ARKLOW UNITED WIN OUT IN LOCAL DERBY

Arklow United came out on top as 2-1 winners over the Arklow Town FC WDFL Division 1 team in this WDFL Pat O’Toole Division 1 clash at Bridgewater Centre Park on Wednesday evening, 16th May 2012. A good game of football to watch between two competitive teams.

TOWN TRIUMPH OVER TERENURE

A 2-1 victory for the Arklow Town FC U18 team over Terenure FC on Tuesday 15th May 2012 at Bushy Park in the semi-final of the WDFL U-18 Cup. Late goals from JAMIE HEFFERNAN and JACK WATSON sealed the victory.

 

U9-A TEAM HIT CENTURY GOALS SCORED

The Arklow Town FC U9A -v- Rathnew AFC game which had been re-scheduled from the previous weekend failed to take place on Tuesday evening (15th May 2012) when the visitors failed to turn up. Instead, the boys played a friendly game with the U10A squad. All the kids were a little disappointed with the no-show but were delighted to play the friendly instead. We hear that KYLE, CONOR, SEAN O’NEILL, LUKE, EOIN, SEAN MARKEY and LEIGH held their own against a very strong U10A team. And to top it all, the U9A team reached their brilliant target of scoring 100 goals this season in all games. Goal number 99 was scored last night by KIAN O’REILLY and SEAN BREEN hit the century. The boys can’t wait to play competitive football next year. Now that the season has ended, the team management of JOHN SCANLON, MICHAEL MAHON and DARAGH WEADICK would like to thank all the players and their parents for their co-operation, attendance and support over the last year. Well done to the Arklow Town FC U9A squad on a highly successful year.

A fabulous local derby played in great spirit by both sets of players as the Arklow Town FC U14 team welcomed neighbours Arklow United to Bridgewater Centre Park on Sunday 13th May 2012. The game ended in a 4-1 victory to the home side with JACK DARCY scoring a hat-trick and MORGAN HARRIS adding the fourth with a super cool finish.

 

UNDER 19s SECURE AN HISTORIC DOUBLE

The Arklow Town FC U-19 squad, who now play in the DDSL Premier Division, won the Colm Higgins Cup on Sunday 13th May 2012 adding this to their League win last month. The squad travelled to the AUL where they defeated Cabinteely FC 3-1.

Despite the bad weather, the pitch was in a surprisingly good condition but a very strong wind was blowing down the pitch. Cabinteely FC took the lead on two minutes when a good strike from inside the box was parried by Town keeper, Gary Browne, but the Cabinteely right-winger was first to react and tapped home from five yards.

The Town reacted positively and five minutes later Cormac Breslin, our 16-year-old midfielder, picked up the ball 25 yards out and beat the keeper with a wonderful strike. Then eight minutes later Town scored from a set piece with Robbie Byrne firing low into the net from 25 yards.

Town continued to push forward winning numerous corners but the game was now severely affected by the strong wind and keeping the ball on the ground proved to be an art in itself. The score remained at 1-2 at half-time.

With the wind to their backs The Town controlled the second period playing some good football with plenty of movement. On 65 minutes, a four man move saw Ciaran Byrne slide Dylan Orr through the Cabinteely backline and his touch was perfect allowing him to hammer home past the hapless Cabinteely keeper. The Town were now comfortable but Cabinteely fought hard to get back into the game. Ian Reid and Jamie Heffernan in the heart of the Town’s defence however were in no mood to surrender a two goal lead. At the final whistle Arklow had won the game by a good margin of 3-1.

An historic day as the first ever DDSL Under-19 League and Cup were won by Arklow Town FC.

 

Goals from BRANDON DONNELLY, JORDAN VIERA and ORAN WALKER sealed a 3-1 victory on Sunday 13th May 2012 for the Arklow Town FC U10A boys over Wicklow Town. This WDSL Cup Semi-Final, which was 0-0 at half-time, was played in very windy conditions. A fantastic display from The Town.

 

Jason Vanderheijden’s talented young team had a wonderful 5-0 win over Wicklow Rovers on Sunday 13th May 2012 at Bridgewater Centre Park. Well done to the boys and particularly the goalscorers – NATHAN BRADY (3), ADAM VANDERHEIJDEN and PATRICK O’HALLORAN.

A close game on Saturday 12th May 2012 in the WDSL Premier Shield as the Arklow Town FC U12A team ran out 2-1 winners over Ashford Rovers at Bridgewater Centre Park.  ANDREW MAHER on target twice for The Town

In advance of their appearance in the DDSL U19 Colm Higgins Cup Final on Sunday 13th May against Cabinteely FC at the AUL, the Arklow Town FC U19 Squad underwent a final light training session this evening at Bridgewater Centre Park. Kick-off on Sunday is at 3.00pm

The Arklow Town FC U-11B team were beaten 4-1 by a strong St Anthony’s FC team on Saturday 12th May 2012 at Bridgewater Centre Park in the WDSL Division 2 Shield

 

ARKLOW U-8A TEAM COME OUT ON TOP IN TIGHT GAME

A tight and tense game at Bridgewater Centre Park on Tuesday 8th May 2012 as the Arklow Town FC U-8A team welcomed Ashford Rovers.  An exciting end to end game with the visitors going 2-0 up however The Town pulled it back with goals from DANIEL BYRNE, RIAIN FORTUNE and NIALL DEMPSEY to finish the game at 3-2.  Well done to Richie Fortune and his boys on a great win over a strong Ashford Rovers team.

Arklow Town FC U17 game -v- Dalkey United at Bridgewater Centre Park on Saturday 5th May 2012.

Arklow Town won the game 10-0

TOWN U16s HOST WICKLOW KENNEDY CUP SQUAD

In the lead up to the Kennedy Cup in Limerick next month, the Arklow Town FC U-16 Team hosted the 2012 Wicklow Kennedy Cup Squad at Bridgewater Centre Park on Saturday 5th May 2012. Arklow Town FC players on the Kennedy Cup Squad include JACK DARCY, THOMAS ROWAN, CAL KELLY, LIAM SCALES, MORGAN HARRIS and ROSS HANLEY.

David Boddy’s U16 players today were WILLIAM HORSMAN, GARRET KENNY, NEIL O’REILLY, PETER SHERWOOD, BERNARD FOX, LESLIE SHARPE, DARRAN FURLONG, DARREN DEMPSEY, DARAGH KAVANAGH, PATRICK KIBLER, JAMES COLVIN and JOSEPH LEDWITH. We wish the Kennedy Cup Squad every success in Limerick next month.

Arklow Town FC U9B game -v- Greystones United at Bridgewater Centre Park on Saturday 5th May 2012.

Arklow Town won the game 6-4.

First Junior Disco – Clubhouse – Friday 4th May 2012

The first Junior Disco was held at the Clubhouse on Friday 4th May 2012 from 7.00-9.00pm. We had over 100 kids jumping, dancing, running and skipping across the dancefloor in what was a fantastic night of fun for all. DJ Brian kept the discs spinning and the free mineral bar along with the sweets kept the party going all night. All the kids received a ticket on entry to the disco to win tickets to JEDWARD. We had ten to give out and there was wild celebrations when their numbers were drawn out. We had a dance off for the last two tickets and what a battle we had for that with the lads winning one dance off and the girls getting the better in the second. A great night was had by all and we hope to do it all again very soon. A big thanks to all who helped out getting the Disco up and running and those who helped during and after to clean up

U9B away game at Greystones on Sunday 29th April

U9C home game -v- Greystones United on Saturday 28th April

Greystones United won 6-1.

United Win Local Shield Derby at Ferndale Park – Saturday 28th April 2012

UCD Host the Arklow Town FC U11A Team (27.4.12)

A special treat for the Arklow Town FC U11A team on Friday 27th April 2012 as they were hosted by DANNY LEDWITH and his UCD team at The Belfield Bowl. The lads had a great time and they were delighted to run out with the home side at the start of the game. The night was made even more special when they were invited out onto the pitch at half time to show off some of their skills and got a big cheer from the crowd which was really great to hear. The biggest cheer of the night came when Danny fired UCD ahead halfway into the second half with a great strike. Unfortunately Drogheda leveled things up with only a few minutes left to take a share of the points. Arklow Town Football Club would like to thank UCD AFC for their hospitality last night and for making a very special memorable night for the team. All our lads were a credit to the Club with their behavior so a big thanks to them also.

SHIELD DRAW FOR U10A TEAM (Saturday 28th April 2012)

Honours even in this WDSL U10 Premier Shield game at Bridgewater Centre Park on Saturday 28th April 2012. Austin Walker’s Arklow Town U10A team drew 2-2 with Roundwood – Brandon Donnelly and Oran Walker on the scoresheet for The Town.

Arklow Town FC Under-13A

Congratulations to the Arklow Town FC Under-13B Team who lifted the WDSL U13 Division 2 Cup on Sunday 22.4.12 following a wonderful 4-1 victory over Ashford Rovers at Whitegates. ABBIE MOLLOY, SEAN DODD, DYLAN CHRISTIE and RYAN McGOWAN scored the all-important goals for The Town

Arklow Town FC Under-13A

Arklow Town FC Under-13A Team lift the WDSL Premier Cup at Whitegates following a great 4-2 win over Wolfe Tone A. Brian Keenan’s boys worked hard for the victory but goals from JAMES LARKIN, CLIVE KEENAN, RORY HEFFERNAN and CILLIAN GILLIGAN ensured that “The Town” won the day

Easter Camp 2012

U18 game at Whitegates – V Wicklow Rovers Apr 15th 2012

WDSL U11 Shield (Division 4) Sat 14-Apr-2012

Images from the Arklow Town FC U11C -v- Wicklow Rovers C game at Bridgewater  Centre Park this afternoon in the WDSL U11 Shield (Division 4).  Arklow recorded a 7-0 victory over the visitors.

WDSL U11 President’s Cup 14th apr 2012

Images taken this afternoon at Bridgewater Centre Park during the U11 Premier win over Ashford Rovers in the WDSL U11 President’s Cup

WDSL U10 Joseph Blunt Cup  Sat 14-Apr-2012

Arklow Town FC U10A team advance to the semi-final of the WDSL U10 Joseph Blunt Cup following a 2-1 victory over Roundwood FC at Bridgewater Centre Park

Arklow Town FC U9A -v- Enniskerry FC friendly game 14th April 2012

 Cabinteely FC and the U11 Wicklow County Squad 10th April 2012

DUBLIN EASTER CUP 2012 (DAY 2) – U15 WICKLOW COUNTY SQUAD

Images from the U15 Wicklow Representative Squad games against the NECSL and Belvedere FC.  Wicklow defeated the NECSL 1-0 but were beaten 2-1 by Belvedere FC.

DUBLIN EASTER CUP 2012 (DAY 2) – U13 WICKLOW COUNTY SQUAD

Images from the U13 Wicklow Representative Squad games against Palmerstown United and the Wexford Academy.  Wicklow defeated Palmerstown United 3-1 and beat the Wexford Academy 2-1.

DUBLIN EASTER CUP 2012 (DAY 1) – U13 WICKLOW COUNTY SQUAD

Disappointment for the U13 Wicklow Representative Squad on Friday 6th April 2012 at the AUL Complex on Day 1 of the Dublin Easter Cup 2012.

The U13s played their first group game against Cabinteely FC and went down 3-0.

On Saturday, the squad takes on Palmerstown United at 11.00am and the Wexford Academy at 1.00pm.

Arklow Town FC players representing their county at U13 level at the Dublin Easter Cup include Craig Fox, Rory Heffernan, Cillian Gilligan, Conor Smith, Ryan Burke, Niall Murphy, James Larkin, Jack Crowley and Robert Keogh.

DUBLIN EASTER CUP 2012 (DAY 1) – U15 WICKLOW COUNTY SQUAD

(6-Apr-12) A disappointing start to the tournament for the U15 Wicklow Representative Squad on Friday 6th April 2012 at the AUL Complex as they went down 1-0 in their first game to Malahide United.
Tomorrow the squad faces the NECSL at midday and Belvedere FC at 3.00pm.
Arklow Town FC players representing their county at U15 level at the Dublin Easter Cup include Garrett Kenny, Peter Sherwood, Liam Kinsella, Tomas Farrell, Aaron Healy and Darren Furlong.

 

Arklow Town U11A -v- Greystones United – Bridgewater Centre Park (31.3.12)

U11A game -v- Greystones United at Bridgewater Centre Park .  Arklow won 1-0

Arklow Town FC U14A -v- Wicklow Rovers – Bridgewater Centre Park (31.3.12)

U14A game -v- Wicklow Rovers.  Rovers won 4-3

Arklow Town FC U9A -v- Greystones United – Bridgewater Centre Park (31.3.12)

U9A game -v- Greystones at Bridgewater Centre Park

Arklow Town U8A -v- Aughrim – Bridgewater Centre Park (31.3.12)

U8A game -v- Aughrim in Lamberton.  Arklow won the game 5-1.

 

Arklow Town U15A -v- Carnew – Bridgewater Centre Park (31.3.12)

Arklow Town U15A -v- Carnew game at Bridgewater Centre Park.  The game ended in a 2-2 draw.

Arklow Town U9B -v- Arklow United – Bridgewater Centre Park (31.3.12)

Arklow Town U9B -v- Arklow United game at Bridgewater Centre Park.  Arklow Town won 4-1

Arklow Town FC U18 -v- Terenure FC – Bridgewater Centre Park (31.3.12)

Arklow won 6-0 with goals from Dylan Orr (2), Ryan Murray (2), Shane Walker and Graham Byrne.

U11B -v- Greystones Utd – Bridgewater Centre Park (24.3.12)

 

SFAI U11 Menton Seery Cup Quarter Final 18.3.12

The SFAI U11 Menton Seery Cup Quarter Final at Shanowen Road last Sunday (18.3.12) in which the U11 team were unfortunate to be defeated by St Kevin’s Boys FC and knocked out of the competition.

Arklow Town FC U13B -v- Carnew

Sunday 25th March 2012 at Bridgewater Centre Park

Arklow Town U11 Premier -v- Wolfe Tone B

Saturday 24th March 2012

U18 game -v- Dundalk FC at Oriel Park, Dundalk, Co Louth on Sunday 25th March 2012

U12A game at Bridgewater Centre Park on Saturday 24.3.12 against Greystones Utd.

Arklow won the game 4-1 and have sealed the WDSL U12 Premier League.

Arklow Town U16 -v- Wolfe Tone FC game at Bridgewater Centre Park on Saturday 24.3.12.

St Patricks Day Parade 2012

Shamrocks, flags and plenty of colour as The Town take part in the Arklow St Patrick’s Day Parade.

Smiling faces at the Tesco Bag-Pack over the St Patrick’s Day Weekend

The fundraiser was organised to assist in sending three Arklow Town FC teams to the FOYLE CUP in Derry next July. The Club would like to extend a very big thank you to all who supported the bag-pack.

Arklow Town U8B -v- Aughrim Rangers

These are a selection of images taken at the Arklow Town U8B -v- Aughrim Rangers game at the Leisure Centre on Saturday 10th March 2012. Final Score: Arklow Town 0-2 Aughrim Rangers.

Arklow Town -v- Swilly Rovers (U16 SFAI Barry Cup – 4.3.12)

FAI Umbro Challenge Cup Quarter Final ATFC U17 V Carrigaline Utd

ATFC U17 2-0 Carrigaline Utd Sat 03-Mar-12

Mini Blitz for the 8 to 12 year olds

A great morning up in Lamberton.We had 40 kids with ages ranging from 7 to 12.All the kids had a great time for a few hours and it was great to see them all. I think Santa was very busy in the football boot department this year with lots of lovely colourful boots on display.A big thanks to all the managers who gave up their time to help out, without them none of this would be possible so thanks again lads.We hope to see them all the kids again in the new year.

Santa arrives at the Little Astros

There was great excitement up at the Little Astros on Saturday when Santa arrived with a little gift for all the kids. It was really good to see Mousey back up ( he heard that Santa was giving out sweets). A big thanks to all the lads who have helped keep it all going, and we wish all the children a Merry Christmas. The first Little Astro training session will be back on Saturday the 7th of January so we hope to see all the kids then.

Table Quiz in the Old Ship 03-11-11

Winning Team: Charlie’s Angels

Leinster Schools Trials – September 2011

Arklow Town FC U19 Players – Jonathan Delahunt, Cormac Breslin and Cian Ryan – at the  penultimate trials for the 2011-2012 Leinster Schools Trials held on Tuesday 20th September 2011 at Duleek AFC, Co Meath.

U15a Tournament in the Czech Republic – Aug 2011

The Arklow Town FC U15A team recently returned from the Czech Republic where they participated in an international tournament with teams from the Czech Republic, Poland, France and Slovakia. The inaugural “Children First International Tournament” took place in Arklow in August 2009 and has since become an annual event hosted by a different country each year. This year’s tournament took place in the town of Kromeriz where the U15A team and their parents received a remarkable welcome from the local organisers and host families.

Little Astro’s Soccer Club – August 2011

The highly successful Little Astro’s Club started on Saturday 13th August 2011 with thirty boys and girls born in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 attending to learn the basic skills of football in the fun and safe environment of the All-Weather Facility at Bridgewater Centre Park.  The weekly coaching session runs each Saturday morning from 9.30am – 10.30am with an initial Registration Fee of €10.00 per child and a weekly subscription of €3.00 thereafter. Parents – please ensure that your child brings a drink in a plastic container.  All children welcome.

new All-Weather Facility at Bridgewater Centre Park

Constructed at a cost of almost €500,000.00, the new All-Weather Facility at Bridgewater Centre Park was finally completed and opened for business in February 2011. The UEFA-approved 121m x 67m astro arena was officially opened in glorious sunshine on 30th April 2011 by John Delaney, CEO of the Football Association of Ireland.

Leinster Youth Cup Winners 2010

Arklow Town became the first Wicklow club to lift the LFA Youth Cup on Sunday 13th June 2010 following a 5-4 penalty shoot-out victory over Dublin side, St Kevin’s Boys, at Dalymount Park.  The Arklow Town squad comprised Cormac O’Brien, Ciaran Byrne, Paul Rice, James Scallan, Aaron Barry, Adam Hanlon, Domhnall Minogue, Daniel Ledwith, Jack Tim Murphy, Dara Verney, Jonathan Kelty, Clive Crammond, Daragh Culleton, Keith Armstrong, Daragh O’Leary, Cian Ryan, Karl Kirwan and Jason Earls.  Team Managers – Brian Byrne and Daragh Murray