Hi All,
March proved to be another hugely positive and action-packed month across the club, with strong performances on the pitch, continued player development, and fantastic community engagement.
TUFC March Club Newsletter
🏆 Cup Football & Match Highlights
The month began with our 2017 group travelling to Northern Ireland to compete in the Ballymena United Youth Academy Cup (Spring Cup). The boys performed superbly throughout the tournament and were unlucky to lose narrowly in the final. A brilliant achievement and a fantastic experience for all involved.
Our 2014 side also impressed in their fixture against Raheny United, where the team produced some excellent football and a number of outstanding goals.
At national level, our U12 Girls Premier team delivered a superb performance in the SFAI All-Ireland Cup Quarter Final, defeating Aisling Annacotty 2-0 to progress to the semi-finals — a fantastic achievement for the group.
We also had mixed fortunes in the SFAI All-Ireland Cup on the boys’ side. Our U12 Premier Boys produced an outstanding performance to defeat St. Kevin’s Boys in the quarter-final, progressing to the latter stages of the competition.
Unfortunately, our U16 Boys, who reached the final of the competition last year, were narrowly beaten by St. Francis FC.
Hard luck to the players and management team — a strong group who continue to represent the club with distinction.
🔥 Seniors Pushing for Promotion
All Templeogue United senior sides are right in the mix and pushing hard for promotion as the season reaches a crucial stage.
With the longer evenings arriving, midweek football is fast approaching — bringing more games, more action, and more opportunities to support the teams.
We encourage everyone around the club to get down and show their support in the weeks ahead and help drive the push for promotion.
🤝 Community & Club Impact
As part of the All-Ireland Cup fixture, the club proudly raised €4,000 in support of the Kids Coach initiative and the new Autism Hub in Walkinstown. This reflects the strong community spirit that continues to define Templeogue United.
🎯 New Initiatives – Recognising Excellence
March saw the launch of our “Goal of the Week” feature, showcasing the best goals from across the club. Our first winner was Bobby Potts (U11s), who scored a fantastic goal away to River Valley Rangers.
In addition, we introduced our “Clean Sheet Hero” initiative to recognise the outstanding contributions of our goalkeepers. Our first recipient was Conor Walsh (U14s), who produced an excellent performance in a 3-0 win over St. Kevin’s Boys.
🌍 Player Development & Pathway
We continued to highlight our player pathway, focusing on former Templeogue United players now competing at National League level.
A special mention also goes to our U12 Premier Boys, where every player in the squad has been selected for the UCD Emerging Talent Programme (ETP) — a remarkable achievement and a testament to the quality within the group.
We also highlighted the resilience of Sean Ward, who has worked tirelessly to return from a serious ankle injury. Sean is now back training and we look forward to seeing him back in action with both the senior squad and our Over-35s team.
✈️ International Experience
Several teams represented the club abroad during March, most notably our U12s, who travelled to Portugal to compete in the Portimão International Cup. The team represented the club with distinction against strong international opposition, gaining invaluable experience.
⚽ Late Drama & Big Results
March closed with a dramatic and memorable victory for our U12 Premier Boys, who defeated St. Kevin’s Boys 2-1 in the SFAI Cup Quarter Final. A decisive extra-time winner from Jack Behan sealed a fantastic result and progression to the next round.
🌟 Memorable Moments
The final day of March captured everything that is great about our club:
- Sonny Curran, part of our 2021 Academy, stepped up to play with a 2018 age group — scoring a goal and delivering an outstanding performance well beyond his years
- Alongside them, our 2019 Girls played their first ever game against Railway Union — full of goals, energy, and smiles, marking a special milestone for the team
💚 Final Word
March has once again highlighted the strength of Templeogue United — from grassroots to elite level, from player development to community impact. The continued progress across all age groups is a testament to the hard work of our players, coaches, volunteers, and families.
Gavin Jones,
Chairman
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