Updated 4th January 2010New full size all-weather surfaceWe will be opening our new full size all-weather pitch this month- details to follow next week.All Weather PitchesOur All weather 7- aside pitches reopened on January 4th.Updated 22nd December 2009Christmas Presents! Club merchandise for sale!Parents please note that we have an extensive and varied stock of club merchandise for sale at our club grounds in Gainstown. We have tracksuits, jackets, kit bags, hats and scarves and a variety of t-shirts and hoodies that are available to buy each evening or on Saturday mornings. All prices have been reduced since last year therefore good value is to be had! If you wish to enquire re available products please ring the clubhouse 044-9345646 for details.Five a-side tournamentA five aside tournament has been organised for Gainstown on 2nd/3rd January. Each team may consist of 7 players with an entry fee of 10 euros per person. Games will be of 20 minutes duration. If you are interested in entering a team please contact Trevor on 0857107178.New full size all-weather surfaceWe will be opening our new full size all-weather pitch in January 2010. Please take note of the following information regarding footwear that will be permitted on this new surface.Footwear Permitted:Molded Studs and Molded Blades ONLY.Footwear NOT Permitted:No Steel StudsNo Steel Blades No Astro Turf Runners No Flat sole Runners /Trainers. Please note where it states no Astro Turf Runners - We are not permitted to allow anyone onto pitch with Astro Runners as it is NOT an Astro Turf Pitch. All Weather PitchesOur All weather 7 aside pitches reopen on January 4th.CondolencesAll at Mullingar Athletic wish to offer their condolences to Mick Feeney, one of our under 13 managers, on the recent death of his father Michael. May he rest in peace.Updated 14th December 2009Conor Smith setting sail for WatfordChristmas Presents! Club merchandise for sale!Parents please note that we have an extensive and varied stock of club merchandise for sale at our club grounds in Gainstown. We have tracksuits, jackets, kit bags, hats and scarves and a variety of t-shirts and hoodies that are available to buy each evening or on Saturday mornings. All prices have been reduced since last year therefore good value is to be had! If you wish to enquire re available products please ring the clubhouse 044-9345646 for details.CondolencesAll at Mullingar Athletic wish to offer their condolences to Paul Plant, one of our under 13 managers, on the recent death of his mother Maeve. May she rest in peace.New full size all-weather surfaceWe will be opening our new full size all-weather pitch in January 2010. Please take note of the following information regarding footwear that will be permitted on this new surface.Footwear Permitted:Molded Studs and Molded Blades ONLY.Footwear NOT Permitted:No Steel StudsNo Steel Blades No Astro Turf Runners No Flat sole Runners /Trainers Please note where it states no Astro Turf Runners - We are not permitted to allow anyone onto pitch with Astro Runners as it is NOT an Astro Turf Pitch. Mullingar Athletic AFC Branded WaterSpring water is available for purchase from Ollie Holmes at the Clubhouse. Full crate of 24 bottles at a cost of €12 and half a crate (12 bottles) at a cost of €6.Updated 7th December 2009Christmas Presents! Club merchandise for sale!Parents please note that we have an extensive and varied stock of club merchandise for sale at our club grounds in Gainstown. We have tracksuits, jackets, kit bags, hats and scarves and a variety of t-shirts and hoodies that are available to buy each evening or on Saturday mornings. All prices have been reduced since last year therefore good value is to be had! If you wish to enquire re available products please ring the clubhouse 044-9345646 for details.New full size all-weather surfaceWe will be opening our new full size all-weather pitch in January 2010. Please take note of the following information regarding footwear that will be permitted on this new surface.Footwear Permitted:Moulded Studs and Moulded Blades ONLY.Footwear NOT Permitted:No Steel Studs
Please note where it states no Astro Turf Runners - We are not permitted to allow anyone onto pitch with Astro Runners as it is NOT an Astro Turf Pitch. Meet Athletic on the WEBVisit Mullingar Athletic on Bebo, Facebook and Twitter and of course our own website.Details as follows:Email us mullingarathletic@gmail.com or info@mullingarathleticafc.ieFor match reports/photos please email mollyfarrell@eircom.net Website: mullingarathleticafc.ie Facebook: User Mullingar Athleticfc Bebo: user MullingarA0 Twitter: MullingarAFC All Weather … available timesThe following sessions are available on the All Weather pitches:Mondays: 9-30pm and 10pm Tuesdays: 6pm Wednesdays: 6pm and 10pm Thursdays: 10pm Fridays: 8pm, 8-30pm, 9-30pm and 10pm Please contact Ollie Holmes at 9345646 for bookings. Café and Shop FacilitiesA café and shop will operate upstairs in the Clubhouse on Saturday mornings. What better way to start your Saturday with a coffee and homemade scone…. Tara and Trevor look forward to seeing you visit their café and sampling their freshly filtered coffee, muffins, cupcakes and a wide range of tasty treats. Café opened until last match of the day!Mullingar Athletic AFC Branded WaterSpring water is available for purchase from Ollie Holmes at the Clubhouse. Full crate of 24 bottles at a cost of €12 and half a crate (12 bottles) at a cost of €6.Updated 16th November 2009Meet Athletic on the WEBVisit Mullingar Athletic on Bebo, Facebook and Twitter and of course our own Message Board on the website.Details as follows:Email us: mullingarathletic@gmail.com / info@mullingarathleticafc.ieFor match reports/photos please email mollyfarrell@eircom.net Website: www.mullingarathleticafc.ieFacebook : User Mullingar AthleticfcBebo: user MullingarA0Twitter: MullingarAFCCongratulationsCongratulations to Jim and Catherine Thornton on the birth of their baby boy – a brother for Matthew. Congratulations from all at Mullingar Athletic AFC.All Weather … available timesThe following sessions are available on the All Weather pitches:Mondays: 9-30pm and 10pm Tuesdays: 6pm Wednesdays: 6pm and 10pm Thursdays: 10pm Fridays: 8pm, 8-30pm, 9-30pm and 10pm Please contact Ollie Holmes at 9345646 for bookings. Café and Shop FacilitiesA café and shop will operate upstairs in the Clubhouse on Saturday mornings. What better way to start your Saturday with a coffee and homemade scone…. Tara and Trevor look forward to seeing you visit their café and sampling their freshly filtered coffee, muffins, cupcakes and a wide range of tasty treats. Café opened until last match of the day!Mullingar Athletic AFC Branded WaterSpring water is available for purchase from Ollie Holmes at the Clubhouse. Full crate of 24 bottles at a cost of €12 and half a crate (12 bottles) at a cost of €6.Updated: 2nd November 2009Goalkeeper needed!Our girls’ under sixteen team need a goalkeeper… anyone interested please contact Eddie Tynan on 086-2326354.Mullingar Athletic European Tour!Mullingar Athletic has organized their annual trip away with Tara and Gerry Hynes being the trip organizers and liaison officers! The ‘tour’ heads to Lisbon and departs on Friday, April 2nd returning on Monday, April 5th. Places are limited and all those wishing to travel should contact Tara or Gerry ASAP! Tara can be contacted at 086-8214711 and Gerry at 087-9017546.Updated: 19th October 2009Coaching EducationWell done to the 27 people who took part in Kick Start 1 Coaching course held last weekend. Also thanks to Leo Devlin who continues to develop coaching education in the club by organizing various courses throughout the year. Goalkeeper needed! Our girls’ under sixteen team need a goalkeeper.. anyone interested please contact Eddie Tynan on 086-2326354.All Weather … available timesThe following sessions are available on the All Weather pitches:Mondays: 9-30pm and 10pm Tuesdays: 6pm Wednesdays: 6pm and 10pm Thursdays: 10pm Fridays: 8pm, 8-30pm, 9-30pm and 10pm Please contact Ollie Holmes at 9345646 for bookings. Café and Shop FacilitiesA café and shop will operate upstairs in the Clubhouse on Saturday mornings. What better way to start your Saturday with a coffee and homemade scone…. Tara and Trevor look forward to seeing you visit their café and sampling their freshly filtered coffee, muffins, cupcakes and a wide range of tasty treats. Café open until last match of the day!Mullingar Athletic AFC Branded WaterSpring water is available for purchase from Ollie Holmes at the Clubhouse. Full crate of 24 bottles at a cost of €12 and half a crate (12 bottles) at a cost of €6.Mullingar Athletic European Tour!Mullingar Athletic has organized their annual trip away with Tara and Gerry Hynes being the trip organizers and liaison officers! The ‘tour’ heads to Lisbon and departs on Friday, April 2nd returning on Monday, April 5th. Places are limited and all those wishing to travel should contact Tara or Gerry ASAP! Tara can be contacted at 086-8214711 and Gerry at 087-9017546.Updated: 13th October 2009Cafe; and Shop FacilitiesA cafe; and shop will operate upstairs in the Clubhouse on Saturday mornings. What better way to start your Saturday with a coffee and homemade scone…. Tara and Trevor look forward to seeing you visit their cafe; and sampling their freshly filtered coffee, muffins, cupcakes and a wide range of tasty treats. Cafe OPEN until last match of the day! Mullingar Athletic AFC Branded WaterSpring water is available for purchase from Ollie Holmes at the Clubhouse. Full crate of 24 bottles at a cost of €12 and half a crate (12 bottles) at a cost of €6. CongratulationsCongratulations from all at Mullingar Athletic to Ollie and Annie McNamee on the birth of their baby boy and to Vinny Timoney on his recent marriage to Laura Boyle. Mullingar Athletic European Tour!Mullingar Athletic has organized their annual trip away with Tara and Gerry Hynes being the trip organizers and liaison officers! The 'tour' heads to Lisbon and departs on Friday, April 2nd returning on Monday, April 5th. Places are limited and all those wishing to travel should contact Tara or Gerry ASAP! Tara can be contacted at 086-8214711 and Gerry at 087-9017546. Attention all Ladies!Senior Ladies and U/16 Girls needed for teamsMullingar Athletic's Ladies season is due to start shortly and we would like to invite ladies for both our under 16 and Senior Ladies teams to attend pre-season training. Don't worry if you haven't played before as new comers are more than welcome. Training for the Senior Ladies Under 16 and Over 16 girls' teams will take place on Thursday at 7.30pm. Contact Dominic 086-4083280 or Therese on 087-9000047 for further details about the senior ladies and Eddie Tynan on 086-2326354 re the under 16 squad. Please bring boots and runners for the training session. All Weather … available timesThe following sessions are available on the All Weather pitches: Mondays: 9-30pm and 10pm Tuesdays: 6pm Wednesdays: 6pm and 10pm Thursdays: 10pm Fridays: 8pm, 8-30pm, 9-30pm and 10pm Please contact Ollie Holmes at 9345646 for bookings. Mullingar Athletic European Tour!Mullingar Athletic has organized their annual trip away with Tara and Gerry Hynes being the trip organizers and liaison officers! The 'tour' heads to Lisbon and departs on Friday, April 2nd returning on Monday, April 5th. Places are limited and all those wishing to travel should contact Tara or Gerry ASAP! Tara can be contacted at 086-8214711 and Gerry at 087-9017546. Cafe and Shop FacilitiesA cafe; and shop will operate upstairs in the Clubhouse on Saturday mornings. What better way to start your Saturday with a coffee and homemade scone…. Tara and Trevor look forward to seeing you visit their cafe; and sampling their freshly filtered coffee, muffins, cupcakes and a wide range of tasty treats. Cafe opened until last match of the day! Mullingar Athletic AFC Branded WaterSpring water is available for purchase from Ollie Holmes at the Clubhouse. Full crate of 24 bottles at a cost of €12 and half a crate (12 bottles) at a cost of €6. Attention all Ladies!Senior Ladies and U/16 Girls needed for teamsMullingar Athletic's Ladies season is due to start shortly and we would like to invite ladies for both our under 16 and Senior Ladies teams to attend pre-season training. Don't worry if you haven't played before as new comers are more than welcome. Training for the Senior Ladies Under16 and Over 16 girls' teams will take place on Thursday at 7.30pm. Contact Dominic 0864083280 or Therese on 0879000047 for further details about the senior ladies and Eddie Tynan on 086-2326354 re the under 16 squad. . Please bring boots and runners for the training session. Goalkeeping CourseA goal keeping coaching course (for coaches) will take place on Saturday October 3rd. Participants are asked to register at 9-15am Saturday morning and to bring a packed lunch. As most of the course will be held outdoors suitable clothing should be worn. All Weather … available timesThe following sessions are available on the All Weather pitches: Mondays: 9-30pm and 10pm Tuesdays: 6pm Wednesdays: 6pm and 10pm Thursdays: 10pm Fridays: 8pm, 8-30pm, 9-30pm and 10pm Please contact Ollie Holmes at 9345646 for bookings. Mullingar Athletic European Tour!Mullingar Athletic has organized their annual trip away with Tara and Gerry Hynes being the trip organizers and liaison officers! The 'tour' heads to Lisbon and departs on Friday, April 2nd returning on Monday, April 5th. Places are limited and all those wishing to travel should contact Tara or Gerry ASAP! Tara can be contacted at 086-8214711 and Gerry at 087-9017546. Cafe and Shop FacilitiesA cafe; and shop will operate upstairs in the Clubhouse on Saturday mornings. What better way to start your Saturday with a coffee and homemade scone…. Tara and Trevor look forward to seeing you visit their cafe; and sampling their freshly filtered coffee, muffins, cupcakes and a wide range of tasty treats. Cafe opened until last match of the day! Mullingar Athletic AFC Branded WaterSpring water is available for purchase from Ollie Holmes at the Clubhouse. Full crate of 24 bottles at a cost of €12 and half a crate (12 bottles) at a cost of €6. Best WishesAll at Mullingar Athletic AFC wish St.Loman's the best of luck in the Westmeath Senior Football final against Garycastle on Sunday next. A large number of the team either play or have played in the past with Mullingar Athletic and we extend every good wish to the team and the club. The club is to be complimented on the wonderful colorful display of bunting and flags to be seen in Mullingar since Friday last. Week Ending 27th September 2009NEW ALL-WEATHER TAKES SHAPE:Work continues and last Friday seen a milestone reached when the new floodlight columns were erected. Kerbing and fencing are underway and we would hope that the synthetic turf will be installed in the next three weeks.
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Schoolboys Referees Needed
Best Wishes
Everyone at Mullingar Athletic sends best wishes to Mullingar's three Olympians as they partake in their events in Beijing over the next few weeks. We extend our best wishes to Johnny Joyce, John Joe Nevin and Martin Fagan.
Manager/Coach
Our Ladies Senior team are currently looking for a Manager/Coach for the forthcoming season. Please contact Eddie Tynan for details and further information at 086-2326354
July 2008
Congratulations
All in Mullingar Athletic wishes to congratulate Darragh Keena on his selection for the Ireland Under 15 Squad to play in the upcoming Umbro Cup in Galway. Well done Darragh and we wish you every success in the tournament.
Well done also to Elizabeth Carr, Jake Byrne and Shane Fitzsimons on their recent successful endeavours on the athletics track in recent times.
June 2008
Under 10/11 Development Squads
Our under tens and elevens continue to train every week under the watchful eye of Leo Devlin as part of the ongoing development at underage level. These young players are to be complemented on their dedication to these training sessions following a long season in the various leagues.
Congratulations
Well done to the Westmeath Senior Football team on their victory over Offaly in the Leinster Senior Football quarter final on Saturday evening last.
Summer Soccer School
The National Irish Bank Summer Soccer School is once again being hosted by Mullingar Athletic AFC. Bookings may be made here on the main page of our website. Proceed to the appropriate link for Summer Soccer School or collect application forms from the clubhouse - 9345646. We advise parents to book as soon as possible as places are given on a first come first served basis. Mullingar Athletic cannot process any applications as it is the FAI that run and manage the camp.
Sessions on All- weather Pitches available
Tuesdays: 9pm to 10pm (until September)
Thursdays: 10pm to 11pm
Fridays: 8-30pm to 9-30pm and 10pm to 11pm
Please ring Oliver Holmes on 9345646 for details.
25th May 2008
Congratulations
Congratulations to Brianne Derham and Emer Donoghue on their selection for the Midland League U/13 team that will play in the forthcoming Inter-League Gaynor Cup. Well done to both girls on their selection
Best Wishes
We extend our best wishes to all our members who will be starting their Junior and Leaving Certificate Exams next week.
We also extend our good wishes to all our younger members who have recently made their First Holy Communion.
Summer Soccer School
The National Irish Bank Summer Soccer School is once again being hosted by Mullingar Athletic AFC. Bookings may be made here on the main page of our website. Proceed to the appropriate link for Summer Soccer School or collect application forms from the clubhouse - 9345646. We advise parents to book as soon as possible as places are given on a first come first served basis. Mullingar Athletic cannot process any applications as it is the FAI that run and manage the camp.
All Weather Training
Underage teams wishing to use the All-Weather pitches on Saturdays/ Sundays please book in advance with Aidan Farrell.
Sessions on All- weather Pitches available
Tuesdays: 9pm to 10pm (until September)
Thursdays: 10pm to 11pm
Fridays: 8-30pm to 9-30pm and 10pm to 11pm
Please ring Oliver Holmes on 9345646 for details.
18th May 2008
Summer Soccer School
The National Irish Bank Summer Soccer School is once again being hosted by Mullingar Athletic AFC. Bookings may be made here on the main page of our website. Proceed to the appropriate link for Summer Soccer School or collect application forms from the clubhouse - 9345646. We advise parents to book as soon as possible as places are given on a first come first served basis. Mullingar Athletic cannot process any applications as it is the FAI that run and manage the camp.
All Weather Training
Underage teams wishing to use the All-Weather pitches on Saturdays/ Sundays please book in advance with Aidan Farrell.
Sessions on All- weather Pitches available
Tuesdays: 9pm to 10pm (until September)
Thursdays: 10pm to 11pm
Fridays: 8-30pm to 9-30pm and 10pm to 11pm
Please ring Oliver Holmes on 9345646 for details.
11th May 2008
Paddy Cotter Cup Final
Our Senior team were unfortunate on Sunday last when they were narrowly defeated on a scoreline 2 - 1 by Willow Park. On a sundrenched day in Clara the team put in a tremendous display against league winners, Athlone side, Willow Park and the result could have so easily been reversed if one of several near misses had been otherwise. Well done to the team and managers /coaches involved with this side.
On Wednesday May 14th Mullingar Athletic's second team play host to neighbours Rathowen when the Saturday Cup winner will be decided. The game kicks off at 8pm.
** Senior Teams in Cup Finals - see Seniors page for full details
** Athletic Girls shine in Inter-League Tournament - see Schoolgirls page for full details
Attention all Managers and Coaches!
Any coach or manager interested in playing friendly games and /or participating in tournaments in the coming months is asked to contact Niall Dunne or Trevor Thompson. The only entry requirement to be a member of the team is that you are aged 30 or more! Please contact Niall 087-6644241 or Trevor 085-7107178 before May 10th.
Summer Soccer School
The National Irish Bank Summer Soccer School is once again being hosted by Mullingar Athletic AFC. Bookings may be made here on the main page of our website. Proceed to the appropriate link for Summer Soccer School or collect application forms from the clubhouse - 9345646. We advise parents to book as soon as possible as places are given on a first come first served basis. Mullingar Athletic cannot process any applications as it is the FAI that run and manage the camp.
All Weather Training
Underage teams wishing to use the All-Weather pitches on Saturdays/ Sundays please book in advance with Aidan Farrell.
Sessions on All- weather Pitches available
Tuesdays: 9pm to 10pm (until September)
Thursdays: 10pm to 11pm
Fridays: 8-30pm to 9-30pm and 10pm to 11pm
Please ring Oliver Holmes on 9345646 for details.
28th April 2008
Saturday morning coaching
Parents please note that coaching will not take place on Saturday next May 3rd as it is a Bank Holiday weekend.
Attention all Managers and Coaches!
Any coach or manager interested in playing friendly games and /or participating in tournaments in the coming months is asked to contact Niall Dunne or Trevor Thompson. The only entry requirement to be a member of the team is that you are aged 30 or more! Please contact Niall 087-6644241 or Trevor 085-7107178 .
Summer Soccer School
The National Irish Bank Summer Soccer School is once again being hosted by Mullingar Athletic AFC. Bookings may be made by contacting our website www.mullingarathleticafc.ie and proceeding to the appropriate link for Summer Soccer School or collecting application forms from the clubhouse - 9345646. We advise parents to book as soon as possible as places are given on a first come first served basis. Mullingar Athletic cannot process any applications as it is the FAI that run and manage the camp.
Congratulations
Well done to one of our under 13 players, Shane Dempsey, on his selection for the NDSL Kennedy Cup squad.
All Weather Training
Underage teams wishing to use the All-Weather pitches on Saturdays/ Sundays please book in advance with Aidan Farrell.
Sessions on All- weather Pitches available
Tuesdays: 9pm to 10pm (until September)
Thursdays: 10pm to 11pm
Fridays: 8-30pm to 9-30pm and 10pm to 11pm
Please ring Oliver Holmes on 9345646 for details.
21st April 2008
Condolences
Mullingar Athletic wishes to convey its sympathy to the Radford family on the death of Herbert Radford at the weekend. May his soul Rest in Peace.
Congratulations
Well done to one of our under 13 player, Shane Dempsey, on his selection for the NDSL Kennedy Cup squad.
All Weather Training
Underage teams wishing to use the All-Weather pitches on Saturdays/ Sundays please book in advance with Aidan Farrell.
Sessions on All- weather Pitches available
Tuesdays: 9pm to 10pm (until September)
Thursdays: 10pm to 11pm
Fridays: 8-30pm to 9-30pm and 10pm to 11pm
Please ring Oliver Holmes on 9345646 for details.
14th April 2008
Senior teams successes in Cup Sem-Finals
Our senior teams were involved in cup semi-finals at the weekend and places in finals were secured by both. On Friday evening our senior team faced last year's winners, Melville Utd. , in the semi-final of the Paddy Cotter Cup and emerged victorious on the scoreline 1-0 following an entertaining match under lights in Gainstown. On Saturday our Saturday Division team traveled to Athlone to face Boro in the semi-final of the Saturday Divisions Cup. Following a one all result Athletic secured their spot in the final with a 4-2 result in the ensuing penalty shoot-out.
Details of both finals will be announced as soon as dates are set for the matches. Well done to both teams and their managers for the successful outcomes.
League Honours for Athletic teams
Congratulations to our midlands League u/13 team who have secured league 1 by Ray Matthews- were awarded their League trophy on Monday last following their final match against Tullamore Town. Finishing six points clear of nearest rivals, Clara, the team won ten of their league matches and only had two defeats all season. Well done to Kevin, Ray and the team on their very successful season and best of luck in their cup campaign which starts on Friday next with a fixture against Tullamore Town.
Congratulations are also sent to Richie Fagan and his U/14 midland squad who finished second in their league campaign just six points adrift of Frankford. Richie's squad is also involved in cup action when they face Mountmellick on Saturday next.
All Weather Training
Underage teams wishing to use the All-Weather pitches on Saturdays/ Sundays please book in advance with Aidan Farrell.
Sessions on All- weather Pitches available
| Tuesdays: 9pm to 10pm (until September)
Thursdays: 10pm to 11pm Fridays: 8-30pm to 9-30pm and 10pm to 11pm |
Please ring Oliver Holmes on 9345646 for details.
7th April 2008
Sessions on All- weather Pitches available
The following sessions are now available on the All Weather pitches -
Thursdays: 5-30pm and 10pm
Fridays: 8-30pm and 10pm
Please ring Oliver Holmes on 9345646 for details.
31st March 2008
Summer Soccer School
The National Irish Bank Summer Soccer School is once again being hosted by Mullingar Athletic AFC. Bookings may be made using the link for Summer Soccer School on our home page or collecting application forms from the clubhouse - 9345646. We advise parents to book as soon as possible as places are given on a first come first served basis. Mullingar Athletic cannot process any applications as it is the FAI that run and manage the camp.
Saturday morning coaching
Parents please remember that our Saturday morning coaching has resumed at the usual times..
All Weather Training
Underage teams wishing to use the All-Weather pitches on Saturdays/ Sundays please book in advance with Aidan Farrell.
Sessions on All-Weather Pitches available
The following sessions are now available on the All Weather pitches -
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Please ring Liam McGovern on 087-6471502 for details.
17th March 2008
Saturday morning coaching
Parents please remember that our Saturday morning coaching resumes on March 28th at the usual times.
All Weather Training
Underage teams wishing to use the All-Weather pitches on Saturdays/ Sundays please book in advance with Aidan Farrell.
Sessions on All- weather Pitches available
The following sessions are now available on the All Weather pitches —
Tuesday nights from 6pm to 7pm
Wednesday nights from 10pm to 11pm
Thursday nights from 5-30pm to 6-30pm and 10pm to 11pm
Friday nights from 8-30pm to 10pm
Please ring Liam McGovern on 087-6471502 for details.
March 2008
Sessions on All- weather Pitches available
The following session is now available on the All Weather pitches - Tuesday nights from 10pm to 11pm
Confirmation
We send our best wishes to all our boys and girls who are making their confirmation on Saturday next.
Workshop for Kick Start 2 Coaches
There will be a work-shop for club coaches who have completed the Kick Start 2 programme in Gainstown next Saturday March 8th. The work-shop will run from 9-30am to 4pm. Coaches are asked to bring a packed lunch.
Referees Course
There is a referee's course in Tullamore next weekend - anyone interested please contact John Stacey on 086-8218914
Weekending 24th February 2008
Condolences
The committee of Mullingar Athletic wishes to extend its sympathy to Mandy McAnnaney on the recent death of her mother. We also extend our sympathy to Darragh Daly on the death of his grand-dad and to the Whelan family, Ballinalack on the death of Weston Whelan. We send our sympathy to Eddie Tynan and Joe Lynam on the death of their aunt, Emmy Farry.
May their souls rest in peace.
Lost Property
A bank card was found in the car park on Saturday February 9th. For details contact Aidan Farrell at 087-2615552.
All Weather Training
Underage teams wishing to use the All-Weather pitches on Saturdays/Sundays please book in advance with Aidan Farrell.
Sessions on All- Weather Pitches available
The following session is now available on the All Weather pitches - Tuesday nights from 10pm to 11pm.
Weekending 17th February 2008
Lost Property
A bank card was found in the car park on Saturday February 9th. For details contact Aidan Farrell at 087-2615552.
All Weather Training
Underage teams wishing to use the All-Weather pitches on Saturdays/ Sundays please book in advance with Aidan Farrell.
Sessions on All- weather Pitches available
The following session is now available on the All Weather pitches - Tuesday nights from 10pm to 11pm.
Weekending 10th February 2008
Best Wishes
Best wishes are sent to Thomas and Denise Grey who were involved in an accident near the club grounds on Saturday last. We hope to see Thomas back with us very soon again and we wish them both a speedy recovery.
Congratulations
Mullingar Athletic congratulates Clonkill Hurling Club on their historic victory on Saturday last when they captured the All Ireland Intermediate Club hurling title. Well done to all the team and their mentors.
Lost Property
A bank card was found in the car park on Saturday morning last. For details contact Aidan Farrell at 087-2615552.
All Weather Training
Underage teams wishing to use the All-Weather pitches on Saturdays/ Sundays please book in advance with Aidan Farrell.
February 2008
Condolences
The committee of Mullingar Athletic would like to express its deepest sympathy to Barry Smith and his family on the recent death of his father Johnny. We also extend our sympathy to John Cochrane and his family on the death of John’s brother, Paddy. May their souls rest in peace.
Best Wishes
Mullingar Athletic wishes Clonkill Hurling Club the best of luck on Saturday next when they contest the All Ireland Intermediate Club hurling final in Croke Park.
All Weather Training
Underage teams wishing to use the All-Weather pitches on Saturdays/ Sundays please book in advance with Aidan Farrell.
January 2008
Condolences
The committee of Mullingar Athletic would like to express its deepest sympathy to Mark Kenny and his family on the recent death of his father Seamus Kenny, Ballinea.
Committee meeting
There will be a committee meeting on Thursday, January 31st in the clubhouse at 8-30pm.
All Weather Training
Underage teams wishing to use the All-Weather pitches on Saturdays/ Sundays please book in advance with Aidan Farrell.
Saturday Morning Coaching
We ask parents to note that Saturday Morning Coaching has recommenced for the second term. Please note that the Ten and Eleven o'clock sessions are fully booked out.
Condolences
The committee of Mullingar Athletic would like to express its deepest sympathy to the family of the late James 'Lal' Shaw, Hibernian House, Mullingar. Lal's son Richard has been a long time member and supporter of Mullingar Athletic AFC.
Sympathy is also expressed to the McGovern and Archbold families on their recent bereavements.
May their souls rest in peace.
Committee meeting
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December 2007
Training and Friendly Matches over the Christmas Break
All team managers are reminded that, as a consequence of the recent bad weather, the Club pitches will be closed over the Christmas and New Year period to allow them recover in time for the resumption of leagues in early January. For that reason friendly matches should not be arranged. Training may take place on the all-weather and sand pitches. Please contact Liam McGovern or Aidan Farrell to book a slot.
Weather takes it toll on fixtures
The inclement weather conditions at the weekend once again resulted in most of our matches- both home and away- being postponed. The sole result from the weekend was Under 16 Ken McKay Cup: Darndale 0 Mullingar Athletic Premier 3
Packie to visit Mullingar
Mullingar Athletic will be honored next weekend when Irish legend Packie Bonner will host our annual presentation evening. On Saturday evening next December 8th Packie will present all our winning teams from 2006/07 season with their trophies at an awards celebration in the Greville Arms Hotel. Managers and coaches will contact all the teams in relation to the event.
Weather takes it toll on fixtures
The inclement weather conditions at the weekend resulted in all matches being postponed.
Saturday morning coaching
Parents please note that Saturday morning coaching will finish on Saturday December 8th and will recommence on Saturday January 21st.
Week Ending 2nd December 2007
Get well wishes
All in Mullingar Athletic would like to send get well wishes to John Kavanagh, father of senior player Shane. John is one of Athletic's most loyal supporters and we look forward to seeing John back on the sideline again supporting the senior team.
We would also like to send Barry McQuade our sincerest best wishes. Barry is a member of our under sixteen Premier team and unfortunately suffered a broken leg in the SFAI game against Muirhevnamore on Sunday last.
Condolences
Mullingar Athletic wishes to express its sympathy with John, Anne (Byrne) and Paddy Hassett on the recent death of their father PJ Hassett. May he rest in peace.
Saturday morning coaching
Parents please note that Saturday morning coaching will finish on Saturday December 8th until the New Year.
November 2007
Get well wishes
All in Mullingar Athletic would like to send get well wishes to Ollie Holmes - we hope to see Ollie back with us very soon.
Congratulations
Well done to all our coaches and managers who completed the Kick Start 2 coaching course which was held over the full weekend. Despite the inclement weather conditions twenty seven coaches attended the course - photos and full details of the course will be available next week.
October 2007
Best wishes
The committee of Mullingar Athletic wishes the following players a speedy recovery from injuries -
Daniel Plant, William Coyne and Colm Darcy.
Saturday morning coaching
Parents please note that coaching on the all weather pitches will not take place on Saturday 27th October due to Bank Holiday weekend.
Registration Fees
Registration fees are now due to all Leagues. The following rates apply :
U/10 and U/11 Teams: 40 euros
U/12 to U/18: 50 euros
Seniors: 50 euros
Fees should be collected by Managers as soon as possible and forms/fees given to Aidan Farrell or Donall O'Keeffe before October 19th. Players who are not fully registered will be ineligible to play from October 19th.
Condolences
The committee of Mullingar Athletic wishes to express its sympathy with Brendan Molloy - one of our under ten Managers - on the recent death of his father. May he rest in peace.
September 2007
KickStart 1
Kick Start 1 course will be held from October 5th to October 7th in the club house in Gainstown .
Manager needed
A manager is needed for our under sixteen Midland league team - anyone interested please contact Aidan Farrell on 087-2615552.
Registration Fees
Registration fees are now due to all Leagues. The following rates apply :
u/10 and u/11 Teams: 40 euros
u/12 to u/18: 50 euros
Seniors: 50 euros
Fees should be collected y managers as soon as possible and forms/fees given to Aidan Farrell or Donall O'Keeffe.
Registration for Saturday morning coaching
Parents please note that registration for our Saturday morning coaching takes place on Saturday September 15th in the clubhouse. Registrations will begin at 1pm and finish at 3pm. These sessions -and scheduled times of coaching - cater for the following age groups:
Children born in 1998: 10am to 11am
Children born in 1999: 11am to 12o'clock
Children born in 2000: 12o'clock to 1pm
Children born in 2001: 1pm to 2pm
Due to the popularity of these sessions we cannot cater for children outside of these ages and we ask parents not to bring children to registration who do not qualify within the age groups to avoid unnecessary disappointment. The fee for the coming season is 60 euros - a discount of 10 euros applies to a second child within a family.
Important notices for all team managers
(1) A training roster will be arranged this week - please speak to Aidan or Donall before Sunday 16th about preferred training evenings - first choice of evenings may have to alter due to the large amount of teams playing this season.
(2) A meeting with club coach Leo Devlin has been arranged for Wednesday September 19th at 8pm. It is imperative that all managers attend this very important meeting.
Committee Meeting notice
A committee meeting will take place on Monday 17th September at 8pm in the clubhouse.
Week Ending 8th September 2007
Senior Ladies Training resumes
Please note that training for our Senior Ladies team takes place every Friday evening at 7-30pm sharp. New players are more than welcome to join the pre-season training sessions.
Girls' Under 16 Training
Training for this squad continues on Thursdays at 6-30pm.
Senior and Reserve Team Training
Players interested in joining the senior team should contact Liam McGovern at 087-6471502 and those interested in the reserve team should contact Gerry Hynes at 087- 9017546. Training for the senior panel takes place every Tuesday and Thursday at 7-30pm whilst reserve team training takes place every Monday and Wednesday at 7-30pm.
Managers Required
Managers are required for next season's under ten squads- if your child attended the 10am coaching session last season and you are interested in managing/assisting a team please contact Donal O'Keeffe at 087- 2610033.
Refurbishment of All weather Pitches complete
Members please note that our All Weather facility is now back in full operation. For further details please contact Ollie in the clubhouse from 6pm each evening at 044-9345646
All Weather Pitches
Hours Available:
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Hours are available on Saturday afternoon from 3pm to 9pm. Please contact Liam McGovern at 087-6471502 |
August 2007
Senior Ladies Training resumes
Please note that training for our Senior Ladies team takes place every Friday evening at 7-30pm sharp. New players are more than welcome to join the pre-season training sessions.
Girls' Under 16 Training
Training for this squad resumes on Thursday 16th August at 6-30pm.
Senior and Reserve Team Training
Players interested in joining the senior team should contact Liam McGovern at 087-6471502 and those interested in the reserve team should contact Gerry Hynes at 087- 9017546. Training for the senior panel takes place every Tuesday and Thursday at 7-30pm whilst reserve team training takes place every Monday and Wednesday at 7-30pm.
Managers needed
Managers are needed for next season's under ten squads- if your child attended the 10am coaching session last season and you are interested in managing/assisting a team please contact Donal O'Keeffe at 087- 2610033. Also a manager is needed for the NDSL under 14 Premier squad - if interested please contact Liam McGovern at 087- 6471502.
Refurbishment of All weather Pitches complete
Members please note that our All Weather facility is now back in full operation. For further details please contact Ollie in the clubhouse from 6pm each evening at 044-9345646
Friendly Games
Managers and Coaches please note that due to the recent inclement weather friendly games are not permitted until further notice. Please contact Liam McGovern or Eddie Tynan to advise on same.
League Contacts for Managers
Please note the following contact details for the various leagues:
Athlone and District League: Donall O'Keeffe
Midland and NDSL: Aidan Farrell
Coaching courses
Coaches and Managers please note the following dates for your diary:
Kick Start 1 - October 5th and 6th
Kick Start 2 - November 16th and 18th
Youth Cert - 30th December to January 2nd and 18th January to 20th January.
To book your place on these courses please contact Donal O'Keeffe.
Trip to Madrid
A Mullingar Athletic Senior members' trip to Madrid is being organised by Gerry Hynes - 0879017546. Dates for the trip are as follows Friday 21st March 2008 (Good Friday) to Monday 24th March (Easter Monday). Places are limited therefore contact Gerry as soon as possible to guarantee your place on the trip.
July 2007
Club AGM
The 2007 AGM will be held in the Clubhouse, Gainstown, this Wednesday 11 July at 8pm. All members are asked to attend.
Second Team Pre-Season Training
Pre-season training for the Club's second team will commence Monday next 16 July at 7pm.
FAI Soccer Camp
The annual FAI soccer camp is taking place in the club grounds over this week. Despite the bad weather the coaches are working very hard to ensure that the 220 young players taking part have as enjoyable a camp as possible.
Club Merchandise
Parents are advised that the club has a vast range of special gear packs in stock. These packs include Tracksuits, Gear Bags, Polo Shirts, Rain Jackets, Hats. The Packs are available at the club house from 6pm each weekday evening and on Saturday mornings from 10am to 12:30pm.
A sample of the stock is a Childrens Club Pack (up to 14 years of age) comprising a Track Suit, T-Shirt, Bronx Rain Jacket, Sports Kit Bag and hat for 120 Euro. Similar packs are available for older ages. All of these items can also be bought on an individual basis.
Refurbishment of All weather Pitches
As advised to all groups currently utilising the all weather pitches, a major refurbishment of the wooden surrounds of the two all-weather pitches is currently ongoing.. All groups currently using the facility have been informed and given the option of using grass pitches during the works, which will last from 22 June until 30 July. In light of the current spell of bad weather groups are asked to contact Ollie Holmes in advance to check whether the grass pitches are playable on any evening.
In the meantime one 5-a-side session is available for hire on Tuesdays from 5.30 to 6.30pm.Please contact Ollie Holmes at the Clubhouse on (044) 93 45646 after 6pm each weekday evening. There are also sessions available on Saturday evenings. Please contact Liam McGovern at 087-6471502.
News - Week of 25th June - 1st July 2007
AGM
The 2007 AGM will be held in the Clubhouse, Gainstown, on Wednesday 11 July at 8pm. All members are asked to attend.
FAI Summer Soccer Camp 9 to 13 July
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Parents are advised that this camp, which will run from July 9th to 13th, is now full. |
Club Merchandise
Parents are advised that the club has a vast range of special gear packs in stock. These packs include Tracksuits, Gear Bags, Polo Shirts, Rain Jackets, Hats. The Packs are available at the club house from 6pm each weekday evening and on Saturday mornings from 10am to 12.30pm.
A sample of the stock is a Childrens Club Pack (up to 14 years of age) comprising a Track Suit, T-Shirt, Bronx Rain Jacket, Sports Kit Bag and hat for 120 Euro. Similar packs are available for older ages. All of these items can also be bought on an individual basis.
Refurbishment of All weather Pitches
The Club is planning to carry out a major refurbishment of the wooden surrounds of the two all-weather pitches. All groups currently using the facility have been informed and given the option of using grass pitches during the works. The works will last from 22nd June until 30th July.
In the meantime one 5-a-side session is available for hire on Tuesdays from 5.30 to 6.30pm. Please contact Ollie Holmes at the Clubhouse on (044) 9345646 after 6pm each weekday evening. There are also sessions available on Saturday evenings. Please contact Liam McGovern at 087-6471502.
A work party is being organised over the coming evenings to assist with taking down the existing surrounds for which club members may be contacted to help out.
Best Wishes
Best wishes for a speedy recovery from a broken wrist are sent to Coach Trevor Thompson.
News - Week of 18th - 24th June 2007
Committee Meeting
A committee meeting will be held in the Clubhouse, Gainstown, on Thursday 21st June at 8pm sharp.
Best Wishes
Mullingar Athletic sends its best wishes to coach Trevor Thompson and his wife, Tara, on the establishment of their new crèche, Annies Apples, in Lakepoint, Mullingar.
News - Week of 11th - 17th June 2007
Combined Counties League Presentation Night
At the recent awards night of the Combined Counties League in Tullamore Mullingar Athletic was honoured to receive a merit award in recognition of our achievements in the FAI club of year award last year and our designation as FAI Regional Development Centre.
Presentation was by Mr. Paul Brady FAI Domestic football manager and we received a plaque and crystal piece.
The Club's second team was also awarded its trophy for winning the Third Division League title, which was achieved without losing any league match over the full season.
Finally, Leona Archibald, a member of the Senior Ladies squad, was also presented with an International recognition award in honour of her Irish Under 19 International caps during the year.
All Weather Pitches
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The following session is available for hire on the Club's all-weather facility, ie on Tuesdays from 5.30 to 6.30pm. Please contact Ollie Holmes at the Clubhouse on (044) 9345646 after 6pm each weekday evening. There are also sessions available on Saturday evenings. Please contact Liam McGovern at 087-6471502 |
Congratulations
Congratulations to Joe and Colette O'Hehir on the recent birth of their daughter, Hazel.
News - Week of 4th - 10th June 2007
Occupational First Aid
Seven members of the Club recently successfully completed an Occupational First Aid course. This course, delivered by Frances Guckian, Course Director, Impact Training, was held over 4 Monday evenings in the Clubhouse, Gainstown. Members successfully completing the course were Trevor Thompson, Paul Brannigan, Peter Thornton, Martin Hatchett, Donal O'Keefe, Liam McGovern and Mary Farrell.
Underage Coaching
Saturday morning underage coaching for ages 6 to 9 on the Club's all-weather pitches has now finished for the season. Registration for next season's sessions will take place on Saturday 15 September. Full details will be in the local press at the end of August. The Club wishes to thank all those parents who gave freely of their time to coach these young players.
FAI Summer Soccer Camp 9 to 13 July
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The FAI will hold their popular children's summer soccer camp in Gainstown from July 9th to 13th. Application forms available from 6pm each weekday in the Clubhouse in Gainstown. Completed forms and payment must be returned directly to the FAI as the Club cannot accept bookings. Alternatively bookings can be made by clicking on the FAI link on our home page. For bookings made before 1st June, 2007, the FAI will provide each child with a free personalised jersey. Cost of the camp is 89Euros. Places will be allocated by the FAI on a first come first served basis. |
Club Merchandise
Parents are advised that the club has a vast range of special gear packs in stock. These packs include Tracksuits, Gear Bags, Polo Shirts, Rain Jackets, Hats. The Packs are available at the club house from 6pm each weekday evening and on Saturday mornings from 10am to 12.30pm.
A sample of the stock is a Childrens Club Pack (up to 14 years of age) comprising a Track Suit, T-Shirt, Bronx Rain Jacket, Sports Kit Bag and hat for 120 Euro. Similar packs are available for older ages. All of these items can also be bought on an individual basis.
All Weather Pitches
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The following session is available for hire on the Club's all-weather facility, ie on Tuesdays from 5.30 to 6.30pm. Please contact Ollie Holmes at the Clubhouse on (044) 9345646 after 6pm each weekday evening. There are also sessions available on Saturday evenings. Please contact Liam McGovern at 087-6471502 |
Best Wishes
Best wishes to all Club players who are due to start their Junior and Leaving Certificate examinations on Wednesday.
News - Week of 28th May - 3rd June 2007
Coaches Wanted for FAI Summer Camps
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The FAI are currently making their arrangements for their popular summer camps and are seeking coaches. Anybody interested in working on these camps must be 16 years of age or older and hold a minimum of Kick Start 1 coaching qualification. Applicants will be required to attend training days leading up to the camps. There will be opportunities to work for between one and 8 weeks over the July/August period. |
For further details please contact David Cullen, Summer Camps Administrator, on (01) 7037500 or by e-mail on david.cullen@fai.ie
News - Week of 21st - 27th May 2007
Condolences
Mullingar Athletic wishes to express its condolences to the family of the late Martin O'Brien, Tyrellspass, father of Tara Hynes, who is married to Club Treasurer and Second Team Coach, Gerry Hynes.
News - Week of 23rd April - 29th April 2007
First Aid Course
The Club has organised a first aid course to be run in the Clubhouse, Gainstown, beginning Monday 30th April. The course, which will be delivered by a qualified tutor, will lead to a certificate being awarded to successful participants. Beginning on 30th April the course will be run over five Monday evenings. Mullingar Athletic will subsidise the course and a nominal fee will be charged to Club members participating. It is hoped that at least one adult involved in each team, underage and adult, would undertake the course. For further details please contact Liam McGovern on (044) 9343762 or Aidan Farrell on (044) 9372944.
Condolences
Mullingar Athletic wishes to express its sympathies to the Spellman family on the recent death of Mrs Bridget Spellman, Mullingar, mother of Paschal and grandmother of Fiachra.
News - Week of 16th April - 22nd April 2007
Confirmation/First Holy Communion Dates
Team managers who will be seeking free match days as a result of the impact of Confirmation/First Holy Communion/School Entrance Exams are asked to contact Mary Farrell (in respect of the Athlone Schoolboys League) or Aidan Farrell (in respect of the Midland or North Dublin Schoolboys Leagues) as soon as possible.
Lansdowne Road - Last International Football Match 15th November 2006 - Ireland v San Marino - see the Photos
News - Week of 19th March - 23th March 2007
Saturday Morning Underage Coaching
Parents are reminded that the underage coaching (for ages 6 to 9 years) on the Club's all-weather facility resumes next Saturday morning, 24 March.
Confirmation/First Holy Communion Dates
Team managers who will be seeking free match days as a result of the impact of Confirmation/First Holy Communion/School Entrance Exams are asked to contact Mary Farrell (in respect of the Athlone Schoolboys League) or Aidan Farrell (in respect of the Midland or North Dublin Schoolboys Leagues) as soon as possible.
Committee Meeting
A committee meeting will be held in the Clubhouse, Gainstown, at 8.30pm sharp on Monday next, 26th March.2007.
Club Merchandise
Parents are advised that the club has a vast range of special gear packs in stock. These packs include Tracksuits, Gear Bags, Polo Shirts, Rain Jackets, Hats. The Packs are available at the club house from 6pm each weekday evening and on Saturday mornings from 10am to 12.30pm.
A sample of the stock is a Childrens Club Pack (up to 14 years of age) comprising a Track Suit, T-Shirt, Bronx Rain Jacket, Sports Kit Bag and hat for 120 Euro. Similar packs are available for older ages. All of these items can also be bought on an individual basis.
News - Week of 12th March - 16th March 2007
Saturday Morning Underage Coaching
Parents are reminded that there will be no underage coaching (for ages 6 to 9 years) on the Club's all-weather facility next Saturday morning, St Patrick's Day.
Confirmation/First Holy Communion Dates
Team managers who will be seeking free match days as a result of the impact of Confirmation/First Holy Communion/School Entrance Exams are asked to contact Mary Farrell (in respect of the Athlone Schoolboys League) or Aidan Farrell (in respect of the Midland or North Dublin Schoolboys Leagues) as soon as possible.
Committee Meeting
A committee meeting will be held in the Clubhouse, Gainstown, at 8.30pm sharp on Monday week, 26th March.2007.
Sympathy
Mullingar Athletic wishes to express its sympathies to the family of the late Tom Hyland, grandfather of Ian who plays with the Under 12 North Dublin Schoolboys Premier Division squad.
News - Week of 5th March - 11th March 2007
Confirmation/First Holy Communion Dates
Team managers who will be seeking free match days as a result of the impact of Confirmation/First Holy Communion/School Entrance Exams are asked to contact Mary Farrell (in respect of the Athlone Schoolboys League) or Aidan Farrell (in respect of the Midland or North Dublin Schoolboys Leagues) as soon as possible.
Sympathy
Mullingar Athletic wishes to express its sympathies to the family of the late John Smyth, Dublin Road, Mullingar, whose son John was involved in the Club for many years as a player and coach, nephews Willie and Kevin both of whom coach with the Club and grandsons Harry Caulfield and Gearoid Sheridan who play at underage level.
News - Week of 26th February - 4th March 2007
Saturday Morning Underage Coaching Sessions Full
Parents are advised that all of the Saturday Morning Underage Coaching (for Under 6's to Under 9's) are currently full and cannot accommodate new players.
News - Week of 10th - 17th February 2007
NDSL Under 13 Kennedy Cup Squad
Congratulations to Conor O'Keefe, Aaron McLaughlin and Conor Smyth who are part of the North Dublin Schoolboys League's Under 13 Kennedy Cup squad which is Spain throughout this week for a preparatory tournament.
Best Wishes
Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Julie McLaughlin, member of the Under 15 girls squad, who picked up an injury during their match against Killeigh last Saturday.
News - Week of 10th - 17th February 2007
Remedial Work To Pitches
The recent spell of severe weather has taken its toll on the Club's grass pitches, which require some remedial work to ensure that they will be in the best possible condition for the remainder of the season. To this end it is planned to hold a work party for one hour (from 7.30pm to 8.30pm) next Thursday night, 15th February 2007, to carry out some repairs to Pitch Number 1. This will primarily involve replacing divots to allow the grass recover.
Members of the Committee and other members, coaches and managers are asked to come along and assist.
News - Weekend 3rd - 4th February 2007
Saturday Morning Underage Coaching Sessions Full
Parents are advised that all of the Saturday Morning Underage Coaching (for Under 6's to Under 9's) are currently full and cannot accommodate new players.
Kit Sponsorship:
The presentation of a new football kit to our club under 12 Premier team by APACHE PIZZA new team sponsors.
In the photo U-12 Team players with Paul Dempsey (Team Manager) and Niall Murray (Proprieter Apache Pizza).
Best Wishes
Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Shauna Butterly, who sustained a broken collar bone while playing with the Club's Under 15 girls squad against Gallen last Saturday.
News - Weekend 27th - 28th January 2007
Condolences
Mullingar Athletic wishes to express its sympathies to Tony Darcy on the recent death of his father, Denis.
News - Weekend 20th - 21st January 2007
FAI Youthcert Course
Last weekend the FAI concluded the formal part of the first youthcert coaching course to be held in Gainstown. The course is part of the integrated coaching development programme developed by the FAI in recent years and is taken by coaches who have previously successfully completed the Kickstart 1 and 2 courses. Holders of this certificate are fully qualified to coach players up to youth level. The course involved two full weekends under intensive instruction in Gainstown and will conclude with an assessment of each participant in six weeks time. The course was delivered by Noel O'Reilly, formerly assistant to Brian Kerr while underage Irish Manager, assisted by Paurioc Nicholson, FAI Regional Development Officer. Twenty eight participants successfully completed the course, including four coaches from Mullingar Athletic, ie Michael Daly, Donal O'Keefe, Dominic McLaughlin and Richie Fagan.
Under 13 Kennedy Cup Squad
Congratulations to Kane Lawrence, a member of the Under 13 squad playing in the Midland League, who has been selected after a number of trials for this squad. The squad of 24 will train for the next number of weeks prior to the final selection of 20 players to travel to this most prestigious underage tournament. Congratulations to Kane who is wished every success.
News - Weekend 13th - 14th January 2007
Committee Meeting Monday 22 January
A committee meeting will be held in Gainstown on Monday next 22 January at 8pm sharp.
Schoolboys Referees Course
A Beginners Referees Course was conducted last Saturday afternoon in Gainstown by ex-international and League of Ireland Referee John Stacey. Six participants took part, who were grateful for the experience and advice shared by John over the course of the two hours session. The course will qualify participants to referee schoolboys and schoolgirls football, initially undertaking refereeing at small sided games (ie 7 or 9 a-side). Congratulations to Club members Aidan Calvey, Sinead Blundell and Kevin Smyth and Paul Quinn and Stephen Evans from Raharney Soccer Club, all of whom successfully undertook the course.
News - Weekend 6th - 7th January 2007
Schoolboys Referees Course - Next Saturday 13 January
This course will be held in Gainstown on Saturday next 13 January, commencing at 2pm. The course will only take approx three hours for associate level and will qualify participants to referee schoolboys and schoolgirls football. Participants will initially undertake refereeing at small sided game (ie 7 or 9 a-side) with progression to full eleven-a-side schoolboys and schoolgirls. With 20 underage clubs fielding each weekend it is essential that there is a sufficient supply of referees available to officiate at matches in Gainstown. Without referees there can be no football for these young players. To that end the Club is seeking names of persons, male or female, who would be interested in schoolboy refereeing. Please contact Aidan Farrell at 044 93 72944 as soon as possible if you are interested in participating.
Club Merchandise
Parents are advised that the club has a vast range of special gear packs in stock. These packs include Tracksuits, Gear Bags, Polo Shirts, Rain Jackets, Hats. The Packs are available at the club house from 6pm each weekday evening and on Saturday mornings from 10am to 12.30pm.
A sample of the stock is a Childrens Club Pack (up to 14 years of age) comprising a Track Suit, T-Shirt, Bronx Rain Jacket, Sports Kit Bag and hat for 120 Euro. Similar packs are available for older ages. All of these items can also be bought on an individual basis.
Saturday Morning Underage Coaching
Parents are advised that the Saturday Morning Underage Coaching (for Under 6's to Under 9's) will resume on Saturday 13 January.
Condolences
Sympathy is expressed to Liam McDaniel on the recent death of his sister Ann Maguire in England.
News - New Year 2007
Schoolboys Referees Course - Saturday 13 January
This course will be held in Gainstown on Saturday 13 January, commencing at 2pm. The course will only take approx three hours for Associate Level and will qualify participants to referee schoolboys and schoolgirls football. Participants will initially undertake refereeing at small sided game (ie 7 or 9 a-side) with progression to full eleven-a-side schoolboys and schoolgirls. With 20 underage clubs fielding each weekend it is essential that there is a sufficient supply of referees available to officiate at matches in Gainstown. Without referees there can be no football for these young players. To that end the Club is seeking names of persons, male or female, who would be interested in schoolboy refereeing.
Please contact Aidan Farrell at 044 9372944 as soon as possible if you are interested in participating.
Christmas Raffle
The Club's Christmas raffle was held in Gainstown last Sunday evening.
The winners were
First prize ( Hamper value 200 Euro) - Lee McNamee, Grange Village, Mullingar;
Second Prize (Turkey and Ham) - Noel Dunne, Mullingar;
Third Prize (Christmas Cake and Pudding) - Trisha Duncan, Gaybrook, Mullingar
Fourth Prize (Bottle of Brandy) - Christy Woods, Dalton Park, Mullingar;
Fifth Prize (Bottle of Whiskey) - W. Chidawamyiko, Petitswood Manor, Mullingar;
| Ten Prizes of 15 euro each - | Tresina Smyth, Springfield, Mullingar;
Pierce Shaw, Ballinagall, Knockdrin; Deirdre Ryan, The Gables, Mullingar; Keith Matthews, Belvedere Hills; S Kelly, Beech lawns; Ann Malone, Walshestown; Lisa Hunter, College Hill; Tara Allen, Dublin; Joe O'Meara, c/o St Marys CBS: Derek Seery, Gaybrook, Mullingar. |
As this raffle represents the Club's primary fundraising activity, particularly at underage level, players, parents and team coaches are sincerely thanked for supporting the raffle.
Condolences
Sympathy is expressed to Noel Croash on the recent death of his grandmother Mrs Croash, Killucan, and to Sheila and Pat Slevin, Monilea, on the recent death of Sheila's mother, Mrs Rita Bligh, and Pat's brother Ollie Slevin.
News W/E 16th/17th December 2006
Club Merchandise
Parents are advised that the club has a vast range of special Christmas packs in stock. These packs include Tracksuits, Gear Bags, Polo Shirts, Rain Jackets, Hats. These Packs are available at the club house from 6pm each weekday evening up to Thursday 21st. The shop will be open on Saturday morning next, 23rd, from 10am to 4pm.
A sample of the stock is a Childrens Club Pack (up to 14 years of age) comprising a Track Suit, T-Shirt, Bronx Rain Jacket, Sports Kit Bag and hat for 120 Euro. Similar packs are available for older ages. All of these items can also be bought on an individual basis.
All-Weather Facilities
Please note that the all-weather facilities will close from Friday December 22nd to Sunday January 7th inclusive.
Training and Friendly Matches over the Christmas Break
All team managers are reminded that, as a consequence of the recent bad weather, the Club pitches will be closed over the Christmas and New Year period to allow them recover in time for the resumption of leagues in early January. For that reason friendly matches should not be arranged. Training may take place on the all-weather and sand pitches. Please contact Liam McGovern or Aidan Farrell to book a slot.
Saturday Morning Underage Coaching
Parents are advised that the Saturday Morning Underage Coaching (for Under 6's to Under 9's) has concluded until after Christmas. Details of the resumption will be in local papers in early January.
Under 13 NDSL Academy Team
Congratulations to six members of the Club's Under 13 premier squad who have been selected to participate in the North Dublin League academy development squad. They are Aaron McLaughlin, Conor O'Keeffe, Dean McNicholas, Sean Daly, Conor Smyth and David Whelan.
Schoolboys Referees Course
It has not been possible to date to reschedule the associate referees course as the tutor was ill. It is planned to run it in early January. The course will only take approx three hours for associate level. This course will qualify participants to referee schoolboys and schoolgirls football. Participants will initially undertake refereeing at small sided game (ie 7 or 9 a-side) with progression to full eleven-a-side schoolboys and schoolgirls. With 20 underage clubs fielding each weekend it is essential that there is a sufficient supply of referees available to officiate at matches in Gainstown. Without referees there can be no football for these young players. To that end the Club is seeking names of persons, male or female, who would be interested in schoolboy refereeing. Please contact Aidan Farrell at 044 9372944 as soon as possible if you are interested in participating.
News W/E 9th/10th December 2006
Saturday Morning Underage Coaching
Parents are advised that the Saturday Morning Underage Coaching (for Under 6's to Under 9's) has concluded until after Christmas. Details of the resumption will be in local papers in early January.
Club Merchandise
Parents are advised that the club has a vast range of special Christmas packs in stock from this coming weekend. These packs include Tracksuits, Gear Bags, Polo Shirts, Rain Jackets, Hats. These Packs are available at the club house from 6pm each weekday evening and on Saturday mornings from 10am.
A sample of the stock is a Childrens Club Pack (up to 14 years of age) comprising a Track Suit, T-Shirt, Bronx Rain Jacket, Sports Kit Bag and hat for 120 Euro. Similar packs are available for older ages. All of these items can also be bought on an individual basis.
Christmas Raffle
Tickets to be returned to team managers or coaches as soon as possible. Team managers are asked to arrange training for next weekend to facilitate the return of tickets by players. The all-weather facility will be available on Saturday and Sunday next weekend - please contact Mary or Aidan Farrell to book a session. This raffle represents the Club's primary fundraising activity, particularly at underage level. Players and their parents are encouraged to sell as many tickets as possible.
Underage League Christmas Closedown Details
Managers, players and parents are advised that there will be no further fixtures before Christmas, apart from those listed above.
News W/E 25th/26th November 2006
Saturday Morning Underage Coaching
Parents are advised that the Saturday Morning Underage Coaching (for Under 6's to Under 9's) resumes on next Saturday, 2 December.
Christmas Raffle
Raffle tickets for the Club's annual Christmas raffle have been recently distributed to players. This raffle represents the Club's primary fundraising activity, particularly at underage level. Players and their parents are encouraged to sell as many tickets as possible. Tickets to be returned to team managers or coaches no later than 3 December.
Underage League Christmas Closedown Details
Managers, players and parents are advised that the 3 leagues in which the Club is involved will play their last fixtures prior to Christmas on the following dates, viz.
Midland Schoolboys and Schoolgirls League - 9 December
Athlone and District Schoolboys League - weekend of 16th and 17th December
North Dublin Schoolboys League - weekend of 16th and 17th December
YouthCert Coaching Course
Last weekend we hosted a YouthCert coaching course in Gainstown. This course follows on from the successful completion of Kicstart 1 and 2 coaching course. With participants drawn from across the country the course was led by Noel O'Reilly, National Co-Ordinator. The course takes place over three weekends. Four coaches from Mullingar Athletic took part, ie Michael Daly, Dominic McLaughlin, Donal O'Keefe and Richie Fagan.
Schoolboys Referees Course
It has not been possible to date to reschedule the associate referees course as the tutor was ill. It is planned to run it within a week or so. The course will only take approx three hours for associate level. This course will qualify participants to referee schoolboys and schoolgirls football. Participants will initially undertake refereeing at small sided game (ie 7 or 9 a-side) with progression to full eleven-a-side schoolboys and schoolgirls. With 20 underage clubs fielding each weekend it is essential that there is a sufficient supply of referees available to officiate at matches in Gainstown. Without referees there can be no football for these young players. To that end the Club is seeking names of persons, male or female, who would be interested in schoolboy refereeing. Please contact Aidan Farrell at 044 9372944 as soon as possible if you are interested in participating.
Underage Developmental Academy and Inter-League Team
Congratulations to Under 12 premier squad players, Shane Dempsey and Evan O'Donnell, who have been selected to train with the North Dublin League Development Academy and James Hilton, Under 14 player, who has been selected for the Midland League Under 14 squad.
Club Merchandise
Various options of sets of Club gear, similar to those available in November/December 2005, will be available for purchase shortly at the Clubhouse in Gainstown. Details will be available Condolences
The Club wishes to express its sympathies to the family of the late Eugenia Hogan, Dublin, whose grandson Scott is Goalkeeper on the Under 15 North Dublin Schoolboys League premier squad.
Breffni Rowan, ADSL, Honoured
Mullingar Athletic were delighted to attend and be associated with a function in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Athlone, to honour the retirement of Breffni Rowan after a lifetime of service to local soccer, both underage and adult. Breffni was involved at a national level as a referees assessor and had significant involvement in Schoolboys Football Association of Ireland affairs. Representatives from the SFAI travelled from Dublin to join in the function. Breffni is wished a long and healthy retirement.
Saturday Morning Underage Coaching
Parents are advised that there will be no underage coaching (for Under 6's to Under 9's) on next Saturday, 25 November.
Christmas Raffle
Raffle tickets for the Club's annual Christmas raffle were distributed to players over the weekend. This raffle represents the Club's primary fundraising activity, particularly at underage level. Players and their parents are encouraged to sell as many tickets as possible. Tickets to be returned to team managers or coaches no later than 3 December.
Underage League Christmas Closedown Details
Managers, players and parents are advised that the 3 leagues in which the Club is involved will play their last fixtures prior to Christmas on the following dates, viz.
| Midland Schoolboys and Schoolgirls League | - 9 December |
| Athlone and District Schoolboys League | - weekend of 16th and 17th December |
| North Dublin Schoolboys League | - weekend of 16th and 17th December |
Schoolboys Referees Course
Unfortunately the associate referees course scheduled for last Saturday had to be cancelled as the tutor was ill. It is planned to run it within a week or so. The course will only take approx three hours for associate level. This course will qualify participants to referee schoolboys and schoolgirls football. Participants will initially undertake refereeing at small sided game (ie 7 or 9 a-side) with progression to full eleven-a-side schoolboys and schoolgirls. With 20 underage clubs fielding each weekend it is essential that there is a sufficient supply of referees available to officiate at matches in Gainstown. Without referees there can be no football for these young players. To that end the Club is seeking names of persons, male or female, who would be interested in schoolboy refereeing. Please contact Aidan Farrell at 044 9372944 as soon as possible if you are interested in participating.
Underage Developmental Academy and Inter-League Team
Congratulations to Under 12 premier squad players, Shane Dempsey and Evan O'Donnell, who have been selected to train with the North Dublin League Development Academy and James Hilton, Under 14 player, who has been selected for the Midland League Under 14 squad.
Club Merchandise
Various options of sets of Club gear, similar to those available in November/December 2005, will be available for purchase shortly at the Clubhouse in Gainstown.
Birthday Celebrations
Congratulations to Sinead Blundell, Gainstown, on recently celebrating her eighteenth birthday. Sinead is a member of the Club's senior ladies squad and also coaches one of the Saturday morning underage coaching sessions.
MULLINGAR ATHLETIC AFC 14th November 2006
Saturday Morning Underage Coaching
Parents are advised that there will be no underage coaching (for Under 6's to Under 9's) on Saturday week 25 November.
Schoolboys Referees Course on 18 November
Former League of Ireland Referee John Stacey will conduct an associate referees course in Gainstown on Saturday week, 18 November, commencing at 2.00pm. The course will only take approx three hours for associate level. This course will qualify participants to referee schoolboys and schoolgirls football. Participants will initially undertake refereeing at small sided game (ie 7 or 9 a-side) with progression to full eleven-a-side schoolboys and schoolgirls. With 20 underage clubs fielding each weekend it is essential that there is a sufficient supply of referees available to officiate at matches in Gainstown. Without referees there can be no football for these young players. To that end the Club is seeking names of persons, male or female, who would be interested in schoolboy refereeing. Please contact Aidan Farrell at 044 9372944 before Tuesday 14 November to confirm a place on the course.
Important Reminder to Team Managers
Team Managers are reminded that the Club Committee has decided that players whose full subscriptions have not been paid to date cannot play competitive football. Team Managers are asked to comply with this decision with immediate effect.
Committee Meeting
A Committee meeting will take place in Gainstown on Monday week, 13 November, at 8.00pm sharp.
Schoolboys Referees Course on 18 November
Former League of Ireland Referee John Stacey will conduct an Associate Referees Course in Gainstown on Saturday week, 18 November, commencing at 2.00pm. This course will qualify participants to referee schoolboys and schoolgirls football. Participants will initially undertake refereeing at small sided game (ie 7 or 9 a-side) with progression to full eleven-a-side schoolboys and schoolgirls. With 20 underage clubs fielding each weekend it is essential that there is a sufficient supply of referees available to officiate at matches in Gainstown. Without referees there can be no football for these young players. To that end the Club is seeking names of persons, male or female, who would be interested in schoolboy refereeing. The course will only take approx three hours for associate level. Please contact Aidan Farrell at 044 9372944 before Tuesday 14 November to confirm a place on the course.
Best Wishes on New Venture
Mullingar Athletic sends its best wishes to Kevin Dunleavy and Niall Dunne, both of whom play with the Club's second senior team and Niall also assists with coaching the Under 16 Premier squad, on their new venture in recently taking over the lease of Dalys Bar, Oliver Plunkett St, Mullingar.
MULLINGAR ATHLETIC AFC NOTES 7th August 2006
Results
Eircom Under 21 League Mullingar Athletic AFC 1 Mayo League 0
Fixtures
Eircom Under 21 League Kildare County v Mullingar Athletic AFC, Saturday, time to be confirmed
Eircom Under 21 League - New Players
Any new players interested in joining the Under 21 panel should contact Team Manager, Pappy Ruane, on 086 3479341.
Under 21 Team Sponsorship Arrangements
The Club is continuing its sponsorship arrangements for individuals or businesses who might wish to be associated with the team during the 2006 season. The options relate to each individual home game with sponsors able to sponsor the game for €100 or the match ball for €40. A quarter page advertisement in the match programme will cost €20. For further details please contact Liam McGovern on (044) 93 43792.
Under 17 Players
Any new player, born in 1989, interested in playing for the club at this age group in the forthcoming season please contact Eddie Tynan on 086-2326354.
Pre Season Training - Under 16 Squad
Pre-season training for the Under 16 North Dublin League premier squad has recommenced. New players would be very welcome on this squad, particularly goalkeepers. Please contact Team Manager Tom Ryder for further details on (086) 8281264.
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MULLINGAR ATHLETIC AFC NOTES - Weekend of 20/21st May 2006
Results
Unfortunately the bad weather conditions over last weekend played havoc with many of the Club's scheduled fixtures having to be cancelled.
Combined Counties Senior DivMullingar Athletic v Mullingar Town, off
North Dublin Schoolboys League
| Under 12 Premier: | Raheny Utd v Mullingar Ath, off Mullingar Athletic v Ashbourne Utd, result not available at present. |
| Under 12 B: | Castleknock Cel v Mullingar Ath, off |
| Under 13 Premier: | Mullingar Ath v Rivervalley Rgrs, off |
| Under 13 E Div | Maynooth Town v Mullingar Athletic, off |
| Under 14 Premier | Rivervalley Rgrs v Mullingar Ath, off |
| Under 15 Premier: | Ashbourne Utd v Mullingar Athletic, off |
| Under 16 Ita Farrell Cup (Semi Final) | Dunboyne v Mullingar Athletic, off |
| Under 16 Premier: | Mullingar Athletic v Willows, off |
Athlone and District Schoolboys and Schoolgirls League
| Under 11 Cup: | Mullingar Athletic Pumas 1 St Josephs 0 |
| Under 11 Div 1: | Mullingar Athletic Cubs v Temple Villa Cubs, off Mullingar Athletic Tigers v Temple Villa Tigers, result not available at present. |
Midland Schoolboys and Schoolgirls League
| Under 12 Boys Cup (Quarter Final): | Mullingar Athletic 7 Gallen 0 |
| Under 12 Boys Cup (Semi Final): | Killeigh 1 Mullingar Athletic 0 |
| Under 11 Girls Cup: | Mountmellick 0 Mullingar Athletic 1 |
| Under 9 Girls League: | Mullingar Athletic v Banagher, off |
| Under 11 Girls League: | Mullingar Athletic v Banagher, off |
| Under 15 Girls Cup: | Mullingar Athletic v Killeigh, off |
See Fixtures Section for news on forthcoming Fixtures
FAI Pepsi Summer Camp
Following the success of this summer camp in recent years Mullingar Athletic are again hosting it this summer. The camp will be held from Monday 10th to Friday 14th July in the Club's grounds in Gainstown, from 10.30am to 3.00pm each day. The camp will cater for boys and girls aged 7 to 15. Cost 89Euro (80Euro if booked before 1 June). Places are limited and will be filled on a first come first served basis. Entry forms available from Ollie Holmes in the Clubhouse Monday to Friday evenings after 6pm or Saturday mornings 10am to 12 noon.
FAI Introductory Goalkeeping Coaching Course
The FAI will conduct an introductory goalkeeping coaching course in Gainstown on Saturday 10 June. For further details please contact Liam McGovern on 43762 or (087) 6471502.
FAI Kickstart 1 Course
The FAI will also conduct a further Kickstart 1 course in Gainstown on Friday evening, 16 June, and Saturday 17 June. It is important that all coaches within the Club undertake the Kickstart 1 and 2 courses at the earliest opportunity. For further details please contact Donal O'Keefe on (044) 64510.
Eircom Under 21 League
Coaching for the coming season has commenced. The Club plans to put a management and support structure in place to assist with its involvement in this league. We would welcome the assistance of anybody interested in becoming involved in the areas of Registrar, Medical, Kit, PR, match day arrangements eg stewarding and aftermatch catering. If anybody would be interested in assisting with any of these tasks please contact Liam McGovern on (044) 43762 or (087) 6471502.
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| Ladies senior team who drew 2-2 at home against Clara Town in last league game of season and who are playing Eureka in cup semi final next Sunday | Mullingar Athletic player climbs high to head goalwards against Clara on Thursday night last | Mullingar Athletic AFC under 13 girls team. The four girls have been selected to play with the Midland Schoolgirls League Under 14 Representative team in a national competation in cork next weekend |
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| Ath Fc Under 16 team players. All five players played for the North Dublin Schoolboys League Representative U-16 team against Scotland U-17 International Team on Saturday and the Team was captained on the day by Conor Cochrane. | Scorer of Athletic's first goal against Clara Town |
