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The U17 team played their final league game at home to Maree/Oranmore, needing only a point to secure the Division 1league title. A wet morning left the pitch in poor condition making it difficult to play the free-flowing football which thisteam has displayed all season. United started tentatively as you would expect with the away side doing the early pressing.However Craughwell started to create chances and were rewarded by a good header from Aaron Brereton on fifteenminutes. Several more opportunities slipped away before Brereton again headed in from the edge of the box for his secondgoal amid great celebrations. Maree/Oranmore came back at United and scored after a goalmouth scramble to bring thescore to 2-1. With the next goal going to be all important, it was Craughwell who nicked it. Starting with brilliant workfrom striker Gavin O’Toole battling to win the ball near the corner flag, he ghosted past the defender along the bylinebefore getting the cross over for Dara Cunney to flick in with a deft header.

The second half didn’t produce any more goals but Craughwell were as confident and composed as they have been allseason leaving the final score at 3-1. United were unbeaten in the league with eight wins and one draw, scoring thirtyfour goals and conceding a miserable five goals. A brilliant team performance all round with contributions from everyplayer on the panel.

They will now be aiming to complete the league and cup double with a cup semi-final against Kilshanvey United in the coming weeks.

For the latest news, photos, fixtures and results log ontowww.craughwellunitedfc.com

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The U17 team who defeated Maree/Oranmore 3-1 to win league title.Back row - Nigel Garman (Coach), Andrew Greaney, Eric Callinan, Eoin Lally, Dara Cunney, Josh MacFarlane,

Tomas Mongan, Sean Jackson, Matthew Molloy, Mark Faherty (Coach), Paul Dolan (Coach).Front row - Gavin O’Toole, Cillian McDaid, Sean Garman, Conor Dolan, Shane Donnellan, Aaron Brereton, Daragh Gilligan.

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U14 boys win Divisional Cup Final for second season running

The U14 boys won their Divisional Cup title for the second season running with a well deserved 2-0 winover a gallant Renmore side. The city team had the better start but United soon found their rhythm andafter some sustained pressure from successive corners, Alan Callanan bundled the ball in for the lead goal.Further Craughwell pressure, including an Adrian Prendergast header coming back off the woodwork,yielded no more reward and so the first half ended with the single goal lead. Renmore came out fightingin the second half and caused United problems particularly from their pacy left winger. However, withRenmore keeping a high defensive line, Craughwell were able to mount several quick counter attacksincluding a mazy run from Dylan Shaughnessy whose shot went agonisingly wide. The next goal wasgoing to be crucial and following another counter from Craughwell, it was an Adrian Prendergast shotfrom outside the box, looping over the Renmore keeper and in for the second goal. Craughwell defendedwell for the remainder of the half to hold their two goal lead and win the cup again.Note – Jamie Conaghan took many great photos during the final and they are now on our website photogallery page. Thank you Jamie.

Ben plays at centre back for our U14 team and his all-round play has beenvital throughout the season. He keeps a tight ship at the back, resultingin United having the meanest defence in League Division 1.

He has matured as a player and shows great composure on the ball, especiallyunder pressure. His presence in the team has been instrumental in keepingus right behind leaders Oughterard in the promotion position.

December Player of the Month Ben Creaven U14

The U14 boys who beat renmore 2-0 in eamonn Deacy Park.Back row – Seamus Creaven (Coach), Michael Connaughton, Calum Kenny, Niall Collins,

Cormac Dooley, Adam Clarke, Dave McFadden (Coach), Conor Callaghan, Vinny Callaghan (Coach).Front row – Diarmaid McCartin, Ben Creaven, Adrian Prendergast, Adam Cunney, Alan Callanan,

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U15 boys prepare for Final appearance after good cup run

The U15 boys booked their place in the Division 1 Cup Final with a 4-0 victory over Salthill Devon B.Craughwell held a one goal lead at half time thanks to Cillian Dolan's early thumping free kick. In thesecond half, United's midfield began to get on top and grew stronger as the half progressed with thesecond goal coming from the excellent Ronan Nevin, nodding home following a corner. After thisCraughwell poured forward and two late goals, including a second from striker Dolan and also Jack Lallycapping an outstanding midfield display, sealed their place in the final against St Bernards in the comingweeks.

Craughwell’s game has come together over the last few matches and they will be confident that theexpansive Deacy Park pitch will suit their passing game. However, their opponents have also improvedsignificantly from their opening league defeat to Craughwell last September, so it will be all to play for onthe day.

The U15 team who beat Salthill Devon B 4-0 in their Cup semi-final.Back row – Declan Burke (Coach), Eoin Fahy, Oisin O Brien, Cillian Dolan, Ronan Nevin, Mark Cunningham,

Kyle Heverin, Jonathan Boland, Cian Egan, Oisin Woodlock, Ger Fahy (Coach).Front row - Ronnie Galvin, Donal Mannion, Daniel Pearce, Adam Lawlor-Smalle, Jack Doran, Jack Lally,

John Shiel, Fiachra Morrissey, Ben Creaven.

Ronan helped his U15 team to record two wins and one draw in January whilescoring six goals including a hatrick. This is a great achievement consideringRonan plays in midfield and does as much work defending as he doesattacking.

His attitude in games as well as training is first class. He is a deserved winnerof this month's award.

January Player of the Monthronan Nevin U15

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U12 boys reach Connacht Cup semi-final

The U12A boy’s team recorded an excellent 3-1 home win over Cregmore to advance to the semi-finals of theConnacht Cup recently. Craughwell played against the strong wind in the first half and were unlucky not togo ahead after five minutes when Alex Boyle burst down the right side and drove the ball goalwards only tomiss narrowly at the far post. Cregmore had their own chances and with the strong breeze at their backs itwas only a matter of time before they took the lead. It came after fifteen minutes when Nathan Granger fireda great ball into the bottom left hand corner. Just before half time United keeper Ben Keane made a brilliantsave to keep the score at 1-0 to the visitors.

In the second half, United had most of the ball and drew level after ten minutes when Sean Connaughtonscored his tenth goal this season with a rocket shot leaving the Cregmore keeper with no chance. Craughwellsoon brought on all their substitutes to freshen things up and when Brandon Morgan, only on the pitch twominutes, beat the keeper at the near post, his shot made the score 2-1 to Craughwell. The game was wrappedup five minutes later when Finbarr McFadden broke free down the left side and coolly chipped the ball overa fast advancing keeper to make it 3-1. A great result which now sees us into the semi-finals against Mervue.Another super team effort, well done all.

The Craughwell United U12A boys team who advanced to the Connacht Cup semi-final with a 3-1 win over Cregmore.Back row – Jack Walsh, Glenn Lawlor Smalle, Ciaran Connaughton, Kevin Molloy, Ben Keane, Ryan Gallagher,

Sean Connaughton, Finbarr McFadden, Darragh Conaghan along with coaches John Smalle and Declan Tuffy.Front row – Brandon Morgan, Adam Tuffy, Cian Garman, Alex Evans, Conor Geoghegan, Daniel Shannon, Alex Boyle.

The U12 girls red team who narrowly lost 1-0 toCregmore/Claregalway A

Emer Mulveen, Jane Trehy, Zoe Gilligan, Sarah McCartin, Roisin Philips,

Mia Waters, Sarah Woods.

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The U13 boys who beatMaree/Oranmore B 4-1 in the Mayor’s Shield.

Back row - David McDonnell, Oisin Connaughton, Michael

Joyce, Jason Burke, Vincent Boyle, Conor O'Neill, Ryan Cahill, Adam

Shaughnessy, Evan Kelly.Front row - Aonghus Nicholls, Cathal Ruane, Joseph Jackson, Keelan Woodlock, Josh Wells,

Darragh O'Connor.

The U14 girls who drew 1-1 with Moyne Villa

in League Division 1.

Back row - Sarah Philips, Saoirse Kelly,Caoimhe Allen, Lisa Coleman,

Siobhan Creaven, Ailvhe Martyn, Laura Cunningham, Kate Craven.

Front row - Beth Sullivan, Lauren Burke,Aoife Raftery*, Tara Farrell,

Shauna Tobin.

*Well done to Aoife Raftery who waspicked on the Galway U14 girl’s

panel this month.

The U16 boys who lost 5-3 to Bearna Na Forbacha B

in League Division 1.

Back row - Patrick Tansey, Oisin Geoghegan, Niall Kennedy,

Dylan Callanan, John Dolan, Chris Phillips,Jack Craven, Dara Cahill.

Front row - Stephen Callaghan, Stephen Daly-O Connor, Niall Beirne,Andrew O'Boyle, Dylan Prendergast.

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Craughwell United will be 25 years old in Spring 2016 and we are hoping to publish a magazine for Christmas 2015 tocelebrate the landmark. In the meantime, if you have anyphotos or good stories that would grace this magazine please contact club P.R.O Tom Cunningham on 083 4041284or email tomcunningham147@gmail.com.

Our first 25 years…..

The U16 girls before their recent league

match against east United at Coleman Park.

Back row - Ashleen Nee, Lisa Doran,Caoimhe Reidy,

Andrea Tobin, Sarah Phillips, LauraCunningham, Bill Doran (Coach)

Front row - Shauna Tobin, Ciana Reidy,Kate Gilligan, Kate Craven.

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Craughwell United launched our Weekly 50/50 Cash Draw inDecember with the purpose of funding our new pitchdevelopment at Coleman Park. This project is due to start inApril, weather permitting, and we are asking all our playersand parents to support the weekly draw. Since Christmas,we have fundraised over €2,500 and also given out over€2,500 in weekly prizes, so we need to raise €15,500 toreach our target.

Our current pitch is not adequate to support all our teamsand the volume of matches are taking their toll (seepictures from recent matches). Therefore, thesooner we generate the funds required to finishpitch construction, the better for all our teams.

Thank you for your continued support and pleasekeep playing for just €2 every week. Play onlinethrough our website or play using the envelopesavailable in Cheevers, Rafterys, Cawleys, Jody’sCentra and Jaycee Abbeygate Street Galway.They are also available from managers andcommittee members of the Club.

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