An Riocht Underage Football Tournaments
February 12, 2016
An Riocht Down have announced details of their Underage Gaelic Football Tournaments for 2016:
The Paul Farrell Cup & Shield U14 Football 7-a-side will take place at An Riocht (Down) on Saturday 7th May; KILCOO Cup holders, LONGSTONE Shield holders.
The Brian O'Hare Cup & Shield U12 Football 9-a-side will take place at An Riocht (Down) on Saturday 21st May; BURREN Cup holders, SHANE O'NEILLS Shield holders.
The Jim Mulholland Cup & Shield U10 Football 11-a-side will take place at An Riocht (Down) on Saturday 4th June; O'DONOVAN ROSSA MAGHERAFELT Cup holders, SHANE O'NEILLS Shield holders.
The Adrian McAlinden Cup & Shield U8 Football 11-a-side will take place at An Riocht (Down) on Saturday 18th June; BELLAGHY WOLFHOUNDS Cup holders, CULLOVILLE BLUES Shield holders.
Each day the first games throw in at 10.30am, the knock out stages begin at 1.30pm with the Shield Final at 3pm and the Cup Final at 3.15pm. There will be up to 8 pitches in use; further information or to enter any of the tournaments contact [email protected]
These tournaments are sanctioned by Croke Park. The emphasis each day will be on playing against new teams, making new friends and enjoying the occasion. Teas and hot food etc will be available from our newly refurbished kitchen.
Last year 51 Clubs from 11 different Counties took part and already just hours after preliminary notification went out there are entries in from seven different counties.
Testimonials
Thank you for a very warm welcome and fantastic hospitality! Great setup you have down there, overall a very well run tournament and it was an honour to be a part of it! We would love to return next year!
O'Donovan Rossa Magherafelt
Thank you for the invite to a brilliantly run tournament on the day, much appreciated. Cookstown Fr Rocks
I want to thank you for your hospitality. It was a very well organised competition. Your club members did a great job and were very welcoming. Our boys thoroughly enjoyed their day and went home with a smile on their face. We hope to be back next year.
St Peter's Lurgan
We want to thank you for the invitation to compete in the tournament. We would also like to congratulate and compliment you on a well-run event. All our players and coaches really enjoyed the day. Hope we get the opportunity to attend next year.
Ramor Utd
Thanks for the tournament on Saturday past. The kids had a ball. Fair play to An Riocht - the organisation and facilities are first class. Just how you manage 32 teams as efficiently as that is a tribute to you all. Thanks again. Hopefully be back again next year.
Teconnaught GFC
I'd like to thank you for Saturday's matches, the kids had a great time. As usual a really well run tournament.
Michael Davitts Belfast
Great day. Well organised. Looking forward to next one.
Moy Tir Na nOg
