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Brian Staunton RIP.

Monday 12th June, 2017



Craughwell United's committee and members offer their deepest condolences to the Staunton family on the sad passing of Brian last Friday 9 June.Brian was always there at matches supporting his son Eoin and daughter Emily playing on our U14 boys and U14 girls teams respectively.Reposing at Cawley's Funeral Home, Craughwell today (Monday 12...


Craughwell United’s U18 girls were 2-1 winners away to Moyne Villa in their U18 League Cup semi-final clash last Thursday evening in Headford. Both teams were well matched throughout with scoring opportunities at a premium. Ruth Tansey scored Craughwell’s opening goal before the home side leveled and when Tansey was taken down in the...

Club results from weekend of 6-7 May

Monday 08th May, 2017



Craughwell United’s U12C boys (pictured) were desperately unlucky to lose 3-2 to Mervue United in their league play-off decider at Eamonn Deacy Park last Wednesday evening. Craughwell started strongly and took a two goal lead through Jamie Collins and Evan Moran. However Mervue hit back immediately with a fine long range strike to leave it 2-1 at...


Both our Junior and U18 sides concluded their league campaigns last weekend with away victories over Cregmore/Claregalway FC. On Saturday, the juniors were 2-1 winners thanks to first half goals from Chris Phillips and a penalty from striker Mike Madden after Liam Sheehan was taken down by the Cregmore keeper. Best for Craughwell were captain Iain...

Dont forget that the final day of our club Easter Camp will be at Coleman Park and not at the astro pitch.

Club results from weekend of 8-9 April.

Tuesday 11th April, 2017



The U12C boys (pictured) retained their ten game unbeaten league run with a 6-2 away win over Corofin United B last Saturday. Craughwell keeper Cormac Tuohy put in an impressive performance helped by well drilled defending from Cormac Regan, Rian Comer, Adam Jordan, Eoghan Tierney and Cathal Plower. After a slow start from the away side, Conor Gilligan...

Club results from weekend of 1-2 April.

Monday 03rd April, 2017



The U12C boys were the unluckiest team last weekend when losing 4-3 to Knocknacarra C in their League Cup semi-final at Coleman Park. After going two behind, United fought back with goals from Cormac McFadden and the impressive Evan Moran to tie the match in normal time at 2-2. Craughwell pushed on in extra time and were unlucky not to convert several chances....


The U18 boys were 2-1 winners away to Loughrea last Sunday afternoon with left winger Jonathan Boland (pictured) capping a fine performance in scoring both United goals. Midfielders Jack Doran and Eoin Fahy put in strong first half displays while central defenders Oisin O Brien and Alan Callanan were solid throughout, particularly with Loughrea...

Club results from weekend of 18-19 March

Tuesday 21st March, 2017



With few league games organised due to St. Patrick’s weekend, it was left to our U12 girls to fly the flag for the club. The U12 Navy team drew 2-2 at home to Knocknacarra while the U12 Blue team were 2-0 winners away to Athenry B. The game was played in tricky conditions and with a strong wind at their backs in the opening half, Aisling Whyte fired home from...


Craughwell United’s U14 boys lost by a late goal in a 3-2 home defeat to Bearna Na Forbacha last Saturday afternoon at Coleman Park. Liam Mulveen and Sam Maduka were on target for United. Also on Saturday, Craughwell players Laura Cunningham and Shauna Tobin were on the Galway U18 Interleague squad that made the long trip to play the Inishowen League in...

Club results from weekend of 25-26 February

Monday 27th February, 2017



Craughwell United’s U18 boys bowed out of the Connacht Shield at the quarter final stage after a 3-1 defeat away to Boyle Celtic last Saturday afternoon. Craughwell took a long time to settle into the game and it was the home side who opened the scoring. United soon leveled when Alan Callanan found Adam Lawlor-Smalle (pictured) at the back post; the...

Club results from weekend of 18-19 February

Monday 20th February, 2017



The Craughwell United junior side were 2-1 winners over Dynamo Blues B last Saturday afternoon in Tuam. Craughwell needed a win to keep their slim promotion hopes alive and deservedly went in front from an Alan Tormey penalty after striker Mike Madden was upended in the box. Madden then almost doubled the lead before halftime after hitting the woodwork from...

Compulsory FAI Child Welfare Course in St Michaels Hall, Craughwell on Tuesday 7 March from 7pm to 10pm - BOOK NOW.The above course is now open for bookings on the FAI website. Places are limited, so please book as soon as possible.This course is compulsory for every club coach/assistant/committee member dealing with underage players.The cost is €10...

Club results from weekend of 4-5 February

Monday 06th February, 2017



The Craughwell United junior side lost 2-0 away to Claregalway last Saturday afternoon in their Division 4 league encounter. Both sides were evenly matched in a scoreless first half but Claregalway took the lead from the penalty spot shortly after the break. Craughwell pressed for the equaliser but went further behind from a well taken shot from outside...

Club results from weekend of 28-29 January

Thursday 02nd February, 2017



The Craughwell United junior side were 4-1 winners over St Bernards B last Saturday at Coleman Park. Gavin O Toole opened the scoring on ten minutes with a crisp right footed finish to the far left corner. That was followed followed quickly by a Mike Madden (pictured) tap in from Mike Naughton’s assist and then before the break, the two strikers...


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Club results from weekend of 21-22 January

Monday 23rd January, 2017


Both U12 boys teams were out of luck last Saturday with the U12A team losing 2-1 at home to Maree/Oranmore B while Andrew Power was on target for the U12B boys in their 6-1 defeat away to Kilshanvey United.On Sunday, the U16 boys lost 2-0 away to West Coast United in their Championship Cup match while the U18 boys also exited their Championship Cup with a 5-1 loss...

Club results from weekend of 14-15 January

Monday 16th January, 2017



The Galway FA season resumed after the winter break with all our U12 boys teams playing at home last Saturday. The U12A boys were held 2-2 by Bearna Na Forbacha while the U12B boys lost 4-1 to Corofin United. The U12C boys continued their fine form with a 5-2 win over Colga C. The U13B boys drew 2-2 against Colga in a friendly match with Shane Touhy and Cian Irwin on...


Craughwell United FC are marking their twenty fifth season in football with a Christmas Celebration Night in Rafterys on Thursday 29th December. We hope that past players, parents, managers and committee members will come along and enjoy stories and memories of times past and present. There will be a three course meal at 7pm followed by music. €20...

Galway FA Derek Rogers is coming out this Tuesday at 8.30pm in Cheevers to spend an hour with the managers and coaches. This is his request free of charge so it would be great if everyone could make a conscious effort to be there. He wants to give some tips on coaching and also gives us the opportunity to have a question and answer session with him....

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