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The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘He gives us space' – Caulfield backs Galway Utd star and FAI Cup joy to give ‘confidence' for League of Ireland run-in
Galway ran riot against Salthill Devon in the FAI Cup BIG CAUL 'He gives us space' – Caulfield backs Galway Utd star and FAI Cup joy to give 'confidence' for League of Ireland run-in GALWAY UNITED are believing again as they prepare for a massive final round of fixtures. United train in Salthill Devon's Drom complex and managed to put four past their landlords on Friday in the FAI Cup. It was the perfect preparation for next week's visit of Derry City. Tribes boss John Caulfield said: 'We respect Salthill. Advertisement 'They are the top junior side in Galway for the last number of years. 'A lot of their players have played with Galway United. 'We could have had a few more but their keeper made some great saves. 'In fairness to Salthill, they worked and battled hard but it was a very dominant performance from us. Advertisement 'We haven't been scoring many goals lately so that will give the lads confidence. Jeremy Sivi comes in. You can see he gives us pace and impact. 'In tiring games in the league, he might make an impact and open things up. Greg Cunningham had a knock during the week so we have to monitor him. Conor McCormack is back in training and will be in contention for Derry. 'We have a strong squad back. Fellas are battling hard. We need that for the last quarter of the season to make sure we stay out of the relegation area. 'Derry were going for the league until they got beaten by Rovers. Advertisement League of Ireland mascots compete in charity race in Naas 'Europe is massive for them. They have invested heavily — a new manager and lots of new players.'
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Galway Utd ease into FAI Cup quarter-finals as Garry Buckley goal kicks off hammering of non-league Salthill Devon
New United signing Jeremy Sivi also made his debut SALTHILL DEVON 0-4 GALWAY UTD Galway Utd ease into FAI Cup quarter-finals as Garry Buckley goal kicks off hammering of non-league Salthill Devon GARRY BUCKLEY opened the scoring as Galway United eased past Salthill Devon in last night's Galway derby. United were favourites to see off the non-league side at Eamonn Deacy Park and reach the last eight of the FAI Cup. And it did not take them long to get going with Buckley breaking the deadlock after 11 minutes. Stephen Walsh, Patrick Hickey and Dara McGuinness also netted to put the gloss on the victory. Advertisement United dominated from the off with duo David Hurley and Jimmy Keohane controlling midfield. And the Tribes got the early goal they would have wanted. Hurley took charge of a short corner and worked it to Buckley, who flicked the ball home. But United could have had a couple before that. Advertisement Keohane crashed one off the bar, while Arek Mamala also saved well from Hickey. Devon — who started with five former United players in their ranks — dropped deeper as the first half went on. Marc Ludden also came in to shore up the defence. Mamala made a few saves but could not keep out Walsh's header after a long-looping cross from Jeannot Esua. Advertisement League of Ireland mascots compete in charity race in Naas Axel Piesold came into the game in midfield and brought a great save from Mamala after the break. Salthill improved during the second half. They managed to keep the ball well and forced a few corners that could have made things interesting. But United made sure of their place in the quarter-finals when Hickey netted in the 66th minute. And it was all about the play of interval sub McGuinness, who was quick and skilful on the right and teed up the big American to score. Advertisement New United signing Jeremy Sivi also made his debut on the left and provided a threat. But in injury time, McGuinness poked home after good work from Aaron Bolger to put a shine on the final score. SUN STAR MAN Jimmy Keohane (Galway) GALWAY UNITED: Watts 7; Esua 8, Buckley 8, Brouder 7, Slevin 7, Burns 7 (Donelon h-t, 6); Keohane 8 (Shaw 79 5), Piesold 8 (Sivi 70, 7), Hurley 7; Hickey 7 (Bolger 69, 7), Walsh 7 (McGuinness h-t, 8). Advertisement SALTHILL DEVON: Mamala 8; Collins 5 (Baranyai 45 5), Scally 6, Crowe 6 (Idemudia 73 5), Collins 6; Kelly 5 (Barrett 54, 5), Byrne 7, Ludden 7, Molloy 6 (Murphy 54, 5), Darcy 7 (Connolly 68, 5); Curran 6. REFEREE: P Norton (Dublin) 8.
RTÉ News
2 days ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Galway United breeze past Salthill to progress to last eight
Galway United, who have gone 34 years without a final appearance, are in the last eight of the Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup after a bloodless win over Salthill Devon. Thoughts among the 2,504 crowd were with the absent Ollie Horgan, a legendary figure at both clubs, with first-half goals from Garry Buckley and Stephen Walsh followed by Patrick Hickey's insurance in the second and Dara McGuinness' late fourth. With a scatter of ex-United players representing Devon, this had a somewhat surreal feel but non-league sides tend to get trounced by Premier Division teams these days and there was little feeling of jeopardy - and less when United took the lead. Patrick Hickey should have scored only for Arek Mamala to make a smart save. From the corner kick, Buckley's touch was delicious and sufficient 11 minutes in but Salthill were poor in defending the set-piece, with David Hurley given too much space. Mamala had a fine half, though he looked beaten on 20 minutes when Walsh's connection with a cross from the excellent Axel Piesold trailed wide. Lovely skill preceded a low drive and good Mamala parry before Enda Curran reminded United fans of his own class with a superb first touch. Alas his ambitious shot from around halfway did not even reach the end line. Walsh met a typical Esua cross to double United's lead on 36 minutes with a header marginally too strong for Mamala, before slack United defending from a throw afforded the lively Darren Darcy ample space he could not exploit. Hickey's potential return to the form he was in during the season's first half would boost United enormously. He tapped in to make it 3-0 after a cross from substitute McGuinness on 66 minutes. McGuinness connected with the effort of another substitute, Aaron Bolger, to make it four at the death. Salthill Devon: Arek Mamala; Darren Collins, Ben Molloy, Paul Scally, Calum Crowe (Churchill Idemudia 73), Marc Ludden; Colin Kelly (Matthew Barrett 54), Alex Byrne, Timmy Molloy (Alex Murphy 54); Darren Darcy (Cole Connolly 68); Enda Curran. Galway United: Evan Watts; Rob Slevin, Killian Brouder, Garry Buckley; Jeannot Esua, Axel Piesold (Jeremy Sivi 70), David Hurley, Jimmy Keohane (Malcolm Shaw 79), Bobby Burns; Patrick Hickey (Aaron Bolger 69), Stephen Walsh (Dara McGuinness 46). Referee: Paul Norton. Elsewhere, Cian Brosnan (above) scored a stunning early goal for Kerry FC as they recorded a 2-0 win over Cobh Ramblers at Mounthawk Park in Tralee to make the last eight of the FAI Cup for the first time. The visitors had to play for most of the game with 10 players after John O'Donovan was dismissed in the second minute for a last-man challenge on the striker. Brosnan found the back of the net with a volley from outside the box to put the hosts in control in the ninth minute. Joe Adams added a second midway through the second half to ensure progression for Colin Healy's side, while the visitors were reduced to nine when Shane Griffin was shown a second yellow card late on. Meanwhile, Finn Harps recovered from an early setback to beat Bray Wanderers 3-1 at Finn Park in Ballybofey, in a fiery affair that saw nine yellow cards and one red. The hosts fell behind to a Cian Curtis goal in the eighth minute but struck three times in a 17-minute spell before half-time. Young striker Josh Cullen brought the teams level with a header before Max Hutchinson's low finish made it 2-1. Hans Mpongo added a third from the penalty spot and Wanderers played the final 36 minutes with 10 men following a red card for Billy O'Neill.
Irish Examiner
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
'He will be really proud' - John Patrick Finn fulfills late dad's wish for him to play for Ireland
'I prefer to be called John,' says Ireland's latest debutant, whose full name is John Joe Patrick Finn Benoa. He's 21 but various versions of his name have formed part of the Irish football discourse since before he reached 10. His distinctive hairstyle caught attention but giddiness abounded when it was discovered this nine-year-old namechecked on the Ryan Tubridy Show was eligible for Ireland. Meritocracy knows no age in the footballing industry and the stylish midfielder emerged from a competitive trial of 200 boys to be recruited by Real Madrid. Born to a Cameroonian mother and English father, whose parents lived in Ballyhaunis Co Mayo, the name was a giveaway about his lineage. Yet this wasn't a case of a player possessing tenuous Irish connections seeking a ticket to the international football circuit. Finn spent his summers in the west of Ireland, lining out for Galway side Salthill Devon on occasion. Then his name began to morph. John Patrick was the primary moniker but John Joe was used within an Irish context. Read More Three bright sparks from a frustrating Irish night in Luxembourg Being the only John in the Irish camp, apart from assistant manager O'Shea, played into his preference for the one name title. He was raised in Spain, now operates in France for Stade de Reims but is unequivocal about his identity. 'I am a Mayo man,' he affirmed in his broken English after appearing as a late substitute against Luxembourg on Tuesday. 'My Dad is from Ireland, also my grandfather, and when I was young every summer I went to Ballyhaunis. 'Mayo was different to Madrid where I lived. Those summers were really great with my family - we had a great time and days together. 'So, I had that connection from when I was young and it really matters.' The one pang of disappointment about his bow was his Dad not being around. He passed away in recent years but held a lifelong wish for his son to represent Ireland. 'I know he will be really proud,' said his son. Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson with John Joe Patrick Finn after the game. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne. His club career entailed a move from Real to Getafe and last season onto Ligue 1 in a seven-figure move. Making his debut against PSG and figuring in the French Cup final were his highlights but Reims suffered relegation. That might widen the latitude for the newcomer to string games together and he realises that's necessary to be in the equation for the Ireland squad that embarks on the World Cup qualifiers. Heimir Hallgrimsson recently made a two-hour drive to meet Finn to ascertain his international commitment. The player insisted Ireland was the only country for him and rival countries didn't pose a dilemma. 'It's not the way that everybody wants to make their debut – playing the last few minutes,' he confessed. 'Being a high intensity match, it wasn't easy getting into the game. 'The manager just told me I had to get the tactics, how the team works and I think I am catching the way the team plays. 'The experience was good. This squad has a lot of quality. I know we have a difficult qualifying group but I think we can do good things.'
Irish Independent
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Calm Murphy picks his spot from rebound as North End United reach FAI Junior Cup final
North End United 1 Salthill Devon 0 (AET) Wexford People PAUL MURPHY smashed home the rebound after Arek Mamala saved his 92nd-minute penalty as North End United qualified for the FAI Junior Cup final in Bunclody on Sunday. Scoring the only goal of a dour struggle, Murphy kept his calm after Mamala leaped to the left to save his low penalty, drilling high to the net as defenders converged to send the Hollygrove side back to the decider.
