Shane Keohane presents a set of jerseys and a cheque to Mick Durkin manager of the senior team. Shane has come on board for two years and his generous sponsorship will help the club to move forward. Thanks again!
Photo:Damien O’Brien (secretary), Sammy Revins (Chairman), Shane Keohane (Shane Keohane Scaffolding), Mick Durkin (Manager),Anthony Horgan (PRO). Pictures kindly taken by Michael Hussey of www.youghalonline.com
Youghal United 2 – 0 Ballinhassig.
Scorers:M.J.Hennessy , A.Hennessy.
Report: Anthony Horgan. Pictures Michael Hussey (www.youghalonline.com)
On Sunday 19th April Youghal United’s senior team won promotion to the MSL division 1 with a 2-0 home win against promotion rivals Ballinhassig. With the lads drawing away earlier in the week to Glasheen 3-3 this game was going to be a cliff hanger. Ballinhassig came to Youghal knowing that a win for them would clinch the promotion spot while we knew a least a draw would be good enough.
With all this in mind Youghal were not sitting back and settling for a draw , they played some good football and attacked the opposition at every opportunity. Youghal got the opener 30mins in through a Michael John Hennessy penalty kick. This put more pressure on the away side although they were unlucky just before the half time whistle when David Kearns denied them an equaliser.
Youghal came out for the second half a bit flat and the Ballinhassig lads sensed this as they attacked for the first 10mins. With a series of corner kicks and last ditch defending the back four of Paul Kelly, Ken Dempsey , Paul O Driscoll and Anthony Kelly stood firm and dealt with everything thrown at them. At the other end veteran Alan Hennessy put the game to bed with Youghal’s second , a cracking left legged shot low into the corner and the crowd went mad.
Youghal saw out the remainder of the game with ease and when the final whistle blew the celebrations began. A couple of refreshments were enjoyed later in “Bertie’s bar” . Well done to all involved the players , Mick Durkin and Liam Ryan who took charge of the team. We all know we can compete in Division 1 as we knocked out a couple of teams in cup competition recently. Lets enjoy this victory and worry about the rest next season.
| 1 | Fermoy | 16 | 43 | |
| 2 | Youghal Utd | 16 | 35 | |
| 3 | Garryduff | 16 | 31 | |
| 4 | Ballinhassig | 16 | 31 | |
| 5 | Glasheen | 15 | 26 | |
| 6 | Temple Utd | 16 | 23 | |
| 7 | Casement Celtic | 15 | 8 | |
| 8 | Bandon | 16 | 8 | |
| 9 | CIT | 16 | 1 |
Ardrath Park was the place to be last Sunday morning as Youghal United Academy hosted Ardmore FC for a series of challenge games.
Over sixty 8 and 9 year old boys and girls created a noisy, fun-filled atmosphere. The games were highly competitive, with plenty of skill on display from both sides.