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7-A-Side Fixtures Weekending 14th March

U7A1 Shamrock Rovers v Bohemians Dodder Valley Park 10.30 Saturday

U8D1 Shamrock Rovers v Palmerstown Utd Dodder Valley Park11.15 Saturday

U9A1 Home Farm v Shamrock Rovers Vec Whitehall 11.30 Saturday

U9E Shamrock Rovers v Leicester Celtic Dodder Valley Park 12.00 Saturday

U10A1 Shamrock Rovers v Ballybrack Boys Dodder Valley Park 1.00 Saturday

U7C Shamrock Rovers v St Josephs Boys Dodder Valley Park 10.30 Sunday

U8A St Kevins Boys v Shamrock Rovers Coolgreena Park 11.15 Sunday

U8D1 Shamrock Rovers v Lakelands Dodder Valley Park 11.15 Sunday

U9E Willows v Shamrock Rovers Beneavin College 11.15 Sunday

U10C Brenndan Coyne Cup St John Bosco v Shamrock Rovers Brickfields 12.00 Sunday

11-A-Side Fixtures Weekending 14th March

U11Premier Shamrock Rovers v Templeogue Utd Carolan Park 10.30 Saturday

U11A Tolka Rovers v Shamrock Rovers Johnstown Park 10.30 Saturday

U12Premier Shamrock Rovers v Shelbourne Carolan Park 11.30 Saturday

U12B Castleknock Celtic v Shamrock Rovers Porterstown Park 11.30 Saturday

U13A Shamrock Rovers v Belvederre Carolan Park 1.00 Saturday

U14A Broadford  v Shamrock Rovers Marley Park 12.30 Saturday*

U16Major St Patricks Athletic v Shamrock Rovers Walkinstown Park 12.30 Sunday

U17Major1 Knocklyon Utd v Shamrock Rovers Cherryfield Park 12.30 Sunday

U18 Ferrari Cup 1st Round Bohemians v Shamrock Rovers Albert College 2.30 Sunday

* note change in fixture for U14 match

7-A-Side Results Weekending 7th March

U7A1 Templeogue Utd 2-0 Shamrock Rovers

U7D1 Shamrock Rovers 4-1 Templeogue Utd

U8D1 Shamrock Rovers 3-1 Templeogue Utd

U9A1 Shamrock Rovers 2-1 Templeogue Utd

U9E St John Bosco 2-1 Shamrock Rovers

U10A1 Naas 1-5 Shamrock Rovers

U10C Shamrock Rovers 0-3 Finglas Celtic

U8A Malahide Utd 1-1 Shamrock Rovers

U8D1 Shamrock Rovers 0-2 St Kevins Boys

U9E Shamrock Rovers 1-4 Jobstown Celtic

Well done to Stephen Sheldon's U9A1 side who had an impressive win at home to Templeogue Utd. Templeogue Utd took an early lead but the Hoops hit back with a goal from Kristian Crawford. Jonathon Afolabi hit a last minute winner to give Rovers a hard fought victory.

Keith Kearns U10A1 side had a great 5-1 away victory against Naas AFC on saturday morning also. Keiths team remain unbeaten in the league this season. Well done lads keep it up.

11-A-Side Results Weekending 7th March

U11A Shamrock Rovers 0-2 Home Farm

U12Premier Malahide Utd 1-0 Shamrock Rovers

U12B Shamrock Rovers 2-0 Sacred Heart

U14 Harmon Cup Shamrock Rovers 2-0 Kilnamanagh

U15A1 Dublin Bus 4-1 Shamrock Rovers

U16Major Shamrock Rovers 0-0 St Francis

U18 LFA Youth Cup 3rd Round Palatine 0-2 Shamrock Rovers

Mick Fitzsimon'sU14 side advanced to the next round of the Harmon cup with a 2-0 home win in a Tallaght derby against Kilnamanagh. Goals on the day coming from Sean Mcmahon and Lee Finnegan.

Alan Gaffney's U12B side had a fantastic 2-0 derby win over Sacred Heart in Carolan Park on Saturday morning.

Paul Boyle's U18s great cup form continued down in Carlow with an impressive 2-0 win against Pallatine FC.  

7-A-Side Results Weekending 28th February

U7C Shamrock Rovers 8-3 Crumlin Utd

U10C Valeview Shankill 0-4 Shamrock Rovers

Well done to the U7C side who had a fantastic 8-3 victory over Crumlin United.

11-A-Side Results Weekending 28th February

U12Premier Mount Merrion 2-2 Shamrock Rovers

U12B Beggsboro 3-0 Shamrock Rovers

U16Major Shamrock Rovers 4-0 Drogheda Boys

U18 FAI Youth Cup 5th Rd Granville 4-2 Shamrock Rovers

Martin Heffernan's U16 side had another great win this week dispatching Drogheda boys 4-0 on Sunday morning.

2010 Goalkeeping Coaching Sessions

Venue: Carolan Park, Kiltipper

Any Queries contact Dave Foran: 0861677137

U7s to U11s 5:00pm

U12s to U18s 7:00pm

All on the below days

February: Monday 1st Feb, Tuesday 9th Feb, Tuesday 16th Feb, Tuesday 23rd Feb

March: Wednesday 3rd March, Monday 8th March, Thursday 18th March, Tuesday 23rd ,Tuesday 30th March

April: Wednesday 7th April, Monday 12th April, Tuesday 20th April, Tuesday 27th April

May: Tuesday 4th May, Wednesday 12th May, Monday 17th May, Tuesday 25th May

June: Tuesday 1st June, Tuesday 8th June, Wednesday 16th June, Monday 21st June, Tuesday 29th June 

New Head Youth Coach

Shamrock Rovers F.C. are delighted to announce the appointment of new head youth coach, Paul Boyle. Formerly Shamrock Rovers U20 coach, Paul is recognised as one of the best coaches in the country.

Speaking to www.shamrockrovers.ie about the appointment Shamrock Rovers youth development manager Stephen Fennell reckons "Paul is an excellent appointment and he impressed Michael O'Neill with his vision for the future. He is experienced in the game with a fantastic track record in development of young players. He comes with a UEFA A license accreditation and he will be a huge asset to the club over the next few years".

Academy and Coaching Updates

Speaking to www.shamrockrovers.ie, youth development manager Stephen Fennell is delighted with the coaching progress of our new academy. "We have focused on technique and ball mastery in addition to basic skills in our 25 week technical programme. Catering for 270 players in 3 1/2 hours is a logistical challenge for all our coaches but overall we are very pleased with the progress and technical development of our players. Alan Kelly who is a holder of a UEFA A license is a tremendous asset to us and has been doing fantastic work with our younger players in particular. Since the commencement in October we have also brought in Justin Gleeson and Kenny O'Toole who both have their UEFA B coaching licenses".

"It is important that we not only have pathways for our players but also for our coaches and in Ian Brady (u13) and Mick Fitzsimons (u14) in particular they have progressed very well in the Academy. From the feedback of our teams, the academy has been a big success but we will strive to improve further the development of our players in the second half of our 25 week programme".

Shamrock Rovers FC would like to thank Sean Kelly for his sterling work not only as 7-a-side coordinator but also in his help in administration of the academy. For u7 to u10 queries: contact Sean at 087-6966094.

Shamrock Rovers FC goalkeeping coach Dave Foran holds weekly goalkeeping sessions for all goalkeepers and has been pleased with the progress to date. For details on the next session: contact Dave at 086-1677137

Note

Shamrock Rovers FC would like to thank FAI South Dublin Regional Development Officer, Jim Crawford for all his help and technical assistance and we look forward to his continued assistance in 2010.

Fergie Kane

Shamrock Rovers FC would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge the work that Fergie Kane has done over the past number of years. Fergie has stepped down as manager of our u12s and we wish him all the best for the future.

Academy Night

Tuesday night is academy night in St Marks Community School, Springfield commencing from 6pm for all age groups until 10pm

Cubs

Wednesday night is cubs in Kilinarden Leisure Centre commencing from 5pm to 6pm

New Goalkeeper Coach

Shamrock Rovers Schoolboys are pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Foran as our new Goalkeeper Coach. Dave, who is a former 'keeper in the League of Ireland, has already taken up his post. "I believe Dave is an excellent appointment, he is very experienced and no doubt he will bring goalkeeping standards in the club up to a new level", said Stephen Fennell, Youth Development Manager.

Meet new youth development manager Stephen Fennell

“Schoolboy Scene” is Shamrock Rovers Schoolboys new on-line featuring the schoolboy scene. In its first feature, Schoolboy Scene caught up with Shamrock Rovers FC new youth development manager Stephen Fennell (SF) and asked him a few questions about his role and his thoughts on the future of the schoolboy section.

Click here to see the full interview with Stephen.

New Appointment

SRFC Schoolboys are pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Fennell as our new Youth Development Manager. Stephen's principal role is to implement the Technical Development Plan and he has already set out this task with great enthusiasm. Thanks to all the managers and coaches who came out to meet Stephen in Killinarden. We look forward to this exciting new development as we continue our push to overhaul our club and push ahead to challenge at the highest possible level within the game.