Tag: Soccer

Wonderfully Successful Los Zarcos Victory Social in Killarney

On Saturday, 16th Nov. 2024 the wonderfully successful Los Zarcos Soccer Club held a superbly organised Victory Social at the Killarney Avenue Hotel in Killarney during which many Awards were presented during a magnificent meal with lots of uplifting speeches and special Guests from the world of Soccer.   The excellent music was provided by the splendid Kelts Band while Ronan O’Leary was the brilliant Disco DJ.   Here we share four images from the inspiring event while the Los Zarcos Facebook Page has lots more.   Well, well done to All involved in the amazing Los Zarcos Football Club which now has a hugely impressive 350 participants and more!  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

From left: Cian O’Mahony, Chairperson Los Zarcos Football Club; Trevor O’Connor, Coach; Shane Dineen and Hugh Linehan, Joint Players of the Year; Mark Neville, Manager; Ronan Galvin, Secretary.

Brilliant Los Zarcos FC Win the Cork AUL Division 2 League

Los Zarcos FC won the highly prestigious Cork AUL Division 2 League beating Grattan United 5-1 in Millstreet Town Park. Los Zarcos would like to sincerely thank our sponsors and everyone who came & supported the team on such a truly historic occasion. 

Sincere congratulations to the brilliant Los Zarcos FC on such a highly prestigious win. We thank Ronan Galvin for the wonderful images and report. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)

Brilliant Los Zarcos Are February 2024 Team of the Month Winners

MURPHY’S STOUT CORK A.U.L
CONGRATULATIONS
LOS ZARCOS

We thank Ronan Galvin for sharing the Team Photo and caption. Tap on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
FEBRUARY TEAM OF MONTH WINNERS
ENJOY THE HOSPITALITY OF THE KILN CORK A.U.L MAIN SPONSORS MURPHY’S STOUT HEINEKEN IRE
Sincere congratulations to Champions Supreme – Los Zarcos  – on being accorded this highly prestigious Sports Award. 

Brilliant Colin Healy Features in Soccer Final Victory

Colin Healy pictured today following Cork’s magnificent victory in Limerick. Many thanks to Kathleen for the excellent image.

Sincere congratulations to Millstreet’s wonderfully talented Soccer Player, Colin Healy who today (Friday, 17th June 2022) was a superb member of the Cork U14 Schoolboys League Soccer Team in Limerick winning the highly prestigious Kennedy Cup in the Final with the score of Cork 2 to Waterford 0.   This is the first time in 33 years since Cork has won this very important Final with Roy Keane playing in that match.     How very proud Colin’s parents, Joanna and Derry, must be as indeed his grandparents, Kathleen and Michael Healy of Mount Leader, Millstreet as well as extended Family and Friends.  Every success to the brilliant Colin in the future.  Tap on the images below to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Picture sourced from Echo Live.

Members of the Cork Team that won the Kennedy Cup 33 years ago. (Picture sourced from Irish Examiner website)

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Brilliant Los Zarcos Junior Team Celebrates Wonderful Victory

Millstreet’s Junior Los Zarcos Team (under 12s) was crowned Cork School Boys League Division 6 Champions on Saturday, 30th April 2022  with a   6-0 victory over Passage A.
After the game Cillian Golden accepted the cup which saw the club win its first ever league title.  Sincere congratulations to the magnificent Team and to their superb Coaches, Trainers and Motivators.  Here we share some 45 images from the historic occasion recalling some very happy scenes and inspiring moments.  Tap on the pictures to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Following training on Friday, 29th April 2022 at Millstreet’s Astro Turf Pitch the recently won Los Zarcos Cup was shared with the many young Players who expressed their great joy!

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Rathcoole Rovers Underage Soccer

Rathcoole Rovers Football Club is delighted to announce we are setting up underage soccer teams.
We are searching for children interested in playing soccer between the ages of 10 and 15.
We are also recruiting some volunteers to help out with our new underage teams.
If anyone is interested in joining our juvenile soccer teams or wanting to volunteer please contact Mathew Cleary at 0871661717 or Alfie Cooney at 0872733385

 

Focus on Los Zarcos Football Club

There is an article on Los Zarcos FC & its history in the Cork City FC Programme for Tuesday Night’s game against Longford Town, which took place on 11th August 2020 at 19.45 in Turners Cross, Cork.
We thank Ronan Galvin for this most interesting feature regarding Los Zarcos FC and its famous Soccer Team. Tap on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Ciarán steps up to Irish Under 16s

The best of luck to Ciarán O’Sullivan from Cullen who plays with Cork City Football Club U15’s, who has been called up to play with the Irish U16 football team in the Victory Shield Tournament which is being held in Wrexham in North Wales from October 28th to November 1st. They will play Northern Ireland, Wales, and Scotland. Ciarán was capped last year with the U15’s when he played in Spain and Cyprus. This will be his first cap at the U16 level.

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MCS Presentation to Soccer Player Supreme Ciarán O’Sullivan of Cullen

Millstreet Community Student Third Year student, Ciarán O’Sullivan from Mologhroe, Cullen has been called up to the Republic of Ireland Under-15 Squad.  They travel to Spain next week for three matches against Spain, the Netherlands and Hungary.  Ciarán, who plays with Mallow United, is the sole Cork, and indeed Munster, representative to have been selected for this prestigious tournament and he is expected to earn his first cap for Ireland during the week.  On Friday morning (25th Jan. 2019) School Principal Pól Ó Síodhcháin in the presence of the Student Assembly and Staff presented Ciarán with a special certificate on behalf of the school.  He had his Ireland jersey with him and some of the School’s own soccer team kitted out for the occasion.   Ciarán’s mother, Marie, was also present for the uplifting occasion.  We extend sincere congratulations to the wonderfully talented Ciarán on such a magnificent sporting achievement.   We thank Principal Pól for alerting us to the presentation and for providing the background information.   Here we share a selection of some twelve images from the special event.   Even a splendid rainbow appeared over the School following the occasion!  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “MCS Presentation to Soccer Player Supreme Ciarán O’Sullivan of Cullen”

Herlihy’s Centra Millstreet Presents Superb Soccer Kit to MCS

This morning (Wednesday, 28th Nov. 2018) in the Library of Millstreet  Community School – Kevin Herlihy of Herlihy’s Centra presented a superb set of Soccer Kit Sportswear to Millstreet Community School.  Principal Pól Ó Síodhcháin accepted the very impressive set of jerseys and overall kit in the presence of members of Herlihy’s Centra Staff, Millstreet and three Students wearing the new outfit.  Also present was John Magee, Chaplain at MCS.   Here we share ten images from the wonderfully uplifting occasion on a morning which has been wet and windy.   Thankfully the electricity was just restored following the stormy weather conditions before we pictorially recorded the occasion.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Herlihy’s Centra Millstreet Presents Superb Soccer Kit to MCS”

Lawrence’s Loyalty to Leicester City Football Club Awarded

Great Friends of Gentleman Supreme, Lawrence McSweeney, Tanyard - in the Malpaso Bar, Millstreet - presented Lawrence with a treasured Leicester City jersey following Leicester's superb and unexpected win in the Premiership. Lawrence having worked with Leicester people when working in England became an ardent support of the now famous football club and is likely to have been Millstreet's only such supporter. What a splendid recognition by Friends of Lawrence's great loyalty. We thank John O'Leary (4th from left) for sharing the much appreciated picture and uplifting story. (S.R.)
Great Friends of Gentleman Supreme, Lawrence McSweeney, Tanyard (pictured first from left) – in the Malpaso Bar, Millstreet – presented Lawrence with a treasured Leicester City jersey following Leicester’s superb and unexpected win in the Premiership. Lawrence having worked with Leicester people when working in England became an ardent support of the now famous football club and is likely to be Millstreet’s only such supporter. What a splendid recognition by Friends of Lawrence’s great loyalty. We thank John O’Leary (4th from left) for sharing the much appreciated picture and uplifting story. (S.R.)

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Millstreet Community School Soccer Team Success

Millstreet Community School’s senior boys soccer team got off to a winning start in the first of their group matches in the John Murphy Cup. They played SMI Newcastlewest away on 13th October and came away with a 4-3 win. It was a fantastic team performance against a very good side. The goal scorers were Colm O’Leary (2), Billy Cronin and Danny Buckley. The next fixture is at home against St. Patrick’s Castleisland on Friday 23rd October. We thank John Magee for the notice.  (S.R.)
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Colin Sheehan’s Pictorial Coverage of Recent Los Zarcos Pitch Matches

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We thank Colin Sheahan for this wonderfully comprehensive coverage of the recent Tony Galvin Memorial Juvenile Match and the Match in memory of Keith Sheahan held at the Los Zarcos Pitch in Station Road, Millstreet on Saturday, 30th August 2014. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
We thank Colin Sheehan for this wonderfully comprehensive coverage of the recent Tony Galvin Memorial Juvenile Match and the Match in memory of Keith Sheehan held at the Los Zarcos Pitch in Station Road, Millstreet on Saturday, 30th August 2014. Click on the images to enlarge.    (S.R.)

15Matches at Los Zarcos Pitch 30th Aug. 2014 -800 16Matches at Los Zarcos Pitch 30th Aug. 2014 -800We now share some 31 further pictures taken by Colin Sheehan recalling the very successful event at [read more …] “Colin Sheehan’s Pictorial Coverage of Recent Los Zarcos Pitch Matches”