RENMORE ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB

 YOUNG STARS OF THE FUTURE

Renmore AFC Under 9 Girls have been included in the FAI Future Stars programme which is a programme aimed at girls between the age of 9 - 12. 

The programme is designed to nurture young talent and to keep the game flourishing in the community as a player progresses.

The girls, with their coach's Neil & Joanne in attendance, all received their distinctive  Future Stars jersey's and equipment. 

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 RENMORE 2-1 CORRIB CELTIC

Renmore picked up 3 valuable points at home to a dogged Corrib Celtic side. Renmore started very well and went 1 nil up after a super run by Sammy Omokua who played a perfect pass into the path of Luke Byrnes who guided the ball past the keeper with a beautiful finish. Corrib equalized in the 2nd half and with 5 minutes to go Sammy was taken down in the box and Captain Keith Fitzgerald buried the penalty to win the game.
Next up is a home tie with Athenry next Sunday at 11am.
Thanks to our sponsors:
An Pucan, O'Reillys Bar and Kitchen and Crowe's Bar & Beer Garden

FAI U12 girls 

Renmore AFC 4 - 1 Knocknacarra 

Excellent performance and skills from the U12 girls as they locked horns with Knocknacarra at the weekend. Emily Kelly grabbed a couple of goals with Alice Delaney & Abby Lohan chipping in with a goal apiece. This was a fantastic team effort with the side really gelling well on the day.

Renmore Club Shop is open on Saturday morning from 10am until 11:30am in the Clubhouse.

Size 5/6 club tops and shorts are now back in stock and available for collection for fully paid members.

 Limited numbers also available for sale. Shorts and socks all sizes also available for sale.

 U14 Division 3

Renmore 5-3 Galway Bohemians

Still unbeaten at home this season with the team in free scoring mode  once again. Nathan Kenny started us off as a Hugo Lynagh double and Danny Wilson and Josh finished off the match. 

Excellent football once again.

Be in no doubt this was a great match and a really valuable point against a top side, it ended 4-4 in atrocious conditions. Being 1-0 down it was a superb effort from Paddy McKernonthat brought parity and it was further goals from Rob Mangan and Nathan Healey that had Renmore 3-1 up at half time. After the restart Renmore scored a penalty with the impressive Sammy Omokua and it got better for the home side as Oranmore were reduced to 10 men with half hour to go. Oranmore, however are not contenders for league glory this year for no reason and came back strongly from this set back with 3 goals to level the scores. Renmore were themselves reduced to 10 men following another red card of their own this time. A great advert for football in our league with goals, drama and spectacle despite the weather. Shout out to our 1st team main sponsors this year Crowes Bar Bohermore, O'Reilly's bar Salthill and An Pucan. Local derby v Mervue Utd next Saturday at 3pm. All support greatly appreciated.

  Western Hygiene Supplies Premier

Renmore 4 - 4 Maree/Oranmore

Western Hygiene Supplies Div 1 Renmore B 0 - 1 Oughterard

U15 Boys Division 3

Oughterard B 4 - 2 Renmore

U13 National Trophy Boys Renmore 3-0 Benbulben

U13 Boys Division 5 

Salthill Devon C 4 - 3 Renmore B

 All at Renmore AFC football club are very proud of Liam O'Donnell representing our club and Galway U12 Boys last night in Eamon Deacy Park. Well done to you Liam. 

A massive shout out for this annual get together at the weekend, The Maree Oranmore FC Invitational. Another year that saw lots of underage teams from across the footballing community come together for the love of association football. Although the weather may have been wet and miserable the girls and boys involved from Renmore AFC certainly were not and had a great time! 

The Maree Oranmore Invitational is sponsored by  

Our St Columbas Credit Union - Galway Credit Union 

Renmore U12 girls had a good day over the weekend as they won 6 - 0 versus Kiltullagh FC. Abby Lohan received the match ball with a wonderful hat trick. Scoring for Renmore were Maeve Griffin (1), Alice Delaney (1), Emily Kelly (1) and Abby Lohan (3).

U12 girls are sponsored by Mr Waffle

Renmore AFC 6 v 0 Moyne Villa
Still unbeaten at home this season and with Renmore captain Mike McGrath showing his goalie skills by stepping into the breach at the last minute this match could have gone pear shaped! However, a first clean sheet of the season at the weekend is testament to his performance and to the performance of his defence who were resolute all game. Hugo Lynagh scored a hat trick and Nathan Kenny grabbed a brace with Danny Wilson getting his 5th goal in 6 games. A marvellous team performance from all of the players involved. Well Done to all of our players and supporters on the day.

Renmore U13 Div. 5 lads were involved in a fantastic game of football recently as they hosted Maree-Oranmore. Winning 5-3 in a game that saw plenty of goal chances from both sides. Liam O’Donnell, Leon Clairon-Hardy x2, Brendan Day & Senan O’Neill all got on the scoresheet as Cillian King played a massive part in goal for Renmore to help "The Blues" to victory. Great football from both sides and a fantastic advert for underage soccerin Galway.

U13's Div 5 are sponsored by The Full Duck Cafe.

U11 Boys really looked the part today in their new sponsored kit. Thank You to Galway Glass and Mirror Designs on the Tuam Road for your support!

Check our www.glassandmirrordesigns.ie

Two quick fire wins have helped Renmore Senior B to move up the Division 1 table as they beat Athenry B away at the weekend. Previously beating Cois Fharraige 2-0 at home the week before it looks like the team is clicking into gear after a slow start to the season. 

Good luck in their next fixture against Moyne Villa on 4th November with a 7.45pm kick off away from home. Renmore will be looking to bounce back after their opening day loss to their upcoming hosts.

Two excellent results from the weekend as Renmore AFC U12 Girls won 5-1 against Athenry B. Renmore Goals at home from Alice Delaney 2, Emily Kelly 2 & Abby Lohan 1 gave an encouraging victory for the girls.

U12 Boys Merlin Woods v Renmore AFC finished on a scoreline of 5-2 to the visitors. Renmore AFC U12 navy team gave an exciting come back performance for all to see as they surged back from being 2-0 down at half time. Goal keeper Ronan had a notable performance between the sticks as he performed heroics to keep Merlin from adding to the two goals scored.

Renmore stormed back playing some inspired football as Ben and Anton both scored two each and Dylan scored 1. The team can be proud of their teamwork on the pitch and show a real camaraderie off and on it. Well Done to both sides on a terrific game of football.

Renmore Association Football Club is pleased to announce the roll out of our all new online club shop provided by All Sport Store.

To order click on our picture link above to access the Renmore AFC online club shop or click on the www.allsportstore.com link here for sporting goods. 

Happy Hunting for all your Renmore sports gear.

Some of our players & managers have never looked better, than at the Renmore Halloween get together! 

We raised over €500 for Temple Street Children's Hospital. Thank You to Lorraine who collected all the goodies kindly donated by Lidl Ireland and a massive thanks to Sean and Damien at Lidl in Wellpark, Galway. 

Donations to Revolut 0877872411. Lots of fun & games helped raise much needed funds.

https://www.facebook.com/TempleStreetCUH 

U14 Boys had a super win in Division 3 on Saturday the 15th October at home by beating Corrib Rangers 3-1. Still remaining unbeaten at home is a good habit to keep and despite really challenging conditions they continue to put in spirited performances to make for an interesting season ahead. Leon Cussen scored another goal to take his tally to 4 from 4 games with a scorcher of a free kick to open the scoring. With sub Alex Iwasaki scoring the second after a Rangers equaliser Renmore took the game to their visitors from then on. Danny Wilson made it 3 - 1 to keep his scoring streak going as Renmore worked as a team to see the game out. Shout out to the combatitive Josh O'Reilly a real master class in winning the ball in midfield. Excellent overall team performance that will stand this side in good stead in future games.

With our Seniors facing an important away game to Salthill Devon this Friday in the Irish Cup (KO is 8pm) a quick report on how some of our underage sides did this weekend. 

U13's B  team sponsored by 'The Full Duck Cafe' won 4-1 versus Athenry on Saturday at home. Despite Renmore missing a penalty to open the scoring it was Senan O'Neil who scored late in the first half to get the show on the road. Leon Clairon-Hardy (x2) , Nathan Fondja added more goals to settle a highly competitive match enjoyed by all those watching. A special mention to goalie Cillian King an oustanding performance. 

Our Mr Waffle sponsored side U13 'A' who play in Division 1 came out on the wrong side of a 2-1 result against visitors Colemanstown Utd also on Saturday morning. Going into an early 2-0 lead Renmore had to work hard to get back into the game but despite pulling one back in the last quarter of the game it wasn't to be and Colemanstown came away with the points.

Renmore Association Football Club is running a FIFA World Cup 2022 Pontoon Fundraiser. €1500 in Prizes, €750 Top Prize. ONLY €20 Entry fee. Closing Date is 11th November. 

Please Revolut Tom €20 at 0876698110 to Enter. 

Please see top gallery above to view the rules.

Renmore Association Football Club is pleased to announce that we will be hosting our Annual General Meeting this coming Sunday 9th October at the Renmore AFC clubhouse at 8pm sharp.

This is your opportunity to have a say in YOUR club.

So if you want to get involved or just want come to see what we are all about? Save the date and time as we would love to meet you! 

Old and New friends always welcome. 

On Sunday our Premier Division team lost 2-0 away to St Bernards. Next game for them is an away trip to Salthill Devon in the 2nd round of the Irish cup on Friday 14th October.

In the U12 Boys league on Saturday it finished Athenry Navy 0-5 Renmore Navy. Ben Clifford x3, Max Connaughton x2 scored the goals. 

In the U12 National Cup also ion Saturday (Connacht Region) Renmore Reds won 3 - 2 v Claremorris in the first round of the National Cup. Padraig O'Flaithearta, Conor O'Meara and Luke James with the goals as they progress to Round 2.

 FAI Junior Cup

Maree Oranmore FC 2 - 3 Renmore AFC  

(After extra time)

Renmore are through to the 2nd round of the Irish Cup after a thrilling comeback away to Maree/Oranmore on Saturday. 2-0 down with 15 minutes to go Renmore pulled one back when pressure from Sammy Omokua caused one of the Oranmore defenders to send a ball back to the keeper which ended up straight in the back of the net. 

Renmore pushed hard to get the equaliser and with the last kick of the game it came through makeshift centre forward Owen Folan. Extra time loomed and it was Sammy Omokua who clinched the winner after a fine pass from Goalkeeper Dave McDonagh to send the Renmore bench wild. 

Travelling support was greatly appreciated and next up is a tough away trip Sunday at 11am away to St  Bernards in Abbeyknockmoy.

22 women participated in their Player Development Plan 2 (PDP2) as part of the Women’s Coach Education Programme in 2022 in Galway at Eamonn Deacy Park. In the previous 8 months the women have completed their PDP1 + PDP2, Workshop with Niamh Fahey, Delivered weekly session plans & Women’s Coaching Group engagement. 

Renmore AFC u12 girls were the lucky team selected to be put through their paces and were fantastic participant’s. Great day for the coaches and children with the The Galway Football Association allowing the excellent Eamonn Deacy Park to be used.  

The PDP2 course allows Coaches to learn about the Player Development Plan and the development of players aged between 9-12 years. Coaches develop through discussion, observation, identifying, listening, questioning, recording and feedback. Coaches also plan, organise, implement and analyse their own coaching sessions. 

useful links

https://www.fai.ie/domestic/coach-education/kick-start-pdp-2

Galway Sports Partnership
Galway City Council

 With the football season well and truly back its a whole host of games we have scheduled for this Saturday.

 24/09/2022

U13 Boys Division 5 

10.30am 

Kiltullagh B v Renmore B

U15 Boys Division 3

12.30pm 

West Utd v Renmore

U13 National Cup 

Boys - Connacht

2.00pm 

Renmore v Westport United

U17 Boys Division 2

2.30pm 

Kinvara Utd v Renmore

FAI Junior Cup

3.00pm 

Maree/Oranmore v Renmore

Western Hygiene Division 1 

4.00pm 

Renmore B v East Utd

 An historic day on Sunday 18th September at home for Renmore AFC as we fielded our first female team in 20 years. Female sport has seen a huge surge in numbers of girls & woman taking up soccer over the past few years and Renmore were proud as a club to see the U12's representing us on the grass!

Renmore AFC 1-3 Merlin Woods 

All square at half time at 1-1, Merlin Woods went ahead early in the second half and Renmore girls pushed all the way to get back on level terms but Woods scored a third to see out the game. 

Good support from the sidelines is a sign of good things to come from the girls at this age level. 

Good Luck to Marcella, Michelle and Barbara the management team with this talented group of girls.

Renmore AFC  5-3 Loughrea Rams 

Going one up nil up then conceding three in succession would sap the energy and confidence of most teams, but not this side. Leon Cussen gave Renmore the lead with a good finish but still went in 3-1 down at the half time change around.

Whatever was said at half time may be a closely guarded secret but what a change as Leon grabbed his second to add impetus to the home side. And with Daniel Wilson in imperious form scoring for fun everybody upped their game and the overall performance must have provided those watching great entertainment and encouragement for the season ahead.

Well done to this team and to all of our supporters and mentors on the day who helped this team to victory.

U12 Red team won their Connacht Cup Round 1 game against Moyne Villa  Villa on penalties. A great advert for underage football as Liam O' Donnell scored in first half of extra time before Moyne Villa equalised to send the game to penalties which Renmore came out on top.

U12 Blue team won 2-1 as they beat Cregmore/Claregalway in their U12 Boys Navy league game. Ben Clifford & Darragh Healy scored as the Renmore back line held firm and Renmore were very unlucky not to add to their goal tally. 

 Renmore AFC 9 - 0 Manulla FC 

Connacht Cup 1st Round

Renmore AFC U16 were up against Manulla from Mayo in the first round of the Connacht cup in Renmore on Sunday 18th September. Renmore scored from a Charlie Evans header. Luke O'Cualin added another before 20 minutes with Evan Healy adding another two to make it  4-0 at half time.

 
With further early goals from Daragh Finnerty and Juan Newell to put Renmore 6-0 up Ronan Barrett scored two more with another from Thomas McDonagh to finish the match off as Renmore progressed.

Full Duck Cafe sponsored U13's had a good start to their new season with a draw against St Bernards. Excellent footballing conditions saw both sides looking for the three points from the get go. St Bernards scored first from a header and Paddy McCarroll was having an inspired game in goal for Renmore, to keep St Bernards to a solitary goal. 

Eanna Daly got Renmore back into the game with a volley after a good combo move from Liam Kelly and Oisin Gorham. This boosted Renmore as they went looking for the winner. And they thought they had won it late on when a Finn O'Reilly effort was ruled offside. 

 A fantastic game of football for both sides who gave their all.

A special mention must also go to Joe Considine for St Bernards who was injured during the match. Renmore players and coaches wish Joe all the best in his recovery and look forward to facing him in their next fixture together. 

 What a difference a week makes! From having a tough opening away fixture against Athenry in their first game of the season, Renmore 'A' had an historic 2-1 win against Galway Premier holders Salthill Devon. Well Done lads fantastic victory. 

Renmore 'B' play Corofin away Saturday 11th September at 11am. Good Luck lads. 

   CALL OUT TO ALL FORMER PLAYERS

As you may know we are currently experiencing a severe shortage of referees in Galway.  With the game growing at a phenomenal rate we need more referees urgently to facilitate the league.

This is the first weekend of the season and already games are falling because there are simply not enough referees.  Are you a former player and in a position to ref a game or two (or three or four)?  

If you are or if your know of anyone we plead with you to put them in touch with PJ Norman 087 9073736 as soon as possible.

We know many do it for the love of the game and not for the compensation but the most up to date referees fees begin at €70 for a Junior Premier league match.

  Need to order or pick up Official Renmore AFC kit and gear? Then why not go down to the clubhouse on Saturday 3rd September to have a goo! It's open from 10am until 11.30am.

  The long wait is finally over and the all new 2022/23 season is about to kick off in grand style for our Senior sides.

First up on Thursday 1st September with a 6.15pm kick off is 'under new management' Renmore 'B's 1st Division fixture at home to Moyne Villa. 

Then we have the Premier Division game on Saturday 3rd September with Renmore 'A' facing a tough season opener away to perennial challengers for the title Athenry FC @2pm.

Good Luck to all sides playing this week and weekend. This weeks games can be viewed at the link below.

http://galwayfa.ie/fixtures/

  Call Out to all those who want to play football for Renmore AFC for the all new 2022/23 season ahead.

Membership for Renmore AFC is available for all players from the age of 4 onwards on our club membership platform Clubforce! 

We are looking forward to another great season ahead! 

https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp?LL_ID=1965&intMF_ID=10754#Anchor

Renmore AFC Senior A side will be looking forward to playing in the Galway Premier Division for the 2022/23 season ahead.

New players are always welcome to try out for our Seniors. Training commences Tuesday 5th July at 6.15pm.

Give manager Stuart Donoghue a call for more details.

085 877 5795

Renmore AFC U11 Boys match that was to be played this Saturday in Eamonn Deacy Park has been postponed until another day. There will be great excitement amoung the boys for a chance to play in the home of Galway United F.C. 

Best of luck to the boys and their coaches whenever it is rearranged to. The game is against Kinvara 

A massive thank you to Zappis for sponsoring our boys this year!

Based in the heart of Galway city, they use local Irish ingredients & craft them with an authentic Italian twist. Please support this fantastic restaurant and sponsor who gives back to the community.

A sometimes forgotten day that has a lot of us scrambling to the shops to buy brand new socks!

To all of the Dad's out there who give their all for their kids we salute YOU!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

Looking forward to the Summer?Then look no further than the Power Soccer  Summer Camps at Renmore AFC which are returning on July 11-15th & August 15-19th. 

A fantastic opportunity in a safe and controlled environment for lots of kids to develop their soccer skills, get exercise and meet old & new friends alike. 

A highlight of the summer for lots of children. To Register please follow our link her www.powersoccer.ie or Contact John by phone 0861956424 or email @ info.powersoccer@gmail.com

Thank you for supporting Renmore AFC this season. A fantastic final day on Saturday for our Academy for this season which saw plenty to shout about. Senior A promoted to the Premier Division, our B's get to a Cup Final, great numbers at our underage training sessions & Academy and to cap it all off the club receiving the Club Mark award from the FAI. Regional Manager Nigel Keady presented the award to Renmore AFC Chair Person Michael Crowe at the weekend. Thanks again for all the support this season and we look forward to seeing you all back in action in September!

The Renmore AFC Race night Fundraiser held recently in The Harbour Hotel was a huge success. The committee would like to send our thanks to all those who attended on the night and all the race night sponsors.

Fantastic night planned for this evening with lots of prizes everywhere! 

Our race night fundraiser is nearly here! We hope to see you all on Saturday night in The Harbour Hotel at 8pm. Thank You to so many businesses in Galway for supporting the club and this years fundraiser.

Prizes everywhere with our Auction Race on the night which includes 2 stand tickets to the All Ireland Hurling Final and an overnight stay in a 4 star Hotel in Dublin. Be there tonight to be in with a chance to win!

https://www.facebook.com/renmore.afc/videos/449364840285928

This is a great 'Cian On Sport' Podcast featuring Galway United and Renmore AFC!!! 

Check out Renmore AFC manager Stuart Donoghue's response to securing promotion! (11.50 minutes into podcast) Fantastic to see local soccer and sport featuring. 

See Link Below

https://soundcloud.com/advertiserpodcasts/cian-on-sport-episode-53-john-caulfield-alan-murphy-stuart-donoghue-philip-mcdonagh?fbclid=IwAR3XGwr2in06z5N1kOXV7WOYK-9LnDxk9mOBgUMAd2wMF6gFU7CagNx9_cg

A fantastic day out for all teams that participated in the The Maree Oranmore FC Invitational Finals Day. A host of teams enjoyed the good weather and enthusiasm from their hosts. The event saw our Academy girls and boys in action throughout the day and they certainly showed some skills and had fun at the same time. Well done to all involved in this event which took some organising, from the parade, the games and the celebrations afterwards. A massive shout out to Tournament Director Ross Melville and St Columbas Credit Union.

Renmore Senior A assured themselves of Premier Division football for next season with a local derby win over  Merlin Woods FC/Medtronic. A fantastic 3-0 win will see them facing the all new 21/22 season ahead with confidence and excitement. As someone said 'Renmore are back where they belong'.

Well done to manager Stuart and all the team and to the supporters who turned out today. A massive shout out also to An Pucan for all of their support for the team this season. 

Please Support our Supporters! 

Celebrations are still to come, watch this space!

Calling all Renmore AFC Supporters! 

Western Hygiene Supplies Div 1 Renmore AFC v Merlin Woods FC this Saturday at 2pm. 

A win for our boys at home this Saturday guarantees promotion to the Premier Division next season. 

The boys need all our support this weekend!  The lads would like to send their appreciation to their main team sponsor for the season An Pucan. 

They are looking forward to celebrating the season after the final whistle on Saturday.

It's been a mystery that has stood for many years now. Just who is that mystery cat Terry the Tiger?

 Many have thought that Galway United legend Ronan Coleman was double jobbing. Then there was the theory that maybe former United managers Sean Connor & Jeff Kenna were job sharing after their managerial tenures came to an end. And who knows where Nick Leeson is these days!??

All we know for sure is that a very svelte looking and welcoming Terry the Tiger was out and about with Renmore FC youngsters in Eamonn Deacy Park recently. 

With Galway United flying high in Division 1 and playing highly entertaining football then why not come on down to Eamonn Deacy Park and support the 'Tribesmen' and say hello to Terry. 

Whoever he may be!