The Under 15s put in a ‘five star’ performance last Saturday when they cruised into the next round of the NIBFA cup with a convincing 5-0 win over South Belfast Youth league outfit, Dungoyne. Seaan Elliott was on hand with a hat trick and Eoghan Daly celebrated his return to action with a rocket of a goal from a free kick. The boys will now tackle Institute in the next round.

The Under 12s also had a pleasing win when they ran out 4-2 winners against Colinvalley, Taylor Adger racking up all four goals for Carniny.

Both the U11s and 14s lost out to single goals against Hillsborough and Cookstown respectively whilst the Under 13s lost out to Irish league academy side, Cliftonville. The Under 17s lost out to Foyle Harps in their last game before the National League Division splits.

FDC Commences

The latest session of Carniny Youth’s Football Development Centre commenced last Saturday with a new influx of young players. The latest batch of players from age 5 upwards enjoyed their introduction to football in winter sunshine at Ballymena Showgrounds. Any enquiries for children born in 2010 to 2007 should contact 07788548780.

International debut for Matthew

The club would like to congratulate former player Matthew Shevlin on making his International debut last week when he travelled to Iceland playing for Northern Ireland Under 17s. Sixteen years old Matthew rounded off a good week footballing wise when he returned home, making an appearance for Ballymena United’s first team in their match against Institute on Saturday.
Matthew joins the list of former Carniny Youth players who have represented Northern Ireland that includes full International Josh Carson, Jordan Kenny and Lee McCaughern.

Club Contacts

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

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 Boyd 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 07732808858
U16 – 1999 – Davy McComb 07803596967
U17 – 1998 - Ian Morton 07721596775
U19 – 96/97 Jimmy Gilchrist 07754049484
Coaching Staff opportunities - Billy O'Flaherty 07850669666
Seniors - Davy Hanna - 07791297755.