YEAR OF THE GREENS:
It was a memorable year for the third division juniors of Greenwood, the
lively Togher based outfit bringing off a great double by winning the title in
Murphy's Stout AUL 3 and by beating higher ranked Castle Celtic in the final
of the Saxone Cup at Turner's Cross.
Captain Dan McCarthy played a leading role, particularly in the goal scoring
area. The team played 38 games in cup and league and McCarthy ended up with a
grand total of 31 goals.
Greenwood were drawn away in the opening three rounds and emerged with wins
over Kingston Rangers (3 - 2), Dosco Villa (5 - 0), and Boher Albion (4 - 2).
Their first home game was against Southend and here they gained a 1 - 0 win.
In the semi-final, at the ESB Grounds, they defeated West End Utd 2 - 1 and,
after a scoreless final, beat Castle 9 - 8 on penalties.
The league was also something of a nailbiter, Greenwood winning their last
game away to Dripsey Celtic to pip Innishannon by just one point. The top two
had met and played a scoreless draw; it was Innishannon's last game,
Greenwood had three to go and needed to win all three and this they duly did.
They beat Strand 5 - 0 and College Corinthians 3 - 0. Dripsey gave them a
fright and Greenwood had to come from behind. Aidan McCarthy, Dan's brother,
equalised, and Martin Sweeney (the veteran of the side) provided the winner.
The regular panel members were: Finbarr Lynch (keeper), Mick Grainger,
Diarmuid Gillane, Eric O'Mahony, Damien Crowe and his brother Leonard, Peter
Lynch, Martin Sweeney, Brian Mohally, the McCarthys (Dan and Aidan), Tony
O'Leary, Christy O'Callaghan, Steve O'Leary, and Elton Lenihan.
The club were founded in 1976 by Gerard Cronin, Paddy Coen, Denis Linehan
(President), and Pat O'Connor (the current chairman). They started with teams
in the Cork Schoolboys League and the Southside League.
Greenwood first entered the AUL in 1983 with a youths team, following up with
a junior side two years later. The club's first big trophy win was in 1986
when the youths won their Second Division League. The juniors were promoted
from the third division in 1987 and, three years later, won the championship
in League 2.
They spent one year in Division One and then entered the Intermediate league
where they still compete. This season, Greenwood fielded no less than eight
teams: six schoolboys, one intermediate, and one junior.
Liam O'Brien was their well know intermediate manager but he stepped down at
the recent annual general meeting. Liam deserves his break after 32 years in
football, ten of them with Greenwood. But all associated with the club will
welcome him back whenever he decides he has had enough of the quiet life.
The current committee is: Pat O'Connor, chairman; Niall McCarthy, secretary;
Bernard Hughes, treasurer; Neilus Fitzpatrick, Seamus O'Callaghan, Michael
Grainger, Dan McCarthy, Martin Sweeney, Damien Budden, Aidan McCarthy, and
John Budden.
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GREENWOOD MARCH 2001
GREENWOOD
Greenwood, currently celebrating 25 years in football, are a family club. In the junior panel alone, there are four sets of brothers: two O'Riordans, two Ryans, three Sweeneys, and, wait for it, four McCarthys (all sons of long serving secretary Niall).
The juniors, who play in a competitive AUL 1B, at present occupy a mid table spot in the league but McCarthy is hopeful that the position "will hopefully improve when more of our experienced players return from injury. Too many draws is hindering progress at the moment."
The present management of the junior side consists of team manager Liam O'Brien and assistant manager Dave Ryan. Liam, who is a valued member of the Cork Soccer Honours Committee, has given great service to the club over the years, having served several terms as chairman. At present, he combines his role as manager with that of board delegate. Dave is in his second year as assistant, having had to curtail his playing activities due to injury. However he still brings his boots, just in case.
The club is located in the parish of Togher and play their home games in the Togher community pitch (formerly known as Coffey's Field). Training during the winter is conducted on the Douglas all-weather pitch and in the summer in the community pitch.
Just two new signings this season. Seamus Sweeney rejoined the club and Eoin Sweeney signed for the first time, both linking up with brother Martin. Captain is another long serving player Damien Crowe and the leading goal scorer is Alan Morley. Player of the Year is Eric O'Mahony who has played with the club since U8 level.
The panel this season consists of: Brendan McCarthy, Barry Keane, Paul Ryan, Eric O'Mahony, Anthony Boyle, Damien Crowe(captain), Dan O'Riordan, Martin Sweeney, Eoin Sweeney, Seamus Sweeney, Alan Kelleher, Coleman McCarthy, Aidan McCarthy, Daniel McCarthy, Alan Morley, Sean Dennehy, Ted O'Riordan, and Dave Ryan.
The present committee is comprised of Chairman and founder member Pat O'Connor,
Vice Chairman Con Luxford, Treasurer Ken Budden, Hon. Secretary Niall McCarthy,
Martin Sweeney, Dan McCarthy, Liam O'Brien, and Dave Ryan. The committee acknowledge the regular support received from Ardmanning Bar, Doughcloyne Hotel,
Peter Cunneen Locksmiths, and the Deanrock Bar.
Greenwood, currently celebrating 25 years in football, are a family club. In the junior panel alone, there are four sets of brothers: two O'Riordans, two Ryans, three Sweeneys, and, wait for it, four McCarthys (all sons of long serving secretary Niall).
The juniors, who play in a competitive AUL 1B, at present occupy a mid table spot in the league but McCarthy is hopeful that the position "will hopefully improve when more of our experienced players return from injury. Too many draws is hindering progress at the moment."
The present management of the junior side consists of team manager Liam O'Brien and assistant manager Dave Ryan. Liam, who is a valued member of the Cork Soccer Honours Committee, has given great service to the club over the years, having served several terms as chairman. At present, he combines his role as manager with that of board delegate. Dave is in his second year as assistant, having had to curtail his playing activities due to injury. However he still brings his boots, just in case.
The club is located in the parish of Togher and play their home games in the Togher community pitch (formerly known as Coffey's Field). Training during the winter is conducted on the Douglas all-weather pitch and in the summer in the community pitch.
Just two new signings this season. Seamus Sweeney rejoined the club and Eoin Sweeney signed for the first time, both linking up with brother Martin. Captain is another long serving player Damien Crowe and the leading goal scorer is Alan Morley. Player of the Year is Eric O'Mahony who has played with the club since U8 level.
The panel this season consists of: Brendan McCarthy, Barry Keane, Paul Ryan, Eric O'Mahony, Anthony Boyle, Damien Crowe(captain), Dan O'Riordan, Martin Sweeney, Eoin Sweeney, Seamus Sweeney, Alan Kelleher, Coleman McCarthy, Aidan McCarthy, Daniel McCarthy, Alan Morley, Sean Dennehy, Ted O'Riordan, and Dave Ryan.
The present committee is comprised of Chairman and founder member Pat O'Connor,
Vice Chairman Con Luxford, Treasurer Ken Budden, Hon. Secretary Niall McCarthy,
Martin Sweeney, Dan McCarthy, Liam O'Brien, and Dave Ryan. The committee acknowledge the regular support received from Ardmanning Bar, Doughcloyne Hotel,
Peter Cunneen Locksmiths, and the Deanrock Bar.
GREENWOOD JUNE 1993
YEAR OF THE GREENS:
It was a memorable year for the third division juniors of Greenwood, the
lively Togher based outfit bringing off a great double by winning the title in
Murphy's Stout AUL 3 and by beating higher ranked Castle Celtic in the final
of the Saxone Cup at Turner's Cross.
Captain Dan McCarthy played a leading role, particularly in the goal scoring
area. The team played 38 games in cup and league and McCarthy ended up with a
grand total of 31 goals.
Greenwood were drawn away in the opening three rounds and emerged with wins
over Kingston Rangers (3 - 2), Dosco Villa (5 - 0), and Boher Albion (4 - 2).
Their first home game was against Southend and here they gained a 1 - 0 win.
In the semi-final, at the ESB Grounds, they defeated West End Utd 2 - 1 and,
after a scoreless final, beat Castle 9 - 8 on penalties.
The league was also something of a nailbiter, Greenwood winning their last
game away to Dripsey Celtic to pip Innishannon by just one point. The top two
had met and played a scoreless draw; it was Innishannon's last game,
Greenwood had three to go and needed to win all three and this they duly did.
They beat Strand 5 - 0 and College Corinthians 3 - 0. Dripsey gave them a
fright and Greenwood had to come from behind. Aidan McCarthy, Dan's brother,
equalised, and Martin Sweeney (the veteran of the side) provided the winner.
The regular panel members were: Finbarr Lynch (keeper), Mick Grainger,
Diarmuid Gillane, Eric O'Mahony, Damien Crowe and his brother Leonard, Peter
Lynch, Martin Sweeney, Brian Mohally, the McCarthys (Dan and Aidan), Tony
O'Leary, Christy O'Callaghan, Steve O'Leary, and Elton Lenihan.
The club were founded in 1976 by Gerard Cronin, Paddy Coen, Denis Linehan
(President), and Pat O'Connor (the current chairman). They started with teams
in the Cork Schoolboys League and the Southside League.
Greenwood first entered the AUL in 1983 with a youths team, following up with
a junior side two years later. The club's first big trophy win was in 1986
when the youths won their Second Division League. The juniors were promoted
from the third division in 1987 and, three years later, won the championship
in League 2.
They spent one year in Division One and then entered the Intermediate league
where they still compete. This season, Greenwood fielded no less than eight
teams: six schoolboys, one intermediate, and one junior.
Liam O'Brien was their well know intermediate manager but he stepped down at
the recent annual general meeting. Liam deserves his break after 32 years in
football, ten of them with Greenwood. But all associated with the club will
welcome him back whenever he decides he has had enough of the quiet life.
The current committee is: Pat O'Connor, chairman; Niall McCarthy, secretary;
Bernard Hughes, treasurer; Neilus Fitzpatrick, Seamus O'Callaghan, Michael
Grainger, Dan McCarthy, Martin Sweeney, Damien Budden, Aidan McCarthy, and
John Budden.
It was a memorable year for the third division juniors of Greenwood, the
lively Togher based outfit bringing off a great double by winning the title in
Murphy's Stout AUL 3 and by beating higher ranked Castle Celtic in the final
of the Saxone Cup at Turner's Cross.
Captain Dan McCarthy played a leading role, particularly in the goal scoring
area. The team played 38 games in cup and league and McCarthy ended up with a
grand total of 31 goals.
Greenwood were drawn away in the opening three rounds and emerged with wins
over Kingston Rangers (3 - 2), Dosco Villa (5 - 0), and Boher Albion (4 - 2).
Their first home game was against Southend and here they gained a 1 - 0 win.
In the semi-final, at the ESB Grounds, they defeated West End Utd 2 - 1 and,
after a scoreless final, beat Castle 9 - 8 on penalties.
The league was also something of a nailbiter, Greenwood winning their last
game away to Dripsey Celtic to pip Innishannon by just one point. The top two
had met and played a scoreless draw; it was Innishannon's last game,
Greenwood had three to go and needed to win all three and this they duly did.
They beat Strand 5 - 0 and College Corinthians 3 - 0. Dripsey gave them a
fright and Greenwood had to come from behind. Aidan McCarthy, Dan's brother,
equalised, and Martin Sweeney (the veteran of the side) provided the winner.
The regular panel members were: Finbarr Lynch (keeper), Mick Grainger,
Diarmuid Gillane, Eric O'Mahony, Damien Crowe and his brother Leonard, Peter
Lynch, Martin Sweeney, Brian Mohally, the McCarthys (Dan and Aidan), Tony
O'Leary, Christy O'Callaghan, Steve O'Leary, and Elton Lenihan.
The club were founded in 1976 by Gerard Cronin, Paddy Coen, Denis Linehan
(President), and Pat O'Connor (the current chairman). They started with teams
in the Cork Schoolboys League and the Southside League.
Greenwood first entered the AUL in 1983 with a youths team, following up with
a junior side two years later. The club's first big trophy win was in 1986
when the youths won their Second Division League. The juniors were promoted
from the third division in 1987 and, three years later, won the championship
in League 2.
They spent one year in Division One and then entered the Intermediate league
where they still compete. This season, Greenwood fielded no less than eight
teams: six schoolboys, one intermediate, and one junior.
Liam O'Brien was their well know intermediate manager but he stepped down at
the recent annual general meeting. Liam deserves his break after 32 years in
football, ten of them with Greenwood. But all associated with the club will
welcome him back whenever he decides he has had enough of the quiet life.
The current committee is: Pat O'Connor, chairman; Niall McCarthy, secretary;
Bernard Hughes, treasurer; Neilus Fitzpatrick, Seamus O'Callaghan, Michael
Grainger, Dan McCarthy, Martin Sweeney, Damien Budden, Aidan McCarthy, and
John Budden.
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