Dunshaughlin Youths pitches - Weekend 6th/7th February 2010. 7/9 a-side pitches are UNPLAYABLE. 11 aside pitches are also UNPLAYABLE following inspection this morning.

DUNSHAUGHLIN YOUTHS FC  - THE FUTURE 

NOTE FROM DYFC TO ALL MANAGERS AND COACHES

re: MEETING AT KILLEEN CASTLE, MONDAY NIGHT 8TH FEB @ 8PM

As some of you will be aware we are currently in the process of re-organising our DYFC structures to streamline the organisation of our club and maximise the potential input of all our parents, managers and players to aid the work already being carried out by our committee. 

The next meeting for all managers and coaches as part of this restructuring will be held in Killeen Castle this Monday night at 8pm. The meeting will be addressed by an official from the FAI and we ask all managers and coaches to attend. We will also discuss plans for the 20th anniversary of the club's founding at this meeting. 

We will shortly update parents on these plans and welcome any offers of support from parents who may feel they have something to offer DYFC going forward. 

Further details are available from club chairman Cathal Dervan on 087-2432978.

COACHING INFORMATION

For those of you who have not yet completed the Goalkeeping Intro I recommend that you do so for your own personal development there are a limited number of places on the course next week in the MDL Grounds, Navan. It is on February 13^th from 9:30am – 4:30pm and the cost is €40.

Also this year we have 2 new workshops to the Coach Education programme, it will be a requirement to complete both of these courses before enrolling on Youth Cert courses from September onwards. The Strength and Conditioning workshop is based around exercises for young children and will be very beneficial for you all to complete, it will cost €25 will take place from 7pm – 10pm on April 17^th in the MDL Grounds.

The Small Sided Game Workshop will be an add on to the Kick Start 1 and gives a lot more ideas for small sided games for young players. Again this will cost €25 and will take place from 7pm – 10pm on September 16^th in the MDL Grounds.

Even though a lot of you have already completed Youth Cert and further in some cases it's recommended that you further enhance your Coach Education by enrolling on these new courses. You will be some of the first coaches in the country to complete both new workshops so if you want to reserve a place please let us know as places will be strictly limited and we have been given the first opportunity to book places before an email goes to all the clubs, leagues and schools.

Anyone interested in any of these courses please contact Ollie Kirwan on 086-7959299 

INFORMATION

Match reports can be seen by clicking on the link in the main menu. Details of fixtures can be found on http://www.ndsl.ie/index.cfm/loc/112. We'll try and also update our own menu link.  Please note for 11 aside Home Pitches Pitch 1 is the small pitch inside the gate and Pitch 2 is the larger pitch on the Right Hand Side 

Dunshaughlin Youths got to lift the Ford FAI Cup recently – but the club's Under 9C side had to give it back after an enjoyable trip to the NDSL Futsal tournament at Gormanston College.

The under 9C squad got full value for their annual trip to the NDSL event with a 3-2 win over Skerries Town and a 1-1 draw with Navan Road United.

The squad were then presented with the Ford FAI Cup by representatives from champions Sporting Fingal but they had to give it back once the mandatory photos were secured. Our  photo below shows the Dunshaughlin Youths FC Under 9C squad with the Ford FAI Cup trophy in Gormanston.

 
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Dunshaughlin Youths are delighted to have their website in association with a2zsoccer.com .The website is a source of finding all the information you need on the club, match fixtures and the latest results. We have received very positive feedback on its layout and contents and if you have any ideas for what you would like to see featured on the site contact us at info@dyfc.ie

Pitches

Details of pitches playable/unplayable can be found on www.ndsl.ie and click on the link for pitch check to see a full list of all clubs and league tables. Another link to check is  http://www.soccer-ireland.com/football-grounds/pitch-check.htm.

Fixtures  

Details of fixtures can be found on http://www.ndsl.ie/index.cfm/loc/112. We'll try and also update our own menu link.

JOHN O'MEARA - A TRIBUTE

It was with great sadness that the committee, members and players from Dunshaughlin Youths FC learnt of the death of our friend and benefactor John O'Meara.

For the past 14 years the boys and girls of Dunshaughlin have played their football on land provided to the club rent free by John at Dunshaughlin's Industrial Estate.

His magnanimous gesture was typical of the man's generosity to our club and the proof positive of that was his kind donation this year of 12 acres of land for new playing pitches for DYFC.

This land, ceded to our club by John and the Stanley brothers, will provide a fitting home for soccer in our village and would simply not have been possible without John's drive and co-operation.

John was also the prime sponsor, along with the Stanleys, of many of our fund raising drives in recent years including our golf classics.

Sadly John died , after an illness, but we will progress with our plans in his honour and he will always be close to our hearts.

To his wife Claire and his young children John and Charlie we can only offer our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with them in these difficult times.

MINI-LEAGUES 2009 A GREAT SUCCESS

Congratulations to all the boys and girls who participated in the DYFC 2009 Mini-Leagues and helped to make them such a success.

Almost 40 children took part in this year's festival when once again the football was fun and the skills level highly impressive. The club would like to send a big thank you to Colum Foley, Mairin Maher, Pauline Fitzpatrick and everyone who helped out with the organisation.

A special thanks is due to Brian Walker, Sodelvia Kinsella, Jim Dunne, Gerry Mee and Brian O'Connor who managed the four teams. Thanks also to Oliver Kirwan who refereed all week and to Andrew Kiernan and Gavan Regan who acted as linesmen for the final night. Our gratitude also goes to Gerry O'Connor and his staff at the Dunshaughlin Community Centre for providing pitches. Many of this year's players will now move to the our under seven teams in next season's NDSL and we wish them well.

Some team pictures are on the main page and more can be seen by looking at the Min League 2009 link on the main menu

AGM 2009

The AGM of Dunshaughlin Youths Football Club was held on Monday May 25th at 9pm in the Dunshaughlin Community Centre. Full details of the chairmans address can be acccessed by following the AGM report link on the main menu. Committee members elected at the AGM can be seen in the committee link on the main menu

Cup Finals and League Winners

Dunshaughlin Youths celebrated a little piece of history as three of their Under 10 teams contested NDSL Cup finals at the Oscar Traynor centre in Dublin – two of them against each other! And the Under7A1 team won their division of the NDSL in their first season in competitive football.

Full Reports are available under the Match reports link on the main menu.

Match Reports

Match Reports can be viewed by clicking on the Match Reports link in the left hand menu

New Location for 7 & 9 a-sides

Please note that all small sided home games for the season 2008/2009 will be played at the Dunshaughlin Community Centre on the Drumree Road. Full directions can be obtained by following the fixtures link on the main menu. 

Pictures

Pictures of winning U16 and U14 teams can also be seen by clicking on the More Pictures link in the left hand menu.

Pitch Marking rota 

The pitch marking rota can be accessed by clicking on the link in the left hand menu. It is vital that each team ensure that they can complete their allocated weeks. Any queries contact secretary Vincent Stanley on 0872671235

Coaching

Any queries on coaching please contact from Ollie Kirwan at 086-8512574. 

Ethics

The clubs code of ethics policy is now available online. Just click on the link in the left hand menu. Any queries please contact the Clubs children's officer Patricia Cahill

Reports

Please ensure match results/reports are texted or mailed in to the relevant secretary and also to Cathal for publishing in the local press.

New Players

We are always looking for new players and managers/coaches so if you are new to the area and wish to join the club please contact any committee member

Sponsors

We couldn't survive without our sponsors so we would like to thank all of them and in particular to our new sponsors this season who have kindly come on board. Your support is much appreciated. If you know of any potential sponsors please contact any committee member.

 
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