RVR Fundraising Draw
RVR Members Fundraising Draw - Tickets €20.00 each Limited to 300 Tickets
First Prize €1,000 - ten prizes in total.
Tickets available from Paddy Cole 086 392 5798 or any committee member
Draw takes place in Peacocks on 31st October at approx 10pm
Hurry Hurry Hurry & get your tickets. Thank you for your support
Managers Meeting
Managers Meeting - Monday 20th October 2008 9pm
Rivervalley Community Centre.
Committee are meeting at 8pm in advance of Managers Meeting
Weekend Round Up
U7s had another great win this week beating Mid-Sutton very convincingly (see match reports) - there a photo in the gallery also.
U10bs missed out against Glebe North going down 1-3.
In the 11-a-sides the 11Ds, 12Ds & 13Ps all travelled to Woodlawn with good wind for the 11Ds (3-1) 12Ds (6-1 see match reports) & 13Ps got a valuable away point (1-1 - see match reports)
Meanwhile up in Newbridge House we had six home games - unfortunately the results were not great:
U11Ps went down 1-2 to Maynooth
U12Ps lost 2-3 to Marino
U13Ds suffered a 3-6 reversal at the hands of Clontarf
U14Bs were beaten 3-7
U15A went down 2-4.
The only winner were the 16A whore recorded an impressive 4-0 win over St Brendans.
Can all managers please text or E-mail results in by Sunday Evening
Annual General Meeting
The club's AGM takes place on 22nd Sept 2008 in the Community Centre 9pm. Click here to download the notice of AGM or here to download the AGM's agenda.
Pitch Playability
All the pitches in Rivervalley & Brackenstown are OFF for the week. Absolutely no playing or training in the park or in Brackenstown.
Coaching Workshop 23rd August
Sporting Fingal are running a second coaching workshop for team managers/coaches.
The venue is the All Weather at Skerries Community Centre and not as stated- click here for more info.
League Start Dates
TThe season is almost upon us - start dates for NDSL are as follows: 11-a-sides - Sunday 31st August. 7/9-a-sides - Saturday 6th September Don't forget that all teams must be fully registered with the league before the league commences
U15s at the Harmony Cup
This weekend sees the U15b team partake in the annual Harmony Cup.
By invitation only this tournament features teams from Belfast, Dublin, Germany & Barcelona.
The venue is Verona FC's grounds in Blanchardstown. After the football the team will attend an awards dinner in the Tyrrellstown Plaza Hotel.
Best of luck to all the lads & hope you enjoy the experience
Pitches for Pre-season Friendlies
To book 11-a-side pitches please contact Peter @ 087 275 4782. To book 7-a-side pitches please contact Paul @ 087 224 5101
This weekend the U15b TEAM are competing in the 2008 Umbro Cup in the AUL complex
First match is this Friday v Cherry Orchard at 4pm followed by St Kevins Boys at 6pm
All support would be welcome.
Very best of luck to John, Derek and all the lads who have worked really hard during the summer in preparation for this tournament. Let's hope they have an enjoyable and successful weekend.
More Trials
Trials for U10 teams take place Wednesday Aug 6th & Saturday Aug 9th. Click here for more information.
Boys and girls are eligible for the teams.
NDSL Team Registration
Team Registration forms are now available from Peter (11-a-side) 087 275 4782 or Paul (7/9-a-side) 087 224 5101. All teams must be full registered before the start of the season.
Coaching Seminar
Sporting Fingal are running a coaching seminar for managers/coaches on 9th August. This is a great opportunity to prepare for the new season. Click here for more information.
Pitches for Pre-season Friendlies
To book 11-a-side pitches please contact Peter @ 087 275 4782. To book 7-a-side pitches please contact Paul @ 087 224 5101
The U13's are holding trials for the upcoming season, more information can be found at www.rvrfc.com/u13trials.html.
Due to the bad weather the mini league fixtures for Wednesday 18th June have been rearranged for Friday 20th June.
Revised fixtures & results have now been posted on the Mini Leagues section of this site - sorry for the delay!
Congratulations to Brian Daly who has been selected to travel with the Irish Team taking part in the 1st World Deaf Football Championship in Greece this July. Brian, who is a current member of the River Valley Rangers senior section has represented the club with distinction at every level from Under 7s to Seniors. The club wish Brian and the Irish team the very best of luck and we'll be following their progress on http://www.wdfc2008.gr/. Well done, Brian.
Under 13/14 Mini leagues Teams now available in the Mini Leagues section of this site. First game on Friday 13th.
U15/16s Playing Sunday - Teams will be selected on the day. Meet at the pitches at 11.00am.
The Annual RVR Golf Classic takes place on Friday 25th July at St Margaret's. This is an important fundraiser for St Francis Hospice and RVR senior section. More information can be found here.
Super 18s are CHAMPIONS. The U18DDSL Super league team beat Tolka Rovers 4-1 in a thrilling playoff at Dunboyne yesterday to win the league.
Congratulations to Ray, Stephen & all the players for a really great season.
A picture of the champions can be viewed here in the gallery.
Mini Leagues
The Mini Leagues start tuesday 10th at the 7-a-side pitches in Rivervalley Park.
Details of teams, managers & organisers and this weeks fixtures are on display in the community centre and on Mini Leagues 08 section of this website.
Any queries - please contact your organiser.
Best of luck & enjoy...
Under 18 Team
Congratulations to the U18s who demolished Shamrock Rovers 6-0 in difficult conditions in the AUL on Sunday. This team are challenging for the U18 Super League title in what is promising to be a very tight two way affair with Tolka Rovers. Best of luck next week guys!
Mini Leagues
Downloadable application forms should be completed and returned to boxes provided in the C&T Supermarket (Rivervalley) & Super Value (Boroimhe). Alternatively they can be left into the Community Centre for Paul O'Rourke. Application forms can also be emailed to petercarton@rvrfc.com . Entrance fee is to be paid on first fixture.
Teams, fixtures & results will be posted on this website during the tournament so keep tuned!
Finals Update
U9As beat Clontarf 2-0 to win the U9 Academy Cup. Congratulations to all the team on winning the cup! This is our third trophy for us this year so far!
Finals Update
Unlucky U8D lads were narrowly beaten by Balscadden in the Academy Cup Final on Saturday
U9As earned themselves a replay after drawing 1-1 with Clontarf today, replay tomorrow 6:30 - good luck lads!
Credit to both teams on getting to the finals. Everyone in the club is very proud of you.
Congratulations to the U10C team who won the McQuaid Motors Shield on Sunday defeating Clontarf in a very exciting final.
Unfortunately the U10A team were narrowly defeated by Maynooth team in the Callery Shield final. Maynooth's winner coming in extra time.
But there was more success for the Rangers. The U17P team beat Portmarnock's U18P 3-2 to claim the Brenfer Cup.
Well done to everyone who participated on Sunday, you did the club proud!
Congratulations to Sean Ralph for winning the weekly club lotto last night! He took away €2,700!
We have 3 teams competing in cup/shield finals on sunday in the Oscar Traynor Centre.
The Under 10As & 10Cs have Maynooth & Clontarf respectively whilst the 17Ps take on Portmarnock.
Best of luck to all the lads - you've done brilliant to get this far & we hope you really enjoy the big day.
All support welcome - see kick-off times in the Fixtures section.
Congratulations to Under 10c team, who tonight beat Dunshaughlin Youths in the semi final to secure a place in the McQuaid Motors Shield final on Sunday. Well done lads.
Weekend Round-Up
Of the results in to date there were mixed fortunes for our teams this week.
Both our Senior teams recorded good wins - the Saturday team secured an another vital win over Buttercrust FC, boosting their chances of avoiding the drop and the Sunday lads had a comfortable win over Patrician Celtic in Brackenstown this morning moving them up to a respectable position in the table.
DDSL U18 (Super League) secured a valuable point away to St Josephs Boys in a 0-0 draw. They remain top of the table.
NDSL U17P saw easily overcame Artane Beaumont (4-0) this morning and continue to top the league.
U15A had a home draw (2-2) with Malahide Utd in an exciting league encounter.
U14A were overcome by a lively Rathoath Harps in the 'valley. Despite the lads best efforts the game ended 2-3 to the visitors.
U14B a little hic-cup in the recent good form this weekend away to Dunshaughlin - final score was 3-1 to the hosts.
U12A crushed Rush Athletic out at St Catherines. Final score was 4-0. Dave's lads are currently top of their league with a very exciting & demanding run-in ahead of them.
U12D had an exciting 3-3 draw with Clontarf at St Annes's park
U11P, U11E, U13A, U13D & U16M teams were all idle this weekend.
SSG - Saturday
U10A (9-a-side) drew 2-2 in an exciting game againdst Huntstown in the 'valley on Saturday morning.
MANAGERS ARE REQUESTED TO TEXT THEIR RESULTS TO 087 275 4782 BEFORE 7PM EACH SUNDAY.
Weekend Round-Up
Of the results in to date there were mixed fortunes for our teams this week.
Both our Senior teams recorded good wins - the Saturday team secured an important 2-0 win over Ashbourne and the Sunday lads went even better with an 8-0 triumph in Brackenstown this morning
NDSL U17P saw off Malahide 5-1 in the 'valley
DDSL U16s had an excellent 4-0 win over Belvedere
U14B continue a good winning streak by beating Marino 3-0 away
U13D left it late to secure all 3 points against Balscadden with a 3-2 win in the 'valley
U12D were beaten by league leaders Priorswood 4-0.
U11E were out of luck also, going down 0-2 to Dunshaughlin
U11P secures a good 1-0 away win at Corduff
U12A, U13A & U15A teams were all idle this weekend.
SSG - Saturday
U10A (9-a-side) lost out to Rathoath.
U10A1 (7-a-side) held Cloghertown to a 0-0 draw in Clonalvy Park
U9D saw Rangers beat (Howth) Celtic 5-1 in the 'valley
U8D weren't so luckey, going down 2-1 to Northway Rangers .
MANAGERS ARE REQUESTED TO TEXT THEIR RESULTS TO 087 275 4782 BEFORE 7PM EACH SUNDAY.
All teams using the pitch in Brackenstown for weekend or midweek games are requested to park their cars in the car park at Swords Manor Shopping Centre. Managers, when confirming the game with opposition/refs should request that they do likewise. We have received a number of complaints from Swords Manor residents association and we really don't want to do anything to jeopardise our allocation on this pitch
Goalpost Safety
Many of you will have read during the week about the successful action taken by a father of a boy who was tragically killed at a soccer camp in 2004 when a goal post fell on him. All managers/team officials are responsible for the proper erection, supervision and dismantling of portable goals. The clubs GOAL POST SAFETY POLICY has been added to the CLUB POLICIES section of the website. Please take the time to familiarise yourself with this. Unfortunately the goalposts in the All Weather cannot be properly secured. It is therefore vitally important that managers instruct players not to swing out of the posts and property supervise players at all times.
Congratulations to our U17 Premier team who have reached the final of the U17/U18 Brenfer League Cup by defeating Hartstown Utd (U18P) in a thrilling game in Hartstown today. Well done lads and best of luck for the final. See separate match report in the Match Report section.
Also congratulations to the U12A team who secured a great win over their main rivals for the 12A league. For more information see the Match Report section.
Best Wishes
Best wishes from all at RVR to Tommy Lindsay (our Academy Head Coach) who unfortunately took ill at the Sporting Fingal V Dundalk game on Friday evening. Was it the excitement of the game or sitting beside Paul O'R? Anyway, we all wish you a speedy recovery. (Well done Barry O'Sullivan who took the Academy on Saturday morning at short notice)
Evening Fixtures for Summer months
Now that summer time is here the mid-week games are back. Please check your fixtures carefully each week. When playing at home you should confirm with ref & opposition the evening before the game.
U17P Team
Congratulations to our U17Ps who have reached the semi-finals of Brenfer Youths League Cup. They play Hartstown U18Ps away this sunday. Best of luck lads.
Leinster Youths versus Germany
The 2 RV lads played the full 90 minutes in a 3-1 victory against Germany today. Ronan Murtagh scored one and Colin O'Brie set up another goal. Well done lads, we're all really proud of you!
Weekend Round-Up
Not much Football this weekend. The Rain was the main winner with both 11-a-side pitches in Rivervalley Park being declared unplayable and Brackenstown only coping with the Saturday fixture.
The Senior AUL Div 1 Saturday team were knocked out of the cup by Inchicore on Saturday.
The only result in for Sunday involved the U15s beating Malahide Utd 5-3 at Gannon Park
Leinster Youth versus Germany As already advised, 2 of our U18 team are in the Leinster Youth representative squad due to play Germany on Thursday. The game is in Gannon Park, Malahide at 3pm 20th March. Try and get along and support Ronan & Colin & the rest of the lads in this enticing fixture.
Easter Weekend
Both senior teams have fixtures this weekend – best of luck lads.
No Schoolboy fixtures.
RVR wishes all its managers, team officials & players a very happy Easter.
Reports in the Fingal Independent Match reports of the games played in Rivervalley Park last Sunday (8th March) are in this weeks Fingal Independent which is now available.
Two Rangers Selected for Leinster Youth squad Congratulations to Ronan Murtagh & Colin O'Brien from our U18 DDSL Super league team who have been selected for the Leinster Youth Squad to face Germany on Thursday week. Best wishes to Ronan & Colin from all at RVR.
Kick Start Program Any manager or team official who wishes to attend either Kick Start 1 or 2 can you please contact John Thornton who will do his best to get you on one of the upcoming sessions. Places are usually limited so it's first come, first served.
FAI Coach Education Pathway The FAI have released the calendar for 2008's Coach Education Pathway. You can view or download the booklet/calendar in pdf format here.
All Weather Allocations The All Weather Facility Allocations have been updated and can be found under the 'All Weather Facility' tab on the left.
Pitches 23/2/08, Pitches in Rivervalley Park and Brackenstown are playable this weekend.
Six of the U17 Premier squad called up to the NDSL Youth (U17/18s) Squad. It is a great tribute to all involved with the U17 team that six of their players have been called up to the NDSL Youth squad for their All ireland clash with in Cork at the weekend. The players are: John Morgan, Mark Cashin, Ciaran Fairman, Ciaran Lattin, Mark Wolfe & Jonathon Scally (who unfortunately can't travel). Two other players, Gary McCabe and James Carolyn are on standby. River Valley Rangers wish all the lads the very best of luck for the game on Saturday. Incidently there are a total of 14 players active with the NDSL representative squads at either U17 or Youth level. Some achievement!
Welcome! ...to the new RVR website, we hope you find it helpful. Any comments or feedback please contact admin@rvrfc.com
Under 17's Leinster Youth Cup The Under 17s have been drawn away against Crumlin United (Top of U18 DDSL Superleague) in 4th Round of the Leinster Youth Cup on 2/3/08. Tough game - but this team are doing really well this season. All the best to the lads!
