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December 2007

The Clonakilty AFC Annual Club Christmas Draw took place last Monday evening, December the 17th, in O'Donovan's Hotel, Clonakilty:

Clonakilty AFC Christmas Draw Results
PRIZE		SPONSOR	WINNER
1st	Christmas Hamper	SuperValu, Ham from West Cork Meats & Turkey from ShannonVale Foods	Margaret O'Donovan, C/O Bernie's Bar, Clonakilty.
2nd	€250.00	Clonakilty AFC	Orla Witech, 6 Quay Apartments, Clonakilty.
3rd	€100.00	Clonakilty AFC	Ruairc Courtney, Red Strand, Ardfield.
4th	€50.00	Clonakilty AFC	Paddy O'Connor, Carhue, Clonakilty.
5th	Turkey	Clonakilty AFC	John O'Regan, Clonakilty.
6th	Bottle of Brandy	Clonakilty AFC	Mary Horan, Clonakilty.
7th	3 Months Gym Membership	Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery.	Peggy Keohane, Clonakilty
8th	Dinner for 2	Quality Hotel, Clonakilty.	James Calnan, 12 Tawnies Crescent, Clonakilty
9th	Batemans Shoe Voucher	Batemans, Clonakilty.	Kevin Barry, Clonakilty
10th	Bottle of Jameson	Nyhan Motors	Joe Lordan, Fairfield Terrace, Clonakilty
11th	Bottle of Whiskey	O'Donovan's Hotel, Clonakilty	Joe Hennessy, The Pike
12th	Box of Heineken	West Cork Building	Joe Hennessy, The Pike
13th	Body Massage	Ealú, Clonakilty	Nora Calnan, Darrara, Clonakilty
14th	Men's Christmas Mini-Hamper	Bluetts Pharmacy, Clonakilty	N. Lawton
15th	2 Bottles of Wine	Tim Hennessy	Joe Quinn, Tawnies Lower, Clonakilty
16th	2 Bottles of Wine	Noel Walsh	Daniel Connors, Clonakilty
17th	Watch	John Lowney Jewellers, Clonakilty	Tim O'Driscoll, 183 Comeragh Park, The Glen

The Clonakilty AFC Annual Monster Club Members Draw took place last Saturday evening, December the 8th, in Clonakilty. A magnificent total prize fund of €28,000 was drawn from all the people who kindly signed up as Club Members since the beginning of the year.

Congratulations to all the winners who recieved the following prizes from the Monster Annual Prize draw :
First Prize of €10,000 - Pa Minihan Granagoleen Clonakilty

€5,000 - Tim O' Brien, Sunnyrock Reenescreena Rosscarbery
€5,000 - Tom Houlihan, 28 Fernhill Woods, Clonakilty

€2,500 - Danny Lawless, 16 Fairfield Terrace Clonakilty
€2,500 - Paudie O' Brien, Hillhouse, Clonakilty

€1,000 - Atkins & Co Ltd.
€1,000 - Tim Fitzpatrick, Youghals, Clonakilty
€1,000 - AIB Bank, Clonakilty

1st December

* The Clonakilty AFC Monthly Members Draw for November took place on Friday evening, in O'Donovans Hotel Clonakilty. For all the results from the November Monthly Draw - please visit the A Home At Last section of the web site.

The Clonakilty AFC Annual Monster Club Members Draw will take place on December the 8th in Clonakilty. A magnificent total of €28,000 in prize money will be drawn from all the people who kindly signed up for the draw since the beginning of the year.
The Monster Annual Prize draw will be split into one overall €10,000 top prize winner, two €5,000 winners, two €2,500 winners and three €1,000 winners.

Clonakilty AFC is also holding it's annual Christmas Festive Draw in O'Donovan's Hotel, Clonakilty on Monday the 17th of December at 10pm.
First prize is a fantastic Bumper Hamper with many more additional prizes on the night of the draw. Tickets are on sale from all Club Members at a price of two euro each or three for five euro.

November 2007

25th November

The Clonakilty AFC Annual Monster Club Members Draw will take place on December the 8th in Clonakilty. A magnificent total of €28,000 in prize money will be drawn from all the people who kindly signed up for the draw since the beginning of the year. The Monster Annual Prize draw will be split into one overall €10,000 top prize winner, two €5,000 winners, two €2,500 winners and three €1,000 winners. Clonakilty AFC is also holding it's annual Christmas Festive Draw in O'Donovan's Hotel, Clonakilty on Monday the 17th of December at 10pm. First prize is a fantastic Bumper Hamper with many more additional prizes on the night of the draw. Tickets are on sale from all Club Members at a price of two euro each or three for five euro.

Clonakilty AFC and Dunmanway Town played out a 10 goal thriller in the Quarter Finals of the Beamish Premier Division Cup in Inchydoney last Saturday. A pulsating game ended 4-4 after normal time and 5-5 after extra time with Dunmanway Town eventually triumphing 4-3 on penalties. AFC's goals came from a Martin White hat-trick and further efforts from Noel Jordan and Piotr Stankiewicz. Clon AFC Squad: Padraig Horan, Eoin O'Donoghue, Nick Harrison, Ian O'Driscoll, Donal O'Donoghue, Aidan Pendlebury, Michal Ardelli, Eoghan Greene, Daniel Herod, Martin White (Captain), Noel Jordan, Declan Murphy, Ger McCarthy, Jonathan Hunt, Piotr Stankiewicz and Conal O'Donovan.

The Cloankilty AFC U18's wer edefeated 4-0 away to Bunratty United in Schull last Saturday and the Clonakilty U14 Youths lost 4-2 at home to Drinagh Rangers with Daniel Laker scoring both Youth goals. The 2007-08 Clonakilty AFC Over35's indoor soccer tournament kicked off last week and will continue every Wednesday night in the Clonakilty Community Hall. The 2007-08 Forristal's Pharmacy sponsored Astro Flames tournament also kicked off last week with a full set of fixtures completed in the Clonakilty Sports Complex.

19th November

Clonakilty AFC Juniors travelled to Crookstown for a vital away Beamish Premier League fixture last Sunday. Clon AFC put in one of the their best performances of the season and came away with a trmendous victory in a seven goal thriller. Martin White put Clonakilty 1-0 up inside 2 minutes with a fine finish from an excellent Noel Jordan pass. Crookstown equalised 60 seconds later when some clack AFC defending allowed the home side to score courtesy of a sloppy own goal. AFC fought back and re-took the lead with Martin White sliding home and grabbing his second of the afternoon. Crookstown equalised for a second time 10 minutes later with a far post header eluding the AFC defence to tie the game at 2-2. Clonakilty rounded off a wonderful first half when Michal Ardelli scored his first of the season to leave the interval score 3-2 to Clon. Both sides wasted a host of chances in a lively second half until substitute Piotr Stankiewicz headed home to put Clon AFC 4-2 in front. Crookstown pulled a goal back from the penalty spot late on but AFC deservedly held on to win on a final score of Crookstown 3 Clonakilty AFC 4. The win has elevated Clonakilty AFC to their highest league position in many years; second in the Beamish Premier League behind leaders, Skibbereen. Clon AFC: Padraig Horan, Mike Sullivan, Eoin O'Donoghue, Ian O'Driscoll, Donal O'Donoghue, Liam Anthony White, Michal Ardelli, Eoghan Greene, Daniel Herod, Martin White (Captain), Noel Jordan, Colin Lynch, Declan Murphy, Ger McCarthy, Piotr Stankiewicz and Conal O'Donovan. Next up for Clonakilty AFC is a Beamish Premier Cup 1/4 final tie on Sunday the 25th of November in Inchydoney with an 2:30pm kick off.

Clonakilty AFC Under16's were awarded a walkover when Leeside U16 failed to field a team in the SuperValu West Cork Schoolboys League last Saturday.Drinagh Rangers Under12's brought Clonakilty AFC Under12’s 100% record in Group1 of the SuperValu U12 League to an end in Cannon Crowley Park last Saturday. Clon did everything but score yet the home side managed to record a shock 1-0 win with Stephen Crowley scoring the only goal.

28th October 2007

The Clonakilty AFC Monthly Members Draw for October took place on Friday evening, the 26th of October in the in O'Donovan’s Hotel, Clonakilty. Congratulations to the following Club members who each win a prize of €200:

Patrick Minihane, Granagoleen, Clonakilty.
Ray O'Neill, 2 Western Road, Cloankilty.
Scannells Bar, Connolly Street, Clonakilty.
West Cork People, Wolfe Tone Street, Clonakilty.
Carmel Madden, Tawnies Lower, Clonakilty.

28thOctober 2007

Clonakilty AFC snatched a dramatic point away to Dunmanway Town in the Beamish Premier League in Mullough last Sunday. Two goals in the last three minutes earned AFC a well deserved 3-3 draw. Clonakilty kicked off with no less than seven first team regulars either absent or on the injury list. Nick Harrison made his debut in central midfield. Clonakilty stunned the home side by taking the lead in the very first minute. A well worked move down the left flank found Noel Jordan in space on the edge of the box. Jordan made no mistake from 20 yards to give AFC an early 1-0 lead .Dunmanway re-grouped and began to take control of the game. Two goals in quick succession gave Dunmanway a 2-1 advantage which they held until the interval. Clonakilty pushed forward in the second half but failed to breach a resilient Dunmanway defence. With AFC pushing hard for an equaliser Dunmanway pounced on the counter attack and made it 3-1 with only 5 minutes remaining. Clon refused to lie down and pulled a goal back on the stroke of full time through a Martin White penalty. AFC scored a dramatic equaliser deep into injury time when Ian O'Driscoll rose highest to head the ball into the back of the net and send the AFC touchline into ecstasy. Final score Dunmanway Town 3 Clonakilty AFC 3.

Clonakilty AFC Squad: Padraig Horan, Joe Hennessy, Ian O'Driscoll, Mike Sullivan, Donal O'Donoghue, Daniel Herod, Witlod Fraceck, Nick Harrison, Noel Jordan, Martin White (Capt.), Aidan Pendlebury, Piotr Stankiewicz, Karl Kurowski and Conal O'Donovan. The draw maintains Clonakilty AFC's 5th place in the Beamish Premier League table. Next up for the AFC is a home fixture in the Beamish Premier League against Bantry Gunners on Sunday 4th November with a 2:30pm kick off.

21st October 2007

Clonakilty AFC recorded their second consecutive 4-1 win in the Beamish Premier League at home to Leeside in Inchydoney last Sunday. AFC were guilty of wasting a host of chances in the opening half but eventually took the lead through a Piotr Stankiewicz overhead kick just minutes before half time. Leeside made the home side pay for their wastefulness in front of goal and equalised 10 minutes into the second half. A long clearance out of defence caught the AFC defence napping and the Leeside striker slotted past a stranded Padraig Horan. Clonakilty moved Noel Jordan up front with Martin White and the change had the desired effect. Clon turned on the style and scored three times in a fantastic ten minute spell to secure the points. Jordan and Michal ardelli combined to release MArtin white and the Clon Captain made no mistake from 6 yards out. AFC scored a third five minutes later when Noel Jordan rounded a defender and then the Leeside goalkeeper for a brilliant individual goal. Martin white grabbed his second of the afternoon when he finished off a flowing AFC move involving Daniel Herod and Noel Jordan. The win moves Clonakilty AFC up into 5th place in the League table. Next up for Clonakilty AFC is an away fixture in the Beamish Premier League to Dunmanway Town on Sunday with an 11am kick off.

Clonakilty AFC Squad: Padraig Horan, Joe Hennessy, Ian O'Driscoll, Eoin O'Donoghue, Donal O'Donoghue, Daniel Herod, Colin Lynch, Michal Ardelli, Noel Jordan, Martin White, Piotr Stankiewicz, Karl Kurowski, Shane Buttimer and Witlod Fraceck.

14th October 2007

Clonakilty AFC Juniors were away to Crossmahon in the Beamish Premier Division in Bandon last Sunday afternoon. The Clon team recorded their first league win of the season with a fantastic display culminating in a 4-1 victory. Martin White put AFC ahead with a neat finish after 10 minutes. The visitors were guilty of squandering a series of chances and midway through the half Crossmahon equalised with a well taken effort. AFC were not to be outdone and Piotr Stankiewicz was on the end of a flowing move to put Clonakilty back in front just before the interval. The second half belonged to Clonakilty with Piotr Stankiewicz grabbing his second of the game and Ian O'Driscoll heading in from a corner to cement a famous victory for Clonakilty AFC. The team and management deserve great credit for the manner in which they achieved this win. Next up for Clonakilty AFC is a home fixture with Leeside on Sunday the 21st of October in Inchydoney with a 2:30pm kick off.

Clon AFC Squad: Padraig Horan, David Gilbert, Ian O'Driscoll, Eoin O'Donoghue, Donal O'Donoghue, Aidan Pendlebury, Colin Lynch, Michal Ardelli, Martin White, Artur Herod, Piotr Stankiewicz, Joe Hennessy, Mike Sullivan, Noel Jordan and Daniel Herod.

13th October 2007

Bunratty United traveled to Ballyvackey on Saturday morning and came away with all 3 points in a one-sided victory over Clonakilty AFC Youths. Sean Evans gave a man of the match performance in central midfield for the visitors. Evans scored 4 of United's total including a superbly converted hat-trick in the first half. Bunratty added a further six goals after the interval courtesy of another hat-trick from Eddie Goggin and a brace from Gavin McIntaggart. Evans completed the rout with his fourth of the afternoon late in the game.

The Clonakilty AFC Youths grabbed a deserving consolation goal through the hard working Finbarr Butler. Bunratty were by the far the better side and good value for their win. They now join Bay Rovers at the top of the U14 league table with a 100% record after 3 games. Sean Evans, Eddie Goggin, Brendan Goggin, Edward McCarthy and Josh Lenz-Lipitch were the pick of Bunratty's best players. Clonakilty AFC Youths could have little argument with the final result but deserve credit for continuing to press right up until the final whistle. Daniel Laker and Finbarr Butler impressed for Clonakilty.

Clonakilty AFC Youths: Alan Murphy, Rubin O'Hea, Gearoid Brennan, Sean Smith, Colm O'Sullivan, Barry Crowley, Daniel Laker, Jerry Ryan, Brendan Burke, Finbarr Butler, David O'Sullivan, Conor Hayes, Michael Harte, Chris O'Donnell, Sean McCarthy, Liam O'Donnell and Colm Footman.

The Clonakilty Under 18's recorded a fantastic win in the in the O'Herlihy Bacon U18 League on Saturday when they came from 3- down to eventually grab an unlikely 4-3 victory.

1st October 2007

The Clonakilty AFC Monthly Members Draw for September took place on Friday evening, the 26th of Sept in the in O'Donovan’s Hotel, Clonakilty. Congratulations to the following Club members who each win a prize of €200:

The O'Regan Family, Lakeside House, Gullane, Clonakilty.
Dan Murphy, 27 Heatherton Park, Douglas, Cork.
Scannells Bar, Connolly Street, Clonakilty.
Finbarr O'Sullivan, O'Rahily Street, Clonakilty.
Caoilin McCarthy, 78 Ladys Cross, Clogheen, Clonakilty.

Clonakilty AFC Juniors were away to Ballydehob in the Beamish Premier Division in Rathravane last Sunday morning. A late goal earned Ballydehob all 3 points when Colin O'Brien goaled with the score tied at 1-1. Clon AFC fell behind early in the game only for Liam Anthony White to deservedly equalise with a spectacular effort. Clon AFC Squad: Padraig Horan, Shane Buttimer, Ian O'Driscoll, Eoin O'Donoghue, Donal O'Donoghue, Karl Kuroswski, David Gibert, Colin Lynch, Liam Anthony White, Martin White, Artur Herod, Stephen McDermott, Aidan Pendlebury, Conal O'Donovan, Declan Murphy and Daniel Herod.

The Clonakilty Under18's earned their first 3 points of the season in the O'Herlihy Bacon U18 League with a fine 4-2 win away to Harbour United U18's in Inchinattin last Saturday afternoon. Goals from Sam Johnson, Jack McCreesh and Finn Pegler earned AFC a well deserved win.

Both Clonakilty AFC U14's were in action last weekend in the SuperValu West Cork Schoolboys U14 League. The Clonakilty AFC Youth U14's put in an excellent team performance away to Bay Rovers in Kealkil but were eventually defeated 3-0. Best for Clonakilty AFC Youths included Jerry Ryan, Rubin O'Hea and Chris O'Donovan.

Clonakilty AFC Youths: Chris O'Donovan, Rubin O'Hea, Sean Smith, Gearoid Brennan, Stephen Tanner, Jerry Ryan, John O'Brien, Barry Crowley, Colm Footman, Arron Hurley, Cian Hennessy, Conor Hayes, Liam O'Donnell, Eugene Birlea, Michael Harte, Finbarr Butler and Cian O'Donovan. The Clonakilty AFC U14's suffered a heavy defeat away to Bunratty United in Schull.

25th September 2007

Paddy McCarthy, Treasurer of Clonakilty AFC, presenting Declan Long of Rangers AFC from Dundalk with a Club Pennant to mark their recent visit and friedly in Clonakilty.

Presentation of Medical Bag to Clonakilty AFC

David Gibbons of Bluetts Pharmacy, Clonakilty presenting Paddy McCarthy - Treasurer of Clonakilty AFC - with New Medical First Aid and Bag for Clonakilty AFC soccer club for the 2007 - 2008 season.

24th September 2007

Clonakilty AFC Juniors earned their first point of the season at home to Ballydehob in the Beamish Premier Division in Ichydoney last Sunday. An entertaining match ended 2-2 with goals from Martin White and Karl Kurowski in either half. Best for Clonakilty AFC included Ian O'Dricsoll, Colin Lynch and Martin White. Clon AFC Squad: Aidan Pendlebury, David Gilbert, Ian O'Driscoll, Eoin O'Donoghue, Donal O'Donoghue, Karl Kuroswski, Michal Ardelli, Colin Lynch, Liam Anthony White, Martin White, Poitr Stankiewicz, George Birlea, Conal O'Donovan, Declan Murphy, Mike Sullivan and Paul Murphy. Clon AFC are scheduled to face Ballydehob for the second time in a week in another Beamish Premier League fixture next Sunday in Ballydehob.

There was disappointment for Clonakilty AFC U12s in the National Cup last Saturday. Corinthian Boys A emerged victorious in an eight goal thriller in Ballyvackey. Eoin Ryan was the star of the show for Clonakilty U12s with a superb individual hat trick. The scores were level at 3-3 with only 5 minutes to go until two late efforts from the Corinthians earned the Cork Schoolboys League side a narrow 5-3 win but Clon did the club and the West Cork Schoobloys League proud with a fine display.

The Clonakilty AFC U14's were outclassed by Waterford side, Ardmore, in the Preliminary Round of the U14 National Cup in Ballyvackey last Sunday. Clonakilty AFC battled well for long periods of the game but couldn't prevent the excellent Waterford side from progressing to the first round proper of the competition. AFC managed to find the net twice with Stephen Vickery scoring and a contender for goal of the season from Conor O'Brien. Ian Falvey put in a heroic man of the match display for the AFC in central defence. There were other notable performances from Martin Scally, Conor O'Brien, Tadgh Casey and Stephen Vickery. Clonakilty AFC U14: Michael McCarthy, James Horan, Ian Falvey, Ruairc Courtney, Seamus Piollet, Alex Peters, Martin Scally, Shane Deasy, Conor O'Brien, Stephen Vickery, Tadgh Casey, Oliver McCreash, Sean Scully, Tadgh Sheehy, Vincent Hodnett and Matthew Fitzpatrick.

3rd September 2007

CLONAKILTY AFC - Weekend RoundUp

Clonakilty AFC lost to Crookstown in their opening Beamish Premier League match of the 2007-2008 season in Inchydoney last Sunday. A severly depleted home side were short seven first team regulars and the visitors took full advantage. AFC got off to a terrible start, conceding two soft goals in quick succession. Crookstown added a third midway through the first half and there was no way back for Clon. The second half performance was much more encouraging with Clonakilty AFC enjoying the majority of possession. Ian O'Driscoll, Shane Buttimer and Noel Jordan all went close but failed to find the net. Final score: Clonakilty AFC 0 - Crookstown 3. Team: Padraig Horan (Captain), Ger McCarthy, Ian O'Driscoll, David Gilbert, Donal O'Donoghue, Joe Hennessy, Shane Buttimer, Michal Herod, Aidan Pendlebury, Noel Jordan, Conal O'Donovan, Stephen McDermott, Poitr Stankiewicz and Chris Connors.

Clonakilty AFC U14's made the away trip to Rathvane to take on Ballydehob last Saturday. Clon went ahead through a fine Martin Scally effort. Ballydehob settled into the game and snatched an equaliser. The second period was completely dominated by Clonakilty who scored four times without reply. Tadgh Casey, a brace from Gearoid Barry and another effort from Brian Hodnett earned AFC all 3 points. Gearoid O'Brien, Gearoid Barry and Tadgh Casey were the pick of Clonakilty AFC U14's best players. Clonakilty AFC Youths U14's were defeated 3-1 by Togher Celtic in Togher last Saturday. AFC Youths were outplayed for much of the game but deserve credit for battling right up to the final whistle. John O'Brien scored Clon's only goal of the game.Best for Clonakilty Youths included Rubin O'Hea, Gearoid Brennan, John O'Brien and Daniel Laker. The Under18's lost at home to Togher Celtic 2-0 in the West Cork U18 league Ballyvackey on Saturday.

CLONAKILTY AFC - MONTHLY MEMBERS DRAW FOR AUGUST

The Clonakilty AFC Monthly Members Draw for August took place on Friday evening, the 27th of August in O'Donovan’s Hotel, Clonakilty. Congratulations to the following members who each won a cash prize of €200: Ann & Gerard Calnan, Tawnies Crescent, Clonakilty. Padraig Horan, Whitethorn Park, Clonakilty. Emily O'Brien, 21A Ashdene, South Douglas Road, Cork. Con & Mary Jennings, Tawnies Crescent, Clonakilty. Gerry & Mary O'Sullivan, Ahamilla, Clonakilty.

For all the results from previous Monthly Members Draws - please visit the A Home At Last section of the web site.

22nd August 2007

CLONAKILTY AFC League Games POSTPONED

Clonakilty AFC's scheduled opening Beamish Premier League fixture of the new 2007-2008 season on Sunday the 26th of August has had to be postponed due to the fact there is an F.A.I. Coaching course on during the weekend. The scheduled upcoming league games with both Crossmahon and Drinagh Rangers have also been postponed.

For an updated list of upcoming Clonakilty AFC fixtures - please visit the Fixtues Section of the web site.

20th August 2007

CLONAKILTY AFC defeat Aultagh Celtic to progress to 3rd Round of Carling League Cup

Clonakilty AFC defeated Aultagh Celtic 2-1 in the 2nd Round of the Carling League Cup in Inchydoney on Monday evening last. Goals in either half from Ian O'Driscoll and Noel Jordan secured the win for the AFC. There were impressive performances from Padraig Horan, Eoin O'Donoghue, Michal Ardelli, Colin Lynch as well as the two goal scorers. Clonakilty AFC played some neat football throughout and despite missing a host of chances in the second half deservedly went through to the 3rd round.

Next up for the AFC is the opening league fixture away to Kilmichael Rovers on Sunday the 26th of August with a 2:30pm kick off.

19th August 2007

CLONAKILTY AFC U18'S OPENING LEAGUE GAME POSTPONED

Clonalkilty AFC Under18's first league game of the season away to Ballydehob last Saturday in the O'Herlihy Bacon West Cork U18 League had to be postponed due to the poor weather. Martin White's side will now have to wait until the 1st of September when they are due to face Togher Celtic U18's at home in the league.

14th August 2007

FIRST 9 FIXTURES IN BEAMISH PREMIER LEAGUE ANNOUNCED

Away to Kilmichael Rovers - Sunday, 26 August 2007

Home to Crookstown - Sunday, 02 September 2007

Away to Crossmahon - Sunday, 09 September 2007

Home to Drinagh Rangers - Sunday, 16 September 2007

Away to Ballydehob - Sunday, 30 September 2007

Away to Skibbereen - Sunday, 07 October 2007

Home to Leeside - Sunday, 21 October 2007

Away to Dunmanway Town - Sunday, 28 October 2007

Home to Bantry Gunners - Sunday, 04 November 2007

For a full list of Clonakilty AFC fixtures - please visit the Fixtues Section of the web site.

12th August 2007

CLONAKILTY AFC DEFEAT BANTRY GUNNERS ON PENALTIES

Clonakilty AFC recorded their first win of the 2007-2008 season in the first round of the Carling League Cup away to Bantry Gunners on Sunday last. Goals from Noel Jordan and a penalty from Martin White meant the scores were level at 2-2 after extra time. Penalties were needed to decide the outcome of the cup tie and goalkeeper, Padriag Horan proved to be the hero for Clon AFC with two crucial saves in the shootout. Martin White, Joe Hennessy and Ian O'Driscoll converted their spot kicks to secure a well deserved victory for Clon.

Clonakilty AFC are at home to Division 1 side Aultagh Celtic in the second round of the Carling League Cup in Inchydoney next Sunday with a 2:30pm kick off.

10th August 2007

* JUNIORS DRAW IN PR-SEASON FRIENDLY

Clonakilty AFC drew 2-2 with Division 1 side, Ardfield, in a pre-season friendly on Thursday evening the 9th of August in Inchydoney. For a detailed match report from this game - please visit the Results Section of the web site.

8th August 2007

* CLON AFC drawn away to Bantry Gunners in first round of Carling League Cup

Tie to be played on Sunday 12th of August:

Round 1
Bantry Gunners v Clonakilty A.F.C.

3rd August 2007

* JUNIORS PLAY FIRST PR-SEASON MATCH OF THE SEASON

Clonakilty AFC took on fellow Premiership side, Ballydehob, in a pre-season friendly in Inchydoney on Tuesday evening the 2nd of August in Inchydoney. Clon AFC were unlucky to lose 1-0 but still put in an admirable preformance. For a detailed match report from this game - please visit the Results Section of the web site.

3rd August 2007

* TIMES AND VENUES FOR UNDERAGE PRE-SEASON TRAINING

Please note the following times and venues for underage pre-season training. Please note that these times are not the times for the full season, they are just temporary pre-season times, dates and venues. Full training schedule for the coming season for all age groups will be displayed on the web site in the coming weeks.

U12s - 25th Aug 10am - Ballyvackey
U14s - 17th Aug 7pm - Ballyvackey
U16s - 17th Aug 7pm - Ballyvackey
U18s - 23rd Aug 6pm - Inchydoney

2nd August 2007

* Any player(s) interested in registering to play with Clonakilty AFC in the West Cork Schoolboys League for the upcoming 2007 – 2008 season MUST register and sign forms with the club on the following dates:

Dates For Registration OF Players:

THURSDAY 9TH AUGUST 2007
7:00PM TO 9:00PM
PARISH HALL,
CLONAKILTY.

SATURDAY 11TH AUGUST 2007
11:00AM TO 2:00PM
PARISH HALL,
CLONAKILTY.

1st August 2007

* CLONAKILTY AFC MONTHLY MEMBERS DRAW

The Clonakilty AFC Monthly Members Draw for July took place on Friday evening, the 27th of July in the in O'Donovans Hotel, Clonakilty. For all the results from the July Monthly Draw - please visit the A Home At Last section of the web site.

29th June 2007

* The Clonakilty AFC Monthly Members Draw for June took place on Friday evening, the 29th of June in the in O'Donovans Hotel, Clonakilty. For all the results from the June Monthly Draw - please visit the A Home At Last section of the web site.

17th June 2007

* Congratulations to the Clonakilty AFC representatives on this year's West Cork Schoolboys League side who finished a historic 7th overall at the Kennedy Cup in Limerick last week. Coach Martin White and Goalkeeper Shane Deasy were part of the squad that secured their second highest finish in the Kennedy Cup ever. 7th overall out of 32 competing counties is a tremendous achievement considering the West Cork Schoolboys League is one of the smallest leagues represented in the competition.

2nd June 2007

* Clonakilty AFC Emergency General Meeting took place in the Parish Hall Clonakilty on Friday the 1st of June. Secretary, Chris Connor, gave a brief presentation on youth coaching and background information on Clon AFC's youth policies. Chairman, James O'Hea spoke briefly before opening the discussion to the meeting attendees.

A lively debate followed with each person present giving his / her opinion on what they felt the best policy for the club's youth and under age players should be for the coming season. Views were expressed passionately but at the end of the discussion a conclusion was drawn as to the best way forward for the forthcoming West Cork Schoolboys League season.

It was decided that all age groups up to and including the Under12 grade would focus on the enjoyment of playing and participating in the game of football rather than focused solely on winning trophies. At Under 14 level (and U16 level), the club now plans to field it's strongest possible first team but also field a second U14 team to make sure every player within that age group is still catered for during the forthcoming season.

Padraig Horan - Assistant PRO

* The Clonakilty AFC Monthly Members Draw for May took place on Friday evening, the 1st June in the Parish Hall just prior to the E.G. M. For all the results from the MAY Monthly Draw - please visit the A Home At Last section of the web site.

Ger McCarthy - PRO

30th May 2007

* The West Cork League Annual General Meeting took place in the Parkway Hotel, Dunmanway last Tuesday evening the 29th of May, 2007. Here are some of the main points of discussion from the A.G.M.:

~ The out-going Chairman and out-going Vice-Chairman swapped positions for the coming season while the remaining W.C.L. committee members were voted back in, en bloc

~ The W.C.L. are looking for a new committee member to take charge of disciplinary matters for the coming season

~ There is a possibility of six new teams entering the West Cork League next season

~ The new W.C.L. season will start a week earlier than usual with the first two rounds of the Carling Cup competition being played over the first two weeks, starting on the 12th August

~ The W.C.L. are looking for new referees, and asked all clubs to ask any retiring players if they are interested in getting involved

~ Any club with questions about funding or fund raising should contact James Tobin and to also try and find out about CLÁR funding which adds an extra 15%.

~ The next W.C.L. meeting is currently scheduled for the 7th of August 2007

Padraig Horan - Assistant PRO

26th May 2007

* Clonakilty AFC Over35's to Represent Ireland in Prestigious European Soccer Tournament

A squad of fourteen Clonakilty players are set to participate in the 5th WV-HEDW International Fraternization Tournament in Holland this weekend. The prestigious tournament takes place on the 26th and 27th May on the pitches of WV-HEDW, one of the oldest and most renowned soccer clubs in Amsterdam.

The squad is comprised of some of the best players from this seasons Clonakilty AFC Over 35's league and is the only team traveling from Ireland. Teams from Austria, Belgium, The Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Poland and Scotland are also set to compete. The Clonakilty AFC Over35 squad have been training vigorously over the past number of weeks in preparation for the tournament. Though the atmosphere is always friendly, a very high standard of soccer is still expected throughout the competition. The team is traveling with a relatively small squad, so each player can expect ample game-time with six thirty minute matches scheduled over the two days. The competition will be overseen by qualified KNVB (Dutch Football Association) referees.

Clonakilty AFC is currently fundraising for its proposed new Sports Complex development. Squad member and Secretary of Clon AFC, Chris Connor, is hoping to use the opportunity to study the high standard of facilities of the WV-HEDW club. The Dutch club's complex includes excellent facilities to cater for a large number of teams including six perfectly groomed grass pitches, dressing rooms and a large clubhouse.

The tournament is a fantastic opportunity for soccer clubs from all over Europe to participate in competition and meet up in a social environment. It is hoped that Clonakilty AFC will forge links with some of the competing European teams that may lead to closer interaction for all age groups in the future. The Clonakilty AFC club is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year and the first team have already marked the occasion by securing promotion to the West Cork Premier League. The club wishes the Over 35's squad every success in the European competition.

Squad - Back Row Left to Right: George Birliea, Mike Johnson, Bernard Hayes, Dominic Moore, Michael O’Mahony, Paul McShane, Gary Smith and Joe Horgan
Front Row Left to Right: John Powell, Chris Connor, Dave Peglar, Tom Houlihan, Andy Beattie and Sean Sheehan
Not in picture: Noel O’ Donovan and Patrick Austin

Ger McCarthy- PRO.