Hi All,
Gavin Jones here, welcome to the November edition of the Templeogue United FC newsletter. It’s been one of our busiest and most exciting months yet - filled with on-pitch success, travel, player achievements, club milestones, and unforgettable moments for our teams and members. Find below a quick look at some of the November highlights and a note as we look towards another Christmas at Templeogue United.
A massive congratulations to our own Andy McNulty, who was officially appointed as an LFA Amateur Manager. A brilliant reflection of his leadership, coaching expertise and commitment to football. Good luck Andy Mc!
We’re delighted to share that three Templeogue United players - Jack Behan, Danny Duggan, and Anna Redmond have been selected for the DDSL U12 Emerging Talent Programmes. Jack and Danny earned their places in the DDSL U12 ETP after over 120 players were assessed, while Anna has been chosen for the Girls U12 Premier Emerging Talent Programme. This is a fantastic achievement for all three players and a testament to their hard work, attitude, and talent. The entire club is incredibly proud of them, and we wish Jack, Danny, and Anna every success as they take this exciting next step in their football journeys.
One of the standout moments this month was a major club trip as four TUFC squads (Under 9.1, 10.1, 11.1 and 12.1) travelled to Merseyside for an unforgettable football weekend.
Our teams had the incredible opportunity to play versus Liverpool FC at the world-class AXA Training Centre, a once-in-a-lifetime experience for our players, coaches and families.
The trip also included fixtures at Chester FC, giving our players fresh challenge.
The tour in partnership with LLS Your Tours was a huge success and the FDC will be keen to make a permanent part of our football calendar.
It wasn't just the young guns that travelled east, our Senior Division 3 squad also made the journey to Liverpool this month, enjoying great team bonding and proudly representing TUFC abroad vs FC DY in the inaugural O’Neill Cup. Shout out to Josh Holden, who got Player Of The Match.
A commanding performance saw the Major 1 side put seven past St. Pats CY, featuring a Ben McDonald hat-trick and excellent contributions from Adam Kelly, Alex Trofim, and Finn Doogan. Adam O’Hare earned Man of the Match.
A strong 3–0 win over Railway Union pushed our U12 Premier Girls through to the next round of the SFAI Cup. Brilliant teamwork and composure.
One of the standout social moments this month came inside the TUFC clubhouse, where members gathered to watch Ireland vs, Hungary or Domo vs Domo — and witnessed Troy Parrott score a superb international hat-trick. The excitement and energy on the night captured everything we love about the TUFC community — pride, passion, and a shared love for the game. You can relive the moment here - the club was hopping! https://www.instagram.com/p/DRLHo-FDbLV/?hl=en
Towards the end of November we welcomed Eli, Rob and Luke the lads behind Sauna Sixty Six to the club. The message is simple, drop down, jump in, heat up and chill out. In the first weekend alone the lads raised over €800 for The Movember Charity. They'll be back this weekend, so book in fast!
As we head into the festive season, we want to wish all our players, coaches, parents, and supporters a very Happy Christmas. It’s been an incredible year for the club, and we’re grateful for every moment of support, teamwork, and dedication.
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Santa will be paying a special visit to the Academy in December, so keep an eye on your WhatsApp groups for dates, times, and details.
A magical moment for our youngest players — and one they won’t forget.
Gavin Jones,
Chairman
