Gerry Reilly U-16 FT final on Sunday
August 05, 2010The competition has proved a great success in providing a platform to launch inter-county football careers. This is backed up with so many players from all the participating teams making it all the way to represent their senior county teams at the highest level. After a break of a few years with only blitzes allowed, we were delighted to be able to run the tournament again.
This year's final between Louth and Westmeath takes place on Sunday next, 8 August in Millbrook, Oldcastle at 7.30 pm.
Louth are seeking to win the trophy for the first time, while Westmeath are looking to win it for the first time since 2001. Both teams displayed great skills and determination in the 'round robin' section, and augurs well for a great final. When the teams met earlier in the tournament, they had already qualified and neither side wished to show their hand.
Gerry Reilly
This tournament commemorates Gerry Reilly who died tragically in December '87 at 16 years of age, and he had already proved to be a great footballer with huge potential to go on to great heights in the game.
Final Table after the'Round Robin' section 2010
Gerry Reilly U-16 FT 2010
PlayedWDLPoints
Westmeath33006
Louth32014
Dublin30121
Meath30121
The tournament is run on a 'round robin' basis, each team plays each other. 2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw. The two top teams play in the final. 'Man of the match' award for each game.
Results of the Gerry Reilly U-16 FT 'Round Robin' Fixtures 2010
Sat. 3 July Louth 2-12 Dublin 1-11
Sun. 4 July Westmeath 3-14 Meath 2-12
Sat. 10 July Louth 0-9 Meath 1-4
Sun. 11 July Westmeath 4-9 Dublin 0-9
Sat. 17 July Westmeath 1-8 Louth 0-8
Sun. 18 July Dublin 2-10 Meath 2-10
Winners of the Gerry Reilly Cup to date:
Westmeath 1990, 1992, 1994, 1999, 2000, 2001
Meath 1989, 1991, 1995, 1996, 2002, 2003, 2007
Cavan 1997, 2004, 2006
Dublin 1993, 1998, 2008 (U-17 Blitz) Tweet
