Posted: 07 March 2010 Next match
The next fixture will be on Saturday Mar 13th. Away to Peamount Utd in the league. KO 2.30- Meet 2pm at ground. Click here for map.
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Posted: 28 February 2010 Brendan's 2- St Marks 2 (0-3 on penalties)
A depleted Mark's team progressed into the last 32 of the
Jim Byrne Cup in Grangegorman yesterday via a penalty shootout. All the goals
came in the first half with Gary Trehy and Karl O'Grady
netting for Mark's. After a goalless second half came a dramatic penalty shoot out. After 3 attempts each Mark's had scored three and St Brendans none. It's a funny old game indeed! The man of the match was Gerry O'Dwyer for an accomplished full back performance.
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Posted: 21 February 2010 Mark's 1 Dundrum 4
St Marks went down to their heaviest league defeat since the 04-05 season yesterday when they were outplayed by a fitter and leaner Dundrum Athletic team. This was despite a dream
start when they were awarded a penalty after two minutes that was converted by Eddie Fitzsimons.
Dundrum fought back and levelled by half time. The roof caved in in the last half hour when the away team scored three times(two handed to them on a
plate). Games are won and lost in the midfield engine room and Mark's were outfought and outplayed in that department. It was hard to pick a Mark's man of the match but honourable
mentions go to Justin(JJ) Dunne, Rolandas Krukauskas, Simon Mooney and Jono Scanlan.
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Posted: 14 February 2010 Greystones 1 Mark's 2
Mark's gained maximum points by the seaside against an improved Greystones Utd yesterday. Marks led 2-1 at half time thanks to two goals from Eddie Fitzsimons (one a real beauty). The home team pulled one back and it was 2-2 with minutes to go when Ian McManus netted to take all three points. A close call, but Mark's are still hanging in there. Man of the match Eddie Fitzsimons.
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Posted: 06 February 2010 Mark's 2 Shalke FC 1
Having received a bye in the first round, Mark's
progressed into the last 16 of the Clifford cup with a
deserved win over Shalke Rovers in Ringsend yesterday.
After an hour they were winning 2-0 with goals from
Karl O'Grady and Rolandas Krukauskas. It should have
been game over, but a defensive misunderstanding let in
Shalke for 2-1. The score does not reflect the level of
Mark's domination of the game but in truth Mark's were
below par. Man of the match Paul Kelly. More details of
the Clifford Cup here.
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Posted: 31 January 2010 CIE Ranch 2 St Mark's 1
St Mark's dropped their first points of the current campaign on
a bright crisp winter's day in Ballyfermot. CIE opened the
scoring after half an hour with a back post header. Mark's
continued to battle and with 20 mins to go Jono scanlan scored
after a goal mouth scramble to make it all square. It seemed
like Mark's had gained a deserved point but a defensive error in the last minute let in Ranch to take all three points. This
performance against one of the better teams in the Division
shows that Mark's are not far off the pace.All the teams have dropped at least two points. Man of the match Mick Corcoran.
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Posted: 20 January 2010 Cup Draw
For the first time in years, St Mark's have been drawn at home in the Clifford Cup 1st round on Saturday Feb 6th. The fixture is St Mark's Ath. v Shalke Rovers Ringsend Pk. Shalke play in Senior Division 2 Saturday South. The Clifford cup is for Saturday and Sunday senior teams and has 54 teams competing.
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Posted: 13 January 2010 Training
After the recent bad weather, training is back to normal. It will take place every Tues and Thurs at 9pm in Ringsend. League fixtures will resume on Sat Jan 23rd.
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Posted: 14 December 2009 Christmas Break
The league shuts down for the Christmas period until saturday January 16th 2010. The last training session before Christmas is on Thurs Dec 17th. Training will resume after christmas on tues Jan 5 2010. HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL.
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Posted: 13 December 2009 Mark's 2 Bluebell 1
Mark's had not settled when they found themselves a flukey goal down after 10 mins. They soon got a grip of the game but a
combination of poor finishing and anxiety left them still behind with a half hour to go. At last, Damien O'Neill struck to
make it 1-1. Gerry O'Dwyer then made a great save to keep it all square. The deadlock was broken by Zsolt Vincze who netted
after the Bluebell 'keeper fumbled the ball. The away team then imploded and had three players sent off in the last 20
minutes. Nice to finish the year with a 100% record in the league. Man of the match was Mick Corcoran. Happy Christmas to
all!
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Posted: 07 December 2009 2009 Christmas Party and Trophy Presentation
St Mark’s Athletic 2009 Christmas Party and Trophy Presentation for the 08-09 Season will take place on Saturday December 12th from 8 to 10pm in the Lansdowne Bar on Bath Avenue in Dublin 4. Everyone associated with Saint Mark’s is more than welcome. More details
here.
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Posted: 06 December 2009 St Marks Ath 2 Glenville 0
The match in Ringsend yesterday was preceded by a well observed minute's silence in memory of Barry Byrne a former manager
of St Mark's who passed away recently. May he rest in peace. Glenville, as usual, brought their neat passing game and
provided stiff opposition. Mark's dominated from the first and deservedly led 2-0 at the break. The first a Jono Scanlan
daisy cutting 20 yard free kick that nestled in the bottom corner. The second a back post header from Rolandas off a deep
Ian Mcmanus cross. In the second half Glenville pressed hard and were denied a goal from the penalty spot by Gerry
O'Dwyer.That Mark's kept a clean sheet was down to an excellent back five performance. Paul Kelly deserves a special mention
for an excellent debut. Man of the match was 'keeper Gerry O'Dwyer for an excellent stint between the posts. NEXT GAME. HOME
TO BLUEBELL UTD ON SAT 12 DEC. KO 2PM.
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Posted: 18 October 2009 St Mark's 1 Greystones 0
St Mark's opened there 09-10 campaign in the AFL Div 1 South with a 1-0 home victory over Greystones United yesterday. The win was secured with a Gerry Walsh goal in the first half. Man of the match goes to stand-in 'keeper Derek McCarthy for keeping a clean sheet.
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Posted: 05 October 2009 League Reorganisation
The AFL Saturday Divisions have been reorganised. St. Mark's will now be playing in AFL SENIOR SAT DIVISION 1 SOUTH. The teams in the league are
Dundrum Ath,Garden Co,Raheny Utd,Greystones,Peamount,St.Columcilles,CIE Ranch,Glenville,Walkinstown Ath,Walkinstown Utd,St.Marks Ath.
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Posted: 04 October 2009 St Mark's 1 Ratoath Harps 2
St Mark's indifferent start to the season continued yesterday when they went down 1- 2 to an underpowered Ratoath Harps. Ratoath could hardly believe it when they found themselves 2 goals up at half time. From Mark's point of view the goals were two of the sloppiest conceded in a long time. Mark's spent the 2nd period camped in the Harp's half and missed a series of gilt edged chances. The MOM was Jonathan Scanlan for a great 20 yard converted free kick, keeping it simple and doing the basics right. An object lesson for all.
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Posted: 27 September 2009 St Mark's 1 Marino 1
St Mark's gained their first point of the season with a battling performance in Ringsend yesterday. The Mark's equalizer, that came in the 92nd minute, made one point feel like three. Marino were strong and committed and went ahead in the first half with a great strike from 25 yards. With minutes left, they looked like getting all three points. A draw was salvaged when Zsolt Vincze smashed the ball home from an great Ian McManus cross. Man of the Match: JJ Dunne for an superb centre half performance.
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Posted: 20 September 2009 Mark's 0 Chancery 2
Mark's were left in no doubt that they are now in a higher division after a tough match against Chancery in Ringsend yesterday. Mark's lost despite having the majority of possession and chances. It is clear that this league will be very physical and there will be no place for pulling out of tackles.The good news is that Mark's kept going to the end, everyone in the league has dropped at least 2 points and there are still 57 to play for! The Man of the Match was Mick Corcoran although John Dooley ran him close with a great second half performance.
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Posted: 12 September 2009 Training Notice
It is apparent that there is a greater demand for training facilities than we can satisfy. To avoid overcrowding and to ensure a reasonable level of football, we will have to cut numbers. Priority will be given to those that have paid the training fee in full. To those that have already paid - many thanks. To those that haven't-don't delay if you want a place for the season.
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Posted: 11 September 2009 Cup and Medals
Just in case you were wondering, the Cup and Medals from last season will be presented to St Mark's at the next AFL management meeting on OCT 5th. We will arrange a celebration night shortly after.
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Posted: 11 September 2009 Lend a Hand
Be it training or match day, there are many little tasks that have to be carried out to get the show on the road. Don't wait to be asked-offer to help. If everyone does a little it will help a lot.
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Posted: 02 September 2009 Sunday Team Dissolved
It is with regret that the decision has been taken to dissolve the St
Mark's Sunday team.The manager Dot Trehy is unable to continue as manager due to the
weight of his other commitments. He would like to thank all the players who were
involved and wishes them well in the future. Players are welcome to continue
training on Tues and Thurs nights from 9-10pm on the Ringsend All weather pitch.
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Posted: 01 September 2009 Next Match Sat Team
The next match is for the saturday over 35 team in Ringsend Park. They are at home to Knockmitten on Sat 5th Sept 2009. Kick off is 1pm. Meet at 12.30pm at Irishtown Stadium, beside Ringsend Park.
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Posted: 31 August 2009 St Mark's 0 National FC 4
The St Mark's Sunday team went down to a heavy 0-4 defeat at the feet of National FC on the Astro Pitch in Ringsend Park yesterday. Mark's carried very little threat up front and the margin could have been wider but for some good defending and some poor National finishing. It's still early days, so plenty of time to knuckle down and turn things around.
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Posted: 23 August 2009 St Aidan's 5 St Mark's 4
The Mark's Sunday team went down 5-4 in windy
conditions in Tallaght today. The grass on the pitch
was so long that it made good football very
difficult. Despite this Marks were 2-0 up after 30
minutes and led 4-2 with half an hour to go. A draw
would have been a fair result, but St Aidan's
superior fitness showed when they netted in the last
five mins to take all three points. Scorers Gerald Flood 2,Glen Trehy 1,Rolandas Krukauskas 1.
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Posted: 21 August 2009 Next Match Sunday Team
St Aidans V St Marks on Sun Aug 23rd 2009 at 11am. Meet 10.30am at Tallaght Leisure Centre,Fortunestown Way, Tallaght. Click here for map of pitch location. If you need a lift phone Kevin on 086-6736851.
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Posted: 14 August 2009 St Marks 5 Bridge Utd 5
The new Mark's Sunday team under the stewardship of Dot Trehy got together for the first time last night in a match against sister club Bridge Utd. The result was a 10 goal feast and some superb football. Things can only improve when the players discover each other's names! Good luck to Dot and the lads in the new season.
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Posted: 14 August 2009 Training and Upcoming Games
Training in the coming week is on Tues and Thurs on the all weather pitch from 9-10pm in Ringsend Park. The Mark's saturday team will have a friendly in Ringsend park on sat Aug 22 at 2.30pm. The league campaign starts the following weekend. The Mark's sunday team start their league campaign on Sun Aug 23 at 11am. More details to follow.
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Posted: 12 August 2009 Next Match
NEXT GAME. HOME TO BLUEBELL UTD ON SAT 12 DEC. KO 2PM. MEET AT 1.15pm at IRISHTOWN STADIUM
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Posted: 09 August 2009 New Training Times
Now that the new season is almost upon us training will be twice a week. Starting on Tues August 11, training will be every Tuesday and Thursday at 9pm in Ringsend Park.on the all weather pitch.
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Posted: 07 August 2009 Screw the Recession - Let's Play 'ball!
Is your job under threat? Has your second home in Budapest fallen into the Danube? Have the bankers run off with your money? Are the politicians getting on your wick? Forget all the doom and gloom and get down to Ringsend and play a bit of 'ball. It's good for your mind, body and soul. It won't cost you an arm and a leg and you'll meet a nice bunch of people too. What are you waiting for?
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Posted: 05 August 2009 St Mark's 2 Irishtown FC 2
St Mark's Seniors scored a creditable 2-2 draw in a friendly against Irishtown FC in Ringsend Park tonight. It was an entertaining match with plenty of good football. Mark's came from behind twice and on balance should have edged it. The result was unimportant as the idea was to get a good workout. The standout performers were Ian McManus, Ali Kidd, Michael Corcoran, Simon Hussey and Gerry O'Dwyer. Scorers Ian McManus(pen); Karl O'Grady(1)
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Posted: 20 July 2009 Are you Ready?
The new season starts on sat Aug 29. There will be friendlies on Aug 22 and Aug 15. Now is the time to get in shape. No good leaving it until the last minute. Get down to Ringsend Park for training on Thursdays at 8pm.
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Posted: 01 June 2009 Summer Football
Football for the next 10 weeks in is Ringsend Park at 8pm on Thursdays. It's casual to keep you ticking over and to get a bit of fitness. It's on grass so bring your boots. NEW PLAYERS VERY WELCOME. See contact page for location details or phone Kevin on 086-6736851 .
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