A massive game coming up this weekend in the Premier Division. Renmore play at home in Westpark versus Colga on Saturday 20th April with a 2pm scheduled kick off. All support welcomed and appreciated.
Big Congratulations to the Renmore AFC U18’s squad who got through to the U18 Division 1/2 Cup final with a superb 3-2 victory over MacDara FC in Carraroe at the weekend. Goals from Liam Conneely, Aillil Connolly and Michael Smyth done the damage in the first half and an excellent display of goalkeeping by Nara Coll saw the lads qualify.
On Friday morning, Renmore U13 boys travelled to the renowned Loughborough University in the English midlands, to participate in the UK international soccer cup tournament. Facing junior premier league teams (the level just below professional academies) from all over the UK, they got a taste of elite schoolboy football. On the pitch they played 6 matches across 2 days, competing well against physical & skilful opponents, they never gave in and in the final game, lost narrowly 1-0 to a Welsh side in a 5th/6th play-off final. The Solihull Academy from just outside Birmingham were crowned U13 cup champions. What happened on the pitch was only part of the story, travelling abroad with their teammates in a tournament setting, in world-class facilities, having the craic in the hotel each evening is an experience they won’t forget and hopefully it paves the way for more Renmore teams to follow in their footsteps. The boys represented the club so well in the way they conducted themselves, we are very proud and many thanks to the coaches and parents who made the journey.
We had a unreal session in the wind and rain yesterday evening... all the girls and boys braved the elements! It was made a huge amount easier due to a few very special guests from Galway United F.C. Women's team! Thanks so much to Phil Trill, Theresa Keane, Marc O'Goill, Stephen Naughton, Róisín Jacob and Isabella Beletic for a wonderful visit and best of luck in your game at the weekend!
There is a massive game on at the weekend and it's the Michael Byrne Cup Quarter Final versus Athenry this Saturday. A distraction from the league perhaps but with an early bird 11am scheduled kick off it promises to be a tough and exciting league cup game against the premier front runners. It's on at home in Renmore's West Park so please come on down and show your support which will be greatly appreciated in the early kick off.
For the first time in many years, a Renmore AFC team are going on a foreign footballing adventure. In what we hope is the first of many trips for the club over the coming years, one of our U13 boys’ teams are travelling this weekend to Loughborough in the UK for the 'UK International Cup' UK. Hosted at the renowned Loughborough University sports campus – home to some of the world’s best athletes, planning has been underway over the past few months for this trip, which will see the boys compete against teams from all over the UK over 2 days. They travel out Friday and return Monday in what should be a memorable experience for the boys. Thanks to Castle Group Ireland, the boys will travel in style in their new tracksuits. The best of luck to the boys and parents who are travelling, may you compete well and enjoy it.
Renmore AFC U14 Red Boys were involved in this Div 1 clash, the Reds took a very early lead when Lisandro Gjegaj got the final touch to a Josh O'Reilly corner in the opening minutes and maintained that advantage until late in the half when Merlin's midfield talisman Eddie, who has a history of scoring worldie's against Renmore, pulled out another screamer to level the game at the half. Merlin took the lead early in the second half before a long range free kick from Niall McHugh, a thunderous left footed strike from Conor Conneely and a delicious chip from outside the box from Oisin Gorham gave the Reds a 2 goal cushion. Merlin battled until the final whistle and brought the score back within 1 to make it a nervous final few minutes for the Reds, but they stood strong and left with all 3 points. This was a fantastic spectacle for all in attendance, with both teams giving everything. Many thanks to John Thornton for officiating in this one.
Thanks as always to MacSweeney and Company for sponsoring our team this season.
Renmore AFC U14 Blue Boys took part in a 7 goal thriller with the Blues coming out on the wrong side of a 4-3 scoreline against Athenry Football Club in Division 5. The odds seemed heavily weighted against The Blues very early in the contest with Athenry; finding themselves 1 nil down and losing goalkeeping stalwart Cillian King to injury almost immediately after kick off. Leon Carty filled in admirably between the sticks and two superb goals from Padraig O'Flaitheartha turned the game around to give the Blues the lead at halfway. The Blues had chances to extend the lead, but the incredible effort from the entire squad started to take its toll and they found themselves 4-2 down with 10 minutes to go. The heads never bowed though, and when Nathan Fondja closed the gap to 1 with a few minutes remaining, the Blues gave every ounce of effort possible to try to draw level, but Athenry held firm to leave with the points. Best of luck to Athenry in their push for honours this season and many thanks to Brian Lynch for officiating in this one.
Thanks as always to The Full Duck for supporting our team this season.
It was announced on Friday 29th March that the Galway Football Association is to become one of the Football Association of Irelands designated 'Football Tester Leagues' with the adoption of an Open Age Category Division. The experimental league is to be installed this Summer for Men/Boys and will see players from aged 12 to adult compete on the same team in a round robin tournament in a designated 'non competitive' competition. The GFA is looking for 'expressions of interest' from all Galway registered clubs for it's inaugural 10 team division that is hoping to kick off on Sunday 23rd June 2024. The 'Age Open' league will see a further expansion in 2025 for Ladies/Girls and the possibility, going forward for mixed age open teams from 2026 onwards.
Happy Easter to all of our players, managers, supporters, sponsors, parents & guardians. Keep Safe and enjoy the mini break.
It is a big game for the boys this weekend, we need a big home crowd behind the Renmore AFC Premier team this Saturday. Premier survival is at stake. Come On The Lads!!!
The U11 girls played an unreal game away to Oughterard AFC. The girls played out of their skins and we are so proud of their performance. Best of luck to Oughterard for the rest of the season.
Easter is almost here! Some great fun to be had over the holidays with Coach John and team.
Easter Carnival taking place on Easter Sunday, from 10am to 2pm, at Ballyloughane (Eircode H91 K2T1). Lots of indoor and outdoor games suitable for all ages, Easter egg hunt, cake sale, face painting, prizes and much more - a guaranteed Egg-tastic time! www.liammellows.ie
The Bon Secours Hospital Galway Academy at Renmore AFC was out and about in all kinds of weather this weekend again!
The U10 girls played away in Moyne Villa on Saturday evening and had a great game out there in the beautiful facilities.
The U9 girls and boys were out Sunday in the Maree Oranmore FC Invitational and gave it their all!
Renmore AFC 2-0 Kiltullagh Pioneers FC
Our u13's came away from Kiltullagh with a win on Tuesday night in what was the final league game of the season for the girls. The girls have done us proud this season and have improved so much having moved up a division and playing on a full pitch. Football and the result wasn't to matter on Tuesday, as prior to the game there was a minute silence beautifully observed by all in attendance in honour of the sad loss of the brave and inspiring Saoirse Ruane. Everyone at Renmore AFC sends their condolences to the family, friends and all the Kiltullagh community. May she rest in peace.
Congratulations to Will Walsh and Liam Duggan who won the 2 sets of tickets from our fundraiser draw on Saturday. Thanks to everyone who got involved in the club draw raising much needed funds for the club. We hope you all enjoy the big game on Saturday in The Aviva Stadium this Saturday #COYBIG.
Thanks to #Citylinkexpress and #citylink for providing us with the free bus tickets for our winners also.
Happy Saint Patrick's Day to all of our players, managers, parents, guardians, supporters, sponsors & fans....phew......
Enjoy The Day
Shout Out to Niall Murphy one of our dedicated volunteer 'groundspeople' who was out last week getting the pitches ready for the upcoming matches. We would also like to thank Bernard Nolan from Stevie's Garden Machinery who is a parent and coach within the club! Thanks for dropping off the lawnmower this morning. It is very much appreciated Lads! FIND STEVIES GARDEN MACHINERY HERE
Renmore AFC are delighted to be a part of a 5 club initiative launched last Friday in The g Hotel & Spa. We are united in our commitment to ensuring that club members have access to free period products and have FabLittleBag on hand so club members can easily manage their period needs, and other clubs are coming on board.
Renmore Hockey Club, St. James' Ladies Football Club, Cumann Rámhaíochta Choláiste na Coiribe, Liam Mellows GAA Club and Renmore AFC have many girls and women participating in 1 or more of these sports and we are delighted to support them in this simple and small way.
Women in Sport (WIS) week is taking place March 4th– 10th 2024. The aim of Women in Sport Week is to Celebrate every woman and girl who plays, coaches, officiates, volunteers, works in and leads out on Women in Sport.
This year's themes for Women in Sport Week are as follows:
Monday 4th - High Performance
Tuesday 5th - Visibility
Wednesday 6th - Leadership & Governance
Thursday 7th - Coaching & Officiating
Friday 8th - International Women's Day
Saturday 9th - Parkrun WIS
Sunday 10th - Active Participation
https://www.sportireland.ie/women-in-sport/women-in-sport-week
U16 Boys team received their new kit at their training session on Monday evening. A fantastic SHOUT OUT to Sean at Firstaid.ie for their sponsorship. First Aid Training Service is a Galway based company. They provide First Aid Courses nationally throughout Ireland training corporate, business, industry clients & the general public. All Instructors & Examiners hold current certification from the National Ambulance Training School, and have field experience in First Aid for many years.
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Renmore’s U12 Girls Elise Day, Saoirse McHugh and Caoimhe Murray represented the club for the Galway Interleague team over the weekend.
Well Done Girls.
A huge game in the fight for survival this weekend as Renmore AFC take on St Bernards at home this Saturday with a 2pm kick off. Renmore are currently 5 points ahead of bottom side St Bernards but the Abbeyknockmoy side have two games in hand to try to make up the gap between them and safety. All support greatly appreciated in what is a huge game for the club.
U12 Maroon Girls lost out to Ballymote Celtic on penalties in the Connacht Cup quarter final which was credit to the both sides involved. Renmore's Lily McErlain scored Renmore's opener. But Ballymote battled back to equalise early in the second half and despite numerous chances, that's how it ended at full time. Renmore Captain Layla Faraj Gheizel showed excellent leadership on the pitch and kept Renmore going as extra time was played all to no avail and the dreaded penalties called.
Renmore’s keeper Aoife Curran saved a penalty brilliantly to keep hopes alive but the excellent Ballymote keeper won the day for the 'hoops'. Great game and we wish Ballymote all the best in the semis!
A very wet Cappagh Park on Saturday saw Renmore U14's go head to head with Knocknacarra in Division 1. Renmore's Callum Flynn scored first with a sublime low drive to the left. Liam Kelly grabbed a second with a swerved effort that eluded the keeper and Josh O'Reilly scored the third with a fantastic strike from range. Knocknacarra came back strongly in the second half with a goal themselves but this come back was short lived as Liam Kelly added his second with a lob over the over worked Knocknacarra keeper to make it 4-1 and this was the final score on the day. Renmore keeper Paddy McCarroll was excellent on the day as the rest of the squad were superb also. Next game is at home vs West Coast in 2 weeks time.
A great fundraiser to have the chance to see the boys in green versus Belgium. Tickets also include bus transfer to & from Dublin. To enter please Revolut on 087 7872411 or use the QR code. Draw takes place on March 16th and is a fundraiser for Renmore AFC.
Cost is €5 to enter the Prize Draw.
Looking to get your soccer camps sorted for the year? Then look no further than Power Soccer. With weekly classes from Mid term breaks to Easter & Summer camps, from ages 3-14, Boys & Girls, from Barna to Renmore to Loughrea and beyond then the choice of venues gives a whole lot of variety for all parents/guardians to choose from.
Call John on 0861956424 or email info.powersoccer@gmail.com for more info. www.powersoccer.ie
A fantastic use of our clubhouse facilities starting February 23rd from 10am-11am for 5 weeks. Please contact Linsey at 085 7467900 or email nurturingplayfulness@gmail.com
Cost is €75 for 5 weeks
Renmore AFC 7 - 3 Kiltullagh FC
Renmore Blues got the much delayed 2nd half of their U14 Div 5 league off to a flier in Kiltullagh this morning, coming out on top of a goalfest for those in attendance. Finding themselves 3-2 down early in the second half, Renmore found another gear and closed the game out with 5 unanswered goals.
Renmore goalscorers on the day were Nathan Fondja (x3), Liam O'Donnell (x2) , John Geaney and Padraig O'Flaitheartha but every single player in a Full Duck Jersey deserves a share in the plaudits after a superb performance. Kiltullagh certainly played their part in this contest, which was played in a wonderful spirit, and Declan Mulhern did a great job as ref, allowing both sides to play flowing football.
A BIG Shout Out and Congratulations must surely go to to Renmore AFC's very own Caoimhe Murray who played for the Galway Interleague U12's in their brilliant win on penalties over the Midlands, at Eamon Deacy Park over the weekend! Caoimhe also helps out with coaching our academy teams.
Renmore AFC have a welcome break from league action this weekend as they face Roscommon League leaders Ballaghdereen FC in the last 32 of the Connacht Cup at 2pm Sunday in West Park. All support greatly appreciated lets try get a big crowd down to support the lads!!!
This weekend saw more action from our academy as the U11 girls & boys were out in their developmental leagues. The girls were at home to Loughrea Rams FC and the boys away to Knocknacarra.
U10 girls played a developmental league game away to Colga FC at their excellent new facilities in Clarenbridge. The Maree Oranmore FC Invitational was also played as U8 girls and U7 & U8 boys took to the field. Last week U10 & U9 boys played away to Merlin Woods FC & Sports Club Academy & Bearna Na Forbacha Aontaithe respectively.
The Academy at Renmore AFC is kindly supported by Bon Secours Hospital Galway.
In the U13 Division 1 Renmore AFC
had a good 2-0 win against Bernards in Abbeyknockmoy. One nil up at half time with a Conor O'Meara goal Renmore scored late on in the second half through Pádraig O'Flaithearta to seal the points. Shout out to all 14 players with special mentions to Mark Duffy, Ronan Costello and Cormac Caden who were resolute in defence throughout the game.
Thank You to Zappi's for their sponsorship of this team.
Renmore Seniors will be back playing today as they will be in GFA Mens Premier Division Game action against Galway Hibernians FC this Saturday the 27th of January.
Kick Off is at 2:30pm away in Bohermore. All support much appreciated.
Mark Duffy played for Galway Town last weekend who were in interleague action as Galway Town played against Clare. He represented Renmore AFC extremely well contributing with an assist for one of the goals. Well Done to Mark and to The Town!
U13 Division 2 Result
Renmore 6-1 St. Bernards
Another super win for our u13 girls today in Renmore. Great team effort by all. Goals by Abby Lohan, Ali Evans, Alice Delaney X2, Aoibheann Fitzpatrick O'Brien and Emily Kelly. Well done girls, keep up the good work
Sponsor - The Connacht Hotel
Lots of activity at the weekend just gone as the Bon Secours Hospital Academy was back on for 2024 at Renmore AFC on Saturday morning. Great to see so many players back in action. On the following Sunday it was the U10 girls who played their first match of 2024 away in Loughrea on a very cold morning. Excellent to see how much progress is being made and a massive Thank You to Loughrea Rams FC for hosting us.
Tuam Celtic 0-6 Renmore
The U16 boys remain the only unbeaten side in division 2 after this fantastic away win on a very cold Sunday morning. This win moves them into joint top, only losing out on goal difference to Maree/Oranmore. Renmore's goals came from Barry Fennel x2, Philip Keogh, Kaylem Long, Paddy Lee and Daniel Malone.
HAPPY NEW YEAR to our players, our managers & mentors, club sponsors, supporters and to all associated with Renmore Association Football Club.
2024 promises to be an even more successful one for the club and certainly a bit busier! So please keep safe and well until we all get together again.
See You All Soon
Renmore AFC 5-1 Bohemians
The U15 boys had a fantastic home win with a Hugo Lynagh hatrick.
1-1 at half time it was the Renmore defence who stood firm with a full complement of subs all contributing to a great game.
Well done to all the boys!
Our Academy players had their final session for 2023. What A Year! Thanks to all our players, parents, coaches and volunteers for keeping the Academy going each week! Merry Christmas to you all.
Joanne O' Toole, one of our U10 girls coaches, came up with a great idea to put an 2024 Annual together for the girls in the Academy! Great Idea!
After the morning session it was great to see some Renmore AFC players up at St Columbas Credit Union - Galway Credit Union to help celebrate their 60th year. Congrats to Aongus Murray also who guessed the number of sweets in the jar to win a prize on the day! Thanks for having us!
Renmore U12 Girls beat Maree Oranmore 1-0 in a tight affair in the SFAI Trophy on Sunday 10th December. Windy weather saw team Captain Amber Sweeney decide to play against the wind in the first half. Lily McErlain scored the all important solitary goal for the win. Full Match Report HERE.
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Renmore AFC 2 - 2 Cregmore/Claregalway
(sunday 3rd december 2023)
The U15 boys proudly sponsored by David E. Menswear struggled to get going on a cold December afternoon. Cregmore looked like the home team as they passed the ball really well especially in the middle of the park. Cregmore went a goal up when Paddy McCarroll made a great save only for the Cregmore forward to pounce on the rebound and finish. Renmore equalised right on halftime when Leon Cussen scrambled a loose ball across the line.
Renmore made a few changes at halftime but struggled with possession as Cregmore continued to attack. They went 2-1 up from a corner that wasn't cleared. The Renmore defence had to work very hard throughout the second half. In the last minute of the game, Leon Cussen made a run on the left and was tripped on the edge of the box, winning a penalty. Leon stepped up and scored the penalty to draw the game.
U13 Division 2/3 Cup
Renmore AFC 2 - 0 St. Bernards
A good win on Sunday for the girls in very foggy and very cold conditions. A brace of excellent first half goals from Emily Kelly saw Renmore progress in what was a very competitive match at home. Team captain Joni Hearne marshalled her side to victory and into the next round.
Santa Claus came to town the other day and spent time with the children at the Bon Secours Hospital Galway Academy.
Thanks to Value Centre Galway and Oliver Geoghegan Car Sales for sponsoring the little treats for all the children this morning! The commitment of everyone involved is what makes it all happen.
Thanks also to our sponsors The Bon Secours Hospital Galway for their continued support.
The Bon Secours Hospital Galway Academy at Renmore AFC was out in force again this weekend. The U10 girls and boys got their Developmental League off to a great start. Both teams playing great football and their football is improving each week.
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The Maree Oranmore FC Invitational continued today with the Renmore AFC U7 and U8 teams in action.
Well done and thank you to all our players, coaches and parents for participating in all the training and games in the Renmore AFC Academy.
The commitment of everyone involved is what makes it all happen.
Thanks also to our sponsors The Bon Secours Hospital Galway for their continued support.
An Event by Galway Hospice and Cois Cladaigh
Join Galway Hospice for the Tree of Lights Celebration on Sunday 3rd December at 5pm. The lights will be officially switched on by special guest Dáithí Ó Sé, with fantastic performances from The Galway Tenors, Cois Cladaigh Choir, Mairin Fahy and Chris Kelly.
You can support this event by sponsoring a light on the tree or purchasing candles, as a special tribute to a loved one.
Renmore AFC 4 - 1 Cloonfad United Fc
Excellent win after the second round of the Connacht Cup as Luke Byrnes & Sammy Omokua both grabbed a brace each in this win over Cloonfad Utd. Daniel KinNeen grabbed a hat trick of assists! Round 3 here we come!
U12 girls won away against Strand Celtic on Saturday to advance into the next round of the SFAI Irish Trophy. Saoirse McHugh opened the account with goalie Aoife Curran doing her bit with a fantastic save to keep Renmore ahead at half time.
Lily McErlain added the second and third as the Renmore defence of Molly Quinn, Amber Sweeney and Katie DePaor helped the girls to a clean sheet and the next round! Some great performances today. See facebook match report.
Renmore AFC is so proud of these 3 ladies today! U12 girls Elise Day, Caoimhe Murray and Saoirse McHugh lining out for the Galway Interleague's team.
Congratulations girls, Renmore AFC is supporting you all
Senior 'A's are away to Loughrea Rams this Saturday. All support welcome with a 2pm kick off it promises to be a great game.
The U9 Renmore AFC team took to Bearna Na Forbacha Aontaithe this morning to play some great ball. Well done to all the players involved, thanks for our great hosts, thanks to all the coaches and parents for getting involved.
The Renmore AFC Academy is proudly supported by Bon Secours Hospital Galway
Renmore AFC 4 - 2 West Utd Fc
Another superb team performance by the U13 girls this morning in West Park, led by captain Aoibheann Fitzpatrick O'Brien. Goals by Emily Kelly, Aoibheann Fitzpatrick O'Brien, Ali Evans and Abby Lohan. Well done girls.
Proudly supported by The Connacht Hotel
Trick or Treat for Temple Street!
What a great party for all the children last evening in aid of Temple Street Childrens Hosiptal. Thanks for all the support from parents, coaches and the girls from the U13/U14 teams for helping us on the evening. Thanks to Lidl Ireland in Wellpark for continuing to support our event each Halloween for Temple Street Hosiptal. We would like to announce that our Trick or Treat for Temple Street Hosiptal raised €740 for the children at Children's Health Foundation Temple Street. Looking forward to being back in action in The Academy this weekend
U13 girls carried on their good start to the season with a 4-1 win over St.Bernard's away in Abbeyknockmoy. Scoring for Renmore were Peace, Ali Evans, Emily Kelly and Alice Delaney. Captain Abby Lohan marshalled her team superbly today.
U10's & U9's played a blitz away to Bearna Na Forbacha Aontaithe on Saturday. Great hospitality and a great afternoon of football. Renmore AFC Academy is proudly sponsored by Bon Secours Hospital Galway
Our recent 50th Birthday celebrations in the Hardiman Hotel were a roaring success for the club and brought back fantastic memories for many and gave an outlook for the future.
PLEASE SUPPORT
The Renmore AFC U12 Girls Maroon team came from behind to win 2-1 against Cregmore/Claregalway side in the premier division on Sunday morning. One nil down at half time it was Captain Aoife Curran who rallied the troops as Maisy Bo Joyce scored the equaliser and with Molly Quinn imperious in defence it was Ellen O’Reilly who blasted into the goal to make it Renmore 2-1.
Ellen OReilly and Lily McErlain were lively up front with Saoirse McHugh, Caoimhe Murray and Lily McCarroll all giving starring supporting roles.
Cregmore/Claregalway were unlucky not to score themselves again but with Amber Sweeney, Katie DePaor holding a impenetrable line Layla Faraj Gheizel and Elise Day ran their hearts out as it was Renmore who got stronger as the match progressed.
Special note must go to Aoife Curran, a real Captains performance, who made no less than three vital stops late in the game to save the points for her team.
Proudly supporting Galway Hospice
The U16 boys are flying as they continued their excellent start to the season with a 3-1 home win against Athenry.
Ashton Greer got the ball rolling, so to speak when slotting past the Athenry goalie. Philip Coyle scored the second after great work from Kaylem Long and this was reciprocated when Kaylem scored after Philip assisted, this time making it 3-0 at half time.
Athenry grabbed a consolation early in the second half but it was no more than that as Renmore performed admirably to see out the game having a few chances themselves to add to the score.
The AGM for Renmore AFC is coming up soon.
It would be great to get more people from our community involved in the club.
Come along to the AGM, everyone welcome to come along.
Renmore AFC will be kicking off their FAI Junior Cup 2nd Round game v local rivals Merue Utd at 3pm this Saturday. A great local derby that will be a tough one!
Proudly sponsored by Crowe's Bar & Beer Garden, An Pucan, Owen Linnane Coach Hire and O'Reillys Bar and Kitchen.
All Support Welcome.
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What an unbelievable night last night. Thank you to The Hardiman and all the staff for their fantastic attention to detail and great food.
Thank you to Galway City Mayor Eddie Hoare along with his wife Pam Richardson Hoare.
Thanks to the The Elastic Band for playing great tunes into the night.
Thank you to Tom Trill from The Galway Football Association for spending the night with us.
It was lovely to have an FAIreland representative join us, Liz Joyce travelling from Dublin on behalf of the FAI, thank you.
Thanks to our wine suppliers Wild Wines.
Thanks to everyone involved in making the night happen and most espically thank you to everyone who joined us on the night. A night to remember.
Please enjoy the documentary put together by Tom Hurley and Oisin Moran celebrating 50 years of community football.
It was with great pleasure that Renmore AFC got to see Adam Nagajek, a former club member and player to show off one of his many talents during our 50th Anniversary Celebrations in The Hardiman Hotel last night.
He played along with The Elastic Band . What a great young man, with his mum and dad along side him, supporting him on his amazing journey. We wish him the very best of everything for his bright future.
St.Bernards 1-2 Renmore AFC
Renmore brought back 3 points away from St Bernards at the weekend. A game they were in control of for long periods despite the score line. Taking the lead through Jack Greaney Renmore added to their tally when Cian Specht scored again keeping his good run of form going. Despite St Bernards scoring late on Renmore were resolute and held their nerve to gain a valuable win away from home. Next game in West Park is a local derby v Mervue on Saturday at 2pm.
The girls from Renmore AFC U13/U14 team were treated to fantastic hospitality last Friday in The Connacht Hotel. Pizza for all and our new sponsored jerseys look fantastic.
We are delighted to have The Connacht Hotel as the team sponsors for the season. It is always great to get support from our wonderful community.
Thanks to all at The Connacht Hotel for your support. Girls soccer is looking good!
U12's took full points in the Premier division with a fantastic two nil home win over Athenry. A goalless, tense first half was played out in the beautiful sunshine in Renmore, enjoyed by a good crowd.
Both defences looked solid until Saoirse McHugh broke the deadlock to give Renmore the lead. Caoimhe Murray scored the second goal to seal the win.
Great team effort from all and shout outs to the Athenry keeper who really was excellent and to both Lily McErlain and Maisy Bo Joyce who could have scored themselves today. Another to Lily McCarroll and to Ellen O’Reilly who got a great assist for Renmore's second.
With a fantastic defence Renmore held out to finish with a fully deserving win.
Proudly supporting Galway Hospice.
The morning of football started early, with the RDJ sponsored U12 Division 2 team taking a well earned point from their home match against Colemanstown.
An epic game, with chances galore somehow, improbably managed to finish nil all despite a string of chances with captain Grace Dunbarr putting in a dominant display and tricky midfielders Rita Keenan, Alexa Geoghegan and Kate Gorham all manufacturing great chances, but all denied by a fine display from the Colemanstown keeper and defenders.
The tireless running of Teagan Leahy and Holly Duffy, who both impressed greatly, closed out any chances for Colemanstown to see the points shared in this entertaining and thrilling draw.
With football like that, the next 50 years looks in good hands!
U13 Division 1:
Galway Hibs 1 - 3 Renmore
Our u13 boys side maintained their good start to the season with a tough battle with our neighbours Hibs in Bohermore on Friday evening.
After a very even start, Hibs had the first big chance of the evening where Malachy Glynn stuck out a crucial toe to deny a Hibs one on one effort.....the ball just drifted by the post - great save.
Renmore put some pressure on the Hibs goal and scored two quick fire efforts through Liam O'Donnell just before the break.
It wasn't going to be a comfortable might however and Hibs pulled one back just after half time.
Renmore withstood a lot of pressure and eventually put the game to bed in the closing stages with Naoise Gorham scoring with a great close range header to maintain his hot start to the season.
It was a great team effort and all the boys played their part. Thanks to Galway Hibs for a great game.
Renmore AFC 2-1 Corrib Rangers
Renmore advanced to round 2 after a win against a well organised and spirited Rangers side who will no doubt be pushing for promotion.
A goal before half time from Cian Specht and a late winner from Harry Rogers got the job done on West Park. Renmore would like to wish all the best to Daragh Hensey who had to leave the club due to family commitments back home and we hope to see him in a Renmore shirt in the near future. Also welcome back Dara Mulgannon from his travels a huge addition to the team!
Big thanks to David Connolly, John Kelly and John Power for having the pitch in prime condition for kick off. Onto round 2 where a home tie vs local rivals Mervue awaits in West Park in 3 weeks time.
Renmore AFC 1-0 Colemanstown Utd
(pic courtesy galwaylocals footballfan)
Renmore Senior 'A' men grabbed their first 3 points of the season winning 1-0 at home against Colemanstown in a very even game with Renmore leaving it late with a deflected Keith Fitzgerald strike in the 2nd half proving the all important winner.
Big thanks to clubman Dermot Dooney for helping to cut the pitch early Saturday morning and have it in amazing condition for kick off!
Renmore AFC Senior teams are sponsored by An Pucan, O'Reillys, Bar and Kitchen, Crowe's Bar & Beer Garden and Owen Linnane Coach Hire.
Renmore AFC 5 - 3 St Bernards
(pic courtesy galwaylocals footballfan)
Renmore Reserves were very impressive in their 5-3 win in their season opener on Sunday at home to St Bernards.
A brace from Niall Kirton x 2, Zana Araz, Harry Greaney and Fionn Dahlem all added to the scoreline in what proved to be a highly entertaining game.
Renmore AFC Senior teams are sponsored by An Pucan, O'Reillys, Bar and Kitchen, Crowe's Bar & Beer Garden and Owen Linnane Coach Hire.
Our social ladies team were out against West Utd Fc on Friday evening. What a great evening for it and delighted to see both teams playing some great football. Thanks to West Utd for hosting.
Thanks also to FAI Women, FAI Galway City, Galway Sports Partnership and Cadbury Ireland Kick Fit for supporting our social women's team.
Renmore AFC is proud of our community roots and want to highlight the excellent work, services and classes that are provided by local groups & business.
Antoinette Casserly School of Dance is one such enterprise that runs classes in Ballet, Modern/Jazz, Tap Dance, Contemporary and DDMIX (Diverse Dance Mix) in Renmore and other areas around Galway.
Offering dance classes for Ages 3+, RAD ballet examinations, summer dance camps and the chance for students to participate in school performances in the Town Hall Theatre, Galway as well as participate in dance competitions nationwide.
For more information please contact:
Antoinette Casserly RAD (RTS)
Tel: 087 9955583
e-Mail: info@antoinettecasserlyschoolofdance.ie
Booking open for all venues
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Renmore AFC U14s Reds and Blues kicked off their league campaigns with road trips this weekend, with the Reds taking all 3 points from Cappagh Park on Saturday, and the Blues coming out on the wrong side of a thriller in heart-breaking fashion in Tuam on Monday night.
Match Summaries
HURRAH
Season gets back underway.
U14 football is back! It feels like just a few weeks since we wrapped up for last season, but Renmore AFC U14s kick off for the new season this weekend!
The preseason has provided a lot of fun, entertainment, excellent football and a feast of goals. Much thanks to Craughwell FC, Salthill Devon and Maree-Oranmore for the pre-season friendlies.
Both teams kick off away from home for their first league fixtures of the new campaign. The Reds visit Knocknacarra FC in Cappagh Park, while the Blues make the trip to Celtic Park in Tuam; here's hoping both squads enjoy every minute of the season ahead
Want to get yourself on the first rung of the ladder to better appreciate and work with some of the best clubs in Galway? Then check out some of the start up FAI courses on offer at Renmore and beyond.
Coach education for September - PDP1
You can register through links below
PDP 1 – Renmore, Sept 2nd
https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/7433313
PDP 1 – West United, Sept 9th
https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/7433488
Galway Sports Partnership
Galway City Council
The Galway Football Association
Did You Know Renmore AFC is 50 years of age this year and we are going to celebrate! Why not join us in these celebrations on the 30th September from 6pm onwards at the Hardiman Hotel, Galway (eircode H91 NFD2). Enjoy our drinks reception, a fantastic four course meal and certainly lots of reminiscing, dancing and the launch of our new documentary launch, celebrating the rich history of Renmore AFC. We look forward to exciting times ahead for the club and to meeting you all there.
Tickets are €60 per person and for more information and booking please contact renmoresoccer@gmail.com
Renmore Association Football Club membership is now open. Please click our picture link above to access your age group and pay online. We register players from U5's (born 2019+) to over 35's! You can register via our link above on the Clubforce website or via mobile phone via the clubforce app and create an account. Please contact Alan 0870912002, John 086 1956424 or Dave 087 2878123 for more info.
Renmore AFC are the Rory McNulty Memorial Cup 2023 Champions after a finely organised tournament which saw them come out winners over Galway Hibernians in the final on penalties.
Renmore played some very good football beating Galway Bohemians 4-0 and beating Knocknacarra FC 6-1 along the way.
Training resumes this Tuesday at 6:15pm in Renmore and anyone interested in playing Premier League soccer for the coming season can contact manager Stuart Donoghue on 0858775795
GUESS WHAT?
Power Soccer is on for another week at Renmore AFC home pitches from August 14th. So if your looking for a professional and well organised activity for the kids then why not power your way to Power Soccer at Renmore. There are a handful of spots left for certain age groups.
Please Contact John for more details on the following mobile 086 195 6424 for details.
Places still available for Week 2 August 14-18!
For Boys & Girls ages 3 and Up. email info.powersoccer@gmail.com
FAI GALWAY CITY wrote on
"What a fantastic show of football this morning despite the rain, with over 100 girls playing in a blitz that was hosted at Corrib Rangers Football Club. There was plenty of brilliant goals, skills, saves and most importantly fun.
There was an extra treat for the girls with All Island Cup Winners Galway United F.C. Manager Phil Trill and senior player Abbie Callanan coming down to chat to the girls.
A huge thank you to Corrib Rangers Football Club for hosting the blitz this morning, and shout out to all of the players, coaches and parents attending despite the rain"
pic from FAI Galway City
Preseason training is going well in Renmore AFC.
Anyone interested in playing in a great club in the Premier Division for the 23/24 season come along on Thursday for another great session with coach Stuart Donoghue.
New & Old players welcome to come along and try out this Thursday 20th July at 6.15pm on pitch 1 (across from Renmore church) dressing rooms open from 5.45pm
Please contact
manager Stuart on
085-8775795
Senior pre season training was postponed due to a weather warning last week but will continue this Tuesday 11th July at 6.15pm in Renmore.
Any players attending please let Stuart know before then.
tel-0858775795
Well what can we say, what a fantastic occasion graced by great skills and even better weather (for most of the day!)
The aim of the weekend was to spread the word about our soccer community and to ensure every one had the best time ever.
The Bons Secours Academy at Renmore AFC has a "Respect, Effort & Fun" philosophy and this event has to be praised for all the organisers, participants & invited guests that took part.
THANK
YOU
All Queries to renmoresoccer@gmail.com.
Hi All, I hope your gang are as excited about playing in the mini World Cup this weekend as we are about hosting.
With all the preparation going on behind the scenes we'd like to make sure your child is all set to make the best of the occasion.
Before you arrive:
Please have your child in full sports kit with boots and shinpads. Their team top will be provided on the day. They should also bring a Water bottle with their name on it and wear Sunscreen.
A free snack pack will be provided for each player and there will be food available to purchase.
As you arrive:
Ideally, if you can, and are coming from nearby please walk or cycle. Parking is available at Gaelscoil Dara (H91 PN47) and the Kingfisher carkpark (H91 D4CF)
Saturday's itinerary:
We will send out your child's team detail and Garda vetted coach before Friday.
On arrival please send your player to their designated pitch where the child's coach will meet them. Any questions please go to the information desk at the clubhouse.
Games will start at 10am sharp so please be there 15 mins beforehand. Referees will be driving the tight schedule so please make yourself familiar with the fixture list to be distributed Friday.
Results and tables will be updated live and you can view them at the information desk and online later on Saturday.
Sunday's Itinerary:
On arrival please send the player to their designated pitch where the child's coach will meet them. Any questions please go to the information desk at the clubhouse.
Games will start at 10am sharp so please be there 15mins beforehand. Referees will be driving the tight schedule so please make yourself familiar with the fixture list.
The kids will all play a final after which they will be presented with their medal and get to lift the world cup. Trophies will also be awarded for players of the tournament.
We aim to be finished by 1pm.
The aim of the weekend is to ensure the players have the best possible experience. The Bons Secours Academy at Renmore AFC has a "Respect, Effort & Fun" philosophy so winning is secondary to fair competition and enjoyment. We ask all parents and guardians to respect this approach and observe a silent side line whilst games are ongoing.
Any questions please email renmoresoccer@gmail.com.
The U8-U10 BOYS & GIRLS Mini World Cup Weekend (24/25th June) in Renmore AFC is coming in fast and places are filling up!
Don't forget to register:
WOW Renmore AFC raised €5367.79 from our Women's Over 30's & Girls Soccer Tournament recently and we presented a cheque to Galway Hospice. Thank You to all who contributed to this great organisation and to the valuable work that they do and made the day a tremendous success.
Samples of our fantastic and exclusive 50th anniversary club kit are now available at the club shop to 'try before you buy' before ordering directly on the club web site.
Club Shop is open 10am to 11am on Saturdays, upstairs in the club house.
Well done to all the ladies that completed their FAI PDP 3 course in Renmore AFC last Saturday. Thanks to Emer Flatley, Football Development Officer with FAIreland for delivering a great coaching course.
Best of luck to all the ladies who participated in their coaching futures which included 3 Renmore AFC Female coaches, Barbara Melia, Sinead Murray and Louise Geoghegan.
Well done ladies
A great day on the final day of our Bons Secours Hospital sponsored Academy over the weekend.
Members from our Premier Division side helped out with some coaching on the day and we also had the U16 Boys Division 2 League Champions in attendance as well as our U11 girls Chaffinch League Winners.
We would like to wish all the volunteers, coaches, parents and players the very best for the Summer and we hope to see you all back in action in September.
All at Renmore AFC would like to thank Paddy Gannon for his massive contribution to the club after he decided to hang up his footy boots after helping secure premier division football for next season.
Instrumental in last seasons successful push for promotion and in doing so winning the Players Player of the Year award for 2022 his boots indeed be hard ones to fill.
We wish him the very best in all that he does in the future.
We are pleased to announce that Renmore AFC will be hosting our very own Mini World Cup Competition for Boys & Girls U8 to U10 age groups. The World Cup shall run over two days from 10am-1pm on both days Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th June.
Cost is €30 per child and each child gets to play a minimum of 6 games (x4 short & x2 long games). To enter then please click our poster above to enter. Or Click Here
For Further information email renmoresoccer@gmail.com
Renmore drew their last league game of the season 2-2 at home to St Bernards of Abbeyknockmoy this Sunday.
This follows them securing Premier League status last week for the all new upcoming 2023/2024 season ahead.
Congratulations to this side who got some memorable results themselves in their first season back amongst the top sides in Galway.
Thank You to all the supporters, sponsors and of course to Stuart and his management team.
We are grateful to 'GalwayLocals FootballFan' for kind permission to use the above pic and for some of those in our intro slideshow.
Check out the excellent facebook page here
Division 3 & 4 Cup Semi Final
Renmore AFC 5 - Kilshanvey 3
Goal scorers
Matthew Hosty x2, Own goal, Sam Ojo x1 and Tom Fagan x1
Fantastic from Renmore lads who excelled on Wednesday away to Kilshanvey United against a very determined home side who never gave up themselves. Be in no doubt this was a tough match that saw Renmore tested but ultimately it is they who prevailed and now play the Final on Tuesday 16 May with a 7.30 pm kick off at Eamonn Deacy Park. They will play St Patricks who came through on penalties after a 2-2 draw versus Oughterard B.
All support greatly appreciated!
A massive Thank You to MacSweeney and Company Solicitors for their kind sponsorship of our U13 Division 1 side.
Pictured is Shane MacSweeney presenting this year's Reds jerseys to match captain, Luke Seoighe.
Our U10 girls and boys played their final games of their Developmental League this week.
A great season for them all. Well done to all the players, coaches and parents for a really great season and we look forward to getting the back in action in September.
Thanks a million to our Academy sponsor Bon Secours Hospital Galway for supporting our girls and boys this year!
Michael Byrne Cup
Last 16 Result:
M/Oranmore FC 4 - 4 Renmore (M/Oranmore win 5-4 pens)
Goals: O.G., Keith Fitzgerald, x 2 Sammy Omokua.
Renmore went out of the Micheal Byrne cup after another game featuring lots of goals and superb action.
After dominating proceedings in the first half Maree Oranmore could have felt aggrieved going into the second half with only a solitary goal and a 1-1 score line to show for it.
Maree Oranmore did start the second half on the front foot racing into a 4-1 lead. But this Renmore side showed it's mettle under adversity and came storming back themselves. Scoring three without reply to bring the game to extra time and the dreaded penalties which Maree Oranmore won to go forward to the next round. We would like to wish Maree Oranmore the best of luck in the next round.
Back to the bread and butter of the league and the very much important subject of Premier Division survival where Renmore will be looking to confirm Premier football next season.
Final game of the season is Sunday 14th May 11am at home to St.Bernards.
Louise & Co welcomed some 19 teams on Monday to our ladies tournament in aid of Galway Hospice. A fantastic day full of excitement and great fun. Well done ladies. What a day!
A May Day to remember. Over €4,000 was raised for the Galway Hospice. We hosted a brilliant group of women and what a real sense of Community on the day.
Thank You Oisin Moran for capturing it all on video. Thank You Diarmuid Duffy and Tom Quinn for taking so many great pictures on the day.
Renmore AFC would like to thank the following for supporting us and the ladies tournament for Galway Hospice on Monday, May 1.
Stevie's Garden Machinery
Oliver Geoghegan Car Sales
Bon Secours Hospital Galway
The g Hotel & Spa
Renmore Pantomime Society - Annual Pantomime
Brazco Coffee Academy
Paintclub
Eye Cinema Galway
Galway Races
Skin Formulas
Yourells Hair Group
Lifewave
A brace of goals from Keith Fitzgerald and yet another from the prolific Luke Byrnes saw Renmore gain another valuable point at home in the 3-3 draw versus an experienced West Utd team. Going a goal up through a Keith Fitzgerald (capt) penalty before former Renmore player Sean Keogh equalised with a long range screamer!
Renmore came storming back courtesy of Luke Byrnes very own lightning strike which nestled into the top corner of the net! Once again West came back at their hosts and gained parity with another penalty in the game to make it 2-2 at half time.
All to play for and it was West who went ahead as Renmore shuffled their defence to get a foothold back into the game. Renmore keeper Dave McDonagh was hero of the day with his brilliant one v one stop when it looked like West would go 4-2 up but he stood firm.
Then as time was running out Captain 'Fantastic' Fitzgerald smashed home another terrific shot in this match to cap off the day to level it at 3-3.
A very much deserved point as Renmore where on the front foot for much of this game and battled hard to contain a very much seasoned West side as they came back into it as the game progressed.
Renmore's last league game is next Sunday in a huge home match vs St Bernards at 11am. Huge crowd at this game and hopefully another one at the last game of the season.
Power Soccer Summer camps are filling up. You can book the summer camps now and avail of the early bird rate! Click Book Now!
We are pleased to continue our long association with Power Soccer who provide weekly sessions for Renmore's soccer loving children.
Their approach is simple. Fun and small sided games meaning every child gets time to enjoy and develop their skills.
Summer Camps are also taking place in Headford, Kinvara, Loughrea & Salthill.
Renmore gained a point against Galway Hibs after they fell behind early on in this game. Despite a slow start it was Renmore who struck twice before half time with goals from Luke Byrnes and Luke Smith. 2-1 up at half time and Oran Powers could have made it three before a goal line clearance saved the day for the visitors. Indeed an error from Renmore from a loose back pass saw Hibs equalise to share the points.
A point each in the battle for relegation see's Super Saturdays upcoming home game at 2pm in Renmore versus West Utd all important.
Big Support next week will help massively in our quest to secure Premier Division status for next season.
Don't Forget Renmore AFC will be hosting a Woman's Over 30's 5-a-side soccer tournament on May 1st and we are inviting all women over the age of 30 to take part! So grab your boots and head on over to Renmore Soccer Club to have some fun and see some competitive action. The tournament is in aid of Galway Hospice and our aim is to promote the sport on a social level for woman over 30 and to raise much needed funds for this great cause.
To register a team, head to https://galwayhospice.ie/shop/womens-5-a-side-soccer-tournament/
Our first event!
To highlight the importance of community, in the beautiful part of the world that we are privileged to live in, we are doing a beach clean. It is a great way to get us together, show our kids the importance of not littering and working together!
All you have to do is show up!
Renmore launched the celebrations for our 50th Anniversary last Friday with our Academy partners at the Bon Secours Hospital Galway. Coming events will be posted soon!
We must thank all of those who came to this well organised and enjoyable event and add a special thank you to Diarmuid Duffy for his photography.
Watch a small clip of the great work done by Oisin Moran and Tom Hurley over the past year.
The full documentary will be shown on September 30th in The Hardiman as part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations!
A great game of football as Renmore AFC U11 girls took on a very talented Maree Oranmore team on Saturday morning. This was the first game of the girls U11 end of season competitive league, which see's a twin game format.
Some exciting and competitive football to watch as Renmore scored seven (7) to edge out their opposition. Girls scoring were Lily McErlain (20, Saoirse McHugh(2), Teegan Leahy (2) and Kate Gallagher which saw the Renmore girls see off a very strong and skilful Maree Oranmore who replied with four goals of their own.
Good Luck to them in their next few games and Well Done to Renmore for the win.
Renmore AFC 1-1 Athenry FC
Ryan Corcoran scored to earn Renmore a fantastic share of the spoils despite going a goal down after a minute of the match. High flying Athenry faced a very much depleted Renmore side who had also earned a valuable point against Mervue the previous week.
With a full team of players side lined by injury it was very much a bare bones side who battled back and defended resolutely to claim something from this game. Stifling their visitors for long periods of the game, keeper Dave McDonagh controlled his penalty area with an air of dominance and it was Renmore who could have won it with a Luke Byrne strike that hit the inside of the post, then trickled agonisingly across the goal line.
Renmore's Luke Smith also went close in the latter stages but it was a well deserved hard earned point against a talented Athenry side who are once again going for the title.
Next game is a home tie against Hibs on Saturday 15th April at 2pm.
As Always Thanks to our sponsors An Pucan , O'Reillys Bar and Kitchen and Crowe's Bar & Beer Garden
Premier Division Result: Renmore AFC 1-1 Mervue
Scorer: Harry Rogers
Renmore played in front of a large crowd in West Park as they left with a share of the spoils against Mervue United. Indeed they will be disappointed not to have grabbed all three points as they were good value for the victory based on chances created.
Next game up is against league leaders Athenry at home next Saturday at 3pm. All support welcomed and appreciated.
Renmore AFC Premier Division Team is proudly sponsored by Crowe's Bar & Beer Garden , O'Reillys Bar and Kitchen and An Pucan
HAPPY ST PATRICKS DAY
Here's wishing all of our players, managers & mentors, parents & guardians, sponsors, supporters and all associated with Renmore Association Football Club and beyond the best St Patricks Day ever.
Enjoy, stay safe and see you all back at training!
Renmore AFC will be hosting a 5-a-side with a difference on May 1st and organisers are inviting all women over the age of 30 to take part!
To find out more about the tournament, listen to this podcast with host, John Mulligan and organisers, Louise, Dave, Joanne & Sinéad now -
https://galwaybayfm.ie/sports/renmore-fc-to-hold-a-very-special-event-on-may-1st/ Galway Bay FM
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY TO ALL OF OUR PLAYERS, MANAGERS, MENTORS, PARENTS & GUARDIANS AND SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS.
Only a Day? Why not a week, a month, a year or even more?
Let's celebrate and acknowledge all of those women who are an inspiration in our lives!
Adrian Carberry was in town on Thursday night at Renmore AFC for a coaching session with one of our U11 boys teams. Some great wisdom imparted onto young athletes learning their craft! Thank You Mr Carberry.
The boys and girls from Bon Secours Hospital Galway Academy at Renmore AFC were out and about this weekend. U8 girls and boys visited Cregmore Claregalway Football Club on Saturday afternoon and U9 boys were away in Colemanstown United F.C. whilst U10 girls were away in Athenry FC. Great learning and skills building around Galway County and their respective clubs.
Thank you to all of these clubs and all of the parents/guardians and mentors who make this possible each time we host and visit the oppo!!
Looking for something to do over the Easter. Check out the Power Soccer Camp in Renmore!
On May 1st 2023 Renmore AFC will host a women’s only over 30’s Five a side tournament in aid of Galway Hospice.
The aim is to promote the sport on a social level for woman over 30, with the added bonus of raising money for a charity.
To register a team, head to https://galwayhospice.ie/shop/womens-5-a-side-soccer-tournament/
Renmore AFC are asking for your support!
We have been selected to take part in the Mrs. Brown's Boys FAI Heart Care Programme which aims to ensure that everyone playing football in Ireland is within 3 minutes of a lifesaving AED. Mrs Brown's Boys'/FAI are supporting us with an initial donation of €1250, and our target is to also raise €1250.
If our fundraising is successful, we intend on setting this up at our clubhouse in Renmore where it can be accessed by our teams and our local community in case of an emergency. Click Below.
Defibrillator for Renmore Community | FAI (community-fundraising.com)
Our club shop is available online 24/7 for all your Renmore AFC gear.
We have a special 50th anniversary kit available to celebrate this year also. Check it out HERE!
Some of our members got lucky over Christmas and got some of the gear! Take a look!
U14 Boys: Div 3
Renmore AFC 2 - Corofin 1
U14 Boys played Corofin B with a bare bones squad and came away with a last gasp win making it a 100% home win record. Nathan Kenny scored his 6th goal of the season to get Renmore on their way before Corofin hit back against the run of play to equalize.
Renmore were on top for most of the second half and just as it was looking to be a frustrating day for the home side a Leon Cussen free kick shot past the Corofin keeper for a last minute winner.
An excellent team performance that saw all the players step up to the plate to give a never give up performance.
Team sponsored by Duggans (Spar) of Renmore.
Kiltullagh FC 1 - 6 Renmore AFC
What a fantastic win for the U12 girls last Friday night (10th Feb 2023). A crisp night under floodlights at a great venue that has seen much progressive development.
Kiltullagh Pioneers FC should be very proud of what has been achieved over the years at the club with so many other clubs wanting to use their excellent pitch facilities.
Anyway back to the match facts. The girls played as a well disciplined and sporting team which saw Abby Lohan grab a hat trick, Alice Delaney score a brace and Emily Kelly chipping in to seal the win.
This U12 side has shown this season how they keep working for each other on and off the pitch and the whole squad steps up when its needed.
Well done Girls!
The Renmore AFC Academy met with The Bons Secours Galway on Saturday morning to announce their collaboration. The new Bons Secours Galway Academy at Renmore AFC was launched much to the delight of our coaches, volunteers, committee and the over 250 girls and boys who will benefit from the Bons Secours Galway collaboration with the Academy.
Renmore AFC were delighted to welcome Gerry Burke and Rob Alone from The Bons Secours Hospital to the club where they enjoyed seeing the coaches, volunteers and girls and boys in action!
Established in 1954 and part of Irelands largest Health Care Group since 1999, the Bons Secours Independent Acute Hospital provides a wide range of surgical and medical services.
Premier League Result
West Utd 2-5 Renmore
A fourth win on the bounce as it ended with goals from Luke Smith x 2, Luke Byrnes, Keith Fitzgerald & Harry Rogers.
An excellent league result in the Swamp over the weekend as the hosts certainly piled on the pressure at stages in this match and hit the woodwork on no less than 3 occasions. But Renmore were resolute and clinical in their finishing and secured the points to keep them progressing in this league.
Next up for Renmore is the last 32 Connacht Cup action at home to Castlerea Celtic on Saturday at 2pm in Renmore. Thanks to all who came out to support the team today it was fantastic!!
All support welcomed to the Swamp on Sunday as Renmore will hope to keep their good form going.
After the 2-1 win over Bearna Na Forbacha Aontaithe in the Connacht Cup Renmore will play Castlerea Celtic at home in the last 32.
Thanks to all who supported the lads at our last match.
Renmore AFC U18's recently travelled to Sligo to play Abbey United in the second round of the Connacht Cup at Ray MacSharry Park. 2 down within 15 minutes but a five minute spell before the end of the first half saw Renmore score three without reply, eventually winning 6- 4.
A hat trick by Niall Kirton and further goals from winger Mikey Hynes, Brendan Feerick and Michael Casey secured the win. Well done to all especially stand-in goalkeeper Harry Greaney.
The Rescheduled Connacht Cup game is on Saturday at 2pm in Renmore. Our Senior A men's team will take on Barna in the third round of this prestigious competition. A home fixture that promises to be a tougher game than it appears on paper as Barna sit in second place in Division 2. So please come along and support our maroon boys!
RENMORE AFC U8's & U10's had a great time over last weekend being hosted by Kiltullagh Pioneers & Kilshanvey Utd respectively. Thank you to all for the hospitality shown to us.
Corrib Celtic 1 - 2 Renmore AFC
Renmore Senior A Men made it 3 games unbeaten and started the year with a win against a dogged Corrib Celtic side in Annaghdown.
In a feisty encounter with both teams needing points at the bottom of the table it was Renmore who started brighter and after 9 minutes Sammy Omokua scored as good a team goal as you will see this season starting from Dave McDonagh in goal, some outstanding link up play from Nathan Healey and Ryan Corcoran saw Luke Byrnes cut in from the left and play a ball into Luke Smyth who's perfect layoff fell to Sammy who provided a clinical finish.
Corrib struck back 5 mins later when a loose pass on the edge of the box and some lacklustre defending gifted Corrib a chance which was put away well. Both sides battled hard and Renmores defence of Keith Fitzgerald, Jack Greaney, Shane Trill and Cathal Burke were immense.
With 5 minutes to go a lovely run by Leigh Nolan resulted in a corner. Ryan Corcoran whipped in a great cross and coming back from injury substitute Rob Mangan glanced a fabulous header into the corner to put Renmore 2-1 up.
Corrib kept pushing until the final whistle but all long balls were cleared brilliantly by the returning Paddy Gannon and Renmore held on to clinch a valuable 3 points which they dedicated to Paddy McKernon who's operation went very well yesterday morning thankfully.
Next up is Connacht Cup action on Saturday at 2pm in Renmore vs Barna. All support greatly appreciated!
Manchester United Women star Aoife Mannion took time out to visit us at Renmore AFC during the Christmas. What an epic role model she is. It was great to showcase how much the club has grown since her last visit 5 years ago, with a huge increase in female participation since then.
Aoife's Man Utd Profile
A high-quality and versatile defender, Aoife brings Champions League experience to the group, having been involved in the competition with both Birmingham and Manchester City over the years.
A youth team player both at Birmingham and Aston Villa, Mannion's start in senior football came with Villa, although she resigned for the Blues in 2013. In seven years at City, she made over 100 appearances, featuring in both domestic cup finals and the Champions League and also claiming a spot in the FA WSL Team of the Year for 2017/18 and 2018/19.
Aoife joined Manchester City in the summer of 2019 and received her first senior England call-up shortly afterwards, after progressing through the youth teams.
On 26 July 2021, Mannion signed a two-year contract with Manchester United. She helped keep a clean sheet on her Reds debut, playing the full 90 minutes a 2-0 win over Reading at Leigh Sports Village.
Mannion is eligible to represent both England, as the country of her birth, and Ireland, where both her parents are from.
At Renmore we believe that players like her can only create a path for those numbers to grow even more into the future. Thank you so much Aoife for joining us for a session and we wish you the very best for 2023 and all your team at Manchester United.
A BIG Thanks to photographer Don Soules for capturing some great 'shots' of the day!
RENMORE AFC OVER 30'S WOMEN'S SOCCER TOURNAMENT 1st May 2023