London Youth Committee notes
London Youth Committee notes
July 04, 2016
Well done to The London GAA U-16 Development Squad who defeated Lancashire on a scoreline of 8-07 to 0-03 in the All-Britain U-16 Championship Semi-Final at Pairc na hEireann, Birmingham last Saturday. This was a comprehensive performance on the day from a very competent outfit that played some fast flowing football and were a joy to behold at times. They were also defensively solid throughout but will know that a substantial improvement will be required if they are to achieve their goals for the season ahead. This is a fantastically talented group of players who now have an All-Britain Championship Final and the Dermot Earley Tournament in Ballyhaunis, Co.Mayo to look forward to this season. There is no doubting that if they apply themselves going forward that they can go on to represent London for many years to come.
There were some outstanding performances on the day with Conal Vaughan racking up another clean sheet, Michael Walsh and Conor Redmond defiant at the back, Felim Conroy and Elliott McPhunn leading the attack but the stand out performer on the day was the imposing presence of Caolan Doyle in midfield. Doyle was immense from start to finish. Strong in the tackle, composed on the ball and he finished the match with 2-4 to his name.
The All-Britain Championship Finals (U-16 and U-18) are on Saturday, July 16th and it would be great if we could get a large contingent from London GAA in attendance on the day to support the lads in both Finals.
Hurling Blitz Kilburn Gaels were hosts to a Hurling Blitz last Sunday the 3rd July at Gladstone Park for the U8's/10's and U12's. A big thanks to all who turned out from Granuaill and Kilburn Gaels Clubs. The children all had a great day implementing their skills in the games. The referees for the day were Liam Shine, Tommy Kilkenny and the umpires and linesmen all gave a helping hand. At the end of the blitz the children were treated to food and drink. A big thanks to all who helped organise the day. This was good as the youths will now look forward to competing at the ABC's next weekend. Parnells Conrad Ryan Tournament Parnell's club were hosts to the annual Conrad Ryan Football Tournament for U6/8/10/12's boys/girls last Saturday at Northwick Park.Thanks to all the clubs who attended with teams from Warwickshire, Clubs who attended were Parnells, Tir Chonaill Gaels, Tara's, St Kiernan's and Gael Londáin. Congratulations to all the winners as follows: The Conrad Ryan Cup went to the Taras Club, The Nora Togher Plate went to Tir Chonaill Gaels Club, The Gerry Sommers Plate went to Gael Londáin Club. Thanks to all the referees and managers and to all who were involved in helping to make this event such a success. As always thanks to all the parents for their continued support. 2016 All Britain Competitions (ABC's) The very best of luck to the hundreds of children aged 6 to 18 years from clubs across Britain who will be participating in this years four day event at the All Britain Competitions (ABC's) starting this Thursday the 7th of July and finishing on Sunday the 10th of July at Tir Chonaill Gaels Grounds, Berkeley Avenue, Greenford, Middlesex UB6 0NZ. The Games Schedules for this year’s tournament are as follows: On Thursday 7th of July at 10.30am for Primary Schools On Friday 8th of July at 10.30am Secondary Schools at 3.00pm U-8/10 Boys Gaelic Football; On Saturday 9th of July at 10.30am and U-12/16 Boys Gaelic Football; Ladies Gaelic Football (All Ages); On Sunday 10th of July at 10.30am U-14/18 Boys Gaelic Footbal Hurling/Camogie (All Ages). Any Enquries please contact Lloyd Colfer, Secretary of All Britain Competition Committee & Community Development Administrator, London G.A.A on 07872 600073 U12's London Youths playing in Croke Park Great news for London as thirty of our U12's London Youths has secured the position to be playing a 15 a side football game in Croke Park on the Saturday the 6th of August 2016 at either 5pm or 7pm. On this basis please may we have the names nominations of 1nr Girl & 1nr Boy from each Club before the 8th July. |
Tara Youths GFC will be holding their annual Summer Camp at Silver Jubilee Park Stadium,Townsend Lane Kingsbury NW9 7NE from Monday the 25th of July to Friday the 29th July from 10am till 3pm. Children from all clubs will be invited to attend Ages 5-12 (girls development up to 14).Gaelic skills, games and introduction to hurling along with self defence for the older girls and arts and crafts for our younger footballers. The camp is run by teachers and professional coaches with a first Aider onsite at all times .
For more information or bookings please contact Tina Tracey Camp coordinator on c1tracey@gmail.com.
U16 and U18 Provincial Championship on Saturday the 16th of July
U12's 7’s Tournament on Saturday, the 6th of August in Greenford
U14's 7’s Tournament on Saturday, the 13th of August in Greenford
U16's 7’s Tournament on Saturday, the 20th of August in Greenford
Hurling blitz for U8-U12 will be held at Kilburn Gaels on Saturday the 20th of August from 12 noon
U18's 7’s Tournament on Saturday, the 27th of August in Greenford
Dermot Earley Tournament on on Saturday the 3rd of September
Tara girls J Ffrench Tournament on Saturday the 10th of September in Greenford
St Kiernan's James O' Brien Day on Saturday the 10th of September
St Anthony's Tournament on Saturday the 17th of September
Hurling blitz for U8-U12 will be held at Greenford on Saturday the 24th of September from 12 noon
London IrishTournament on Saturday the 1st of October
If you require any further information please contact the London Youth's Secretary Joel McInern on 07956103723