2009 Archive
| EA Sports FAI Schools 5 A Side National Launch, 8 February 2009 |
Noel Hunt, Reading and Republic of Ireland International, with Giovanni Trapattoni, Republic of Ireland Manager and Katie Taylor, Republic of Ireland Women’s International and World Boxing Champion were all in attendance to support the official launch of the EA Sports FAI Schools 5 A Side competition in Gannon Park, Malahide.
The launch was particularly special for Noel as he participated in the competition as a youngster in Waterford. This grassroots initiative encourages children to become involved in soccer at an early age and emphasizes the fun aspect of the sport.
The event saw over 14,000 children participate last year. The competition has been running since the mid 1990’s, the event is more popular than ever with 914 schools involved in 2008.
Tom Bolger, Chairman of FAI Schools stated, “This is our second year with title sponsors EA Sports and the competition is growing from strength to strength. FAI Schools are looking forward to increased numbers this year and encourage schools to register early”.
The EA Sports FAI Schools 5 A Side is the biggest and best competition in the 2009 Primary Schools Soccer Calendar. The competition will kick off in March and April, with Provincial and National Finals taking place this May. The winners from each county will go forward to their Provincial Finals and then they will battle it out at the National Finals.
There are 5 divisions to suit all school sizes. While FAI Schools and EA Sports encourage boys and girls to play on the same team, there is also a separate competition for girls’ schools. A number of teams can represent one school depending on the size of their student body, giving more children the chance to develop their skills in a safe, child centered and exciting environment.
The growth of football across the country can be attributed to the FAI’s Regional Development Officers, who have been vital in increasing the number of schools playing the sport, and to the dedication of local organisers who volunteer to run competitions in a professional and meticulous manner.
There will be county and regional finals taking place around the country next month; click on www.faischools, www.faischoolsmeath.com or www.faischoolsdublin.com for further information on the events.
National Finals, 27 May 2009
The curtain finally came down on the very popular EA Sports FAI Schools 5 A Side competition in Leah Victoria Park, Tullamore this evening (Wednesday, 27 May).
160 skilful participants took part in the Finals which were the culmination of three months of County and Regional competitions with eventual Provincial winners progressing to the National stage.
Almost 1,000 schools from all over Ireland participated in this the biggest and best competition in the 2009 Primary Schools Soccer Calendar. The competition emphasised the fun element with everyone a winner on the day. Player’s received an EA SPORTS goodie bag, commemorative medal and full soccer kit for their participation in this, the FAI Schools season finale.
PHOTOS AVAILABLE HERE:
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FIXTURES & RESULTS
“A” Schools:
TEAMS
Ringaskiddy NS, Cork (MUNSTER)
Scoil Mhuire, Moynalty, Meath (LEINSTER)
Butlersbridge NS, Cavan (ULSTER)
Derrywash NS, Mayo (CONNACHT)
FIXTURES
Butlersbridge 3-3 Derrywash
Ringaskiddy 1-7 Moynalty
Derrywash 4-2 Ringaskiddy
Butlersbridge 1-3 Moynalty
Butlersbridge 4-5 Ringaskiddy
Derrywash 4-0 Moynalty
Winner: Derrywash NS, Mayo
Runner Up: Scoil Mhuire, Moynalty
Third: Ringaskiddy NS, Cork
Fourth: Butlersbridge NS, Cavan
Player of the Tournament: Jarlath O’Malley, Derrywash NS, Mayo
“B” Schools:
TEAMS
Scoil Iognaid Ris, An Daingean (MUNSTER)
Gaelscoil Inbhear Mor, Wicklow (LEINSTER)
Scoil Colmcille, Newtowncunningham, Inishowen (ULSTER)
Breaffy NS, Mayo (CONNACHT)
FIXTURES
Breaffy 2-3 Gaelscoil Inbhear
Scoil Choilmcille 2-1 Scoil Iognaid Ris
Breaffy 6-1 Scoil Choilmcille
Scoil Inbhear 4-1 Scoil Iognaid Ris
Breaffy 4-0 Scoil Iognaid Ris
Gaelscoil Inbhear 4-2 Scoil Cholmcille
Winner: Gaelscoil Inbhear Mor, Wicklow
Runner Up: Breaffy NS, Castlebar, Mayo
Third: Scoil Colmcille, Newtowncunningham, Inishowen
Fourth: Scoil Iognaid Ris, An Daingean
Player of the Tournament: Dara O’Conchubhair, Gaelscoil Inbhear Mor, Wicklow
“C” Schools:
TEAMS
St. Declan’s NS, Waterford (MUNSTER)
St. Joseph’s NS, Gorey, Wexford (LEINSTER)
Scoil Iosagain, Buncrana, Inishowen (ULSTER)
St. Patrick’s NS, Castlebar, Mayo (CONNACHT)
FIXTURES
Scoil Iosagain 2-6 St. Declan’s
St. Joseph’s 1-3 St. Patrick’s
Scoil Iosagain 1-6 St. Joseph’s
St. Declan’s 1-3 St. Patrick’s
Scoil Iosagain 3-5 St. Patrick’s
St. Declan’s 2-7 St. Joseph’s
Winner: St. Patrick’s NS, Castlebar, Mayo
Runner Up: St. Joseph’s NS, Gorey, Wexford
Third: St. Declan’s NS, Waterford
Fourth: Scoil Iosagain, Buncrana, Inishowen
Player of the Tournament: Noa Baba, St. Patrick’s NS, Castlebar, Mayo
“A” Girls Schools:
TEAMS
Powerstown NS, Clonmel (MUNSTER)
St. Mary’s NS, Drumlish, Longford (LEINSTER)
Scoil Naoimh Fhionain, Whitecastle, Inishowen (ULSTER)
Gorthaganny NS, Roscommon (CONNACHT)
FIXTURES
Drumlish 0-4 Gorthaganny
Powerstown 1-1 Whitecastle
Drumlish 2-3 Powerstown
Gorthaganny 0-0 Whitecastle
Drumlish 1-4 Whitecastle
Gorthaganny 2-3 Powerstown
Winner: Powerstown NS, Clonmel
Runner Up: Scoil Naoimh Fhionain, Whitecastle, Inishowen
Third: Gorthaganny NS, Roscommon
Fourth: St. Mary’s NS, Drumlish, Longford
Player of the Tournament: Eurena Everard, Powerstown NS, Clonmel
Girls “B” Schools:
TEAMS
St. Mary’s Convent NS, Nenagh (MUNSTER)
Bennekerry NS, Carlow (LEINSTER)
St. Mary’s NS, Virginia, Cavan (ULSTER)
Scoil Mhuire NS, Clarinbridge, Galway (CONNACHT)
FIXTURES
Bennekerry 4-0 Clarinbridge
Nenagh 4-1 Virginia
Bennekerry 2-1 Nenagh
Clarinbridge 4-0 Virginia
Bennekerry 4-0 Virginia
Clarinbridge 2-2 Nenagh
Winner: Bennekerry NS, Carlow
Runner Up: St. Mary’s Convent NS, Nenagh
Third: Scoil Mhuire NS, Clarinbridge, Galway
Fourth: St. Mary’s NS, Virginia, Cavan
Player of the Tournament: Audrey Jo Murphy, Bennekerry NS, Carlow
