born in 2000- contact Aidan on 087-2615552 for details of training times.New Managers & Club Coaches, Administrators, VolunteersWith the new season just commenced the club would like to confirm that people are welcome at all levels within the club. If you have a few hours to spare on weekdays, evenings or at the weekend and would like to get involved with a progressive club we would like to hear from you. The time you give can be at your own discretion and a little as one hour a week can make the difference to the running of a team or the streamlining of the administration process involved in running such a large club. We have many activities outside of just playing football and time spent in volunteering can be very rewarding.For further information please contact the club secretary Aidan Farrell on 087-2615552 or e-mail club at info@mullingarathleticafc.ie Updated 5th September 2011Kick Start 1 CourseA Kick Start Level 1 Course will take place at the clubhouse on October 22nd; 9-30a.m. to 5pm. The fee is 45 euro. For further details contact Leo at 086-8611301.Pre-season training for under age teamsPlease note the following training times/trials schedules:– Saturday, September 10th Training/Trials -Players born in 2002- 10am – Contact Leo 086-8611301 – Saturday, September 10th - Training/Trials Players born in 2001 - 11am - Contact Leo 086-8611301 – Wednesday, Sept 7th - Players born in 2000 6-15pm - Contact Leo 086-8611301 – Girls born in 2000 - contact Aidan on 087-2615552 for details of training times. New Players WelcomeIt is important to note that the club welcome new players at all age groups. We have many teams from under 10 to adults. Please feel free to contact the club secretary Aidan Farrell or clubhouse any evening at 044-9345646 or by e-mail at info@mullingarathleticafc.ieNew Managers & Club Coaches, Administrators, VolunteersWith the new season about to commence the club would like to confirm that people are welcome at all levels within the club. If you have a few hours to spare on weekdays, evenings or at the weekend and would like to get involved with a progressive club we would like to hear from you. The time you give can be at your own discretion and as little as one hour a week can make the difference to the running of a team or the streamlining of the administration process involved in running such a large club. We have many activities outside of just playing football and time spent in volunteering can be very rewarding.For further information please contact the club secretary Aidan Farrell on 087-261552 or e-mail club at info@mullingarathleticafc.ie Ace Cabs sponsor Mullingar Athletic NDSL U15 A squadACE CABS the Mullingar based taxi firm have agreed to sponsor Mullingar’s U15A North Dublin Schoolboys U15A team. Willie Bowes of ACE CABS commented “we are delighted to get the opportunity to be involved with Mullingar Athletics NDSL team through our sponsorship and wish the team and coach’s great success for the coming season”Paul Murray & Brendan Molloy coaches of the squad commented “the current economic climate remains challenging and sponsorship deals are less available than in previous years. We are very grateful to ACE CABS for the generous sponsorship of the team kit this year”. 
Pictured are Colin McGowan, David Molloy, Liam Bowes & Aaron Murray with the new team kit sponsored by ACE CABS
Willie Bowes (far right) of ACE CABS presents the new team kit to Paul Murray & Brendan Molloy coaches of Mullingar’s U15 NDSL squadUpdated 29th August 2011New Managers & Club Coaches, Administrators, VolunteersWith the new season about to commence the club would like to confirm that people are welcome at all levels within the club. If you have a few hours to spare on weekdays, evenings or at the weekend and would like to get involved with a progressive club we would like to hear from you. The time you give can be at your own discretion and a little as one hour a week can make the difference to the running of a team or the streamlining of the administration process involved in running such a large club. We have many activities outside of just playing football and time spent in volunteering can be very rewarding.For further information please contact the club secretary Aidan Farrell on 087-261552 or e-mail club at info@mullingarathleticafc.ie Ladies only Referees CourseIf you want to take your first step to becoming a referee, book your place on the course by contacting Hilda McDermott – email: hildamcdermott@gmail.com / mobile: 086 8514087Course Details as follows: Date: Friday evening / Saturday / Sunday morning 2nd / 3rd / 4th September. Venue: Oscar Traynor Centre, Santry Cost: €65 (incl. registration to FAI and lunch on Saturday Updated 22nd August 2011Pre-Season Training YouthsTraining for the Youths squad (players born in 1994) has commenced. New players welcome. For further details contact Kevin Daly on (087) 6674064.Pre-season training for under age teamsPlease note the following training times/trials schedules:– Trials will be held for the under 15 DDSL team i.e. players born in 1997. Contact Ray Geoghegan at 087-2069383 or Donal at 087-2610033. – Training/trials for players born in 1997 wishing to join NDSL team will take place on Saturdays 11am to 12-30pm. Please contact Paul Murray at 087-9184403. – Saturday 27th August - training/trials for players born in 2002 Contact Leo 086-8611301. – Thursday August 27th - Training/Trials Players born in 2001 - 11am - Contact Leo 086-8611301. – Wednesday, August 24th - Players born in 2000 6-15pm - Contact Leo 086-8611301. Girls born in 2000 - contact Aidan on 087-2615552 for details of training times.New Players WelcomeIt is important to note that the club welcome new players at all age groups. We have many teams from under 10 to adults. Please feel free to contact the club secretary Aidan Farrell or club house any evening at 044-9345646 or by e-mail at info@mullingarathleticafc.ieNew Managers & Club Coaches, Administrators, VolunteersWith the new season about to commence the club would like to confirm that people are welcome at all levels within the club. If you have a few hours to spare on weekdays, evenings or at the weekend and would like to get involved with a progressive club we would like to hear from you. The time you give can be at your own discretion and a little as one hour a week can make the difference to the running of a team or the streamlining of the administration process involved in running such a large club. We have many activities outside of just playing football and time spent in volunteering can be very rewarding.For further information please contact the club secretary Aidan Farrell on 087-261552 or e-mail club at info@mullingarathleticafc.ie Updated 15th August 2011Athletic begins season in style!KILLAVILLA 0
Mullingar Athletic have started the new season in style with a comprehensive win away at Killavilla.
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Former Mullingar Athletic AFC and current Waterford FC youth player Conor Smith received a call up to the Irish U-19 International team for the Finals of the European Championships that is currently taking place in Romania. Although Conor has now represented Ireland at Under 16 and 17 level this is his first time to play in the final stages of a major championships alongside many the brightest young stars of today’s football world. Conor featured as a substitute in the opening win against Greece and started the second game up as a lone striker against the Check Republic playing for 75ming before tiring. Unfortunately for Ireland they lost this game by 2-1 having been leading 1-0 until 70th minute only to get hit for two goals in sixty seconds by the Check side. Conor’s side face a daunting task in their last group stage game against the host team Romania at 6pm tomorrow evening 26th July. These games are been featured on Eurosport TV or track the teams and Conor’s progress on the official www.UEFA.com website.
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This is a very proud moment for our club, for Conor and for his family and we congratulate him on his endeavour and achievements.
AGM
Mullingar Athletic AFC held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, July 13th . The following officers and committee were elected at the meeting: Chairman – Donal O’Keefe, Vice Chair – Frank Harkins; Secretary – Aidan Farrell; Treasurer and Club Development Officer – Liam McGovern; PRO – Mary Farrell; Childrens Officer – Caroline Thornton. Committee members – Michael Daly, Ollie Holmes, Dominic McLaughlin, Trevor Thompson, Ray Geoghegan, Edward Byrne, Eddie Tynan, Tom Ryder, Kevin Smith, Tony Cleary and Kenny Colgan. Outgoing Chairman Eddie Tynan and Vice Chair Tom Ryder were thanked for their years of dedication and work on behalf of the Mullingar Athletic. The Club is delighted that both will continue to serve on the Committee.Pre-Season Training- Senior Team
Pre-season training for our senior teams continues on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7-30pm. New players are welcome. For further details please contact Liam 087-6471502 or newly-appointed manager Leo Devlin on 086 8611301.Pre-Season Training Youths
Training for the Youths squad (players born in 1994) will commence on Tuesday 26 July at 7.30pm. New players welcome. For further details contact Kevin Daly on (087) 6674064.Pre-season training – under 15s
Trials will be held for the under 15 DDSL team i.e. players born in 1997. Contact Ray Geoghegan at 087-2069383 or Donal at 087-2610033. Training/trials for players born in 1997 wishing to join NDSL team will take place on Saturdays 11am to 12-30pm. Please contact Paul Murray at 087-9184403.Underage Pre-Season Tournament
An inaugural pre-season tournament is currently being organised by Trevor Thompson. The tournament is open to all clubs and will cater for boys and girls from under tens to youths’ level. Application forms may be downloaded from our website mullingarathleticafc.ie. Closing date is July 15th and the games will be played on 13th/14th August and 20th/21st August.For further details contact Trevor on 085-57107178 or Ray Geoghegan on 087 2069383.
Important Coaching Workshop for All Club Coaches (Sat. 6th August)
On Saturday morning 6th August at 11.30am the New FAI Regional Development Officer Paul Ozam will be hosting a coaching demonstration at the club. This is a must attend session for all club coaches. All other coaching activities and pre-season trials and games will be suspended for this Saturday morning and all club coaches will be expected to attend.For further details please contact: Leo on 086-8300601 or Liam on 087-6471502.
New Players Welcome:
It is important to note that the club welcome new players at all age groups. We have many teams from under 10 to adults. Please feel free to contact the club secretary Aidan Farrell or club house any evening at 044-9345646 or by e-mail at info@mullingarathleticafc.ieNew Managers & Club Coaches, Administrators, Volunteers:
With the new season about commence the club would like to confirm that people are welcome at all levels within the club. If you have a few hours to spare on weekdays, evenings or at the weekend and would like to get involved with a progressive club we would like to hear from you. The time you give can be at your own discretion and a little as one hour a week can make the difference to the running of a team or the streamlining of the administration process involved in running such a large club. We have many activities outside of just playing football and time spent in volunteering can be very rewarding.For further information please contact the club secretary Aidan Farrell on 087-261552 or e-mail club at info@mullingarathleticafc.ie
Updated 18th July 2011
Pre-Season Training- Senior Team
Pre-season training for our senior teams continues on Monday evenings at 7-30pm. New players are welcome. For further details please contact Liam 087-6471502 or newly-appointed manager Leo Devlin on 086 8611301.Pre-Season Training Youths
Training for the Youths squad (players born in 1994) will commence on Tuesday 26 July at 7.30pm. New players welcome. For further details contact Kevin Daly on (087) 6674064. Pre-season training – under 15s Trials will be held for the under 15 DDSL team i.e. players born in 1997. Contact Ray Geoghegan at 087-2069383 or Donall at 087-2610033. Training/trials for players born in 1997 wishing to join NDSL team will take place on Saturdays 11am to 12-30pm. Please contact Paul Murray at 087-9184403.FAI An Post Summer Camp
The annual FAI Summer camp, sponsored by An Post, took place last week with over 120 children having had a wonderful weeks entertainment and coaching. Thankfully the weather remained kind, which added to the enjoyment of all. The Club would like to thank Paul Ossan, FAI Regional Development Officer and his team of coaches for their hard work.Underage Pre-Season Tournament
An inaugural pre-season tournament is currently being organised by Trevor Thompson. The tournament is open to all clubs and will cater for boys and girls from under tens to youths’ level. Application forms may be downloaded from our website mullingarathleticafc.ie. Closing date is July 15th and the games will be played on 13th/14th August and 20th/21st August. For further details contact Trevor on 085-57107178 or Ray Geoghegan on 087 2069383.Updated 11th July 2011
AGM to be held this week
Mullingar Athletic AFC will hold its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday July 13th at 8pm. Nominations for all club officer positions are welcome and such nominations can be made to Aidan at 0872615552 or Liam at 087-6461502 - please seek permission from those you nominate prior to sending information to Aidan. All members are welcome to attend and we urge all managers in particular to attend as the new rules surrounding age groups will be discussed.Pre-Season Training- Senior Team
Pre-season training for our senior teams begins on Monday 11th July at 7-30pm. New players are welcome. For further details please contact Liam 087-6471502.Pre-season training – under 15s
Trials will be held for the under 15 DDSL team i.e. players born in 1997. Contact Ray Geoghegan at 087-2069383 or Donall at 087-2610033. Training/trials for players born in 1997 wishing to join NDSL team will take place on Saturdays 11am to 12-30pm. Please contact Paul Murray at 087-9184403.FAI An Post Summer Camp
The annual FAI Summer camp, sponsored by An Post, is in progress at the moment with 160 participants enjoying a week of coaching and fun. The number of participants at the camp continues to top the ratings of attendance at the FAI camps based on nationwide statistics.Underage Pre-Season Tournament
An inaugural pre-season tournament is currently being organised by Trevor Thompson. The tournament is open to all clubs and will cater for boys and girls from under tens to youths’ level. Application forms may be downloaded from our website mullingarathleticafc.ie. Closing date is July 15th and the games will be played on 13th/14th August and 20th/21st August. For further details contact Ray Geoghegan at 087-2069383Updated 4th July 2011
Pre-Season Training - Senior Team
Pre-season training for our senior teams begins on Monday 11th July at 7-30pm. New players are welcome. For further details please contact Liam 087-6471502.Pre-season training – under 15s
Trials will be held on Sunday 10th July at 4pm for the under 15 DDSL team i.e. players born in 1997. Contact Ray Geoghegan at 087-2069383 or Donall at 087-2610033.Training/trials for players born in 1997 wishing to join NDSL team will take place on Saturdays 11am to 12-30pm. Please contact Paul Murray at 087-9184403.
Underage Pre-Season Tournament
Updated 27th June 2011
Underage Pre-Season Tournament
An inaugural pre-season tournament is currently being organised by Trevor Thompson. The tournament is open to all clubs and will cater for boys and girls from under tens to youths’ level. Application forms may be downloaded from our website mullingarathleticafc.ie . Closing date is July 15th and the games will be played on 13th/14th August and 20th/21st August. For further details contact Trevor on 085-57107178.AGM
Mullingar Athletic AFC will hold its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday July 13th at 8pm. Nominations for all club officer positions are welcome and such nominations can be made to Aidan at 0872615552. Please seek permission from those you nominate prior to sending information to Aidan. All members are welcome to attend.FAI An Post Summer Camp
Applications are currently being taken for the annual FAI Summer camp, sponsored by An Post. Applications may be made online http://www.summersoccerschools.ie The camp is being held in Mullingar Athletic from July 11th to 15th inclusively. Please note all applications must be made through the FAIUpdated 20th June 2011
Underage Pre-Season Tournament
An inaugural pre-season tournament is currently being organised by Trevor Thompson. The tournament is open to all clubs and will cater for boys and girls from under tens to youths’ level. Application forms may be downloaded from our website mullingarathleticafc.ie . Closing date is July 15th and the games will be played on 13th/14th August and 20th/21st August.For further details contact Trevor on 085-57107178.
AGM
Mullingar Athletic AFC will hold its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday July 13th at 8pm. Nominations for all club officer positions are welcome and such nominations can be made to Aidan at 0872615552. Please seek permission from those you nominate prior to sending information to Aidan. All members are welcome to attend.FAI An Post Summer Camp
Applications are currently being taken for the annual FAI Summer camp, sponsored by An Post. Applications may be made online http://www.summersoccerschools.ie The camp is being held in Mullingar Athletic from July 11th to 15th inclusively. Please note all applications must be made through the FAIBest wishes
Mullingar Athletic wishes the best of luck to all its members who continue to sit Junior and Leaving Certificate exams this week.Updated 13th June 2011
Awards Galore for Athletic!
The Combined Counties Football league Awards Night was held on Saturday last in the Bridge House, Tullamore. A large contingent of Mullingar Athletic players, coaches and committee members travelled to the venue as both our Senior ladies and men teams were due to collect their medals, following victories in the Senior Ladies and Men’s Counties Cup competitions and the Michael Dolan Cup. Representatives from the management team of our Youths also travelled to receive their first medals, having topped the Division 1 Evening Herald Youths League this season.Having been presented with the various team medals there was more joy for Athletic when it was announced that Kevin ‘Hagi’ Keegan was named as the recipient of the CCFL Player Merit Award for his outstanding contribution on the playing field over a number of years and his commitment and dedication to the club. His performance in this year’s Counties Cup Final was most noteworthy - particularly when we remember Kevin played whilst carrying an injury. This award, presented by jimmy Kelly, CCFL Chairman and Paddy McCaul, President FAI, was more than deserved by one of most popular and longstanding players we have in Athletic. Well done to you Hagi from all at Mullingar Athletic on this great achievement.
Club of the Year!
The awards night continued to be one of great celebration when the accolade of Club of the Year was awarded to Mullingar Athletic by Paddy McCaul and Jimmy Kelly. The award was made to Athletic ‘…following on from their historic win in the Counties Cup and for their all round organisation, efficiency and success as a club this season…’This award was really the icing on the cake for all at Mullingar Athletic and each and every player, coach, manager, ground staff and committee members should feel proud of their input into the club thus gaining such significant recognition from an objective audience.
Underage Pre-Season Tournament
An inaugural pre-season tournament is currently being organised by Trevor Thompson. The tournament is open to all clubs and will cater for boys and girls from under tens to youths’ level. Application forms may be downloaded from our website www.mullingarathleticafc.ie. Closing date is July 15th and the games will be played on 13th/14th August and 20th/21st August.For further details contact Trevor on 085-57107178
FAI An Post Summer Camp
Applications are currently being taken for the annual FAI Summer camp, sponsored by An Post. Applications may be made online www.faisoccercampss.ie The camp is being held in Mullingar Athletic from July 11th to 15th inclusively. Please note all applications must be made through the FAI.Best wishes
Mullingar Athletic wishes the best of luck to all its members who continue to sit Junior and Leaving Certificate exams this week.Updated 6th June 2011
Celebrations continue!
The celebrations following Mullingar Athletic’s historic victory in the Counties Cup continued last week when the cup made a tour of local schools. We would like to thank all those involved in welcoming our players into the schools. Thanks also to the players and managers who accompanied the cup on its way.Best wishes
Mullingar Athletic wishes the best of luck to all its members who are sitting Junior and Leaving Certificate exams this week.FAI An Post Summer Camp
Applications are currently being taken for the annual FAI Summer camp, sponsored by An Post. Applications may be made online www.faisoccercampss.ie The camp is being held in Mullingar Athletic from July 11th to 15th inclusively. Please note all applications must be made through the FAIUpdated 30th May 2011
Historic day for club!
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Mullingar Athletic has had many a good day in its history but last Sunday must rank as one of the best and never to be forgotten occasions. See Report on SENIORS PAGEUpdated 23rd May 2011
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Senior Team Earns Appearance in Cup Final!
All roads lead to Mountmellick on Sunday next May 29th when our Senior team takes on Willow Park in the Counties Cup Final. Following a well deserved victory against Melville Utd on Saturday last Gerry Hynes squad travels to Mountmellick on Sunday where kick off will be 3-30pm. We encourage all our managers, coaches and support to travel on Sunday to support our senior squad in this very high profile cup final.ATHLETIC 10’S RULE AT THE ATHBOY SUPER 7’S
An under 10 selection travelled at the gracious invitation of Athboy Celtic to their annual Super 7’s tournament last weekend. The boys and their management team were graciously welcomed by their hosts, and wore their Athletic colours with great pride over the two days of the tournament.
Day 1 started on Saturday morning with a kick off in incessant rain against the tournament favourites (and eventual winners), the pick of Trim Celtic’s under 10’s. In a fantastic flowing game of football, Athletic came from behind twice, with goals from Mark McNamee and Dean Rooney, to earn a share of the spoils It was huge panel effort, with all 10 players contributing to this great start, but none more than Luke Smith in goals, who pulled off a series of great saves to earn us a point.
A half hour after the Trim game, we were back out again, this time against Enfield Celtic. The rain was still bucketing down, and the exertions of our first match seemed to catch up on us, as we succumbed to a breakaway goal and an own goal to go down 2 to 0. Despite the best efforts of captain James Drumm, Dillon Matthews and Keelin Byrne, we couldn’t break down the Enfield defence.
An hour later, it was match on again, as we took on host club Athboy Celtic. In terrible conditions both teams went at each other to get the win that would take them into the Cup competition. We were under pressure from the off, and it took Luke’s best, and sterling work from John Boyne to keep Athboy at bay. Just minutes after half time we gave away cheap possession in midfield and were punished with a smart finish from an Athboy striker. We went on the offensive straight away, but despite the best efforts of Shane McLoughlin, Adam Shaw and Eoghan Ahearne we had to wait until 10 seconds to go to get the equalizer we deserved. The Athboy keeper kicked the ball out into midfield, and could only look on bemused as the ball came flying back past him from a fabulous Ahearne strike. This ensured a third place finish and put us into Sunday’s Shield semi-final. Better conditions awaited us for our 3pm kick-off against Summerhill on Sunday. The sunshine brought out the best in our boys, and with John and James lording the midfield, our front three of Adam, Shane and Deano tormented the opposition. We went on to score goals from Mark, Shane, James and a spectacular lob from Deano to put us into the Shield final against Navan Celtic.
The final was a real cat and mouse affair, with both defences on top. Dillon, Keelin, and James were rock solid, and only once were we threatened, but the ever reliable Luke made sure Navan were kept at bay. The game finished 0-0, and it was on to penalties. Athletic went first and Mark hit the back of the net, as did Navan. John Boyne drilled in no.2 , as did Navan. Eoghan made it 3 out of 3 for Athletic, and then Luke piled the pressure on Navan with a great stop from penalty no. 3. Shane then placed his penalty into the corner, which meant that if Luke saved Navan’s penalty, Athletic were Shield champions. With his teammates lined up on the half way line, Luke threw himself to the right and pushed away the penalty. There then followed a stampede as teammates, and supporters rushed on to acclaim the hero.
Captain James Drumm was presented with the Shield and the team their trophies, to great acclaim from all present.
Many thanks to all families who gave up their weekend to travel to Athboy to support these dedicated Mullingar Athletic under 10’s, and to the host club for their invitation and organisation.
Condolences
All at Mullingar Athletic sends its condolences to Johnny Gavin on the death of his grandfather.Updated 16th May 2011
The Spirit of Mullingar – Charity Festival
12th – 15th May 2011, A Legendary Game!
Following months of preparation the Liverpool Legends arrived in Gainstown on Saturday last to play a Mullingar Athletic squad, as part of the Spirit of Mullingar Festival. The large turnout of spectators were treated to a most entertaining and competitive game which saw world renowned players such as John Aldridge, Clayton Blackmore and Ricky Villa take to an immaculately prepared pitch. At a pre-match reception in the clubhouse Ricky Villa was recalling his famous winning goal in the 1981 Cup Final against Manchester City when he – having already scored the opener, took off on that famous mazy run with the score at 2-2, past four City defenders and slotted home under Joe Corrigan for the winner.
Played in a very family friendly atmosphere young and not so young fans enjoyed speaking to their heroes and all of the Legends are to be complimented on their patience when signing numerous autographs and posing for much appreciated photos.
The Mullingar Athletic team is to be highly complimented for their competitive game in which they led the Legends for the most part only to be defeated by a single goal in the end. Each of the squad, under the leadership of Gerry Hynes, had engaged in significant fundraising to secure their place on the squad and as mentioned over the past weeks all funds raised will be equally shared between two local charities, Irish Autism Action and T.E.A.M.
Following the game - in what was a poignant moment - Ann and Andrew Lynch presented the Darragh Lynch Memorial Trophy to John Aldridge. Ann and Andrew’s son Darragh, who sadly passed away earlier this year, had been a lifelong Liverpool supporter and it was a fitting tribute to him for a life well and truly lived. Darragh’s beloved brother Robbie played his own part in proceedings when he took on custodian of the Liverpool Legends net for a spell in the second half.
All club members are to be sincerely thanked for their voluntary work both in preparing for the event and on the day itself. A large number of players, coaches, parents, committee members, ground staff and supporters worked tirelessly on the day and indeed the months prior to what will be a legend in the club’s history. Sincere thanks to all involved.
Good wishes
We would like to send our good wishes to all our members who will be celebrating their First Holy Communion in the coming weeks.Updated 9th May 2011
The Legends are on their way!
The eagerly anticipated Legends versus Mullingar Athletic match takes place on Saturday next, May 14th as part of the Spirit of Mullingar Festival. The Spirit of Mullingar Festival promises to be a weekend of fun and entertainment in support of two local charities, Irish Autism Action and T.E.A.M. We at Mullingar Athletic are proud to be associated with this very worthwhile fundraising event for these two very worthy causes. One of the main events taking place will be a soccer match between the John Aldridge Legends and Mullingar Athletic. The match is due to take place on Saturday, May 14th in Gainstown, with kick off scheduled for 12-30pm. Preparations are already underway at the club to plan this auspicious event. Tickets are currently on sale at the clubhouse and are priced at 10 euro each with all proceeds going to the two charities mentioned above. Tickets may be purchased at the ticket and concessions will be made for families.
Following the game the legends XI will be going the Greville Arms to watch the FA Cup Final and will be providing interviews and match analysis.
Volunteers needed
Volunteers are needed for Saturday morning’s Legends event. As a large turnout is expected we need volunteers for stewarding, car parking etc. Please contact Liam 087-6471502 or Aidan 087-2615552 if you have an hour or two to spare on Saturday morning. We would appreciate your help for this very worthwhile charity event.Saturday morning coaching
Due to the Legends game on Saturday our Saturday morning coaching for our 6, 7, 8 and 9 year olds will not take place this Saturday May 14th.Good wishes
We would like to send our good wishes to all our members who will be confirmed and celebrating their First Holy Communion in the coming weeks.Updated 3rd May 2011
Condolences
All at Mullingar Athletic wish to extend its deepest sympathy to Willie Geraghty on the recent death of his mother Mrs. Betty Geraghty –Doyle. Willie has been associated with Mullingar Athletic since its foundation and has served the club loyally as coach/manager and committee member. We extend our sympathy to Willie, Declan, Ann, Bernadette and Catherine and to all the extended family on their sad loss.
May her soul rest in peace.
Good wishes
Well done to John O’Dea and his squad who secured the Michael Dolan Cup on Saturday last. In what was described by Gearoid Keegan, Evening Herald journalist, one of the most memorable CCFL finals, Paddy Dowdall’s 79th strike decided the contest. Both the excellent Athletic- Noel Croash- and Shinrone goalkeepers ensured the match to be scoreless until late in the second half when Dowdall’s strike secured title honours for the club.
We also wish a number of our underage teams all the best in the next few days as they contend for league and cup honours.
We would like to send our good wishes to all our members who will be confirmed and celebrating their First Holy Communion in the coming weeks.
Available times on All Weather for recreational 5-a-side Football
The following time slots are now available in which a group can book an All Weather pitch for recreational 5-a-side football.
Monday - 8-30pm
Tuesday - 6pm, 6-30pm, 7pm, 7-30pm, 9pm
Thursday – 6pm, 6-30pm
Friday – 6pm, 8pm, 9-30pm
Updated 25th April 2011
The Spirit of Mullingar – Charity Festival 12th – 15th May, 2011
The Legends are on their way!
The Spirit of Mullingar Festival promises to be a weekend of fun and entertainment in support of two local charities, Irish Autism Action and T.E.A.M. We at Mullingar Athletic are proud to be associated with this very worthwhile fundraising event for these two very worthy causes. One of the main events taking place will be a soccer match between the John Aldridge Legends and Mullingar Athletic. The match is due to take place on Saturday, May 14th in Gainstown, with kick off scheduled for 12-30pm. Preparations are already underway at the club to plan this auspicious event. Tickets are currently on sale at the clubhouse and are priced at 10 euro each with all proceeds going to the two charities mentioned above.
Following the game the legends XI will be going the Greville Arms to watch the FA Cup Final and will be providing interviews and match analysis. Full details of the match day available next week.
Good wishes
Best wishes to John O’Dea and his squad when they contest the Michael Dolan Cup Final on Saturday, April 30th. The team play Shinrone in the final, fixed for Stanley O’Hara Park, Clara with kick off at 6-30 pm.
We would like to send our good wishes to all our members who will be confirmed and celebrating their First Holy Communion in the coming weeks.Available times on All Weather for recreational 5-a-side Football
The following time slots are now available in which a group can book an All Weather pitch for recreational 5-a-side football.
Monday - 8-30pm
Tuesday - 6pm, 6-30pm, 7pm, 7-30pm, 9pm
Thursday – 6pm, 6-30pm
Friday – 6pm, 8pm, 9-30pm
Updated 19th April 2011
Congratulations
Well done to St Joseph’s Secondary School under 14 team who were crowned All Ireland Minor Boys Champions in Athlone last week. Great credit is due to the squad and their manager Damien Rushe in securing this title against St. Gerald’s, Castlebar. A particular mention to Mullingar Athletic players on the team- Sam Plant, Finbarr Coyne, Mark Geoghegan and Jason Palmer- well done lads!Good wishes
We would like to send our good wishes to all our members who will be confirmed in the coming weeks.We would also like to wish Ben Thompson a speedy recovery following an injury sustained in a match last weekend.
3 Mobile Sponsorship
We in Mullingar Athletic welcome the fundraising drive from 3 Mobile, sponsors of the Irish International Team. Our club can benefit greatly from this sponsorship package and representatives from the company visited Gainstown on Saturday last to launch the drive. Representatives from 3Mobile will continue to visit the club on a weekly basis for the next few weeks informing our members of how this scheme can benefit the club. All those who switch to 3Mobile will benefit greatly from the various keenly priced packages and the club will also receive a payment for every associated account created. Club members may receive information or phone calls about the scheme from the company in the coming weeks – alternatively representatives will be on site to answer all queries.
Updated 11th April 2011
Good wishes
We would like to send our good wishes to all our members who will be confirmed in the coming weeks.Updated 4th April 2011
Ladies triumphant in enthralling Cup Final!
An historic day for the club took place on Sunday last when Athletic’s Senior Ladies secured a Cup Final trophy when they defeated Killavilla on the scoreline 1-0. Niamh Farrell scored the only goal of this exciting encounter ensuring the club’s first ever Senior Ladies title. Dominick McLaughlin, ably assisted by Lily Brick, Rita Blundell and Pat ‘Monty’ Montgomery deserve great credit for this victory and indeed for all their work in developing ladies football at the club.
Many thanks also to the large number of parents and supporters who travelled to Tullamore to support the team. See full match report for all the details.
Updated 28th March 2011
Best of luck Ladies!
Pride of place this week goes to our Ladies team who play Kilavilla in the cup final on Sunday next. All support from club members will be greatly appreciated. The game takes place in Leah Victoria Park, Tullamore with kick off at 3pm.Mullingar Athletic Ladies v Killavilla
Sunday 3rd April - 3pm
Mullingar Athletic Ladies Senior team are playing in the Cup Final on Sunday the 3rd of April at 3.00pm in Leah Victoria Park in Tullamore against Killavilla. All support would be welcome.Updated 23rd March 2011
Kick Start 2 Course
Our next Kick Start 2 Course will take place on March 25th, 26th and 27th in Gainstown. Please contact Leo at 086-8611301 for details.
FAI High Performance Director Wim Koevermans
Visits Mullingar Athletic AFC
Last week seen Dutch Man and FAI High Performance Director Wim Koevermans visit Mullingar Athletic AFC club grounds in Gainstown. The reasons for this high level visit from FAI headquarters was to show support for the extensive coaching systems and education that have been implemented at Mullingar Athletic AFC under the direction of the clubs ‘Head of Coaching and Player Development’ Mr. Leo Devlin.
It is not understatement to say that Koevermans was seriously impressed with the level of facilities available at the club. A total of 56 coaches turned up on the night where Mr. Koevermans demonstrated his skills as a coach by putting on a one and a half hour coaching session with the clubs under eleven development squad. The session took place on the clubs new floodlight 3G All-weather surface and the session involved a lot of demonstration and interaction between Mr. Koevermans and the 56 coaches in attendance.
Following the outdoor coaching session the coaches retreated to the clubhouse for tea and refreshments. This short break was followed by an hour of question and feedback between Mr. Koevermans and also FAI Coaching development officer Mr. Padraig Nicholson who assisted with coaching duties on the night. It is a testament to Mr. Koevermans personality that he fitted in seamlessly to this environment and related very simply to the questions and offered very good but simple advise to the coaches in attendance.
Wim Koevermans was playing for the Dutch Olympic team against Italy when the famous Rinus Michels who had masterminded Holland’s 1988 Euro triumph, spotted him and added him to the Euro 88 squad. “I knew quite early in my career that I wanted to stay in football as a coach or manager,” he explained. “At 19 I already had an A licence, but I couldn’t do anything with it unless I had a playing career.”
He enjoyed over ten years in the top Dutch League with Fortuna Sittard and FC Groningen, mostly as a centre-back, but injuries to his lower back and hips forced an early retirement at 30. He studied Michels and his methods intensely and honed his coaching skills. He became manager to Dutch U21 team where he was responsible for bringing through players like Van Persie, De Jong, Robben, Sneijder, Boulahrouz and Landzaat and is well qualified for his present role as FAI High Performance Director.
His primary role is to work with the underage international team players and take them through a development phase that will see them equipped to play at full international level against the best international sides in Europe and around the World. Watching him closely in Gainstown last week there is little doubt that he has the personal and coaching skills to succeed at what is a very difficult area in player development.
FAI High Performance Director Wim Koevermans works with Mullingar U-11 development players Oisin Proudfoot and Tristan Finnane
FAI High Performance Director Wim Koevermans gets the undivided attention of the Mullingar Athletic AFC under 11 development squad
A section of the many coaches in attendance watch on as FAI High Performance Director Wim Koevermans delivers his coaching session with club under 11 development squad
Available times on All Weather for recreational 5-a-side Football
The following time slots are now available in which a group can book an All Weather pitch for recreational 5-a-side football.
Monday - 8-30pm
Tuesday - 6pm, 6-30pm, 7pm ,7-30pm, 9pm
Thursday – 6pm, 6-30pm
Friday – 6pm, 8pm 9-30pm
Kick Start 2 Course
Our next Kick Start 2 Course will take place on March 25th, 26th and 27th in Gainstown. Please contact Leo at 086-8611301 for details.
The Spirit of Mullingar – Charity Festival 12th – 15th May, 2011
The Spirit of Mullingar Festival promises to be a weekend of fun and entertainment in support of two local charities, Irish Autism Action and T.E.A.M. We at Mullingar Athletic are proud to be associated with this very worthwhile fundraising event for these two very worthy causes. One of the main events taking place will be a soccer match between the John Aldridge Legends and Mullingar Athletic. The match is due to take place on Saturday, May 14th in Gainstown, with kick off scheduled for 12-30pm. Preparations are already underway at the club to plan this auspicious event. Tickets are currently on sale at the clubhouse and are priced at 10 euro each with all proceeds going to the two charities mentioned above. More details of this match and related events over the course of the four days will be announced shortly.
3 Mobile Sponsorship
We in Mullingar Athletic welcome the fundraising drive from 3 Mobile, sponsors of the Irish International Team. Our club can benefit greatly from this sponsorship package and representatives from the company visited Gainstown on Saturday last to launch the drive. Representatives from 3Mobile will continue to visit the club on a weekly basis for the next few weeks informing our members of how this scheme can benefit the club. All those who switch to 3Mobile will benefit greatly from the various keenly priced packages and the club will also receive a payment for every associated account created. Club members may receive information or phone calls about the scheme from the company in the coming weeks – alternatively representatives will be on site to answer all queries.
Updated 7th March 2011
Visit to Mullingar Athletic of Wim Koevermans
A full report on the very successful visit of Wims Koevermans to Mullingar Athletic will be included next week.
Updated 28th February 2011
Visit to Mullingar Athletic of Wim Koevermans on Thursday
The postponed visit of Wim Koevermans, International Performance Director with FAI - which had been arranged for December last - will now take place this Thursday, March 3rd.This will be a great opportunity for all our members to see top class coaching in action and we encourage all team managers and coaches to attend the session. The seminar begins at 7pm. For further details please contact Leo.
Kick Start 2 Course
Our next Kick Start 2 Course will take place on March 25th, 26th and 27th in Gainstown. Please contact Leo at 086-8611301 for details.Condolences
The committee of Mullingar Athletic wishes to express its sympathy to Joe Martin, Senior Division 1 goalkeeper, on the recent death of his mother- in -law Mrs. Delia Monaghan, The Downs. We also extend our sympathy to Vincent Timoney on the recent death of his father Michael. May their souls rest in peace.Best of Luck
We wish our Ladies Senior Team the best of luck as they take on Edenderry in the Cup semi-final on Sunday next.The Spirit of Mullingar – Charity Festival 12th – 15th May, 2011
The Spirit of Mullingar Festival promises to be a weekend of fun and entertainment in support of two local charities, Irish Autism Action and T.E.A.M. We at Mullingar Athletic are proud to be associated with this very worthwhile fundraising event for these two very worthy causes. One of the main events taking place will be a soccer match between the John Aldridge Legends and Mullingar Athletic. The match is due to take place on Saturday, May 14th in Gainstown, with kick off scheduled for 12-30pm. Preparations are already underway at the club to plan this auspicious event. Tickets are currently on sale at the clubhouse and are priced at 10 euro each with all proceeds going to the two charities mentioned above. More details of this match and related events over the course of the four days will be announced shortly.3 Mobile Sponsorship
We in Mullingar Athletic welcome the fundraising drive from 3 Mobile, sponsors of the Irish International Team. Our club can benefit greatly from this sponsorship package and representatives from the company visited Gainstown on Saturday last to launch the drive. Representatives from 3Mobile will continue to visit the club on a weekly basis for the next few weeks informing our members of how this scheme can benefit the club. All those who switch to 3Mobile will benefit greatly from the various keenly priced packages and the club will also receive a payment for every associated account created. Club members may receive information or phone calls about the scheme from the company in the coming weeks – alternatively representatives will be on site to answer all queries.Updated 21st February 2011
Visit to Mullingar Athletic of Wim Koevermans
The postponed visit of Wim Koevermans which had been arranged for December last will now take place on Thursday, March 3rd This will be a great opportunity for all our managers and coaches to see top class coaching. The seminar begins at 7pm. For further details please contact Leo.The Spirit of Mullingar – Charity Festival 12th – 15th May, 2011
The Spirit of Mullingar Festival promises to be a weekend of fun and entertainment in support of two local charities, Irish Autism Action and T.E.A.M. We at Mullingar Athletic are proud to be associated with this very worthwhile fundraising event for these two very worthy causes. One of the main events taking place will be a soccer match between the John Aldridge Legends and Mullingar Athletic. The match is due to take place on Saturday, May 14th in Gainstown, with kick off scheduled for 12-30pm. Preparations are already underway at the club to plan this auspicious event. Tickets are currently on sale at the clubhouse and are priced at 10 euro each with all proceeds going to the two charities mentioned above. More details of this match and related events over the course of the four days will be announced shortly.3 Mobile Sponsorship
We in Mullingar Athletic welcome the fundraising drive from 3 Mobile, sponsors of the Irish International Team. Our club can benefit greatly from this sponsorship package and representatives from the company visited Gainstown on Saturday last to launch the drive. Representatives from 3Mobile will continue to visit the club on a weekly basis for the next few weeks informing our members of how this scheme can benefit the club. All those who switch to 3Mobile will benefit greatly from the various keenly priced packages and the club will also receive a payment for every associated account created. Club members may receive information or phone calls about the scheme from the company in the coming weeks – alternatively representatives will be on site to answer all queries.Updated 14th February 2011
Congratulations
We send our heartiest congratulations to Conor Smith who has been selected for the Republic of Ireland under 19 Team. Conor is representing his country in Croatia as part of the international squad managed by Paul Doolin. Well done Conor.Updated 31st January 2011
Well done
Well done to our Ladies Senior team who overcame Kilavilla on Sunday last to go top of the table. The Ladies team is having a really good season and face Banagher in the first round of the Cup on Sunday next. Well done to all. The league table now looks as follows:
| Mullingar Athletic | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 21 |
| Kilavilla Utd | 7 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 18 |
| Tullamore Town | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| Edenderry Town | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| Banagher Utd | 7 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7 |
| Riverside | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Updated 24th January 2011
Weather claims fixtures again!
Once again the frosty conditions dictated that most of our fixtures were postponed at the weekend.Updated 17th January 2011
Back to normal!
Following almost two months of inactivity on the playing fields it was a welcome sight to see so many players enter the gates of Athletic last weekend. Numerous matches and coaching sessions were held over the weekend - albeit in wet and windy conditions. Let’s hope we now enter a weather friendly period as all fixtures are seriously backlogged.Best of Luck
We wish our Senior team the best of luck on Sunday next when they face St. Kevin’s Boys in the fourth round of the LFA Junior Cup.Committee meeting
A committee meeting takes place on Monday next, January 24th beginning at 8pm.Updated 10th January 2011
Saturday morning coaching
Saturday morning coaching for 6/7/8/9 year olds will resume on January 15th.Condolences
All at Mullingar Athletic AFC wish to extend sympathy to Brian Willoughby and family on the recent death of his mother Joan. May she rest in peace.Updated 4th January 2011
Happy New Year
We wish all our members and supporters a very Peaceful and Healthy New Year.Saturday Morning Coaching
Saturday morning coaching for 6/7/8/9 year olds will resume on January 15th.Condolences
All at Mullingar Athletic AFC wish to extend sympathy to Andrew, Anne and Robbie Lynch on the recent death of Darragh. May his soul rest in peace.Updated 6th December 2010
Due to the bad weather all club activities were cancelled over the past week in the interests of safety of players, parents and officials.
5 - Aside All Weather Hours:
The club are now taking and confirming bookings for their 5-aside all weather for the winter. Please contact Oliver Holmes at the club on 044-9345646 any evening after 6pm.Condolences
Mullingar Athletic AFC wishes to extend its sympathies to Leslie Tynan, wife of Club Chairman, Eddie, whose brother Sydney passed away last weekend in Australia. Due to the bad weather all club activities were cancelled over the past week in the interests of safety of players, parents and officials.
Club Visit of Wim Koevermans Postponed
Unfortunatley the much awaited visit of the FAI National Performance Director Wim Koevermans scheduled for 6pm on Thursday last had to be postponed due to the adverse weather conditions.
The visit will be re-scheduled for sometime in the early new year.
Packie Bonner:
All club members were very sad to hear the news coming from FAI Headquaters in Abbottstown last week that the very popular National Technical Director Packie Bonner was to leave the Association. Packie had been with the Association for the last eight years and has been Technical Director for the past six. Packie was a good friend of the club and made many visits over recent years. The FAI are not immune to what has been happening in the Irish economy and Packie became one of many who were released by the FAI in the last few weeks.
All the members of Mullingar Athletic AFC would like to thank Packie for his support over the years and we wish him well with his future.
Packie with Club Committee members Oliver Holmes (left) and Tom Ryder on one of his many visits to assist the club on a fundraising night.
Updated 29th November 2010
5 - A-side All Weather Hours:
The club are now taking and confirming bookings for their 5-a-side all weather for the winter. Please contact Oliver Holmes at the club on 044-9345646 any evening after 6pm.Updated 24th November 2010
Congratulations
All at Mullingar Athletic wish to extend our heartiest congratulations to Ed Byrne and his wife Caroline on the birth of their son Jacob.Kick Start 1 Course
A Kick Start 1 course will be held on Saturday, 27th of November in the clubhouse. Bookings are now being taken - please contact Leo for details on 086-8611301.Updated 15th November 2010
Committee meeting
Kick Start 1 Course
A Kick Start 1 course will be held on Saturday, 27th of November in the clubhouse. Bookings are now being taken - please contact Leo for details on 086-8611301.5 - A-side All Weather Hours:
The club are now taking and confirming bookings for their 5-a-side all weather for the winter. Please contact Oliver Holmes at the club on 044-9345646 any evening after 6pm.Updated 8th November 2010
Condolences
All at Mullingar Athletic AFC wish to express their sympathies with Annette and Pat Syron on the recent death of Anthony Archbold and also to the Fagan family, Mullingar on the death of Paul Fagan. May their souls rest in peace.Updated 1st November 2010
Kick Start 1 Course
A Kick Start 1 course will be held on Saturday, 27th of November in the clubhouse. Bookings are now being taken - please contact Leo for details on 086-8611301.5 A-side All Weather Hours:
The club are now taking and confirming bookings for their 5-aside all weather for the winter. Please contact Oliver Holmes at the club on 044-9345646 any evening after 6pm.Congratulations
Congratulations to Ray Matthews on the birth of his son. Every good wish is sent to Ray, Nicole and baby Ashton.Updated 25th October 2010
Saturday morning coaching
Coaching for children born in 2004, 2003, 2002 and 2001 has recommenced. The fee for the year is €100 per child, €150 in total if there are two members of the same family registered with the club and €180 in total if three members of the same family are registered with the club. This year we offer an installment payment method/direct debit option. For those who could not attend the registration or first session please register your child on Saturday morning prior to the session starting.The following schedule for each age group applies this season:
Children born in 2004 - 12o’clock to 1pm
Children born in 2003 - 11am to 12o’clock
Children born in 2002 – 10am to 11am
Children born in 2001 - 11-15am to 12-15pm- this session will take place on our new full size all-weather pitch. Moulded boots or boots with plastic cogs must be worn on this surface. Runners or blades (including plastic blades) are not permitted on this pitch.
Updated 11th October 2010
New referee takes to the pitch
Well done to Aaron Byrne – a member of our Youths squad – who began his career as a referee in Gainstown last Saturday. Aaron completed his referee’s course recently in Athlone and took charge very competently of two under ten games on Saturday last.New All Weather Surface: Correct Football Boots
All players please note that we will be commencing training on the all-weather surface in the coming weeks. Only molded studs or screw in plastic studs will be allowed. Strictly no blades will be allowed.Kick Start 1 Course
A Kick Start 1 course will be held during the month of November. Please contact Leo for details on 086-8611301.5 A-side All Weather Hours:
The club are now taking and confirming bookings for their 5-aside all weather for the winter. Please contact Oliver Holmes at the club on 044-9345646 any evening after 6pm.Saturday morning coaching
Coaching for children born in 2004, 2003, 2002 and 2001 has recommenced. The fee for the year is 100 euro per child, 150 euro in total if there are two members of the same family registered with the club and 180 in total if three members of the same family are registered with the club. This year we offer an installment payment method /direct debit option. For those who could not attend the registration or first session on Saturday last please register your child on Saturday morning prior to the session starting.
The following schedule for each age group applies this season:
Children born in 2004 - 12o’clock to 1pm
Children born in 2003 - 11am to 12o’clock
Children born in 2002 – 10am to 11am
Children born in 2001 - 11-15am to 12-15pm- this session will take place on our new full size all-weather pitch. Moulded boots or boots with plastic cogs must be worn on this surface. Runners or blades (including plastic blades) are not permitted on this pitch.
Updated 4th October 2010
Team Registration (Attention All Managers)
All managers are urged to get their team panel registered on the league registration forms as soon as possible. Please contact Liam McGovern At (087)6471502 if further forms are required.Under 16 ADSL Team
Any player interested in joining this squad please contact Sean Galligan at 087-4160724.New All Weather Surface: Correct Football Boots
All players please note that we will be commencing training on the all-weather surface in the coming weeks. Only molded studs or screw in plastic studs will be allowed. Strictly no blades will be allowed.Kick Start 1 Course
A Kick Start 1 course will be held during the month of November. Please contact Leo for details on 086-8611301.5 A-side All Weather Hours:
The club are now taking and confirming bookings for their 5-aside all weather for the winter. Please contact Oliver Holmes at the club on 044-9345646 any evening after 6pm.Saturday Morning Coaching
Coaching for children born in 2004, 2003, 2002 and 2001 recommences on October 2nd. The fee for the year is 100 euro per child, 150 euro in total if there are two members of the same family registered with the club and 180 in total if three members of the same family are registered with the club. This year we offer an installment payment method /direct debit option. For those who could not attend the registration on Saturday last please register your child on Saturday morning prior to the session starting. The following schedule for each age group applies this season:Children born in 2004 - 12o’clock to 1pm
Children born in 2003 - 11am to 12o’clock
Children born in 2002 – 10am to 11am
Children born in 2001 - 11-15am to 12-15pm- this session will take place on our new full size all-weather pitch. Moulded boots or boots with plastic cogs must be worn on this surface. Runners or blades (including plastic blades) are not permitted on this pitch.
Updated 27th September 2010
Team Registration (Attention All Managers)
All managers are urged to get their team panel registered on the league registration forms as soon as possible. Please contact Liam McGovern At (087)6471502 if further forms are required.Under 16 ADSL Team
Any player interested in joining this squad please contact Sean Galligan at 087-4160724.New All Weather Surface: Correct Football Boots
All players please note that we will be commencing training on the all-weather surface in the coming weeks. Only molded studs or screw in plastic studs will be allowed. Strictly no blades will be allowed.Kick Start 1 Course
A Kick Start 1 course will be held during the month of November. Please contact Leo for details on 086-8611301.5 - Aside All Weather Hours:
The club are now taking and confirming bookings for their 5-aside all weather for the winter. Please contact Oliver Holmes at the club on 044-9345646 any evening after 6pm.Saturday Morning Coaching
Coaching for children born in 2004, 2003, 2002 and 2001 recommences on October 2nd. The fee for the year is 100 euro per child, 150 euro in total if there are two members of the same family registered with the club and 180 in total if three members of the same family are registered with the club. This year we offer an installment payment method /direct debit option. For those who could not attend the registration on Saturday last please register your child on Saturday morning prior to the session starting. The following schedule for each age group applies this season:Children born in 2004 - 12o’clock to 1pm
Children born in 2003 - 11am to 12o’clock
Children born in 2002 – 10am to 11am
Children born in 2001 - 11-15am to 12-15pm- this session will take place on our new full size all-weather pitch. Moulded boots or boots with plastic cogs must be worn on this surface. Runners or blades (including plastic blades) are not permitted on this pitch.
Best Wishes
We send best wishes to Mullingar Shamrocks and St. Loman’s GAA Clubs as they contest the County Senior and Minor final respectively on Sunday next.Updated 20th September 2010
Saturday morning coaching
Registration for our Saturday morning coaching for 6/7/8/9 year olds will take place on September 25th from 2pm to 3-30pm. These sessions are for children born in 2004, 2003, 2002 and 2001.The fee for the year is 100 euro per child, 150 euro in total if there are two members of the same family registered with the club and 180 in total if three members of the same family are registered with the club. A direct debit option will also be available this year. We ask parents not to arrive earlier than 2pm as the clubhouse is very busy on Saturday due to a large fixtures list.Team Registration (Attention All Managers)
All managers are urged to get their team panel registered on the league registration forms as soon as possible. Please contact Liam McGovern at (087)6471502 if further forms are required.Youths Football
Players born in 1992 and interested in playing Youths Football with Mullingar Athletic AFC are invited to attend training on Mondays at 7pm. For further details please contact Ritchie Fagan at 087-9183615.Under 16 ADSL Team
Any player interested in joining this squad please contact Sean Galligan at 087-4160724.New All Weather Surface: Correct Football Boots
All players please note that we will be commencing training on the all-weather surface in the coming weeks. Only molded studs or screw in plastic studs will be allowed. Strictly no blades will be allowed.Kick Start 1 Course
A Kick Start 1 course will be held during the month of November. Please contact Leo for details on 086-8611301.5 - Aside All Weather Hours:
The club are now taking and confirming bookings for their 5-aside all weather for the winter. Please contact Oliver Holmes at the club on 044-9345646 any evening after 6pm.Updated 13th September 2010
Team Registration (Attention All Managers)
All managers are urged to get their team panel registered on the league registration forms as soon as possible. Please contact Liam McGovern At (087)6471502 if further forms are required.Under 17 Trials
For details contact Ray Geoghegan 087-2069383.Youths Football
Players born in 1992 and interested in playing Youths Football with Mullingar Athletic AFC are invited to attend training on Mondays at 7pm. For further details please contact Ritchie Fagan at 087-9183615.Midlands Schoolboys’ League
Under 16 Team: New Players welcome. For further details please contact Kevin Daly at 087-6674064U/13 Team: Can all players selected for this squad please bring their original birth certs to training this week in order to complete the registration process.
Under 16 ADSL Team
Any player interested in joining this squad please contact Sean Galligan at 087-4160724.Under 10 Training
Training for all children born in 2000 takes place on Wednesday, September 15th from 6-30pm to 7-30pm. As the training takes place on the All Weather pitch only specified footwear will be allowed. (SEE NOTE BELOW)New All Weather Surface: Correct Football Boots
All players please note that we will be commencing training on the all-weather surface in the coming weeks. Only molded studs or screw in plastic studs will be allowed. Strictly no blades will be allowed.Saturday morning coaching
Registration for our Saturday morning coaching for 6/7/8/9 year olds will take place on September 25th. Further details will be available nearer the time.Kick Start 1 Course
A Kick Start 1 course will be held during the month of November. Please contact Leo for details on 086-8611301.5 - Aside All Weather Hours:
The club are now taking and confirming bookings for their 5-aside all weather for the winter. Please contact Oliver Holmes at the club on 044-9345646 any evening after 6pm.FAI Training Seminars for coaches
All coaches who have completed Kick Start 2 are invited to attend the following seminar dealing with ‘Small – Sided coaching’ on Saturday, September 11th from 10am to 1pm.To book your place on the seminars please contact Leo at 086-8611301.
Under 12 Girls
Girls born in 1998 are invited to attend trials on Thursday September 9th at 5-30pm in Gainstown.Updated 30th August 2010
Team Registration (Attention All Managers)
All managers are urged to get their team panel registered on the league registration forms as soon as possible. Please contact Liam McGovern at (087)6471502 if further forms are required.FAI Training Seminars for coaches
All coaches who have completed Kick Start 2 are invited to attend two seminars being held in the club in September. The first of the seminars in entitled ‘Core Strength and Fitness’ and takes place on September 1st from 7 to 10pm. The second seminar deals with ‘Small – Sided coaching’ and takes place on Saturday, September 11th from 10am to 1pm. To book your place on the seminars please contact Leo at 086-8611301.Under 17 Trials
For details contact Ray Geoghegan 087-2069383.Youths Football
Players born in 1992 and interested in playing Youths Football with Mullingar Athletic AFC are invited to attend training on Mondays at 7pm. For further details please contact Ritchie Fagan at 087-9183615.Midlands Schoolboys’ League
Under 12 Training on Tuesday and Thursday at 5-30pm. Contact Edward Byrne 086-1015882 Under 13 Training on Saturday at 4pm. Contact Alan Delaney 087- 9896692 Under 16 Team: New Players welcome. For further details please contact Kevin Daly at 087-6674064Under 16 ADSL Team
Any player interested in joining this squad please contact Sean Galligan at 087-4160724.Under 10 Training
Training for all children born in 2000 commences on Wednesday September 1st at 6-30pm. As the training takes place on the All Weather pitch only specified footwear will be allowed. (SEE NOTE BELOW)New All Weather Surface: Correct Football Boots
All players please note that we will be commencing training on the all-weather surface in the coming weeks. Only molded studs or screw in plastic studs will be allowed. Strictly no blades will be allowed.5 - Aside All Weather Hours:
The club are now taking and confirming bookings for their 5-aside all weather for the winter. Please contact Oliver Holmes at the club on 044-9345646 any evening after 6pm.Updated 16th August 2010
FAI Training Seminars for coaches
All coaches who have completed Kick Start 2 are invited to attend two seminars being held in the club in September. The first of the seminars in entitled ‘Core Strength and Fitness’ and takes place on September 1st from 7 to 10pm. The second seminar deals with ‘Small – Sided coaching’ and takes place on Saturday, September 11th from 10am to 1pm. To book your place on the seminars please contact Leo at 086-8611301.Under 17 Trials
For details contact Ray Geoghegan 0872069383.Youths Football
Players born in 1992 and interested in playing Youths Football with Mullingar Athletic AFC are invited to attend training on Mondays at 7pm beginning on August 9th. For further details please contact Ritchie Fagan at 087-9183615.Under 16 Midlands Schoolboys’ League
Training resumes in Gainstown at 6-30pm Wednesday 18th August. New players are more than welcome. For further details please contact Kevin Daly at 087-6674064Under 16 ADSL Training
Training for our under 16 team playing in the Athlone League recommences on Saturday August 21st at 4pm. New players are welcome to attend for trial. For further details please contact Sean Galligan at 087-4160724.Updated 10th August 2010
Pre Season Training
Pre season training has commenced for Mullingar Athletic Senior teams and, as always, new players are more than welcome. For details and further information please contact Liam McGovern on 087-6471502 or Noel Croash on 087-2024892.Under 17 Trials
For details contact Ray Geoghegan 0872069383.Youths Football
Players born in 1992 and interested in playing Youths Football with Mullingar Athletic AFC are invited to attend training on Mondays at 7pm beginning on August 9th. For further details please contact Ritchie Fagan at 087-9183615.Under 16 Midlands Schoolboys’ League
Training resumes in Gainstown at 6-30pm Wednesday 18th August. New players are more than welcome. For further details please contact Kevin Daly at 087-6674064.Updated 2nd August 2010
Pre Season Training
Pre season training has commenced for Mullingar Athletic Senior Teams and, as always, new players are more than welcome. For details and further information please contact Liam McGovern on 087-6471502 or Noel Croash on 087-2024892.Under 17 Trials
For details contact Ray Geoghegan 0872069383.Youths Football
Players born in 1992 and interested in playing Youths Football with Mullingar Athletic AFC are invited to attend training on Mondays at 7pm beginning on August 9th. For further details please contact Ritchie Fagan at 087-9183615.Updated 19th July 2010
Pre Season Training
Pre season training has commenced for Mullingar Athletic senior teams and, as always, new players are more than welcome. For details and further information please contact Liam McGovern on 087-6471502 or Noel Croash on 087-2024892.Under 17 Trials
For details contact Ray Geoghegan 0872069383.Summer Camp
Once again the FAI summer camp was a great success with 185 young players participating. Well done to all the participants and we look forward to seeing you all in September when coaching recommences.Updated 13th July 2010
FAI Football Camp
The annual FAI Summer camp is taking place this week in Gainstown. We hope all the participants enjoy the week.Under 17 Trials
For details contact Ray Geoghegan 087-2069383.Updated 5th July 2010
FAI Football Camp
There are a limited of places available on the soccer camp which is organized by the FAI and hosted in Gainstown. Bookings must be made directly with the FAI. The camp takes place from July 12th to July 16th. Bookings may be made by phone on 1890 653 653 or online at www.summersoccerschools.ie.
Congratulations
Well done to the Westmeath Senior Hurling team on winning the Christy Ring Cup at the weekend. Congratulations to all team members and their managers and selectors.Under 17 Trials
Mullingar Athletic under 17 DDSL trials take place on Wednesday 7th July at 7:30pm in Gainstown. For details contact Ray Geoghegan 087-2069383.Under 13 Trials
Trials for Mullingar Athletic DDSL under 13 squad will take place on Wednesday July 7th at 7:30pm in Gainstown.Updated 14th June 2010
Congratulations
Well done to our NDSL U12 team who won their league last week by defeating Glebe North 3-2 in a play off match last week. This team is managed by Paul Murray and Brendan Molloy. Well done to the squad and their mentors.FAI Football Camp
There are a limited of places available on the soccer camp which is organized by the FAI and hosted in Gainstown. Bookings must be made directly with the FAI. The camp takes place from July 12th to July 16th. Bookings may be made by phone on 1890 653 653 or online at www.summersoccerschools.ieUpdated 7th June 2010
Congratulations
Pride of place this week goes to Oliver Holmes – better known as Ollie to all who enter the gates of Mullingar Athletic. On Friday night last Ollie was honoured by the Combined Counties Football League at their annual awards ceremony in Tullamore. To his surprise Ollie was given the award of CCFL Contribution to Football Award – an award well and truly deserved. A number of Mullingar Athletic members were there on the night to witness Ollie’s great achievement in receiving such a major award.The citation was read by Jimmy Kelly, CCFL Chairman. Jimmy highlighted Ollie’s fifty year involvement in Association Football, as a player, referee and Honorary Life Member of Mullingar Athletic AFC. Jimmy noted that Ollie is always at the door of Mullingar Athletic to extend a welcome to both young and old. He is there every evening to act as administrator for the All Weather pitches and spends every Saturday assisting with the organization of the coaching programme and the running of an extensive games schedule. Ollie can also be seen as a supporter for almost all Senior games. Indeed to fully cover Ollie’s role in the club would take many pages to fill.
Condolences
All at Mullingar Athletic wishes to convey their sympathy with the following families:
To Christy Lynch and family on the death of his mother, Mrs. Theresa Lynch, Raharney.
To the Bourke family, Cullion on the death of Mr. James Bourke
To the Burke family, Millmount on the death of Mr. Michael Burke.
May their souls rest in peace.
Good Luck
We would like to wish the best of luck to all our players who are doing either Junior Cert of Leaving Cert exams this week.Updated 31st May 2010
Congratulations
Well done to the teams who participated in the Athboy Super Sevens last weekend. Both our under 10 and 11 teams had a very successful weekend winning their respective competitions. Full details next week.Get well wishes
Get well soon wishes are extended to Ollie Holmes who has been greatly missed in Gainstown recently. We hope to see Ollie back at the helm soon.Kick Start 2 Course
A Kick Start 2 course was held in the club last weekend. Many of our club coaches completed the course and a number of coaches from other clubs also participated.Good Luck
We would like to wish the best of luck to all our players who are doing either Junior Cert of Leaving Cert next week.Updated 24th May 2010
Condolences
All at Mullingar Athletic wish to extend their deepest sympathy to Martin Hatchett on the recent death of his mother, Mary Hatchett R.I.P.Get well wishes
Get well soon wishes are extended to Ollie Holmes who has been greatly missed in Gainstown recently. We hope to see Ollie back at the helm soon.Kick Start 2 Course
A Kick Start 2 course will be held in the club on May 29th and 30th. Please contact Leo for further details on 086-8611301.Club AGM
Officers elected for the forthcoming season 2010/2011:
Chairperson: Eddie TynanVice Chairperson: Tom Ryder
Secretary: Aidan Farrell
Assistant Secretary: Frank Harkins
Club Development Officer: Liam McGovern
Child Protection Officer: Caroline Thornton
Committee: Trevor Thompson, Edward Byrne, Michael Daly, Oliver Holmes, Dominick McLaughlin, Joe Lynam, John Burke, Barry Smyth, Donal O’Keeffe, Ray Geoghegan, Paula Smyth
Updated 17th May 2010
Club AGM
A reminder to all our coaches, managers, players and general members that our AGM takes place on Wednesday, May 19th starting at 8pm. We encourage as many people as possible to attend as it is at the AGM that important decisions are made relating to next season. We look forward to seeing you all!Facilities Draw
We wish to thank all those who supported our recently held Club Facilities Development Draw – to those who both bought and sold tickets we offer our sincere thanks.The list of winners is as follows:
| €1,000 – | Sean Malone and Tony Doyle, Rahanine Manor, Rochfortbridge |
| €500 – | Shane O’Connor, Ballinderry, Mullingar |
| €250 – | Paul Murray, Greenpark Meadows, Mullingar |
| €100 – | Gainstown Community Games |
| €100 – | The Doyle Family, Knockdrin, Mullingar |
| €100 – | Denise O’Connor, Ballinderry, Mullingar |
| €100 – | Mr. and Mrs. K Fitzpatrick, Greenpark Meadows, Mullingar |
| €100 – | James Hiney, c/o Perfect Smile, Market Point, Mullingar |
Kick Start 2 Course
A Kick Start 2 course will be held in the club on May 29th and 30th. Please contact Leo for further details on 086-8611301Updated 10th May 2010
Liam McGovern honoured at Cathaoirleach’s Awards
Celebrating People in the Community
Pride of place this week must go to Liam McGovern who was awarded the Westmeath County Council’s overall Cathaoirleach Award for 2010.
On Thursday last 6th May 2010, Westmeath County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr. Fintan Cooney presented his Cathaoirleach Awards 2010. The beautiful surroundings of Belvedere along with the flowing music from the Midlands Youth Orchestra provided the dramatic backdrop for the event and the 300 people attending. Liam was nominated by the club for his endless efforts for, and contribution over the years to Mullingar Athletic. Certificates of Recognition were awarded to all nominees but then the overall Cathaoirleach Award Winner 2010 was announced to great excitement by Councillor Cooney - Liam McGovern from Mullingar Athletic Club AFC nominated by Mullingar Athletic Club AFC. Liam’s citation, read prior to his receiving the award, included the following text:
| Liam is a native of Athboy, Co. Meath who came to live in Mullingar approx 20 years ago. He is one of the founder members of Mullingar Athletic club as a player and subsequently served as trustee, secretary, team manager and voluntary project manager to develop in the club. Liam has been the driving force behind the club, During this time the club has acquired and developed a 14 acre playing facility comprising of a club house 3 playing pitches, floodlighting, 2 all weather 5 a side pitches and a full size all weather floodlight pitch. Liam was the voluntary project manager for all these developments and devotes almost all his leisure time to the club which caters for approx 1,800 participants per week of all age. Under his influence the club has won many honours |
This event celebrates the people in our community, their involvement and volunteering, their commitment to their own community and to the wider community. Westmeath County Council is proud to continue to demonstrate its support of community & civic endeavour through the Cathaoirleach Awards.
On behalf of all at Mullingar Athletic we congratulate Liam on what we all consider to be just reward for work so well done.
Deferral of Club AGM
As a significant number of members were involved in matches last Wednesday evening it was decided to defer the Club’s AGM to Wednesday 19 May in the Clubhouse in Gainstown at 8pm. All members encouraged to attend.Facilities Draw
We wish to thank all those who supported our recently held Club Facilities Development Draw – to those who both bought and sold tickets we offer our sincere thanks.The list of winners is as follows:
€1,000 – Sean Malone and Tony Doyle, Rahanine Manor, Rochfortbridge€500 – Shane O’Connor, Ballinderry, Mullingar
€250 – Paul Murray, Greenpark Meadows, Mullingar
€100 – Gainstown Community Games
€100 – The Doyle Family, Knockdrin, Mullingar
€100 – Deneice O’Connor, Ballinderry, Mullingar
€100 – Mr and Mrs K Fitzpatrick, Greenpark Meadows, Mullingar
€100 – James Hiney, c/o Perfect Smile, Market Point, Mullingar
Well done!
Congratulations to our Under 12 side who captured the Dublin and District Schoolboys League Hillary Cup following a thrilling cup final last Saturday when they beat St Josephs following a penalty shoot-out after the match and extra time ended with a two-all draw.Mullingar Athletic also wishes to congratulate Raharney Utd on achieving promotion from Division 4A of the CCFL having finished second in the League.
Best of Luck
We wish our under 11 ADSL Wolves team the best of luck on Saturday next when they contest the Shield Final against Hodson Bay.Updated 3rd May 2010
Annual General Meeting
The AGM will take place on Wednesday May 5th at 8pm in the clubhouse. We hope to see all our senior players, coaches, managers and supporters attend this very important annual meeting when decisions affecting our club will be discussed and decided upon for the forthcoming season. .Facilities Draw
Results of the Draw will be published next week.Cup and Shield Finals
A considerable number of our teams are contesting both Cup and Shield Finals in the next few days. We wish all teams and their managers the best of luck.Updated 26th April 2010
Annual General Meeting – change of date
The AGM will now take place on Wednesday May 5th at 8pm in the clubhouse.Facilities Draw
At this stage all our players and members have received a book of tickets to sell for our forthcoming Facilities Draw which takes place on Friday, April 30th. We ask that all tickets and/or monies be returned to the clubhouse as soon as you can. We thank all those who have already supported the draw.Updated 19th April 2010
Congratulations!
Well done to our under 11 Midland League squad who won the League on Saturday last with a victory over Killavilla. Congratulations to managers Kevin Smyth and Finbar Stuart and all involved with the team.Facilities Draw
At this stage all our players and members have received a book of tickets to sell for our forthcoming Facilities Draw which takes place on Friday, April 30th. We ask that all tickets and/or monies be returned to the clubhouse as soon as you can. We thank all those who have already supported the draw.Updated 12th April 2010
Congratulations!
Well done to Ritchie Fagan and his under 16 squad who have emerged as League Winners in the U/16 Midlands League. Having still a game in hand the team defeated Emo Celtic and was crowned champions for the season. Well done to all involved.AGM April 28th
All members, players, coaches and managers are cordially invited to the club’s AGM which takes place on April 28th in the Clubhouse at 8pm.Updated 5th April 2010
Best of Luck!
We wish John O’Dea and his squad the best of luck on Saturday next, April 10th when they contest the Division 1 Michael Dolan Cup Final against Stillery Utd. The game takes place in Willow Park, Athlone kick-off 5pm.Saturday morning coaching
A reminder to parents/guardians that Saturday morning coaching resumes this Saturday, April 10th.Updated 29th March 2010
Saturday morning coaching
There will be no coaching on Saturday, April 3rd (Easter Saturday).
Congratulations
The club would like to congratulate Under 11 Team captain Cormac Dalton who was a real sporting hero on Sunday last. He firstly won an Under 12 ‘All Ireland Athletics race in Thurles in Tipperary on Sunday morning and then he made the long road trip back to Gainstown where he gallantly captained his team through a full game and twenty exciting minutes of extra time in a thrilling Under 11 SFAI cup game. Well done Cormac you showed fantastic commitment to sport on Sunday.
Updated 22nd March 2010
Saturday morning coaching
Saturday morning coaching will be held as usual on Saturday, March 27th. There will be no coaching on Saturday, April 3rd (Easter Saturday).Updated 15th March 2010
Best wishes
All at Mullingar Athletic wish Annette Syron a very speedy recovery. Annette is married to Pat our grounds man and mother of one of our senior players, Mark.One of under thirteen players, Jordan Stead, suffered a broken bone in his foot last weekend while playing Glebe North in Balbriggan–we wish Jordan a speedy recovery and hope to see him back in action soon.
We also send our best wishes and congratulations to all our underage members who are receiving the sacrament of Confirmation over the next few weeks.
Updated 8th March 2010
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Condolences
The committee and members of Mullingar Athletic wish to sympathise with Miriam and Joe Lynam (coach) on the recent death of Miriam’s Dad, Tony Collins (Arklow). We also extend our sympathy to Tony’s grandchildren Paul and Jonathan who both play for Mullingar Athletic.We also extend our sympathy to Ashling Gilboy, a member of our under sixteen panel, whose grandmother Rita Phillips passed away at the weekend. May their souls rest in peace.
Updated 5th March 2010
Important meeting for managers/coaches re new All Weather Pitch
We ask all Managers and Coaches to attend a special meeting on the usage of the new full size All Weather Pitch. It is vitally important that all concerned attend this meeting which takes place on Monday, 8th March at 8pm in the Clubhouse.Updated 15th February 2010
Kick Start 2 Course
A Kick Start Level 2 Course will take place in the club from Friday, February 19th to Sunday, February 21st. For further details please contact Leo on 086-8611301.Updated 8th February 2010
Congratulations
Congratulations to former club member Jake Byrne on winning the Junior Sports Star of the Year Award at the recently held Westmeath Examiner/Park Hotel Sports Awards evening. We wish Jake all the best as he pursues his athletics career.Updated 1st February 2010
Conor Smith to don the Irish jersey!
Conor Smith—who until recently was a member of our under sixteen panel but has just signed for Watford—continues his great journey when it was announced this week that he has been selected for Ireland’s under 17 squad, managed by Sean McCaffrey. Conor is one of twenty two players who will take on Hungary in a double header friendly next week. The games take place on Tuesday, February 9th in Tolka Park (Kick off 7.30pm) and Thursday, February 11th in Carlisle Grounds (Kick off 7.30pm). The games act as important preparation for the elite phase of the Under 17 UEFA Championship which takes place in Greece from May 19-24.The manager intends to use these pair of matches to prepare his squad for the task ahead in the qualifiers as well as integrate some new faces into the set-up.
"It's important that we maximise the value from these two games against Hungary as they're our last preparatory matches before the qualifiers in six weeks time," said McCaffrey: "There is a determination within this group of players to succeed in reaching the European Championship finals this summer and that sort of resilience was vital in the first phase when we won our first two games through late goals.”
He added, "I stated at the start of the season that all players would be considered throughout this campaign and I've brought in some new lads to have a look at. The opportunity is there for them to prove that they're worthy of a place in the panel for the next matches."
Conor is one of seven remaining finalists fighting for a professional contract with Inter Milan in the Sky One show, Football’s Next Star. His strong performances at the club’s Interello training camp have consistently impressed the coaches on the reality show.
Conor is delighted to be included in Sean McCaffrey’s squad. He said, “It is a dream of all footballers to represent their country and I am no different. I’m looking forward to meeting up with the rest of the lads and hopefully I will get the opportunity to pull on the green shirt.”
The Irish booked their place in the elite phase by finishing top of their first section group in October, courtesy of victories over Bulgaria and Latvia coupled with a scoreless draw in the last match against fellow qualifiers Sweden. McCaffrey' side are scheduled to meet Finland, Austria and host nation Greece in the mini-group with the aim of clinching top spot and the one available qualifying place into the European Championships in Liechtenstein in May.
Under-17 International Friendlies
Tuesday February 9 (19.30hrs)
Republic of Ireland v Hungary
Tolka Park, DublinThursday February 11 (19.30hrs)
Republic of Ireland v Hungary
Carlisle Grounds, BrayKick Start 2 Course
A Kick Start Level 2 Course will take place in the club from Friday, February 19th to Sunday, February 21st. For further details please contact Leo on 086-8611301.Updated 25th January 2010
Get well wishes
All at Mullingar Athletic would like to send best wishes to Jordan Cassidy for a speedy recovery.Updated 18th January 2010
Condolences
All at Mullingar Athletic wish to express their sincerest sympathy to the family of Mr. Phil Smyth, Ardmore Road who – at the great age of 94 – passed away on Saturday morning last. Phil’s two sons, Kevin and Willie have been involved with Mullingar Athletic since its formation, as players and coaches. Phil’s four grandsons Robert, Eoin, Darren and Alan and granddaughter Emma have all represented the club at underage level. Mr. Smyth was himself a renowned athlete, hurler and footballer. To his wife Catherine, sons Willie and Kevin, daughters Patricia, Mary and Catriona, his grandchildren and extended family we offer our sincere condolences. May his soul rest in peace.Congratulations
Well done to our Senior Team who travelled to Wexford on Sunday morning last and came home victorious in the 3rd round of the Leinster Junior Cup, defeating Shamrock Rovers on a scoreline of 1 - 3.Kick Start 2 Course
A Kick Start level 2 Course will take place in the club from Friday, February 19th to Sunday, February 21st. For further details please contact Leo on 086-8611301.Updated 15th January 2010
Weston Whelan 5-a-side Tournament
9th January 2010
