Kilcolman Rovers A.F.C

It was a busy and rewarding weekend for Kilcolman Rovers, with teams from U10 to U19 delivering spirited displays across a series of competitive fixtures.

Friday Night Football

Kilcolman’s U11 girls produced a fantastic display in their second league outing of the season against a strong Rathkeale side. Despite early pressure, the Kilcolman defence stood firm, denying multiple goal-scoring opportunities. Persistent work from midfield and a determined forward line saw Kilcolman create several chances of their own, but Rathkeale held strong. It was a resilient and encouraging team effort from the young squad.

Saturday’s Action

The U10s kicked off the weekend with an excellent performance against St. Itas. The young players showed great skill and teamwork throughout a series of competitive games, impressing coaches and supporters alike.

U14 Boys Shine in National Trophy
The standout result of the weekend came from the Kilcolman Rovers U14 boys, who travelled to Mungret Regional B for Round 3 of the SFAI Subway National Trophy and returned with an impressive 4–0 victory.
A sensational long-range free kick from Conor H opened the scoring, before Darragh doubled the lead with a well-taken header just before half-time. Conor added his second with a powerful header early in the second half, and Darragh rounded off the scoring with a superb finish following a perfectly weighted through ball from Lincoln.
Strong performances were seen throughout the squad, including substitutes who brought fresh energy late on. It was a commanding display built on teamwork, composure and hard work, sending Kilcolman confidently into the next round.

Sunday Evening

U19 Ladies Battle to Earn First Point
The Kilcolman U19 Ladies earned their first point of the season in a dramatic 1–1 draw with Askeaton on Sunday evening. In a physical and hard-fought contest, Kilcolman looked set for victory after taking the lead midway through the second half. But in the final seconds Askeaton struck an equaliser to sn**ch a share of the spoils.
Despite the disappointment, the Kilcolman players showed tremendous spirit and determination throughout. The club also sends best wishes to Amy for a speedy recovery following a wrist injury sustained during the game.

A Weekend of Pride for the Club
Across all age groups, Kilcolman Rovers showcased strong teamwork, commitment and skill. Well done to all players, and thanks to the parents and supporters who continue to cheer them on.

Our Under10 boys were sporting their new jerseys this afternoon in Newcastle West, a big thank you to Con Brouder Kitchens & Interiors for the sponsorship! 🙌

The lads gave two fantastic performances against Newcastle Town, playing their hearts out and leaving every drop of energy on the pitch. 💪⚽

Con Brouder Kitchens & Interiors

Shountrade 2–2 Kilcolman Rovers
U14 Girls
Saturday, 18 October 2025

Well done to the Kilcolman Rovers U14 girls for their resilience in a tough match against Shountrade!

The game took a bit of time for the girls to settle into, but their hard work was evident from the start. The match was evenly contested, with Shountrade applying pressure early on. Despite that, Kilcolman grew into the game, and the breakthrough came when Holly seized her opportunity, finishing smartly to put Kilcolman 1–0 ahead.

As the first half wore on, Shountrade continued to push and managed to grab an equaliser before the break, sending the sides in level at 1–1.

In the second half, Kilcolman pushed hard for another goal, creating several good chances. Lia, making a fantastic run, struck superbly to put Kilcolman back in front at 2–1. With fatigue setting in as the match drew to a close, Shountrade launched a late attack, and despite Kilcolman’s best defensive efforts, their striker lobbed the ball home for their second goal, leaving the final score at 2–2.

It was a performance full of effort, skill, and determination from the Kilcolman girls — great soccer from both sides and another well-earned point on the table.

Special thanks went to the U12 players — Clodagh, Orlaith, Sarah, and Emma — who stepped up to help despite having played their own challenging match earlier in the day. Gratitude also went to the girls who took part in the camogie development hubs in UL, Limerick (Freya, Katie, Fiona, Lia, and Robyn) for coming straight from that commitment to play.

Moments like this highlighted the strength of the club, with everyone rallying to support one another. A huge thank-you also went to all the parents for travelling and for their continuous support on the sideline ⚽️👏🏻

Team: Ellen, Sarah, Clodagh, Emma M, Leah, Grace, Orlaith, Emma C, Holly, Robyn, Lia, Freya, Fiona & Katie.

Keep up the great work, girls! 👏🏻