Conor hoping for a Cap

Next Wednesday the Republic of Ireland play Wales in an under 18 match in Wales. Conor O'Malley Westport Utd is in the squad, as one of the two goalkeepers. He is hoping to be playing on the day.

Conor said all I want for my seventeenth birthday is a CAP. It is of course a cap with a difference, it is a Republic of Ireland cap, what more could a boy of seventeen want for his birthday. Conor celebrated his birthday, on the 1st August, but will not mind waiting for two days to get his best ever birthday present, of all time.This would be great for him, and also for his club, who are celebrating their Centenary year.

Happy birthday Conor, and bring home the cap.

Westaro Cup Final

Next Sunday sees the Final of the Westaro Cup, It will be played in Milebush Park at 3pm, where a large crowd can be expected, as Westport always bring a large following and Straide & Foxford will not be found wanting in this area either.

The Westaro Cup was first played in 1996, and is a Cup that all clubs would like to win.
This year the finalists are Westport Utd B V Straide & Foxford.
Westport Utd B will be trying to capture the Cup for the first time, there Premier side having won it in 2007.

Straide & Foxford already have there name on the Cup since 2003, and no doubt want it on again for 2011. In the previous rounds Westport have scored a total of eight goals, while Straide & Foxford have scored six. We can expect a few more goals on Sunday, as it looks to be a very exciting Final.

The League would like to thank Vincent Kenny of Westaro-Hosing Ltd for his continued sponsorship,in these difficult times.

Westport United Centenary Book

The Mayo Association Football League, have congratulated Westport Utd on the launch of their Centenary book, Soccer History 1911 to 2011. This a book that goes through 100 years of Westport Utd. It is a mine of information, with excellent stories of the past, along with photographs, both new and old.

This a book, that everyone should purchase. Great credit has to go to all those involved in bringing the history of the club to fruition in book form.

Rescheduling due to Mayo v Kerry

Due to Mayo's involvement in the All Ireland Semi Final on Sunday 21th of August, the fixtures committee of the Mayo Association Football league have decided that the all matches scheduled for that Sunday will now be played on Saturday evening 20th of July. Kick off times to follow

The Mayo league congratulates Mayo on their superb victory over Cork and wish James Horan and the team the best of luck against Kerry.

FAI Introduction to Goalkeeping Coach Education Course

The Football Association of Ireland are holding a FAI Introduction to Goalkeeping Coach Education Course in Milebush Park, Castlebar on Saturday September 17th from 9am to 5pm.

Participants must attend all modules of the course in order to qualify for certification. Course fee is €40. This course is limited to 30 participants so book early to avoid disappointment.

Participants must have completed Kickstart 1 to participate on this course.

Coaches will receive an FAI Introduction to Goalkeeping certificate of attendance as part of the National Coaching Development Programme.

For further course details and registration call Paul Byrne on 0868579678