Club News

Fixtures in Mount Albany, Holly Park & Meadowvale this weekend 04th - 5th February 2012

Feb 3, 12

- Fixtures for Saturday will be played in MOUNT ALBANY and not Holly Park

Please note that all games on Saturday scheduled for 'Holly Park' are on (a) Holly Park and (b) Mount Albany as outlined below. The Mount Albany PITCHES ARE NEAR THE PLAYGROUND AND NEWPARK TENNIS CLUB - A SHORT WALK FROM HOLLY PARK PITCH  Fixture details for all teams outlined below

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- Home games in Holly Park on Saturday
- Home games in Mount Albany on Saturday
- Home game in Meadowvale on Saturday
- Away, IDLE and OFF fixtures on Saturday
- Home games in Meadowvale on Sunday
- Home games in Holly Park on Sunday
- Away, IDLE and OFF fixtures on Sunday

- Full fixture list in team order for the whole weekend

(Page last updated Friday 03-Feb-2012 16:45)

SDFL Representative Squad Selection for three U11B players

Jan 21, 12

Three of our U11B team members, Mark Foster, Sean Monahan and Harry McEvoy have been selected for the SDFL U11 Representative Squad more >

Friends First Sponsorship

Dec 13, 11


(Page last updated Tuesday 13-Dec-2011 09:30)

(click 'More >' to see the u11A team with their new jerseys.. For more information on Friends First, follow the link :- http://www.friendsfirst.ie/about-us/ Friends First -supporting the local Community more >

9 c's continue unbeaten run

Dec 13, 11

Granada 9c's go into the Christmas break unbeaten in four.
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U8 Maintain unbeaten run

Dec 9, 11

U8 - Granada 1 - 0 Railway Union

Granada U11’s Win Big Derby Match

Dec 8, 11

U11 Division 2

Dalkey Utd 2 – 3 Granada U11C

There was a real sense of tension in the air last Saturday morning as Granada faced their arch rivals Dalkey Utd, the team that beat them in the final last season by a solitary (lucky) goal.  There was a chill wind blowing down the pitch and a low sun shining into the lower goalmouth.  Fair play to the Granada boys, they chose to go with the wind and sun in their faces for the first half.  It was a torrid start and Dalkey took the lead after 3 minutes and extended it to a 2 goal lead after 5 minutes, the strong wind playing a big part.  Not boding well so early on, but the boys did not show any signs of head dropping they just got on with it.

(Page last updated Thursday 08-Dec-2011 22:50)

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u10Cs inspired at Firhouse last Saturday - Tuke saves the day

Nov 8, 11

A depleted Granada U10c squad of eight players showed up in Firhouse Community Centre to play Firhouse U10b who were sporting enough to play an eight a side match.

(Page last updated Tuesday 08-Nov-2011 18:05)

(click 'More >' to see full Report including report in Daily Star Tuesday 8th November 2011 more >

U10Cs are Kings of the Castle

Oct 31, 11

Granada u10CS played a great match today (29th Oct 2011) against a strong opponent. The lads really gelled as a team and there was some fine passing and good marking. Final score was Granada 4 - 1 Castle Celtic.

(Page last updated Saturday 31-Oct-2011 14:55)

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Great start by Granada U8a leave Liffey Valley too much to do

Oct 19, 11


An outstanding start by granada left Liffey Valley four goals down after five minutes!

15^th October 2011. Liffey Valley 0 - 6 Granada (Ballyowen Park)

Goals:   Adam Sheil (2), Joe Sweeney (2), Victor Twomey (2)

Registration for 2011-12 Season

Oct 6, 11

Registration and subscription fees for 2011-12 season are now overdue

Anyone who is wishes to register for the Development Squad should go to the Development Squad page - http://www.granadafc.com/subpage.php?pageid=20 The development squad is up and runing each Saturday at the Blue Pool, Monkstown at 9.30am.

Any player who is playing for a team from u8 to u18 must complete the full registration process as outlined below ASAP. Any player not registered by Friday 14th of October will not be permitted to play any further games for insurance reasons. Any geniune hardship cases will be treated with sympathy and discretion through the Club Secretary, Dermot Egan

·         Step 1 - Download the club registration form and complete - please include mobile numbers and email addresses for ease of contact. This form must be signed by a parent/guardian. One form for each family, same form for Development Squad

Step 2 – pay the appropriate subscription fee as per the table below and also on the back of the form. Give the completed form and subscription feeto the team manager. 

Step 3 - The player and parent/guardian must also complete the SDFL League Registration Form as part of registration The manager of each team will do this with players and parents at training/matches (Note: the Club Registration form, i.e. steps 1 and 2 above must also be completed in addition to comleting the SDFL League Registration Form)


Club Registration Form: Download Registration form (PDF) - Updated for Season 2011-2012

(Page last updated Friday 07-Oct-2011 00:05)

U10Cs Match Report from Mount Albany Saturday 24th September 2011

Sep 26, 11

Granada u10C came up against a very good Ashwood team last Saturday in Mount Albany competing in the U/10 Major 2 League Cup competition.

click 'More >' for full Match Report:

(Page last updated Monday 26-Sep-2011 19:00) more >

Blitz 2011 - Photos & Thanks to our Sponsors

Jun 14, 11

Congratulations to all players who participated in the Blitz 2011 over the weekend. Some photographs below. If anyone has any photos that they would like to publish from any of the action over the weekend, then please forward them on to info@granadafc.com. A special word of thanks to our sponsors:

- DSS (IT Services Provider) www.decision.ie
- homestore + more – www.homestoreandmore.ie
- Greene's Bookshop - www.greenesschoolbooks.ie
- Boulevard Cafe - www.boulevardcafe.ie
- Friends First - www.friendsfirst.ie
- Apollo Gallery - www.apollogallery.ie
- O'Sullivan Associates (Chartered Accountants) - www.osullivanassociates.ie
- Clare Distribution Services - www.claredistribution.com
- Houlihan O'Donnell Flaherty Solicitors - www.hofsolicitors.com
- ShopUSA.com - www.shopusa.com
- Pattersons (Londis), Foxrock
- AppleGreen Mount Merrion - www.applegreen.ie
- Murphy & Gunn, Blackrock - www.murphygunn.com
- Leading Edge Marketing - www.edgepromotions.com

click 'More >' for photgraphs below. 

(Page last updated Sunday 13-Jun-2011 20:55)

Blitz 2011 - Finals Day Results & Results, League Tables from Friday & Saturday

Jun 12, 11

Congratulations to all players who participated in the Blitz 2011 Champions League Tournament over the weekend:

- Age Group A (u7/u8) Player of the Tournament - Nicholas Owens

- Age Group B (u9/u10) Player of the Tournament -Steve Bilevich

- Age Group C (u7/u8) Player of the Tournament - Ben Walker

click 'More >' for Results from Finals Day on Sunday  and also all results including goalscorers and league tables for each group for games played on Friday evening and Saturday.

(Page last updated Sunday 12-Jun-2011 17:10)

Blitz 2011 - Team Details and Match Times for Friday to Sunday

Jun 10, 11

The Granada Blitz 2011 is all set for this weekend.

- Find out which team you are playing on from lists below
- Check the fixture schedule to see when your games are on and on which pitch - arrive at pitch in good time for KO
- The layout at the end shows where each pitch is located 

PLEASE PARK IN HOLLY PARK BOYS SCHOOL or PARK AT SPRINGHILL END of HOLLY PARK 11-Aside PITCH
- Please do not park on the roads near the pitches as we do not want to cause problems for the local residents

(click 'More >' for further details on all of the above:

(Page last updated Friday 10-Jun-2011 09:50)

U15 Premiers Complete The Job

May 24, 11

U9Bs Cruise into final of MLI Cup

Apr 17, 11

On a fine Saturday morning the players arrived early for some light training exercises and to go over the game plan for the big semifinal match.  There was talk of nerves amongst the boys but spirits were high.  After topping group 1 of their league the U9bs were up against Tymon Celtic U9a from Tallaght.

(Page last updated Sunday 17-Apr-2011 23:00)

(click 'More >' for full match report  below:
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McDermott the Hatrick Hero as u15As reach final of MMI Cup

Apr 8, 11

Our U15 Premier went into the MMI Cup semi final as firm favourites against Division 1 side Ardmore Rovers. With “The carrot” of a cup final day in Tallaght Stadium, this was always going to be a “Dogfight”.

(Page last updated Friday 08-Apr-2011 17:25)

(click 'More >' for full match report  below:

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John Giles Walk of Dreams - Sunday 27th March 2011

Mar 27, 11

The club were well represented at the John Giles Foundation - Walk of Dreams today Sunday 27th March 2011. The club representatives assembled at the National Concert Hall at 2pm before walking the short distance to the Red Zone assembly point in nearby Fitzwilliam Place. The walk began shortly after 3pm - heading north down towards Merrion Square, right onto Mount Street and then left at the Canal around Grand Canal Dock into Ringsend before walking back towards the new Landsdowne Road stadium via Bath Avenue.

(click 'More >' to see photographs. It is still not too late to sponsor our representatives. If you would like to provide individual sponsorship (even a line at 5 euros) or company sponsorship, please contact Ciaran Kane on 087 638 6033 or via info@granadafc.com :-


(Page last updated Friday 27-Mar-2011 22:55) more >

U9Bs Off to Winning Start in the New 9-a-side League

Jan 19, 11

Granada b  1 – 0  Cabinteely a

Granada U9B go top of Major 1 League Cup Group 1

Nov 21, 10

Granada U9B score late winner to go top of Major 1 League Cup Group 1 Table

Dalkey Utd 1 - 2 Granada B

(Page last updated Sunday 21-Nov-2010 09:35) more >

U10As clinch Kevin Keogh League Cup

Jun 3, 10

Granada U10As beat local rivals Cabinteely 2-1 in an exciting final at Jackson Park on Saturday 29th of May 2010 to win the Kevin Keogh League Cup.

After weeks of sunshine, the day started miserably with rain and mist. Most of the adults seemed reluctant to leave their cars with some hoping they could watch the match from there. I know there were some early morning nerves before we got to the ground but all the boys seemed to relish the fact that they were able start running about kicking a ball. It struck me that there were lots of smiles and laughter as the boys got ready and no real tension (the same can't be said of the sideline). This has to be a very positive reflection on the boys and their coaches.

The game kicked off at a phenominal pace with most of the controlled football being played by Granada. Some early chances came and went before James Tarrant latched on to a through ball and skillfully dispatched it to the corner of the net. Cabinteely were quickly back in the game as you would expect of such a strong and skillful side and from a free kick (corner? - can't remember) one of their players drilled the ball home from inside the penalty area as it bobbled around in the confusion. Back came Granada with force and determination and having worked the ball skillfully up the left wing, the ball was played into the penalty area where Justin Carroll managed to connect and send the ball flying past the goalkeeper into the net - 2-1 to Granada. More end to end stuff until half time came and gave us all a break.

No more goals in the game and while the truth is that Granada continued to create the best chances, there was always the risk of a break-away goal or the ball skidding into the net from a long shot. It was great to see all of the panel making such a strong contribution to the result and everyone hassled and harried the opposition throughout the second half. The goalkeeper and defence looked rock solid throughout with some great long balls relieving the pressure. Everything that was thrown at them was dealt with with calmness, skill and determination. The same can be said of the rest of the team with the entire midfield getting stuck in and making it impossible for Cabinteely to build any momentum while helping to create a number of chances. Up-front, everyone ran their legs off to hold up the ball and were unlucky on a number of occasions not to add to the scoreline.

The final whistle was greeted with delight and some relief. The entire panel and coaches deserve great credit for creating such a strong team with a fantastic skill level and positive attitude.

Match Report by Neil Carroll, Pictures below - thanks to Julie Hamilton. Watch the video! - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ1ndG69jIQ

(Last Updated Thursday  03-Jun-2010 16:00)

Aviva Stadium Opening

May 30, 10

Granada FC were represented at the recent opening of the Aviva Stadium. Committe member  and U9b joint manager Barry O'Donnell picured here with FA Chief Executive John Delaney...


See additional  pictures below:

(Last Updated Sunday 30-May-2010 23:30)