NECSL News

It was with immense sadness we have learned the news this evening of the passing of our Friend and Committee member Niall Byrne Niall was heavily involved with the NECSL. Due to ill health, Niall had to step away last August, he was the head coach for the 2006 Boys ETP squad. At this time…

We would like to wish Conor O Hare from Trim Celtic a speedy recovery. Conor broke his leg in the 9th minute of their SFAI Game against Bohemian FC as you can imagine the game was abandoned. Pictured above is Conor with his team at the start of the Game.

Sixes for Sean are running a football fundraiser with all funds raised going to the Support Sean Cox fund.  As you will be aware, Sean suffered serious injuries in Anfield before Liverpool’s Champions League semi-final against Roma last April.  Sean is currently being treated in Dun Laoghaire Rehabilitation Hospital and will require considerable long-term care,…

We are delighted to welcome back the coaches from St Mirren FC for another interesting day of coaching and learning in the MDL Grounds.   The Coaching team will be returning to us on the 25th of November for what will be another great day.  The session is free to all coaches form the NECSL to…

This year Referees from the Meath Branch and the Louth Branch will host their annual Charity Match in the MDL Grounds.  This game is to help a Colleague in the Cavan Branch and raise funds for him as he has MND.   Anyone wanting to support can donate here https://www.ifundraise.ie/4251_referees-charity-match—meath-isrs-vs–louth-isrs-in-aid-of-shane-macmahon–cavan-monaghan-branch–.html And of course, your presence in the MDL to cheers…

Congratulations to our very own Noel Hand who was presented with an Award from his own club Carrick Rovers during the week.  On their Facebook page, Carrick Rovers said Noel Hand, an important member of Carrick Rovers AFC down through the years, receiving the Paddy Cumiskey Cup and Special Merit award for long service to…

Athboy Celtic Super 7s Tournament will take place from Friday the 29th of June to Sunday the 1st of July.  Full details on the poster below on how to book a place.  

A little behind schedule due to work commitments.  We have had our Cup draw and bellow are your round one games.    The finals will be played in September so Cup will take Priority and games must be played.   Colm Cooper Cup – Under 11 Round One Match 1 Johnstlown FC v BYE Match…

The Toro United tournament will take place from the 2nd to the 4th of June 2018.  Full Details are on the image below  

We would liek to pass on our best wishes to Luke Kavanagh, KellsBlackwater FC under 12 Premier player.  Lukes game was abandoned on Saturday when he get a serious injury and an ambulance was called to site. We have been told he is doing well and was just kept in for observations.  We hope to see…

In light of the current Red Weather warning that is in place until tomorrow and with predictions that it will last until at least Friday the NECSL are cancelling all competitive football this weekend the 3rd of March.  We will issue fixtures for the 10th of March as normal latter in the week.

A fantastic morning today in Bohermeen when FAI CEO John Delaney was on had to turn the sod on the club’s new pitch.   The last few years Bohermeen have gone from strength to strength and now with over 8 underage teams, their growth continues.  John Delaney paid the club a visit this morning to…

Please see details below of upcoming Coaching Children in Sport Seminar which is taking place on Thursday 1st March, 7-9pm in Newgrange Hotel, Navan. Can you please share the poster attached amongst your coaches/members who may be interested in attending.   Coaching Children in Sport Seminar 2018   Calling all coaches, parents/guardians, volunteers, teachers and…

As previously notified FAI net training will be in the MDL on the 15th of February.  There will be two training slots   7 pm to 830pm 830pm to 1030pm   Any club that has not yet booked in please book your spot as places are limited to one slot per club.