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Results – 28th September

Results – 28th September

Senior B

  • Killorglin AFC B 3 – 3 CG Killarney
Only one game this weekend with the youths game called off on Saturday.
Killorglin AFC B’s were at home to CG Killarney. Both teams had wins from their first game of the season and the game got off to a flyer with some lovely passing play from Killorglin which ended with Aiden O’Sullivan slipping the ball through to Darren O’Riordan who tucked it away. 1 up after 5 minutes. CG didn’t have to wait long for an equaliser tho’ as a low cross into the box wasn’t cleared and Killarney struck to make it 1-1. To be fair CG looked the more dangerous in the 1st half and broke midways through the half and were in for a 2nd. Killorglin seemed to be holding on for the break when again a cross from the left which Chris O’Connor in goals was unlucky not to hold onto fell to a CG player and Killorglin were 3-1 down at the break.
Killorglin had a lot of work to do in the 2nd half and brought in big Brendy Breen to tighten up midfield. Killorglin got a corner which Darren swung in dangerously and one of the CG players turned into his own net – back to 3-2. Killorglin kept pressing and showing a lot more commitment were rewarded with a 3rd when a good kickout from Chris onto Shane Riordan who knocked it down to Darren who with a great strike got his 2nd. 3-3
There was a couple of chances either way after that but it finished 3-3.
Team was Chris O’Connor,Christy Murphy9Sub Graham Griffen),Mike Kells(capt),Damien Mc,Dillon Carey9Brendy Breen),Andre O’Sullivan (sub Ricky Flaherty,Ed Kells,Mikey Houlihan,Aiden O’Sullivan and Darren Riordan.
Fixtures – Saturday 4th October

Fixtures – Saturday 4th October

Under 13 SFAI Cup

  • Killarney Athletic v Killorglin AFC 11.00

Under 11s Group 1

  • Killorglin AFC A v Killarney Celtic A 2pm

Under 11s Group 2

  • Killorglin AFC B v Killarney Celtic B 2pm

Under 15s Division 1

  • Killorglin AFC v Castleisland 12 noon

 

Fixtures – 27th / 28th September

Fixtures – 27th / 28th September

Saturday 27th September

SFAI Cup Under 12

  • Killorglin AFC v Herbertstown 1.30pm

Under 12 Division 1

  • Killorglin AFC B v Killarney Celtic C 10.30

SFAI Cup Under 14

  • Killorglin AFC v Coole 3pm

SFAI Cup Under 16

  • Limerick FC v Killorglin AFC 2pm

 

Results – Senior A – 19th September

Results – Senior A – 19th September

  • Killarney Celtic 6 – 1 Killorglin AFC A
Only one game this “All Ireland Football” weekend, the Killorglin A’s were away to Killarney Celtic under lights Friday night. This is always a tough game for any away team as Celtic are a formidable team on the all weather surface. Killorglin got off to a dream start when Ronan Sayers was brought down just outside the box and from the resultant free Mikey Houlihan put the away side 1-0 up. Celtic started pressing and had some great movement up front and after 15 mins they broke down the left side and with a great cross Peter McCarthy met it with an unstoppable header which gave Damien McGillycuddy in the Killorglin goal no chance. With pressure piling on from Celtic, they made 3-1 on the 35th and 37th min. with 2 good long range strikes. Lee carey for Killorglin was very unlucky just before the break not to pull one back for Killorglin.
Killorglin started the 2nd half brightly and began to hold onto the ball and were starting to put a small bit of pressure on the home team. And with the introduction of Shane Riordan and Darren Houlihan, Killorglin looked like they might pull one back. Mid way through the half Mikey Houlihan made a great run and nearly got through the Celtic defence before being brought down. Tempers frayed a small bit and one of the Killorglin players ended up seeing red. That was the end for the away team really as Celtic took command and with the Killorglin team stretched, Celtic put away 3 more in the last 15 mins. despite Damien Mac’s best efforts in goal. With 3 or 4 great stops and saving a penalty aswell, it could have been worse!
Killorglin with work to do but take nothing away from Celtic – they were the better team on the night, though 6-1 maybe a bit unfair to Killorglin with the sending off having a big influence on the game. Hopefully better results to come.
M.O.T.M. for Killorglin was Damien Mc.
Team D.Mc, Ed Kells, Lar O’Connor (capt), Jerry O’Brien, Vinnie West, Lee Carey, Paul Mc, Mikey Houlihan, Ronan Sayers, Shane O’Connor and Aiden O’Sullivan. Subs used Shane Riordan, Darren Houlihan and Sean Costelloe.
Also big congatulations to the 2 Kerry Teams inc. our local lads Peter Crowley and Liam Carey from all in Killorglin AFC…”Up the Kingdom”.
Fixtures – Friday 19th / Saturday 20th / Sunday 21st September

Fixtures – Friday 19th / Saturday 20th / Sunday 21st September

Friday 19th September

Under 12 Premier

  • Killarney Celtic A v Killorglin AFC A (6.30 pm)

Under 14 Premier

  • Tralee Dynamos v Killorglin AFC A (6.30 pm)

Saturday 20th September

Under 12 Division 1

  • Killorglin AFC B v Ballyhar (OFF)

Under 12 Division 2

  • Camp B v Killorglin AFC B (OFF)

Under 14 Division 1

  • Mastergeeha v Killorglin AFC B (OFF)
  • Killarney Celtic B v Killorglin AFC B (10.30)

Under 16 Premier

  • Killorglin AFC v Killarney Celtic A (12.30)

 

 

Senior Results – Saturday 13th / Sunday 14th September

Senior Results – Saturday 13th / Sunday 14th September

  • Annascaul 1 – 3 Killorglin AFC B

2 games this weekend for Killorglin. The B-team got their season underway with a fantastic win away to Annascaul FC (played in KDL). After a poor start which saw Niall O’Shea (starting in goal for the B’s) unlucky to give away a penalty after about 20 mins  and picking up an injury at the same time, Chris O’Connor stepped into goals with his first job to pick the ball out of the net. To be fair to Killorglin though, they kept their heads up and started to play some lovely football – all working hard for each other and they were rewarded with a goal before half time. From a corner, Stuart Delaney had 2 attempts at goal, one off the crossbar and a second stopped on the line before Shane Riordan struck on the loose ball to make it 1-1 at half time. Killorglin got off to a dream start in the second half and Shane Riordan got his 2nd after Aiden “Nat” O’Sullivan hit the woodwork with a great shot – Shane was in the right place to nod home his 2nd. Annascaul, to be fair, put on a bit of pressure after that and were unlucky not to score from a corner but with about 20 mins to go Killorglin got a 3rd after some lovely passing play saw Nat turn inside the box and lay on the ball to Mikey Houlihan who cooly slotted away the ball. The game was effectively over at that stage but Annascaul kept plugging away. However, Killorglins defence stayed solid under the ever youthful Mikey Kells. There was massive performances all over the pitch for Killorglin but m.o.t.m. had to go to Shane Riordan who worked tirelessly all day and 2 goals aswell. A good game played in great spirit.

Killorglin Team: Niall O’Shea (sub Chris O’Connor), Christy Murphy, Ed Kelliher, Mikey Kells, Dillon Carey, Mike Carey(sub Ryan O’Riordan), Stuart Delaney(Capt.), Mikey Houlihan, Shane Riordan(sub Kian Griffin), Aiden O’Sullivan, Sean Costelloe. Subs: Alan O’Dwyer, Gerome Houlihan, Thomas Etherington, Damien Mc.

  • Killorglin AFC Youths  1 – 1 Killarney Athletic

The Youths also got their season underway on Sat. with a home game to Killarney Athletic. Derek George’s lads played some lovely football and even though they went behind in the 1st half they never lost heart and were rewarded for their efforts when young Darren Houlihan found the net in his first game for the youths. The game finished 1-1 which was probably a fair result. m.o.t.m. went to Jack O’Connor who worked his socks off all day and with some players missing saturday to come back into the reckoning hopefully Killorglin can hold their own in that division this season.

Thats it for this week – we will take next Sunday off and wish the Kerry team the best of luck !!!

“Up the Kingdom”

Academy starts back on Saturday 13th October

Academy starts back on Saturday 13th October

The Killorglin kids soccer academy starts back on Saturday mornings for 6-10 year olds. 9.30 – 11.00 am. If we are to continue to provide soccer for the exceptional number of kids that arrive on a Saturday morning, it is essential that parents get involved. If you have the time to spare, any help would be really appreciated. No experience necessary – just talk to any of the coaches on a Saturday morning!

Killorglin AFC Under 15’s win Kerry Cup

Killorglin AFC Under 15’s win Kerry Cup

Killorglin AFC U15An amazing performance from Killorglin Under 15s saw them beat Killarney Celtic 2-0 in Tralee in the Kerry Cup final. Goals from Conor Standen and Padraig Cronin late in the second half saw the Premier League side beaten by Killorglin’s Division 1 team. Dylan O’Sullivan gave a man of the match performance. Many congratulations to Pat, Stuart and all the team on a fantastic win!!

 

Seniors Review – 30th March 2014

Seniors Review – 30th March 2014

The lads have had some great performances of late and got a great draw against a strong Park team and probably unlucky not to take all 3 points. The game finished 2-2 with 2 goals from the newlywed (marraige must be suiting) Paul McKenna. The first a cracking strike from outside the 18 yd box, before Park equalised. Macca made it 2-1 before half time with a clever header from a throw in. Park levelled again in the 2nd half. Killorglin had a couple of penalty shouts turned down in the 2nd half also but were holding on in the end. Still a point that manager Mike Griffen would have probably taken and thats a run of 4 games unbeaten. M.O.T.M. goes to the honeymooner Macca with his first goals of the season and hopefully the A’s getting closer to holding Premier A status.

Fixtures – Saturday 5th April

Fixtures – Saturday 5th April

Under 11’s Invitational Tournament – Christy Leahy Park 10-30

  • Kingdom Boys /Killarney Celtic A
  • Listowel A/Killorglin AFC A
  • Camp A/Killarney Celtic B
  • Park A/Park B

Under 13’s Kerry Cup

  • Killorglin AFC A v Killarney Celtic A 12-30 (Time Change)

Under 13’s Div 2

  • Park B v Killorglin AFC B 2-30 (Time Change)

Under 15’s

  • Castlemaine v Killorglin AFC A 11-30 (TBC)
Fixtures – Saturday 29th March

Fixtures – Saturday 29th March

Tuesday 25th March

U13’s Premier

  • Killorglin AFC A v Park A 6.15pm (Dragons Den)

Saturday 29th March

Under 14

  • Killorglin AFC v Killarney Athletic 11am

Under 7’s & 8’s Mini Blitz

  • Venue: Tralee Dynamos 2pm
  • Killorglin AFC/Castleisland/Ballyhar/Kingdom Boys
Results – Under 13 National Cup Quarter Final

Results – Under 13 National Cup Quarter Final

U13

  • Killorglin AFC 0 – 2 Clonmel Town

A windy day in Dragons Den in Killorglin saw the visit of Clonmel Town. A much anticipated game saw a good turn out of fans, but the concession of a goal in the opening minute set the tone for a tough afternoon for the home team. And on the day, Clonmel Town were a little stronger when it mattered. For the rest of the opening half, Killorglin absorbed the pressure well, but were frustrated in midfield, and were limited to a few half chances before conceding a second before the break.

Although we enjoyed more possession in the second half, Clonmel were well organised at the back, and we seldom troubled their keeper.

Despite the result going against us, our lads can hold our heads up high and appreciate the achievement in getting to the last 8 of the National Cup. It is a huge credit to players, management and mentors alike that the team made it so far. Hopefully the trip to Manchester in the coming days will be enjoyed by all.

Results – Monday 10th March

Results – Monday 10th March

Under 17

  • Killorglin AFC 2 – 2 Castlemaine

Monday night football returned to Killorglin with a cracker of a local derby. The game started with a flurry for Castlemaine as they raced into a deserved 2 goal lead as they took the game to the Killorglin lads.

But that all changed in the 2nd half as Killorglin’s Gavin McKenna took hold of the game. He was all over the pitch and try as they could Castlemaine couldn’t get the better of him. 15 minutes into the second half McKenna unleased a thunderbolt of a shot that cannoned off the crossbar – bounced just behind the line and up into the roof of the net. Even the ref got in on the act in congratulating McKenna.

It was the start of the comeback that saw Jack O’Connor get the equaliser from a corner and goalkeeper Kevin Coffey keeping the game level with a couple of high class saves late on.

Results – Sunday 9th March

Results – Sunday 9th March

 Senior B

  • Killorglin AFC 7 – 0 Balloonagh
Only 1 senior game this weekend – the B team were at home to Balloonagh in the all weather on sunday at 3:30. With the A’s having no game, the B team had a strong squad to pick from and 3 points were a must. Killorglin started the game brightly with some great passing and movement with everyone looking for the ball. Vinnie and Cozzy using the wings were able to stretch the opposition and before long we were 1-0 up. Some lovely movement between Shane Riordan and Kevin O’Brien up front, saw Shane chipping the keeper. Jamie O’Sullivan made it 2-0 with a fantastic strike from about 25 yards out (I know – we couldn’t believe it either). And just before the break, Kevin O’Brien FINALLY got that goal we knew was in him. 3-0 at the half time break.
With 4 more goals (Cozzy 2, Shane 1 and the ‘back from injury’ NAT with 1, it finished off a solid performance to win 7-0. Balloonagh didn’t help their cause by having 2 sent off in the 2nd half but take nothing away from the lads – great performances all round (Chris O’Connor with a couple of great stops in goal, and also Shane Riordan up front who ran tirelessly for the 90 mins. But M.O.T.M. had to go Cozzy with some great passing and 2 goals, although substitute Niall O’Shea almost had the moment of the match with a 70 yard run that nearly ended in a goal – probably just as well!!
The team: Chris O’Connor, Sheazo, Stuart Delaney (capt.), Jamie O’Sullivan, Jacko Breen, Cozzy, DiCanio, Brendy Breen, Vinnie West, Shane Riordan and Kevin O’Brien. Subs: Jed Teahan, Nat, Niall O’Shea, Alan O’Dwyer….Oh and MITCH.
Finally I would just like to take this chance again to wish the U-13s the best of luck in their Qtr. final and also to take this chance to wish the Gunners the best of luck in their semi. I know ye are all behind them. (lol) The U-17’s are playing the next 2 monday evenings in the all weather at 7pm and the senior A’s are in the KDL next Sat. evening (15th) at 5:30.
Regards Con.
Fixtures – Saturday 15th March

Fixtures – Saturday 15th March

Tuesday 11th March

Under 13 A

  • Killorglin AFC v Kingdom Boys A 6.15pm (All Weather)

Saturday 15th March

Under 12 League

  • Killorglin AFC A v Killarney Celtic A 10.30

Under 14

  • Killarney Celtic C v Killorglin AFC 12oc

Under 16 Cup Round 1

  • Listowel Celtic v Killorglin AFC 1-30

Wednesday 19th March

Under 12 Cup Round of 16

  •  Killarney Athletic v Killorglin AFC B 5.45pm
Results – Saturday 1st February

Results – Saturday 1st February

Under 12 Premier

  • Killorglin AFC 1 – 2 St Brendans Park

A fantastic game of football saw Killorglin narrowly defeated on the all-weather pitch on Saturday afternoon. Despite conceding an early goal from a corner, the defence grew into the game and Stephen, Darragh, Ruairi and Oisin looked solid. However, the game was a battle in midfield and Park had enough pace and skill to give Aaron, Jack O’Leary and Sean a tough game. Within a few minutes of conceding, we were level from a Sean Corcoran strike, after some good work by Jack O’Connor. And despite Gearoid being kept quiet up front, he was unlucky not to grab a goal on a number of occasions. Niall was having to work hard in midfield and given the closeness of the game, we were reluctant to make changes. Cian in goal had an excellent game. But in the end, with Gearoid and Niall picking up knocks, we had to change things around. Ethan looked lively when he came on, but unfortunately with a couple of minutes to go, we conceded a late goal. Nothing Martin (who had replaced Cian as keeper) could do about the strike. Despite the result, I was proud of the performance and this team will have better days.

Team: Cian Naylor, Stephen O’Loughlin, Oisin Cronin, Darragh McKeefry, Ruairi Murphy, Aaron Broderick, Jack O’Leary, Sean Corcoran, Niall Carey, Jack O’Connor, Gearoid Hassett. Subs: Martin Fay, Ethan Coffey, Jason O’Sullivan, Kaiya Flaherty, Sean Kissanne

Results – Sunday 2nd March

Results – Sunday 2nd March

Senior A

  • Killorglin AFC 2 – 2 Spa Road

Senior B

  • Killorglin AFC 1 – 5 AC Athletic
The A’s were at home to Spa Road who are a team in similar relegation trouble as ourselves so 3 points was a must. With some changes in personnel – 3 players being drafted in from the B team (Dan Horgan,Kevin O’Brien and Shane Riordan), the A’s got off to a good start with some nice passing and creating some good chances. On around the half hour mark were rewarded with a great goal from captain fantastic “Fla” when from a great corner from Kevin O’Brien he powered home an unstoppable header. Killorglin went in at the half deservedly 1-0 up.
The 2nd half continued in a similar fashion with Killorglin still controlling the game (Jerry O’Brien in great form in midfield) and with about 15 mins left on the clock 2 of the subs combined to score Killorglin’s 2nd. Ronan Sayers rising to flick on a great ball, and Ryan Keane cooly dinking the ball over the keeper for goal number 2 (even though goal line technology had to be brought in to confirm). With 15 mins left on the clock Killorglin looked like collecting a much needed 3 points but with about 5 mins left Spa pulled 1 back and with the last kick of the game Spa got the equaliser. Disappointing in the end but definitely a big improvement and hopefully with weather permitting, a few games together and the win will come. Good performances all round with Kevin O’Brien getting the nod for M.O.T.M. with a hard working performance and unlucky not to get on the scoresheet.
The B team on the other hand, unfotunately had nothing go right. They were at home to AC Athletic who were playing Prem B last year so had plenty of experience. But making no excuses, the ball just wasn’t going where we were looking and after about 10 mins were 1-0 down, and 2 down after about 20 mins. But to be fair to the lads they got stuck in and with about half an hour on the clock got a free about 30 yards out and Sheazo (only back from injury) pulled one back. If we could have held that till the half things might have been different but we conceded again and went in at half time 3-1 down. There were a couple of changes in the second half but to no avail. Another 2 goals from AC and the game finished 5-1. Not a good day in the office and a pity after a couple of good performances but lets hope for better next week. M.O.T.M. went to Chris O’Connor for some good saves in the 1st half to keep us in the game.
That’s it for this week, by the way congratulations to the U-13’s on a fantastic achievement on reaching last 8 of National Cup. Best of luck in the Qtr. finals from all in the senior camp.
Regards
Con
Results – Saturday 22nd February

Results – Saturday 22nd February

Under 13 – National Cup

  • Mervue United 1 – 2 Killorglin AFC

Killorglin U13s

Congratulations to Micheal Carey, Lee Carey and the Killorglin U13’s team on progressing to the next stage of the national cup and a home draw for the Quarter Final!!!! An enormous achievement for all. Well Done.

We would also like to give a thanks to Mervue united for looking after us so well before and after the game and also a huge thanks to the many supports who give the team great encouragement during the game.

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