The club were quietly preparing a squad for the league throughout last season but obviously couldn’t make an announcement until they received official confirmation.

The local club met the required entry criteria set by the Irish FA and passed the final interview last week. The club will enter at Section B and will join will join Ballymena Utd III, who play in Section A, meaning two teams from the town will now competing in the top Youth League.

The club can therefore now offer the opportunity for all local youth players to continue their development in a youth league up the age of 19 in the NIFL Youth League. Local players who are still looking for a youth club born 1996/97/98 are encouraged to contact the club with the aim of playing in the league. The team will be coached by Jimmy Gilchrist. If anyone is interested in playing for the team please contact Jimmy Gilchrist 07754049484 or Billy O'Flaherty 07850669666.

At time of going to press Carniny will share the B division with, Lisburn Distillery III, Ards Youth, Carrick Rangers Colts, Portadown III, St. Oliver Plunket, Ballyclare Comrades Colts, Newry City, Annagh Utd, Knockbreda swifts and Ballymoney United Colts. The club will also get the opportunity to compete in the Harry Cavan Youth Cup.

NIBFA National League

With the final NIBFA National League tables now released, Carniny Youth will be represented at all six age groups from Under 12 right through to Under 17 level. This will provide the players with a wealth of experience playing against some of the top teams around the Province. Anyone interested in playing in fro any of the age groups should use the team contacts listed below.

Foyle Cup

Carniny Youth teams are also looking forward to the 2014 Hughes Insurance Foyle Cup which starts on 21st July for five days. The club’s Under 10s, 12s, 13s and 16s will all be competing at the top class tournament staged up in the North West. The club results can be found on a single page at
Carniny Youth Foyle Cup results- All age groups

European Debut for Former Player

The club would like to congratulate former player, Samuel McIlveen on making his European football debut for Glenavon in the Europa League.
Samuel played the full 90 minutes in the first leg away in Iceland against FH Hafnarfjordur and was an unused sub in the home leg last week. Glenavon faced an uphill battle after a 3-0 defeat in the first leg and lost the second leg 2-3.

Club Contacts

If you feel you would like to be part of Carniny Amateur and Youth FC either as a coach or player for the incoming season 2014/15. Players will be invited to open training sessions. Please use the contacts below to make enquiries.

Further information on the club can be found on the club's website - www.carninyyouthfc.co.uk or the club's Facebook page or by following on Twitter @Carninyyouthfc

U9 - 2006 -2010s (Football Development Centre) Davy 07803974402
U10- 2005- Niall Greer 07920095385
U11 - 2004 - Davy Hanna 07791297755
U12 - 2003 - Jonny Wilson 07704550454
U13 - 2002 - Jason Hunter 07885899290
U14 - 2001 - Davy Parker 07835020446
U15 - 2000 - Davy Leetch 0773280858
U16 - 1999 – Darren McGall 07812604932
U17 - 1998 - Ian Morton 07721596775
U19 – 96/97 Jimmy Gilchrist 07754049484
Coaching Staff opportunities - Billy O'Flaherty 07850669666
Seniors - Davy Hanna - 07791297755.

Carniny Amateurs

Any players interested in the club’s senior side, Carniny Amateurs should contact Davy on 07791297755.
Coaching enquiries at any level in the club are also welcome. For further information please contact;
Billy O'Flaherty 07850669666 - carninybilly@hotmail.co.uk