On Saturday morning Craughwell United Academy were presented with new jerseys by sponsor Peter Mernagh of Midwest Fire & Security. The under-6 up to under-11 teams will be taking to the field in style for the rest of the season.

Craughwell United academy receiving their new jerseys from Midwest Fire & Security.
 Back row: Mark Phelan, Alan Tormey, Peter Mernagh (Midwest Fire & Security), John Callery
 Front row: April Callery, Jack Callery, Alfie Ryan, Darragh Tormey, Cillian Tormey, Oisin Phelan, Adam Mernagh, Conor Goggin 

The Craughwell United U10 squad in their new kit who took on Bearna na Forbacha on Sunday morning at Coleman Park

 

Also on Saturday Craughwell United Juniors travelled to Colmanstown in the Western Hygiene Supplies Championship. A lacklustre first half saw Colemanstown bag two goals. United regrouped and dominated the second period Ross Whelton putting in a magnificent cross for Darragh Connor to score a diving header on 60 minutes. The Craughwell men pressed hard for an equalizer and were unlucky when Joe Jackson forced a fantastic save from the Colmanstown 'keeper.

East United hosted Craughwell United U18 Boys on Sunday afternoon. In a bruising encounter United had a couple of half chances and denied East twice leaving it scoreless at the break. The introduction of Ian Ward and Daniel Galvin saw United take the upper hand. Daniel Galvin won a free kick which was scored by Alex Duggan. Ian Ward could have been awarded a penalty as Craughwell continued to apply pressure. East scored against the run of play and despite a good performance, particularly from the back 4 - it was honours even at the end - 1-1.

The U14 Boys travelled to Corofin on Saturday. United started well - Tom Malone opened the scoring following a flowing move. The home team upped the tempo and scored a number of goals following quick breaks forward. Craughwell found themselves 3-1 down at half-time but regrouped and competed well in the second half. They were unlucky not to score despite coming close several times, including hitting the crossbar. There were many good displays from Craughwell - Shane Cahill was solid in goals and Callum Payne and Darragh O’Hea put in strong defensive displays. Final score 1-3.

Craughwell United U12 Maroon Boys dominated proceedings away to Corrib Rangers on Saturday - their sixth league win from six. Ciaran Moran and Brian O’Gara scored their first league goals this season. Edward Donoghue bagged yet another hat trick with other goals coming from Darragh O'Donnell, Ethan Beattie, Noah Kinneen and Cian Kelly.

Back row: Callan Dolan, Toby Molloy, Darragh ODonnell, Cian Kelly, Noah Kinneen, Edward Donoghue, Jack Flaherty.
 Front row: Brian O'Gara, Jack O'Dwyer, Ethan Beattie, Ciaran Moran, Henry Cullaine, Danny Cahill.

 

The U12 Navy side travelled to Merlin Woods. Playing against the breeze in the first half Jonathan Nolan, Darragh Woods and Iarlaith Morrissey put in impressive defensive displays. Despite having a few chances it remained scoreless at the break. In the second half United took control and were rewarded after multiple good chances when Zach Wholihan crossed to substitute Jack Melia who side footed into the net. With only five minutes left and against the run of play Merlin cleared the ball from inside their own half only for the ball to loop over our keeper's head. Craughwell pushed for a winner but it ended with the spoils shared at 1-1.

Back row: Milan Karip, Liam Ward, Jack Conneely, Teirnan Comer, Thomas Glennon, Adam Melia, Cathal Byrnes.
 Front row: Darragh Woods, Jack Melia, Jonathan Nolan, Iarlaith Morressy, Cathal Osborne, Zach Wholihan

 

On Sunday the U12 Girls continued their fine start to the new year with a league win over Corrib Rangers in Westside. The Craughwell girls were quick out of the blocks and led at half-time thanks to goals by Isabelle Behan and Cerys Johnston. United continued to boss the game in the second half with further goals from Mia Fitzpatrick, Briana Seoighe and Isabelle Behan capping a fine team performance.

Back row: Sophie Meehan, Mia Fitzpatrick, Cara Caffrey, Lilly Roche, Emily Raftery, Evelyn Hewitt.
 Front row: Leanne Kelly, Maeve Desbonnet, Cerys Johnston, Ella Whyte, Niamh Keaveney, Isabelle Behan, Briana Seoighe, Beth Dillon.

 

The U13 Boys would like to thank Athenry U13 for coming to Craughwell to play a number of closely contested 9v9 blitz games resulting in 80 minutes of continuous football.

The Craughwell United and Athenry U13s who played on Saturday at Craughwell Astro