Once in a Lifetime documentary now available to watch online

Last Thursday, ‘Once in a Lifetime’, a documentary which retells the story of Dundalk FC’s 1979/80 European Cup campaign, was aired Setanta Sports Ireland.

For those who missed it, fear not as the full programme is now available to watch online and is certainly worth a watch.

Produced by Square 1 and adapted from real-life testimonies and interviews with players, the documentary film examines the themes of solidarity, strength and community throughout the club’s European campaign which saw them take on Linfield, Hibernians of Malta and Glasgow Celtic.

“In 1979, Dundalk Football Club would cement their place in Irish football folklore. Their odyssey in the European Cup in that year has never been matched by an Irish soccer team,” said writer, producer and director, Shane Tobin.

“It was a journey that seen drama and tension on and off the pitch, in what would become a truly memorable year for the team. It was the first time a team from Northern Ireland and a team from the Republic had ever met in Europe’s premier soccer competition.

“This is the story of that once in a lifetime journey, told by those who lived it charting all the events from the tension that erupted in the Linfield games, the rioting, the surreal trip away to Holland, a summer trip to play Malta and also the culmination of years of hard work and effort as they took on Glasgow Celtic in the biggest game of their lives.

“One of two games no one in the town has ever forgotten for totally different reasons.”

Check out the second preview above.

Second promo released ahead of tonight’s airing of Dundalk FC documentary Once in a Lifetime

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A second promo of the special documentary ‘Once in a Lifetime’, which retells the story of Dundalk FC’s 1979/80 European Cup campaign, has been released in the build-up to tonight’s airing on Setanta Sports Ireland.

The programme is available free view, meaning you don’t have to be a Setanta customer to watch it, and goes out at 9pm tonight.

Produced by Square 1 and adapted from real-life testimonies and interviews with players, the documentary film examines the themes of solidarity, strength and community throughout the club’s European campaign which saw them take on Linfield, Hibernians of Malta and Glasgow Celtic.

“In 1979, Dundalk Football Club would cement their place in Irish football folklore. Their odyssey in the European Cup in that year has never been matched by an Irish soccer team,” said writer, producer and director, Shane Tobin.

“It was a journey that seen drama and tension on and off the pitch, in what would become a truly memorable year for the team. It was the first time a team from Northern Ireland and a team from the Republic had ever met in Europe’s premier soccer competition.

“This is the story of that once in a lifetime journey, told by those who lived it charting all the events from the tension that erupted in the Linfield games, the rioting, the surreal trip away to Holland, a summer trip to play Malta and also the culmination of years of hard work and effort as they took on Glasgow Celtic in the biggest game of their lives.

“One of two games no one in the town has ever forgotten for totally different reasons.”

Check out the second preview above.

Preview of Dundalk FC documentary ‘Once in a Lifetime’ to take place tomorrow

A preview of the special documentary ‘Once in a Lifetime’, which retells the story of Dundalk FC’s 1979/80 European Cup campaign, will take place at An Táin Arts Centre tomorrow night.

Produced by Square 1 and adapted from real-life testimonies and interviews with players, the documentary film examines the themes of solidarity, strength and community throughout the club’s European campaign which saw them take on Linfield, Hibernians of Malta and Glasgow Celtic.

For those who can’t attend tomorrow’s screening, it will air on Setanta Sports Ireland at 9pm on Thursday August 6^th.

“In 1979, Dundalk Football Club would cement their place in Irish football folklore. Their odyssey in the European Cup in that year has never been matched by an Irish soccer team,” said writer, producer and director, Shane Tobin.

“It was a journey that seen drama and tension on and off the pitch, in what would become a truly memorable year for the team. It was the first time a team from Northern Ireland and a team from the Republic had ever met in Europe’s premier soccer competition.

“This is the story of that once in a lifetime journey, told by those who lived it charting all the events from the tension that erupted in the Linfield games, the rioting, the surreal trip away to Holland, a summer trip to play Malta and also the culmination of years of hard work and effort as they took on Glasgow Celtic in the biggest game of their lives.

“One of two games no one in the town has ever forgotten for totally different reasons.”

Check out a preview below…

Glenmuir FC enjoy trip to Celtic Park

The Glenmuir team and their coaches outside Celtic Park

Glenmuir FC’s partnership with Glasgow Celtic went to the next level recently when 18 members headed over to Scotland for a four day team tour experience on Wednesday 8th April.

On the day the team arrived, they went to the 10,000 seater Brookwood Stadium, where the Hoey’s Lane outfit played Cumbernauld Colts and won 1-0 thanks to a goal by JJ Nwebuze.

That evening they set off for the first team match in Celtic Park, where Celtic beat Partick Thistle 2-0.

On Thursday and Friday the squad trained in Barrowfield with academy coaches and had their lunch in Celtic Park. They also got to see the Celtic Academy U-15s train at Barrowfield with their coaches and to view an U-17 league match, which Celtic won 7-1.

On the Thursday evening Glenmuir went to the Odeon to play a game of bowling and on Friday they went to Sauchiehall Street where the lads went shopping!

On the final day, the team headed for the Emirates Arena, straight across from Celtic Park, to have another training session and mini blitz and once finished there they went to Celtic Park for the stadium tour and visit to the Superstore.

A brilliant experience was had by all that attended and this will be the first of many team tours over to Celtic. The players picked up loads of new drills and skills and Glenmuir coaches Ciaran Caldwell, Gary Rogers and Keith Newell got the opportunity to shadow coach with the Celtic coaches, picking up on new ideas and drills to use back home.

Glenmuir to host Celtic Soccer Academy this October

Glenmuir Football Club are set to host a Celtic Soccer Academy for footballers aged between six and 17 years of age during the October mid-term break from school.

The camp, which is being run in partnership with Glasgow Celtic FC, takes place from October 27^th to 31^st in Glenmuir Park from 10am to 3pm daily.

The cost is €80 and each day there will be different themes.

For further details call Ciaran on 085 1376571 or Gary on 087 7500334.

Glenmuir and Celtic confirm link-up with Dublin meeting

Glenmuir United’s link with the Glasgow Celtic International Programme went to the next level at a meeting held in Dublin recently.

On the day club representatives Eamonn Farrell, Mark Sheils and Gary Rogers, along with Willie McNabb, Celtic Youth Academy and Mark Anderson outlined Glasgow Celtic and Glenmuir’s commitment to each other.

The club partnership programme allows Glenmuir United Football  Club to become an official club partner of Celtic Football Club and receive exclusive benefits such as:

• Access to academy standard coaching curriculum
• Opportunities for Glenmuir club’s teams to visit Celtic FC
• Visits from Celtic FC coaches to Glenmuir Football Club
• Opportunities for Glenmuir coaches to receive coach education sessions from Glasgow Celtic academy coaches
• Opportunities for registered Glenmuir club players to attend official Celtic FC coaching in Glasgow
• Features for Glenmuir United FC on Celtic’s official website, in the official Celtic magazine ‘The Celtic View’ and on the official club internet channel Celtic TV
• Opportunities to host Celtic FC soccer camps/clinics
• Opportunities for Glenmuir registered players and teams to travel to Celtic FC to take part in the Celtic team tour experience.

Glenmuir will host a world famous Celtic Football Club camp in Dundalk in the coming season, the organisation of which is already underway. Coaches from the Celtic Soccer Academy will travel to the club and deliver a week long camp based around the ‘Celtic Way’ in coaching young soccer players.

These camps are open for boys and girls of all ages and are designed so that the players attending will experience what it is like to be coached in the methods of Celtic Football Club.

“The coaching curriculum covered will be amazing,” said Glenmuir club representatives, who got an insight to what will be delivered at the international partnership meeting.

“As was said in previous releases the key to success of these seminars and programmes will be player participation and coach education.

“Once again Glenmuir Football Club would like to give a special mention amd thank Eoin McGuinness of Tain Bhoys Celtic Supporters Club who helped to get the contacts in place.”

Details will follow regarding a registration day on the Celtic International Soccer Camp at Glenmuir Park. An announcement will be made in the near future through the club website www.glenmuirfc.com and Glenmuir Facebook and Twitter feeds. Those interested in being involved and taking part in the soccer camp will have to book early as places will be limited.

Glenmuir’s Celtic link-up to benefit coaches and players alike

Glenmuir United’s link with Glasgow Celtic, which was announced at the weekend, has given the club exclusive access to the Scottish champions’ academy and development coaches for coach and player education. The relationship with Glasgow Celtic is in its infancy but will grow each season and the Hoey’s Lane club have plans for more exciting programs in the future.

Talks between the clubs are at the next level with Glasgow Celtic’s Soccer Academy manager Mr Willie McNab, who recently spoken to Glenmuir United’s club representatives Mark Sheils (Club Secretary) and Gary Rogers Committee member.

According to Mr Sheils, the link-up will benefit future generations of players at the club.

“Mr Mc Nab was very impressed with the club’s enthusiasm to revitalise grassroots football by constructing and having the best soccer facilities and, in turn, developing youth players in the right way,” he said.

“Glenmuir are striving to implement better coaching for all its coaches and with this partnership at Celtic we hope to further educate both the players and coaches at the club. Celtic will provide the club with session plans and drills for all the coaches and regularly conduct coaching seminars and programmes.

“The key to success of these seminars and programmes will be participation and education. The main objective of the programmes is to make a difference to young footballers across the north east and the promotion for positive change at the under age level.

“At Glenmuir FC we place huge importance on our community work and in this new partnership it will be a major part of that. The young Glenmuir players are the future of the club both on and off the field, and we have seen first hand what great work soccer in the community does and how much fun the kids have at the Glenmuir FC Academy,” said Mark.

Both clubs are looking forward to working with each other and their will be further announcements and publications in the near future through the club website www.glenmuirfc.com and Glenmuir Facebook and Twitter feeds.

Glasgow Celtic and Glenmuir team up

Glasgow Celtic Football Club have officially announced that they will be starting a new partnership with Dundalk-based Glenmuir Football Club.

This is a great opportunity for the Hoey’s Lane outfit to be involved with such a big name in European football.

Coaching will be at forefront of the partnership for the club’s players and coaches.

Details will follow regarding future soccer camps which will run at Glenmuir Park. These camps will be coached by the Celtic academy coaches who will travel over from Glasgow.

After many months of talks between both clubs, further meetings are to take place and more details will be released then.

A special mention also for Gary Rodgers of Glenmuir FC and Eoin McGuinness of Tain Bhoys CSC who helped to get the contacts in place.