19th October 2006 - AFL - Longwood 0-11, Kilbride  0-08

Kilbride played Longwood under lights last Thursday for the right to stay in division 3 of the A Leagues. Kilbride only played in fits and starts in this match and while Longwood did not dominate general play, they did look much more dangerous when attacking.

Kilbride started well with points from David Harford and Finbarr Clarke but a bad night from the placed ball was to haunt Kilbride and Longwood fought back to lead by 2 points at half time. The second half was a frustrating affair for Kilbride as they tried hard to get back into the game but could not rack up the necessary scores. Fine points from Joe Barron, Craig Sheridan and sub Kevin Quinn kept them in touch. Kilbride's defence coped well with a very fast Longwood forward line who were irresistable when breaking up the field. As Kilbride tried urgently to get level, there were a lot of frees conceded by Longwood who were not unhappy when the game slowed down. This and other decisions by the ref enraged the Kilbride players and frustration set in with 2 Kilbride players seeing red before the end.

So it's division 4 for 2007 for Kilbride but having escaped the division a year ago, they will know what has to be done. Also Eamonn Clarke ( and selectors Patsy Farrell and Jason Sheehy ) signed off as manager after a two year term in which a lot of good work was done and progress made.

Team :

E. Farrell, J. Smith, C. Rennicks, R. Bruton, F. Clarke, D. Barron, N. Farrelly, A. Rennicks, J. Bruton, D. Harford, B. White, C. Sheridan, O. Nolan , D. White, P. O'Neill,

Subs: R. Rooney, K. Quinn,

10th September 2006 - JFC - Kilbride  1-04, Drumbaragh 1-11

Kilbride's bid to get to the quarter finals of the championship for the first time in 17 years came off the rails in Kilmessan today. In truth Kilbride never clicked into any kind of gear and will be disapointed not to have played anywhere near their potential and at least troubled an energetic Drumbaragh side.

Drumbaragh made a lively start and could have been 10 points up after 10 minutes only for some woeful wides, the woodwork, a timely block from David Barron and a great Emmett Farrell save. The Kilbride backs were under siege and eventually Drumbaragh converted a goal chance to ease ahead. Kilbride levelled somewhat fortuitously with a Brian White Free and a long Ollie Nolan punt which was fisted to the net by Andy Rennicks. At the break Drumbaragh held a lead of 2 points which left Kilbride still in contention.

Drumbaragh picked up where they had left off after half time, only now they were turning their approach play into scores and starting to pull away from Kilbride. The Drumbaragh no. 8 ( Smith ) started to point from everywhere in a fine display. Kilbride were unable to get going at all and put scores on the board. Kilbride just did not manage to pickup any breaks from Midfield and Drumbaragh then had much more possession. Emmett Farrell made more great saves and Andy Rennicks fought very hard to win back midfield but it was not to be in a very disapointing end to the 2006 JFC.

Also, Ronan McKiernan played his last match for Kilbride before moving to Sligo for work. Ronan gave some fine years of service to Kilbride and corner forwards in the county can feel a bit safer ( literally ) for next year. Best of Luck to Ronan.

Team :

E. Farrell, R. McKiernan, C. Rennicks, J. Gallagher, F. Clarke, D. Barron, R. Bruton, C. Holland, O. Nolan, C. Sheridan, A. Rennicks, Joe Barron, D. Harford, D. White, B. White,

Subs: R. Rooney, Pat McDonagh

02nd September 2006 - JFC - Kilbride  1-15, Bective 0-2

It was was a do or die occassion for Kilbride junior footballers in Dunsaughlin on Saturday evening. And, despite a few nervous moments in the first half resulting in some tremendous saves from shot stopper Emmett Farrell it was all in all a very impressive display from the men in Green and Red.

While Bective concentrated their effort on goal scoring an efficient Kilbride forward line picked off their points at every opportunity with some notable scores from Brian White and Andrew Rennicks. The opposition concentrated their attacks on ball carrying and a running game all of which were foiled by a solid defensive display  by Kilbride backs and some bone rattling hits from John Bruton and Conor Rennicks.

Bective went in at half time a rattled team and the first ten minutes of the second half saw no change in form. Kilbride started the second half as they finished the first,  in attack mode. With inspired ball winning from Ollie Nolan and Finbarr Clark, couple with devastating runs from John Bruton and Andy Rennicks there was no way this Kilbride team was going to leave the pitch as losers. Late runs from Joe Barron, and quality scores from the White Brothers among others lead to a convincing win and a step towords the Championship Quarter-Finals for an improving Kilbride side.

Team :

E. Farrell, N. Farrelly, C. Rennicks, J. Gallagher, F. Clarke, D. Barron, R. Bruton, J. Bruton, O. Nolan, A. Rennicks, C. Holland, Joe Barron, D. White, D. Harford, B. White,

Subs: P O'Neill, C. Sheridan, K. Donnelly

22nd August 2006 - Kilbride  1-06  , St. Ultans 3-12

Kilbride came up against a St. Ultans side that are on top form in this division 3 league encounter. Kilbride never really settled but managed to hang in there until the last few minutes when St. Ultans put on some breakaway scores.

A win is a must in the last league match against Longwood to ensure division 3 status for 2007.

Team :

E. Farrell, N. Farrelly, C. Rennicks, J. Gallagher, F. Clarke, J. Bruton, R. Bruton, , P. McDonagh, A. Rennicks, C. Holland, Brian White, Joe Barron, D. White, D. Harford, R. Rooney,

Subs: O. Nolan, K. Quinn, P O'Neill

3rd August 2006 - Kilbride  4-11  , Simonstown 2-07

Kilbride posted their highest score in many years in this jfc win over Simonstown at Dunshaughlin. Kilbride started brightly but were pegged back by two sucker punch goals in a high scoring match. Kilbride were in goal scoring mood also with Brian White (2), Dermot White and David Harford finding the back of the onion sack.

In a match for the neutrals the second half saw Kilbride pull away with strong performances by Conor Rennicks, John Bruton and Finbar Clarke.

Team :

E. Clarke, J. Smith, C. Rennicks, R. Bruton, F. Clarke, David Barron, N. Farrelly, J. Bruton, O. Nolan, A. Rennicks, D. White, C. Sheridan, B. White, C. Holland, D. Harford ,

Subs: J. Barron, P. O'Neill

25th July 2006 - Kilbride  1-06  , Rathkenny 1-09

A defeat was cruel on a brave Kilbride side last Tuesday night in Rathkenny. This was a good hard contest between two competitive teams who both came up from Division 4 last year. Spectators at this match will have found it hard to understand the distance between these sides in the league table with Rathkenny leading the way and Kilbride starting to worry about possible relegation.

Kilbride were out of the blocks quick and were 2 points up before Rathkenny hit three on the belt to go 3-2 up. Kilbride had many good moves but all to often did not get the scores they deserved. Rathkenny were much more clinical in front of the posts and went in 6-3 ahead in at the break.

After the interval, Kilbride had a great spell, playing some great football but emerged with very little from 5-10  minutes of dominance. A David Harford "45 and a Craig Sheridan fisted goal edged them ahead but Rathkenny then notched 4 points straight.

Overall Kilbride played very well, played for each other, tackled hard but just did not get enough scores at the right times to beat a good Rathkenny side who have good mixture of youth and experience that is helping them to come out on top in tight games.

2 games left to save division 3 status.

Team :

E. Farrell, J. Smith, C. Rennicks, R. Bruton, F. Clarke, David Barron, J. Gallagher, J. Bruton, O. Nolan, A. Rennicks, D. White, C. Sheridan, B. White, C. Holland, D. Harford ,

Subs: J. Barron, R. McKiernan, N. Farrelly

23rd July 2006 - Kilbride  0-10  , Drumree 0-06

Despite two losses from their first two outings in the championship, Kilbride are now sucking diesel with three wins on the belt. As before, the team had a different shape with many players in strange positions. Tactician maestro Eamonn Clarke got the blend right on this occasion as the team had a good balance.

Kilbride were 8 points to 1 up at half time after a very impressive first half showing. The Kilbride midfield of John Bruton and Ollie Nolan were dominant with the half backs and half forwards very alert to the breaks. John Smith was very solid while Conor Rennicks kept the Drumree dangerman relatively quiet.

Kilbride should have closed out the game but to their credit, Drumree kept plugging away and never gave up. Kilbride put in a lot of effort to hold on to victory, including a great Finbar Clarke block on the line near the end, although more scores in the second half could have made for a more comfortable win.

Team :

E. Farrell, J. Smith, C. Rennicks, R. Bruton, F. Clarke, David Barron, P. O'Neill, J. Bruton, O. Nolan, A. Rennicks, D. White, C. Sheridan, B. White, C. Holland, D. Harford ,

Subs: R. Rooney

11th July 2006 - Kilbride  1-07  , Gael Colmcille 3-12

Kilbride had a bad day at the office against a solid Gael Colmcille outfit which leaves them dangerously close to the bottom of division 3. The first half was played at a high standard, with both teams giving it all on a warm evening. Gael Colmcille went in at the break one point to the good,despite a very good Kilbride performance in the first half.

Kilbride simply did not come out in the second half and were hit by a sucker punch of two early second half goals which they never recovered from. Midway through the second half, Kilbride were trailing by 8 points and never got close enough to threaten the Kells outfit who were worth the two points on offer..

Team :

E. Farrell, N. Farrelly, C. Rennicks, R. McKiernan, J. Smith, David Barron, R. Bruton, A. Rennicks, J. Bruton, O. Nolan, C. Holland, C. Sheridan, B. White, D. White, D. Harford ,

Subs: P. O'Neill , F. Clarke

02nd July 2006 - Kilbride  1-08  , Donaghmore-Ashbourne 1-10

Kilbride came up slightly short in this local derby against Donaghmore-Ashbourne. Donaghmore started brightly and had 1-1 on the scoreboard after only 5 minutes. However Kilbride settled and scored 1-6 without reply courtesy of points from Cormac Holland, David Harford, Dermot White, Brian White and a goal from Andy Rennicks. O Nolan was lording it at midfield and David Harford was having a ding dong battle with his marker. At the break Kilbride had done well to turn a 4 point deficit into a 4 point lead.

Donaghmore must have had some class of a "hairdryer" halftime teamtalk, because they upped their game considerably in the second half and clawed back the lead. Kilbride responded with some great determination in the second half, but ultimately did not register enough scores in the second half to compete. Donaghmore showed some great forward play and just looked more likely to convert pressure into scores.

Interesting report from Donaghmore on the Don-Ash website about their tussle with Kilbride : "Although we were missing a few players through injury and the normal line out was somewhat different we seem to make life very difficult for ourselves by letting teams of a lower standard bring us down a level or two in these games."

Team :

E. Farrell, N. Farrelly, J. Bruton, J. Gallagher, J. Smith, David Barron, R. Bruton, A. Rennicks, O. Nolan, C. Sheridan, B. White, F. Clarke, C. Holland, D. White, D. Harford ,

Subs: P. O'Neill

20th June 2006 - Kilbride  0-13  , Moynalvey 0-09

Kilbride enjoyed a well earned 2 points in the league with this win over Moynalvey. The Kilbride rearguard marshalled by Conor Rennicks held firm to lay the platform for this win. John Smith launched many attacks from his wing and kept his man busy. Kilbride were 4 points ahead at half time.

Moynalvey rallied in the second half but stout defending limited their scoring. At the other end, Craig Sheridan scored some nice points from play, Cormac Holland fisted over after a determined run and David Harford scored a long range free to close out the game and complete a satisfactory week for Kilbride báinisteoir Eamonn Clarke.

Team :

E. Farrell, R. McKiernan, C. Rennicks, R. Bruton, J. Smith, David Barron, N. Farrelly, A. Rennicks, J. Bruton, C. Sheridan, B. White, F. Clarke, C. Holland, R. Rooney, D. White, D. Harford ,

Subs: John Gallagher,

17th June 2006 - Kilbride  1-12  , Skyrne 1-06

Kilbride produced a professional performance to see off a below par Skyrne side in Ratoath. Finbarr Clarke notched a quickfire 1-02 to put Kilbride in the driving seat. Further points from David Harford and Brian White widened the gap.

Despite a late goal, Skryne left themselves with too much to do and the result was never in question.

Team :

E. Farrell, R. McKiernan, C. Rennicks, N. Farrelly, P O'Neill, D. Barron, R. Bruton, A. Rennicks, J. Bruton, F. Clarke, B. White, .C. Holland, C. Sheridan, D. White, D. Harford ,

Subs: R. Rooney , O. Nolan, J. Gallagher

09th June 2006 - Kilbride 0-09 Slane 3-09

Two goals before half time effectively killed off Kilbride's hopes in this game, played on a gloriously sunny evening in Slane. Until then, Kilbride had troubled the Slane full back line with Robbie Rooney and David Harford winning some fine high ball. After a brief revival in the second half, Slane took over and played some flowing football and finished the game with a little bit to spare.

Team :

E. Farrell, R. McKiernan, C. Rennicks, John Gallagher, John Smith, B. White, N. Farrelly, A. Rennicks, J. Bruton, F. Clarke, D. White, C. Holland, R. Rooney, D. Harford , C. Sheridan

Subs: K. Donnellan, O. Nolan

08th May 2006 - Kilbride 1-06 Drumconrath 2-21

Team :

E. Farrell, R. McKiernan, C. Rennicks, R. Bruton, P O'Neill, J. Bruton, N. Farrelly, A. Rennicks, B. Regan, O. Nolan, B. White, .C. Holland, R. Rooney, D. White, D. Harford ,

Subs: K. Donnellan, F. Clarke

23th April 2006 - Kilbride 1-06 Meath Hill 0-10

Kilbride fell to their second loss in this years championship on a hot day in Senechalstown today by a single point. After a scrappy first 10 minutes, Meath Hill found their stride and dominated the rest of the first half. Points from Finbar Clarke, Dermot White and David Harford kept Kilbride's hopes alive, but at the break a scoreline of Meath Hill 7 points and Kilbride 4 points, slightly flattered the men in Green and Red.

After the interval, Meath Hill kept the foot on the gas, and to be fair they played as a team and worked their way up the pitch quite well. Indeed if they were more clinical they could have been home and hosed with 20 minutes to go. The score was 9 to 4 with about 15 minutes left. However, something clicked in the Kilbride team and suddenly they started to play with an intensity and passion that the Munster front row would have been proud of. This was triggered by an opportunist goal by David Harford, who caught everyone by suprise, including the Meath Hill backs by taking a quick free and blasting to the back of the net.

Suddenly the Kilbride team was invigorated with aggression and energy. Full back Conor Rennicks led the way with some tough defending, ably assisted by Ronan McKiernan. Andy Rennicks put in some "big hits" while giving a running commentary to his marker, and John Bruton started to lord it at midfield. From 1 - 15, there was a huge effort put in to get back into the game, but unfortunately Kilbride just ran out of time and could have done with a couple more minutes.

Meath Hill were the better team for a lot of the match, but will still be relieved to get the win which positions them nicely in the group.

Team :

E. Farrell, R. McKiernan, C. Rennicks, N. Farrelly, B. Regan, D. Barron, P O'Neill, J. Bruton, O. Nolan, A. Rennicks, B. White, F. Clarke, J. Barron, D. White, D. Harford ,

Subs: R. Rooney,

15th April 2006 - Kilbride 0-07 Moylagh 0-13

Yet again, Kilbride lose the first match of the championship and are under pressure straight away. Moylagh started like a train and were two points to the good after only 2 minutes play. Kilbride had an Indian Sign over Moylagh in recent seasons, but it had to end sometime and Moylagh looked more determined from the start. Kilbride did settle into a rhythm and were soon back into the match after fine points from Joe Barron and Dermot White who was giving the full back a torrid time. The halftime score was 06 to 05 for Moylagh, so Kilbride were still in with a shout.

However, Moylagh played a strong second half and ran out deserving winners.

Team :

E. Farrell, R. McKiernan, C. Rennicks, N. Farrelly, J. Smith, D. Barron, P O'Neill, P. McDonagh, J. Bruton, O. Nolan, B. White, J. Barron, F. Clarke, D. White, D. Harford ,

Subs: B. Regan, R. Rooney,

19th March 2006 - Kilbride 3-06 Nobber 0-11

Kilbride came into this game on the back of a bad defeat to Ballinabrackey and needed a good performance to take into the upcoming championship opener. Kilbride supremo Eamonn Clarke's tactical expertise was missing from the sideline. In a repeat of the match against Ballinlough, Kilbride hit the front, were pegged back and then finished strongly. On this occasion however, Kilbride got the win they deserved and will hopefully now move up the table. Two goals in the first half from David Harford and Dermot White gave Kilbride a 2-04 to 0-06 points at the break.

Nobber then started to pick up the breaks around midfield and registered 4 points to level the game. The game was finely balanced midway through the second half and the tackling was hard. Kilbride reacted well, with Conor Rennicks and Ronan McKiernan very tight on their men. John Bruton was a very effective ball carrier and it was one of his passes that led to the ball dropping in around the square, from where David Harford passed to Dermot White who squeezed the ball home. A point each from Brian White and John Bruton then pushed Kilbride 5 points ahead before Nobber got a last minute point which still left them 4 points behind at the end.

Team :

E. Farrell, R. McKiernan, C. Rennicks, R. Bruton, B. Regan, D. Barron, P O'Neill, J. Smith, J. Bruton, O. Nolan, B. White, J. Barron, F. Clarke, D. White, D. Harford ,

Subs: B. Reilly

26th February 2006 - Kilbride 0-03 Ballinabrackey 2-05

In windy conditions, Kilbride were overwhelmed by a slick Ballinabrackey outfit today. The Offaly border team started at a fast pace and never really let up. Kilbride never really looked like winning this game, although they were still in with a shout until a late goal from Ballinabrackey ended this contest. Ballinabrackey started like a train, with the Kilbride backs really digging in to put the Ballinabrackey forwards under pressure and limiting the damage. Ronan McKiernan made some timely interceptions in his own individual style, Robbie Bruton played the percentages well and Conor Rennicks saw off a bruiser of a full forward. Kilbride were having difficulty in getting the ball up the hill to their forwards and the pressure told just before half time as a slick move ended in a goal after a fine Emmet Farrell save rebounded to a Ballinabrackey forward who rattled the onion sack. Kilbride went into the break scoreless to Ballinabrackey's 1-02.

Kilbride gave a much improved effort in the second half but unfortunately could not convert effort into scores on the board and Ballinabrackey pulled clear in the final few minutes. Brian White converted three difficult placed balls, but tellingly Kilbride did not get a score from play in the entire match.

Team :

E. Farrell, R. McKiernan, C. Rennicks, R. Bruton, J. Smith, D. Barron, P O'Neill, A. Rennicks, J. Bruton, F. Clarke, D. White, O. Nolan, D. White, J. Barron, B. White

Subs: P. McDonagh, R. Rooney

19th February 2006 - Kilbride 1-08 Ballinlough 2-05

Kilbride started well in a match played in decent conditions for football. Ballinlough were Kilbride's first senior opposition in many years and it was obvious after a few minutes that Ballinlough were looking to play a fast brand of football. After Ballinlough's opening point, Kilbride dug in and registered some fine points through Ollie Nolan, Finbarr Clarke, Dermot White and John Bruton. Unfortunately, just when Kilbride were in the ascendency, Ballinlough hit two quick fire goals to go in 5 points ahead at the break.

Facing into the wind, Kilbride seemed to  be facing an uphill battle but through great determination, managed to claw their way back into the game. The Kilbride backs tightened up considerably, setting up a very solid platform for the midfield to build on. John Smith and Paddy O'Neill were very industrious at the back, with John Bruton exerting a fair influence at Midfield. Veteran Robbie Rooney came on to forge a 70+ partnership with Dermot White in the Full forward line. This seemed to unsettle the Ballinlough defence who started to feel the pressure. This pressure eventually told with points from Brian White, Dermot White and a well worked goal from David Harford. Deservedly, Robbie Rooney pointed to level the game as just reward for a spirited Kilbride team. Kilbride will take great heart from this result, but also will have to take note of the raised standard in this Division.

Team :

E. Farrell, R. McKiernan, C. Rennicks, R. Bruton, J. Smith, D. Barron, P O'Neill, A. Rennicks, P. McDonagh, J. Bruton, F. Clarke, D. Harford, O. Nolan, D. White, B. White

Subs: R. Rooney