COMMUNITY RADIO YOUGHAL would like to invite you to  be a part of the audience on a special edition of  the station’s brand new sports show, “The Benchwarmers”. The show will be broadcast live from the Nook Bar, North Main Street, Youghal  from 8pm on THURSDAY, 22nd DECEMBER, 2011.

Join hosts Neville O Donoghue and Aaron Kenny as they chat to local,provincial and National sporting heroes including  Jockey Davy Russell and John Ryan and Dave O Callaghan from the Munster Rugby Squad.  Many more stars from the worlds of GAA, Soccer and more will be along for an evening of  great entertainment and chat with the sporting stars.
There will also be a sports quiz on the night where members of the audience go head to head with the celebrity guests for a chance to win some great prizes. That’s a “Benchwarmers” special, live from the Nook Bar, North Main Street on THURSDAY, 22nd DECEMBER, 2011. from 8pm. Don’t miss it.

Youghal United soccer notes
Club main sponsor: Berties Bar – Report: Anthony Horgan PRO.

Youghal United secure a new club main sponsor! – Exciting times ahead for Youghal United after the club secured a new sponsor in Paul & Carmel Dempsey at Berties Bar. Youghal United and Berties partnership go back years with “old” Bertie being a sponsor and supporter of Youghal United for many a year. Everyone involved with the club is pleased to be back at Berties again.

Munster Senior Cup 2nd Round.

Passage 0 – 2 Youghal United.

Youghal yet again had another good result away in the Munster Senior Cup 2nd round to Passage. The lads won 2-0 with two second half goals by Leigh Desmond. Best for were the centre half partnership of Seamus Landers and Anthony Kelly.

Under 19

Youghal United 1 – 3 Greenwood.

This was a poor result and a poor performance by the Youghal lads. The 1st half had little to entertain the local supporters. Greenwood hit the crossbar but Bobby Donoughue had the best chance when 1 on 1 with the keeper. Colin Sheehan & Calum Gallogley had half chances, but nothing more. The 2nd half was a catalog of disasters for the home team. First the influential Ross Desmond came off injured, Greenwood took the lead when the keeper left the ball roll under his body & into the net. Youghal rallied and equalised through Jerome Glavin. However, soon after the game turned when Youghal had a player sent off in controversial circumstances. Greenwood regained the lead, when from a corner the centre forward stooped to head home. Calum Phelan was badly injured and Greenwood made it 3-1.Worse was to follow with another red card, this time no complaints. A Bad defeat – too many below par performances, gone was the fluent passing football of previous games and too much ill discipline. Hopefully lessons can be learned and the team can move on to better displays. Best for Youghal.Jason Galvin & Killian O`Callaghan in defence stood out and without them the defeat could have been alot worse. Team D.CASHMAN.K O`CALLAGHAN.D.McCARTHY. R.DESMOND. J.GALVIN.C.GALLOGLEY.C.PHELAN.B.DONOUGHUE.J.MEADE. J.GLAVIN.C.SHEEHAN. SUBS USED. A.O`CONNOR.D.DONOUGHUE. S.SHEEHAN.

WW/EC division 1

Youghal United 5 – 0 Accrington.

Paul Hennessy capped off a great performance on Sunday scoring early in the second half to keep Youghal’s push for promotion on track. Youghal got off to a quick start when a fast corner to Stephen Ring was delivered to the back post and Spillane headed to the net. Soon after Mark O’ Connor was taken down at the edge of the area and Sammy Coakley blasted it to the bottom corner to make it 2-0. Accrington got into the game and Youghal had to depend on keeper Andrew Duggan to pull off two super saves just before the break. Youghal got their third when Stephen Barry was taken down in the area up stepped captain Chris Hennessy to cooly send the keeper the wrong way. Early in the second half man of the match Paul Hennessy sealed it for Youghal when he met Coakleys free kick to net that was Paul’s third goal of the season. Accrington never gave up and had another great chance but Duggan pushed a powerful shot over the bar. Late on Barry broke down the right before crossing to his captain Chris Hennessy who made no mistake making it 5 – 0. This was Stephen Rings last game of the season for Youghal as he goes on his travels , the club, all his team mates and management would like to wish him all the best in his venture down under he will be sadly missed.

Team: A.Duggan,S.Ring,D.Troy.S.Spillane,S.Coakley,M.Crowley,T.Carey,C.Hennessy,P.Hennessy,S.Barry,M O Connor. Subs J.Mason for T.Carey,D.Barron for S.Spillane,A.Yellop,G.Roche. Best for Youghal P.Hennessy,A.Duggan,S.Ring.

Under 15

Carrigaline United 0 – 6 Youghal United.

Having watched Youghal on a couple of occassions playing so well away

from home but returning empty handed it was nice to see the lads get

their just rewards today at Bealla Park. On a beautiful day for

football Youghal had control of this game from start to finish.

Playing on the fantastic astroturf surface allowed both teams play

Fast flowing football which always makes for a more enjoyable game to

watch. Youghal took the game to the opposition right from the kick off

and it was only a matter of time before the goals started to

come. Their first from a free kick from outside the box which Andi

Nelrexhepi placed nicely in the top left hand corner of the net with

the help of a slight deflection. Number two and three came from man of

the match Conor Dempsey having been put through on both occasions by

some great passing held his nerve and slotted the ball past the

stranded Carrigaline keeper. Goal number four was the pick of the

bunch as Darren O Conner picked up the ball in his own half, carried

it to the edge of the box and lashed an unstoppable drive to the top

corner. Goal number five again came from an Andi Nelrexhepi free kick,

this time from the edge of the box Andi opted for power and just drove

it straight through a crowded penalty area into the net. The final goal

came from some great work down the left flank by Zack Downey which

resulted in a fine cross by Padraig Delaney being guided into the net

by the hard working Kenneth Cantillon. Youghal never looked in trouble

in this game and the few excursions Carrig made into the Youghal half

were dealt with by a defensive unit well marshsled by captain on the

day James Skelly. Manager Gavin O Leary will be well pleased with this

performance. Well done guys Team C Sheehan, A Donoghue, A Nelrexhepi,J

Skelly,A Clohessey,B Colin,D O Conner,A Semple,K Cantillon,P Delaney

,C Dempsey Used Subs Z Downey

Under 12

Youghal United 11 – 2 Mallow.

Just look at this score line and it tells you all there is to know about this game. The home side were totally dominant throughout and cruised to what could be their easiest victory for the season against third position in the league table Mallow. Kieran Daly got one goal, Liam Moylan Ansbro scored a hat trick but the top scorer on the day with an unbelievable 7 goals was Jake O Brien. The lads are still top of the table and have made an excellent start to the season.

Club notes!

The club is pleased to announce that we have received much needed sponsorship from the generosity of Berties, Maggie Mays, Youghal Pharmacy & Crowley’s service station in the last number of weeks. More information to follow on future sponsorship deals. Next month we are hoping to hold a soccer marathon having the underage teams play during the day and finishing with a friendly/competitive game between a selection of players from Berties and Mackeys. We have a number of positions free for an advertising board around the field if you are interested then please contact Damien on the all weather pitch number below.

New Academy Kit

The club has organised a lovely new kit for all kids and is excellent value

at only €30. The kit includes jersey, socks and shorts. The kit can be tried on for size at Sports And Leisure and orders can be made there. Names and

numbers on the back of the jersey will cost extra.

All Weather Pitch

Youghal United’s all weather pitch is available to rent from 25 euro per

hour and there are some mid-week times available to any group or club

wishing to avail of the facility. The contact number is 083-3835844.

Note!

Two new caretakers have commenced work with the club in looking after our all-weather pitch.  Mandatory €2 is required as a contribution towards the mortgage payments on the all weather pitch.

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Youghal U-16s Soccer
Springfield 1 – 1 Youghal Utd.

This was a game that will have Youghal cursing their luck for weeks to come and 2 points lost that could count against them at the end of the season. A depleted but confident side traveled to Cobh to face newcomers, Springfield. Youghal obliged the opposition with a change of date but struggled to field their strongest team as a consequence. With just enough players to take the field Youghal still put in an excellent performance, particularly in the second half.

The game started evenly and Youghal created some promising openings but were a little too careless in the final third. The breakthrough came midway through the first half when Sarah Roche showed great composure on the halfway line, carrying the ball into the Springfield half. Her through pass to the right evaded the outstretched leg of the left back. Holly Twomey, in deadly form of late, controlled the pass and from just inside the box, slotted home. Youghal may have felt that they had done enough but they allowed Springfield confidence to grow. Youghal were second to the ball on most ocassions and caught out of positions and paid dearly for it. With the Springfield midfielder allowed to collect the ball in Youghal’s half without any pressure, the number 8 danced her way through the area to level the score. Youghal were stung and continued to struggle until midway through the second half when Holly Twomey brought a smart save from the keeper. Holly continued to threaten with Rebecca Kearns also showing great promise on the right. Youghal seemed to realise they were in a match and looked the more likely to score until the Springfield centre-half  made her influence known on the game. When Holly Twomey sailed pass two defenders she was almost certain to put Youghal ahead until a crunching tackle took the ball and her ankle inside the area. It was Holly’s last involvement in the game as she was carried off. With Youghal down to 9 players Springfield got hold of the game, hitting the post and having the ball cleared off the line with a great save by Orla Daly. However, Youghal’s outstanding character showed when the excellent Rachel Geary caught Springfield on the break with a fantastic solo run. Unfortunately, as Rachel was about to shoot she too fell foul of the same defender and after another hard tackle was carried off with a similar injury to her team-mate. This time Youghal were awarded the penalty that was 15 minutes overdue. With Youghal’s two probable kickers off the pitch Sarah Roche stepped up to take what turned out to be the last kick of the game. Sadly for Sarah her effort was saved. This was cruel on Sarah as she had been absolutely outstanding in the last 20 minutes when Youghal barely had enough players to finish the game. Certainly, her performance secured a brave and costly point. Youghal will be disappointed not to win the game but can be very proud of their performance in very trying circumstance. The return match with a full team will  offer the opportunity to redress the balance on what was a day thay Youghal lost 2 players for a number of weeks but were also extraordinarily brave. Squad: Orla Day, Anne-Marie Geary, Sarah Roche, Katie Manning ©, Claire Keniry, Niamh Roche, Rebecca Kearns, Rachel Geary, Amy Benaim, Holly Twomey. Next Match at Ardrath Park V Riverstown Sun 13.

The club would like to take this opportunity to thank outgoing chairman Finbarr Walsh for his dedication and commitment over the past 13 years in his involvement in many a position on the committee and his second spell as club chairman.

Finbarr has dedicated himself to the cause working extremely hard in the development and progression of the club moving forward. Due to work commitments and Finbarr being heavily involved in the underage setup he found it very difficult to marry all these tasks. However, Finbarr will still be involved with the underage program and managing the under 17 team. We at Youghal United wish Finbarr all the best for the future.

Damien O Brien has been appointed interim chairman until the end of the season. Damien’s history with Youghal United speaks for itself as for the past 17 years or so he has been heavily involved in many areas of the club. Serving as club secretary, treasurer, committee member and had a pivotal role in getting the all weather pitch and flood lighting the top pitch. Damien also carry’s out general maintenance of the grounds and he is the one responsible for having the pitches in superb condition come match day. Sometimes getting flack for calling off games but it is he who only knows too well the work and time involved in repairing pitches.

I spoke to Damien during the week and he is optimistic and excited about the challenge ahead. His vision for the club is to keep it moving forward having the best of facilities for the clubs over 300 members with 13 competitive teams and 5 non-competitive teams in total. The club caters for underage girls teams and a ladies team too which is very important. Clubs these days have to be run like a business and without income the club would go out of business. We are not alone in struggling in this area and we will be asking members to help out in future fund raisers and let’s work together for the betterment of Youghal United.

Intermediate Cup 2nd Round

Youghal United 0 – 0 Fermoy.

Youghal win 5-3 on penalties after as both teams could not be separated AET.

This could be the beginning of another great cup run as Youghal United put high flying Munster Senior league 1 side Fermoy out of the Intermediate cup at a windy and cold Ardrath Park. This was a typical cup tie with both sides battling well in attack and defence and had a bit of rivalry as both sides are very familiar with each other after many a battle down through the years.

The first half was a cagy affair as it seemed like each side took a period of dominance having the majority of possession in each phase. First real chance fell to the home side when a high ball into the box was headed out by Teddy Cunningham to the waiting Tommy Butler who’s volley was superbly saved low to the keepers right hand side. It was always going to be something special to beat ex Cork City’s keeper Michael Divine with his wealth of experience. Fermoy at the other end were fortunate not to have been blown for offside when they put a great ball into the box but to the credit of the defence they played the whistle and cleared the danger. Anthony Kelly gave an exhibition on defending making some important last ditch tackles while in attack Robert Cronin, Leon Geary, Bobby Donoghue and Leigh Desmond were a constant reminder to the Fermoy backline that they would at the end of any mistake or misplaced pass. Half Time 0-0.

Most of the second half belonged to Youghal as the ever tricky Tommy Butler and Paul Kelly showed their skills nut megging and rounding defenders for fun and on one occasion Tommy released a great left foot shot which was only millimetres wide. Paul Kelly was tormenting the Fermoy side with his energy and movements going forward. Youghal can count themselves lucky on 70 mins as the ball seemed to hit Leigh Desmond’s hand and everyone stopped including Leigh, no whistle from the referee even under the roar from the away team. Youghal introduced fresh legs in the line of Patrick Durkin and Shane Ryan for Teddy Cunningham and Leon Geary respectively for the remaining ten minutes. Full Time 0-0.

The game had to finish on the night so ten minutes in each extra time half had to be played and penalties if required. Both teams were not giving much away in extra time and tiredness set in. Patrick Durkin struck the wall with a free kick and Robert Cronin shot across the goal as a result. David Kearns punched away under pressure an in swinging high ball. Overall the lads played some fine passing football and after 110 mins of play we were headed for penalties. Youghal scored all five spotters P.Durkin,T.Butler,A.Kelly,D.O’Keeffe,L.Desmond against a reputable ex league of Ireland keeper and our own David Kearns saved Fermoys 4th penalty. Leigh Desmond made the lonely walk from the centre circle to the penalty spot and fired Youghal into the 3rd round of the Intermediate cup.

Team:D.Kearns,P.Kelly,A.Kelly,S.Kenneally,D.O’Keeffe,L.Desmond,T.Cuningham,T.Butler,B.Donoghue,L.Geary,R.Cronin. Subs used: P.Durkin for Cunningham and S.Ryan for Geary.

Munster Senior League

Youghal United 4 – 1 Crofton Celtic.

Another great league win for the boys here with an impressive 4-1 home win against Crofton who are currently 5 points behind Youghal United in the league table. Tommy Butler and David O Keeffe’s penalty kept the home side ahead at the break 2-1. Man of the match Robert Cronin scored Youghal’s third while Leigh Desmond rounded off a good home win. It must be said that Sean Kenneally had a fine game in his unfamiliar role at centre half. Well done lads!!

West Waterford/East Cork Division 1

Youghal United 2 – 5 Lismore AFC.

Youghal hosted top of the table side Lismore on Saturday afternoon. Youghal started brightly and found themselves a goal up after only 13 mins. Great work between Stephen Barry and Diarmuid Shuel put Mark O Connor through and he coolly lobbed the keeper for his sixth goal in 3 games. on 20 mins Lismore drew level when a mix up in defence left the goal wide open soon after Lismore took the lead.The away team were well on top after this and it could have being worse for Youghal only two great saves from Andrew Duggan kept the score 2 1 at half time. In the second half Lismore got their third and it all seemed lost but Diarmuid Shuel hit a low drive into a crowded area and the ball found its way to the net. The home side drove forward and were awarded a penalty when Mark O Connor was brought down up stepped Stephen Barry but the keeper saved his effort. Lismore got going after this and scored two more as time ran out for youghal. Team: A.Duggan,S.Ring,D.Troy,S.Spillane,P.Sheehan,M.Crowley,A.Mackay,J.Mason,D.Shuel,M O Connor,Stephen Barry. Subs S.Coakley for P.Sheehan,P.Hennessy for M.Crowley,T.Carey for J.Mason,D.Barron,K.Aberhams. Best for Youghal  Shane Spillane and Anthony Mackay.

Kinesalebeg 0 – 6 Youghal United.

Youghal bounced back after defeat at home to Lismore last week hitting kinsalebeg for 6. With only 8 mins on the clock Youghal were awarded a free kick and the quick thinking Mark O Connor took it fast to put Paul Hennessy through and he blasted the ball past the keeper. On 27 mins good football between Barry and Shuel set Shuel free and his low cross was met by Trevor Carey who netted his second goal of the season.  9 mins left to half time Stephen Barry’s corner was met by the head of Shane Spillane giving the keeper no chance. in the second half Mrett moloney making his debut played the perfect pass through to Diarmuid Shuel and he slotted it in. Youghal were awarded a free kick on the edge of the box on 70 mins and Sammy Coakley cracked it to the top corner. John Mason who replaced Trevor Carey got the last when he met Barry’s cross to drive the ball home. Great win for Youghal who now must think about next weeks home game to Accrington Celtic kick off 2.30 Sunday 30th Oct. Team A.Duggan,S.Coakley,D.Troy,S.Spillane,P.Sheehan,M.O Connor.T.Carey,B.Moloney,D.Shuel,P.Hennessy,S.Barry. Subs J.Mason for T.Carey,D.Barron for P.Sheehan,K.Aberhams for D.Shuel.A.Yellop,S.Ring,M.Crowley. Best for Youghal Brett Moloney,Mark O Tonnor,and trevor Carey.

Cork U19 league

Youghal Utd 4 – 3 Carrigaline

This must be the longest home fixture off all time. Originally the fixture was in the paper to be a home tie for Youghal but our secretary received a call from the fixtures secretary in Cork saying the fixture was reversed. No problem with this but he never informed the referee and the Carrigaline team so we were left in the situation Youghal were in Carrigaline and the referee & Carrigaline were in Youghal. Youghal rushed back from Cork and luckily the fixture was played and we got a very good win under the circumstances. Well done to all for the effort……..

With a jekly& hyde performance Youghal had a thrilling 4- 3 win over Carrigaline. For a change Youghal started brightly & created a couple of half chances. After 15 mins, Calum Gallogley drove the ball into the bottom right corner from a through ball from Aaron O` Connor 1 – 0 . Then the wheels came off  passes went astray, tackles were missed and defenders stood off their men. Carrigaline`s centre forward gave the defence a torrid time. On 3 occasions he drifted in behind the defence to score twice & set up one to make the score line 1 – 3. The home side were stunned and did well to get to half time with no further damage done. Youghal had to do something and the managers made 2 substitutions & 1 positional change that had an immediate effect. After 2 mins Ross Desmond broke into the box to score 2-3. Next after some sharp inter- passing Calum Phelan scored which made it 3-3. Youghal were now well on top and when Bobby Donoughue  broke down the right, beat two defenders before crosssing for Jerome Glavin to score.( I`m sure he tried to miss) but in fairness it put the home side ahead 4- 3. All this action with still 15 mins remaining and they should have added to the score line to make life a little more comfortable. They didn’t and the last 15 mins was nerve wracking, Carrigaline piled on the pressure forcing Youghal deep into their own half. David Cashman was like a rock in goal, marshalling and having a calming influence on the defence. Jerome & Bobby got injured leaving Youghal short up front. The final whistle went to everyones relief. In football terms not their best display but the great character they showed will stand them good. Best for Youghal: David Cashman, couldn’t be faulted for any of the goals & was cool, calm & assured when it mattered most. Darren McCarthy made a huge differance when coming on and the 2 Calums ran themselves into the ground for the team. Team: D. Cashman, K O`Callaghan, Aaron O`Connor, Jason Galvin, Ross Desmond, Calum Gallogley, Calum Phelan, Colin Sheehan, Yves Sehoge,Jerome Glavin & Bobby Donoughue. Subs used: Darren McCarthy, Ronan O`Sullivan & Dale Donoughue.  PS. there are plenty of talented players out there – if you would like to play good attractive football and have a good craic why not come up training  Mondays & Wednesdays at 7pm!!!!!!!!

Under 15’s

Rathcoole 4 – 0 Youghal United

This game was played in what can only be described as horrendous

conditions. It was always going to suit the physically stronger and

fitter team which in this case was Rathcoole. Youghal travelled to

this fixture with a very depleted squad due to illness and injury and

it was made worse when top defender Andi Nelrexhepi limped off after

20 minutes. The game was very evenly matched for the first 20 with both

sides finding the conditions tough. Rathcoole then scored two goals in

a minute which gave them the momentum to go on and score again before

the break. The second half was one the Youghal coaches will be very

happy with as rather than drop the heads the lads brought the game to

Rathcoole. Wave after wave of Youghal attack put the opposition on

the back foot for most of the half. With so many of the Youghal lads

pushing forward Rathcoole managed to break and score no 4.The

scoreline was not in any way a reflection of the game and the lads can

be very proud of this performance. From the coaches point of view it

was great to see the team at all times trying to get the ball down

and play. Special mention goes to James Skelly and Adam Quirke in

their first appearence as a central defensive unit these two were

outstanding. Team C Sheehan, A White, A Nelrexhepi,A Quirke,C

Clohessey,B Colin,D O Connor,A Semple,D O Connell(capt),C Dempsey P

Delaney. Used Subs J Skelly

New Academy Kit

The club has organised a lovely new kit for all kids and is excellent value

at only €30. The kit includes jersey, socks and shorts. The kit can be tried on for size at Sports And Leisure and orders can be made there. Names and

numbers on the back of the jersey will cost extra.

All Weather Pitch

Youghal United’s all weather pitch is available to rent from 25 euro per

hour and there are some mid-week times available to any group or club

wishing to avail of the facility. The contact number is 083-3835844.

Note!

Two new caretakers have commenced work with the club in looking after our all-weather pitch.  Mandatory €2 is required as a contribution towards the mortgage payments on the all weather pitch.

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U-16s  Cork Schoolgirls League  Youghal Utd 3  – Ringmahon Rangers 2

Youghal Utd finally began their season after two cancellations at a rain-soaked and wind-swept Ardrath Park last Saturday. Youghal dominated a match that was spoiled by the weather.

From the first whistle the home side kept the visitors in their own half and the Youghal keeper didn’t have a single save to make. With a strong wind behind them, Youghal bombarded the Ringmahon goal and the first opportunity fell to Holly Twomey at the edge of the area. Her powerful strike cannoned off the underneath of the bar and bounced to safety off the line.

Within five minutes Youghal were then awarded a penalty following a handball. Holly Twomey slotted the ball to the right but it struck the post. After great work from Emily Roche, Claire Keniry and Rachel Geary the ball fell to Zoe Lane whose excellent shot struck the post. Youghal continued to pile on the pressure with Rebecca Kearns coming achingly close to the opener when her half volley skimmed wide.

Ringmahom’s resolute defending finally subsided when Holly Twomey collected the ball inside the area. Her strike left the keeper with little chance. Youghal failed to add a second, though a great run from Amy Ben-Aim down the left flank almost doubled the advantage, her deflected shot squirming across the goalmouth with no one to stab it home.

After the break, Ringmahon now had the wind at their backs and Youghal’s defence soon became overworked in comparison to an easy first half. What took Youghal 25 minutes to do, Ringmahon achieved in 5. When the home defence failed to clear from a corner, Emily Jordan levelled the score. At 1-1, Youghal could have buckled under the pressure and disappointment of conceding.

However, they kept the ball down and played their way back into the game. Amy Ben-Aim was a constant threat on the left and her link up play with Niamh Roche showed plenty of promise. Despite Ringmahon pressure, Youghal always looked likely to score on the break. When they won a corner Rachel Geary was the first to react when the ball rebounded along the dead-ball line. Her short pass into the area found Amy Ben-Aim whose shot was too strong for the keeper who couldn’t prevent it crossing the line.

Youghal had further chances through Zoe Lane , Rebecca Kearns and Aoife O’ Sullivan with Holly Twomey’s solid strike being well held by the keeper. Ringmahon’s outstanding player on the day, Jennifer O’ Gorman had spent most of the first half repelling Youghal attacks, but was further advanced in the second. The number 9 punished slack defending when, having avoided three challenges, she slotted cooly home to level the score at 2-2.

With time running out it looked like Youghal would rue a wasteful first half and a game they had dominated. However, the goal seemed to galvanise Youghal and when a poor clearance fell to Holly Twomey, the striker rounded two defenders and fired home the winner. In the remaining minutes Ringmahon pushed but didn’t threaten while Youghal refused to surrender a third lead with the back four outstanding. Youghal were relieved to hear the final whistle and to get 3 points in a game that should have been over at half-time.

A great start for the girls who showed there is much to look forward to this season. Squad. Anne-Marie Geary, Emily Roche, Niamh Roche, Sarah Roche, Katie Manning ©, Amy Ben-Aim, Rachel Geary, Zoe Lane, Claire Keniry, Rebecca Kearns, Holly Twomey, Aoife O’ Sullivan, Trish Roddy.

IT’S OFFICIAL

YOUGHAL UNITED ARE GUINNESS WORLD RECORD BREAKERS.

IRELANDS FIRST EVER 5- A- SIDE GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS RECORDED

AND

OFFICIALLY RECOGNISED BY THE GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS

YOUGHAL UNITED AFC LAST JUNE ACHIEVED SOMETHING NO OTHER IRISH FOOTBALL CLUB HAS ACHEIVED BEFORE, WHEN AT ARDRATH PARK YOUGHAL CO. CORK THEY SHATTERED THE GUINESS BOOK OF RECORDS 5-A-SIDE RECORD WHICH THE STOOD AT 27 HOURS AND 15 MINS BY RECORDING AN INCREDIBLE

33 HOURS & 30 MINUTES !!!!!!!!

Many people will now always remember Youghal’s June Bank Holiday 2010 as the weekend that at Youghal United’s home ground ‘Ardrath Park’ the brave players broke the Guinness World Record for a 5-A-Side soccer match.

Youghal United Schoolboys/Girls and Academies will benefit from funds raised during that gruelling challenge. The new record will take some beating and the efforts by not only the players but all the back-up people involved in this magnificent moment in Youghal United’s history will never be forgotten.

The day to day running costs such of a soccer club as everyone knows is significant with cost such as transport, equipment, maintenance amongst many other costs during the season and all monies that were raised are sincerely appreciated.

Youghal United Promotion Committee member Emmet Perry said “The whole event really brought the town together and the support we received was truly brilliant. I would like to thank on behalf of everyone involved in our Guinness Book of Records success our sponsors,Farrells Summerfield Bar, Berties,T&E Fitzgerald Homes, Sports & Leisure & Youghal Credit Union. All of the people who advertised in our commerative book.

Thanks to Darragh and CRY who gave the event great coverage.

Willie O Mahony who recorded every second of the match.

Youghal News, The East Cork Journal, The Echo and Derek Kiely who kept the people informed from the start.

Fellow committee member Kevin(jock) Gallogly praised Finbar Walsh, Pierce Hennessy and Brian Wade for getting the event off the ground.

16 players were involved in this remarkable weekend but without the help of Ken Dempsey, Jamie Lawton, Kieran Curly, Joe Crotty and Tony Kelly it would have never have been completed.

HISTORY MAKERS YOUGHAL UNITED ACHIEVE THE UNACHEIVABLE AND BREAK THE RECORD

TAKE A BOW

Patrick Morrissey, Christophe Colin, Kevin Gallogley, Barry Goggin, Diarmuid Schuel, David O’Keefe, Mike Lyons, Aidan Ryan, David Kenneally, Pedro Geary, Leon Geary, Martin Cohen, Pierce Hennessy, Anthony Kelly, Gavin O’Leary and Stuart Hickey.

The club are bringing the very funny show Santa Ponsa or Bust to the Walter Raleigh hotel on Fri Sept 30th @ 20:30. Visit the site www.santaponsa.ie and see what it’s all about. It’s been given huge reviews in the national newspapers:

“Sure to be a sell out”… Evening Echo

“Brings down the house”… Irish Times

“Go and see it”… Irish Examiner

“You’d want to be in a coma not to enjoy it”… The Star

Ticket’s on sale at Cree’s card shop, Walter Raleigh Hotel & Sammy’s Butchers front strand –Alternatively contact Paudie Sheehan on 087-9450004 or Emmett Perry on 087-2835286 tickets €15 each and a great night is assured. This show was pitched on the RTE show Dragons Den and got the backing of all 5 Dragons. This is a must see show , people will travel from all over so don’t be disappointed and get your tickets early.

Senior’s build up to the new season!

Youghal Utd 1 – 2 Leeside

Youghal Utd 2 – 2 Leeds

Under 16’s

Strand 1 – 4 Youghal United.

Our under 16 team got their season off to a winning start when they travelled to Strand and come away with all three points. Youghal led at half time 1-0 after Strand looked like the better team in the first half. They continued their dominance early in the second half when they got the equaliser. From that point on Youghal’s defence were on top and the lads got the ball on the deck and past it very well controlling the game to the finish. The lads took their chances well with 2 goals each for Danny Walsh & Eric Murphy. Best for Youghal: Sean Farrell & Mathew Farrell

Academy – Calling All Future Soccer Stars.

The 2011/12 Youghal Utd Academy soccer season is upon us with the U10’s (those born in 2002) first training event on Sunday the 4th of September at 4pm. The plan for this season is to hold two training sessions per week at 4pm on Sundays and 5pm on Wednesdays, with the focus on player development through training combined with friendly matches in Sept to Nov and Feb to Mar. This will be followed by participation in the Cork School Boys league in April and May and finish in Jun with the Len Rodgers Memorial Cup Tournament at Clashmore Rambler’s home ground.

The programme for this season concentrates on developing player’s skills and team participation, while ensuring that they enjoy the sport and continue with it for years to come. Following a successfully 2010/11 season the plan is to now build on where we finished in June when a number of the players won the hotly contested Len Rodgers tournament against teams such as Dungarvan Utd, Castlebridge Celtic and Valley Rangers. Following a strong start in the group stage the team progressed through to the semi-final, where they beat East End, and then went on meet Dungarvan A in the final where two great goals scored by Shane Deasy and Cian Coleman Butler secured victory and the Perpetual Shield.

All players and parents are welcome to come along at 4pm on the 4th, including of course those who may not have participated in previous years, to meet the coaches, hear more about the plans for this season and to join in the first training event.

We are also happy to announce that this season Simon Born will join the existing coaching team of Patrick Morrissey and Taras Kennedy, who have completed FAI’s Kick Start Coaching Programmes.

In addition to the U10’s, the U9’s (born 2003) with start training at 12pm on Sunday the 4th, while the U8’s (born 2004) will start at 11am on the 4th. Again all players and parents are welcome to come along to learn more about the Academy and its ambitions for the forthcoming season.

 

Youghal United team that won the Len Rodgers tournament

Front row: Matthew Hogan, Luke Kennedy, Tomas Power, Conor Kenefick

Back row: Adam Danaher, Cullan Morrissey, Kyle Roche, Shane Deasy, Cian Coleman Butler

Club notes!

Match Results!

Notice to all managers – After each game this season could you text or e-mail your result to Anthony Horgan on 086-6013685 or Anthony.horgan@asmpt.com so as we can publish scores or match reports of same. The club will be pushing that we get all results into the paper this season.

Bereavements:

The club wish to extend its deepest sympathy to the Crotty and Daly families. Joe brother of Eugene Crotty & Nelie Mother of Billy Daly who past away in the last week. Our thoughts are with you and your families at this time!

ALL Weather Pitch

Training times have almost been finalised for the coming season on the all weather pitch so if your unsure please contact the number below for clarification.

A new telephone number has been setup and it is 083-3835844 – for all enquiries please call this number to reserve a time slot. The pitch is available for birthday parties, group bookings & club bookings prices from €25 per hour.

THE YOUGHAL BAPTIST CHURCH held its third annual Soccer Summer Camp at Youghal United’s Ardrath Park from Monday August 22nd to Thursday 25th. The camp was run in partnership with Coaching4Christ, (C4C) a Christian ministry formed in 2004 and whose mission, as described on its website is “to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the many thousands who love or have an interest in the game of football.”

The 65 children, of both genders, who took part, throughly enjoyed themselves over the 4days. The soccer coaches helped the children to improve their skills, with 15 minutes of Gospel sessions included in each coaching session. On the final day a ‘World Cup’ competition was held between the different groups representing famous soccer countries.

Each child received a medal with the World Cup winning team delighted to take away the 2011 trophy. Youghal Baptist Church minister Mervyn Scott said the facilities provided by Youghal United were top class and combined with the sunny weather made this year’s Soccer Summer Camp one to remember.

Click here to visit the www.youghalbaptist.ie website

Click here to visit www.coaching4christ.co.uk website

 

Coaching4Christ Summer Camps

Our summer camps are an opportunity for churches to use Coaching4Christ as an outreach opportunity with our week long program of skills and games ending the week with the ‘World Cup’. The Gospel Message is delivered through a series of talks on Creation, Sin, Jesus, and Salvation

Our Ministry

Coaching For Christ (C4C) was formed in 2004 as a Christian ministry to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the many thousands who love or have an interest in the game of football.

C4C sees the sport of football as an ‘outreach opportunity’ not an ‘obsession’. Millions of pounds are spent on sports and recreation around the world each year. If we’re not playing, we’re watching. C4C seeks to captivate this interest and use soccer as a platform for sharing God’s love.

Our Aim

The ultimate aim of C4C is to enable people to find a new ‘manager’, a different kind of rule book, and a prize that’s even better than the world cup! C4C seeks to introduce Jesus into their lives and give a new purpose for living.

Our Methods

C4C is made up of a team of qualified soccer coaches. Most importantly, each member of the team has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Having fully committed their lives to Him, they are determined to combine their skills and expertise in sports with their faith for the furtherance of the Gospel.

Whilst the interest in football has no age barriers, it is inevitable that a large area of the work of C4C is with young people.

The Youghal Baptist church will hold its third annual Soccer Camp at Youghal United’s Ardrath Park base from Monday August 22nd to Wednesday 25th.  The camp will be run in partnership with Coaching4Christ, (C4C) a Christian ministry formed in 2004 and whose mission, as described on its website is “to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the many thousands who love or have an interest in the game of football.”

Nine qualified soccer coaches attached to the ministry will help soccer enthusiastic children of both genders to improve their skills, with 15 minutes of Gospel sessions included in each coaching session. Youghal Baptist Church minister Mervyn Scott stresses that the coaches bring fully qualified coaching credentials to their work. “The children can expect a fun social occasion as well as improving their football abilities,” he explains, adding that, “Over the past two years they have earned a reputation for their friendliness and professionalism. Their return is eagerly anticipated by all who have attended previously.”

There will be two daily training sessions, from 10.30 am-12.30 pm (7-11 year-olds) and 2.30 pm-4.30 pm (12-14 year-olds). Cost totals €10 per child, with no charge for third and subsequent children (in genuine cases!). “We are very grateful to Youghal United AFC for the kind use of their excellent facilities,” concludes the minister. Maradona, the Argentinian who famously (or infamously for England fans) punched the ball past Peter Shilton in the 1986 World Cup quarter final, would surely approve!

Information/application forms: www.youghalbaptist.ie for more information or call Seth Lewis on 083-3491176.

Irwins Three Mobile Bus at Clashmore Ramblers VS John Aldridge XI Fundraiser

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 Clashmore Ramblers will play the John Aldridge Legends XI on the new pitch at Pablo Park, Clashmore to raise money to build club dressing rooms and also half of all proceeds to this event will go towards Irish Autism Action. It would be great to have the local community and surrounding areas support these two great causes.
Irwins Youghal are teaming up with Three mobile to help raise more funds for the team. Simply visit our Irwins Three Mobile Bus for fantastic deals and offers on Phone and Broadband. Every sale on the day will generate a payment to the club. Up to 50 euro per person can be made for the team!!

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Clashmore Ramblers FC team will take on ex-professional players of the caliber of ex-Liverpool John Aldridge, Jason McAteer, Paul Walsh and Rob Jones; ex-Manchester United Lee Martin, Keith Gilespie, Clayton Blackmore, Arthur Albiton, Liam O’Brien and Frank Stapleton and ex-Celtic Tommy Boyd and Tommy Johnson.

This is a great chance to meet your sporting heroes and see them challenge our local boys. Your support is greatly appreciated and we are looking forward to a fantastic day!

Best of luck to Clashmore Ramblers from all at Irwins.