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	Best of look to Nathan O'Connor and all the family as they move to the other side of the pond. The O'Connor's are moving to the US and will be sorely missed by Darragh, Peter and all the U11 crew. Click here for a few pics from the send off.
	Julia Walsh, Director of Sports Studies and Physical Education at UCC is to begin a series of lectures aimed at coaches of all levels, across all sporting codes with the goal of improving coaching structures within clubs across Cork. See below for details
	U12s bow out of NC, losing 2-0 to Woodlawn. Click here for some pictures
	U13s draw 2-2 with Leeside Knockraha
	Snrs draw 0-0 away to Mayfield
	U11s win 3-1 at home to Carrigaline
	Juniors lose at home to Rockmount
	Blarney United will host a fund raising table quiz in the Huntsman Bar Tower at 9pm. With lots of prizes it is guaranteed to be a great nights entertainment. Tables of 4 are €40 each and can be booked in advance through your manager, any member of the committee or on the night.
	U14s through to the next round of the local cup where they will meet  Macroom who beat Blarney earlier in the season.
	O'Donoghue Family pick up a €7,100 cheque from their Blarney United Lotto win. You too could be a winner. Click here for details.
	The 2010 FAI Summer Soccer School set for Monday 12/Jul to Fri 16/Jul. More details will follow when they become available.
	2009 Schoolboy video has been created. Click here for details. I understand that the video is also available on YouTube. Just search for Blarney United.

Coaching the Coaches:

Julia Walsh, Director of Sports Studies and Physical Education at UCC is to begin a series of lectures aimed at coaches of all levels, across all sporting codes with the goal of improving coaching structures within clubs across Cork city and county starting next week. The event, which is the first in a series of talks that will involve students from UCC’s sports studies department and inter-action from the audience is set to attract a huge crowd to the Rochestown Park Hotel on Monday next, March 15th at 7.30pm. Called Coaching the Coaches, the information sessions, brought to you by UCC, in association with the Evening Echo and the Rochestown Park Hotel is aimed at coaches and administrators of all levels across all sporting codes who have a desire to improve the coaching structures at their clubs.

Mar 7th: U11 Div 7: Blarney U11Bs 3, Carrigaline 1, T. Condon

Blarney beat Carrigaline 3-1 in a hard fought U11 Div 7 encounter at a sunny but cold O'Shea Park on Sunday. Click here for more details

7/Mar: U13 Div 6: Blarney Utd A 2, Leeside Knockraha 2

Our u13s got a well - deserved point on Sun at home to Leeside Knockraha who had a 100% record going into this game. Click here for more info

20/Feb: U13 LC: Blarney U13Bs 0, Greenwood 5

Our lads were always on the back foot for this game but for most of the day did themselves proud against a team 5 divisions above them in the leagues, defending very well & unlucky not to score a couple of times. Best on the day were stand - in keeper Adam Ahern who made some fine saves, John O'Donavan & Darragh Kelly.

Training Begins for New Blarney United Women's Senior Team

Blarney United FC is delighted to announce the commencement of training for our new senior women's team (Age 16+). Training starts this Friday 12th February on the All-Weather pitch at O'Shea Park from 7-8pm. Players are asked to be togged out and ready to train for 6.55pm and the training fee is €3 per person. Please ensure you wear the correct footwear for the all - weather pitch (moulded boots or trainers - no studs!). We need to get as much training in as possible ladies because the league kicks off in mid-April but we'll have a couple of friendlies before then! New players are welcome and for more info, please contact Lisa on 087 - 2797439.

One for the Girls

Blarney United is recruiting girls / women (16 years and over) for our new senior women's team. Any wives, partners, daughters interested, please contact Lisa on 087 - 2797439. The league starts in April so training would start in mid Feb. We are also looking for U12 girls for new league team. Training on Fridays at Cloghroe National School 6-7pm

Feb 7th: U11 Div 7: Temple 2, Blarney U11Bs 1