FAI grant Woodview Celtic €2,500 towards new pitch

FAI president John Delaney with the Dundalk Schoolboys’ League’s Gerry Gover and local TD Peter Fitzpatrick at last night’s event in the Ballymascanlon Hotel

The FAI are to grant local club Woodview Celtic €2,500 towards a new pitch.

FAI president John Delaney made the announcement at a club event in the Ballymascanlon Hotel last night.

The Waterford man also presented Woodview with 150 tickets for Ireland’s forthcoming match with Georgia in September.

Commenting on their Facebook page, Woodview said the event helped them make a move towards securing the future of their great club.

Amongst those to address the large attendance were club secretary Kevin McGee, Gerry Gorman of the North East Football League, Gerry Gover of the Dundalk Schoolboys’ League, Ciaran Bond of Dundalk FC and local TD Peter Fitzpatrick.

Sponsors on the night included Fyffes, Peter Fitzpatrick, Café 37, Dundalk Schoolboys’ League, Balon Sports, NEFL, Black Wok, Young’s, Oxy Arc, Slimming World (Fiona Pepper), Lally’s Electrical, O’Hare Tyres, Smack Dry Cleaners, Johnny Kirk, Gary Hoey, Laverty Motors, Micro Clean Environmental, National Time, The Strong Room, McCreesh’s Avenue Deli, Black & White Construction, Gem Embroidery, and Priority Printing.

Painting of Dundalk legend McConville to be auctioned this Friday

The painting of Tommy Mac

A painting of legendary Dundalk footballer by local artist Michael Duffy will be auctioned off this Friday in aid of the North Louth Hospice.

Michael, who is well known as the public announcer in Oriel Park, painted the picture of McConville in the wake of his passing last October.

Set during Tommy’s playing days, the painting measures 50cm x 70cm on canvas.

Private bids are being accepted by emailing Michael at mgduffy@iol.ie with the current reserve standing at €250. Bidding closes until 5pm on Friday, with the sale coinciding with the Tommy McConville Memorial Match, which will also be in aid of the North Louth Hospice.

At 7.45pm on the night the current Dundalk team will take on a Tommy McConville XI managed by Dermot Keely and Colm McConville.

The side will be made up of players from local football teams and will be skippered by Woodview Celtic’s Mickey O’Kane.

Tournament in aid of Lee this Saturday

Local football team Woodview Celtic will host a tournament in memory of Lee Myles Lucchesi this Saturday in Dundalk IT.

The Lee Myles Lucchesi tournament is for under 8s and under 9s, with the unders 8s getting underway at 9.30am and the under 9s commencing at 1.15pm.

Lee, whose father Damien is a member of Woodview, died 10 years ago next month at the age of 10 when part of a goal post collapsed and fell on his head.

The incident occurred at a pitch in Navan as he played football with friends in the build-up to Woodview taking on Navan Town.

Further details on the tournament can be obtained from Fintan Rogers on 0868886602

Rock Celtic declared MDL champions

Blackrock side Rock Celtic have been confirmed as the Nivea for Men Premier Division Champions for the Season 2012-2013 after a long drawn out battle with Duleek AFC.

Duleek played Rock Celtic on Sunday April 28th at the Tollstone and won the match 1-0 but Rock Celtic appealed the result as it appeared Duleek had played suspended player Paul Martin in that game.

The Meath & District League found that Duleek had used an illegal player and awarded the three match points to Rock Celtic.

Duleek then appealed the decision to the Leinster Football Association and subsequently the FAI and both committees upheld the MDL’s decision.

Duleek waved their right to further their appeal to Arbitration which now leaves the League title officially with Rock Celtic and Woodview Celtic now finish runners-up.