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November 2005

Elite Eastern Challenge for U19s…30/11/2005
Sean McCaffrey’s exciting U19 team, winners of the Preliminary Group in Cork, will travel to Slovakia for the Elite Qualifying stage of the UEFA Championships. Ireland will encounter a stern challenge from Group 2 rivals, Georgia, Turkey and hosts, Slovakia...More>
Tough Elite GroupTask for U17s...30/11/2005
Our U17 side, which performed heroically in the Ukraine, has been drawn in a very demanding Group 6 for the Elite Stage of the UEFA U17 Championships. Ireland has been grouped with Serbia and Montenegro, Israel and Romania. The group matches will be played in Ireland at a venue to be confirmed...More>
FAI confirm Friendly Internationals...30/11/2005
FAIreland have today confirmed that Sweden will visit Lansdowne Road on Wednesday 1 March 2006 for a friendly international. The provisional fixture against Holland has also been confirmed for Wednesday 16 August 2006, also at Lansdowne Road. In the event that either side has a competitive match on 16 August, or are drawn in the same Euro 2008 Qualifying Group, then the Holland friendly will be rescheduled.
PFAI Player of the Year Awards...28/11/2005
The Professional Footballers Association of Ireland (PFAI) held its Annual Awards Ceremony in the Burlington Hotel, Dublin this evening. Player of the Year went to Derry City striker, Mark Farren, while his team mate Pat McCourt, received the Young Player of the Year Award... More>
Club Team crush London Scottish… 27/11/2005
A second-half hat trick from Emmett Mannion, helped RISSC (London) to deliver a crushing blow to close challengers, London Scottish, in Division 2 of the APFSCIL League on Sunday afternoon. The emphatic 8-0 victory pushes RISSC ever closer to league leaders, Manchester United Supporters Club… More>
George Best - RIP...25/11/2005
Football fans the world over, today mourned the death of George Best and RISSC (London), share their sorrow at his passing. We extend our condolences and sympathy to his family and friends on this very sad occasion.
Shamrock Rovers Relegated…25/11/2005
A second leg 1-1 draw with Dublin City tonight, saw Shamrock Rovers relegated for the first time in their history. The ‘Hoops’ had succumbed to a 2-1 defeat in the first leg which was played earlier in the week at Dalymount Park. Dublin City now join Sligo Rovers in the Eircom Premier Division for next season.
Club Team continue winning ways...20/11/2005
RISSC (London) maintained their recent good form with a resounding 7-2 victory over Dundee United this afternoon. The win, coupled with the surprise defeat of London Scottish, consolidates the team's second place in the League...More>
Dublin City qualify for Play-off…19/11/2005
Dermot Keely's Dublin City booked their place in the Eircom promotion/relegation play-off against Shamrock Rovers, with a comfortable 3-1 Victory over Athlone Town this evening. City will now meet the 'Hoops' over two legs next week, to decide which club will play in the Premier Division next season.
Mystery surrounds Keane’s departure…18/11/2005
The statement on the official Manchester United website was stark: ‘Manchester United has today reached agreement with Roy Keane for Roy to leave the club with immediate effect.’ Speculation is already rife as to the real reasons behind the shock departure of the Corkman from the club he has served with distinction for more than twelve years. There is also huge conjecture surrounding the future of Keane, with the vacant Ireland Manager’s position being touted as a possible target.
Cork City are Eircom League Champions…18/11/2005
A packed house of 7500 in Turners Cross, watched Cork City lift the Eircom Premier League title with a 2-0 victory over Derry City. Cork went into the game knowing that only a win would enable them to fulfil their dream of the Championship. Damian Richardson’s team have played some of the best football seen in the Eircom League this season, and despite the pressure of needing a victory, Cork held their nerve. Goals from John O’Flynn after 18 minutes, and a strike from Liam Kearney on the hour mark, gave them a thoroughly deserved victory.
Setanta Sports Cup 2006…14/11/2005
Representatives of all participating parties met this afternoon to review the structure, format and match dates for the 2006 tournament. The competition will comprise four teams from both the FAI and the IFA. Their will be two groups, each containing two teams from the respective leagues. The teams will meet on a home and away basis in the group stage. There will be one legged semi-finals, with home advantage accruing to each group winner and a one-off final. The competition will commence on Monday 20 February 2006 with the final scheduled for Saturday 22 April 2006. The group draw will take place in Dublin on Monday 12 December 2006. The IFA will be represented by Dungannon Swifts, Glentoran, Linfield (Holders) and Portadown. The FAI will be represented by Cork City, Derry City, Shelbourne and either Bohemians or Drogheda United.
St Kevins Boys forge clear…14/11/2005
The St Kevins Boys, DDSL U13 Premier Team, sponsored by RISSC (London), scored a comfortable 5-0 victory over Greystones United on Saturday morning last. Nearest rivals, Cherry Orchard suffered a surprise 1-0 defeat at Home Farm. St Kevins are now seven points clear at the top of the league although Cherry Orchard, do have a game in hand.
RISSC continue winning sequence…13/11/2005
The club team maintained their excellent recent form with an emphatic 6-2 victory over high flying Manchester City at Barn Elms on Sunday afternoon...More>
Sligo Rovers, Division One Champions…12/11/2005
Despite a disappointing scoreless home draw with bottom club Athlone Town, the point guaranteed Premier Division football in the Showgrounds next season. Dublin City put themselves in pole position to contest the play-off place with a 5-1 thumping of Monaghan United. In Oriel Park, Cobh Ramblers were held to a scoreless draw by Dundalk. The Cork side must now win their final fixture against Galway United and hope that Dublin City slip up on their visit to Athlone.
Cork, meet Derry in title decider…12/11/2005
Derry City travel to Turners Cross on Friday night, needing only to avoid defeat, to take the Eircom Premier Division title. The ‘Candystripes’ scored a 2 nil victory over St Patricks Athletic in the Brandywell on Saturday afternoon, while Cork City were held to a scoreless draw by Shelbourne in Tolka Park. The championship decider can be seen live on RTE2 at 7.30pm on Friday next the 18th November 2005
Finn Harps relegated, Hoops in play-off…12/11/2005
A 2 nil, Friday night defeat in Drogheda condemned Finn Harps to relegation from the Eircom Premier Division. In the other vital relegation encounter, Waterford United came from behind to score a 2-1 victory over Shamrock Rovers in Dalymount Park. Beleagured, Rovers will now face either Cobh Ramblers or Dublin City in a two legged play-off to decide their Premier Division future.
Four goal Coffey helps crush City…7/11/2005
A four goal salvo from midfielder Mick Coffey, together with further strikes from Dave Hestor, Liam Kelly, Donie Mullan and an own goal, left a shell-shocked Bristol City in tatters on Sunday afternoon. The 8-1 victory fired RISSC into 2nd place in Division 2 of the APFSCIL League. The team are now hot on the heels of leaders Manchester United, but will expect no favours next weekend when they face Manchester City. The ‘light blues’ had a resounding 5-2 success over Aberdeen at the weekend and are only three points behind RISSC.
Cork City climb back to Eircom crest…7/11/2005
Goals from Roy O’Donovan and Joe Gamble gave Cork City a comfortable victory over Shamrock Rovers, at Dalymount Park on Monday night. Cork now lead Derry City by one point at the summit, with their clash at Turners Cross on Friday 18 November, looking more and more like the definitive Championship decider. Meanwhile, the defeat for Shamrock Rovers, places them firmly in the relegation play-off zone. Their meeting with Waterford United on Friday next will be a seminal encounter for both clubs.
RISSC International Fussball Champions...06/11/2005
The RISSC (London) Fussball Team, led by Club Treasurer Damian Byrne, travelled to Shoreditch on Saturday night to take part in the International Fussball Tournament organised by the London Northern Ireland Supporters Club (NISC). The tournament was organised to celebrate the first anniversary of the foundation of NISC. A very enjoyable evening culminated in Damian, supported by Club members, Eddie Appleby and Paul Boyle, returning to Cricklewood as proud winners of the tournament.
Derry Delight as Cork Stumble...05/11/2005
A comfortable 3-0 victory over Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds, coupled with Cork City being held to a 2-2 draw in Waterford, has given the 'Candystripes' control of their own destiny in their quest for the Eircom Premier Division Championship. Success in their two remaining fixtures against St Patricks Athletic in the Brandywell, followed by their final day clash with Cork City at Turners Cross, will give Derry the Premier Title.
Sligo Rovers on the Brink... 05/11/2005
A resounding 4-0 success in Century Homes Park, Monaghan, sent Sligo Rovers 6 points clear at the top of the Eircom First Division. The victory guarantees 'the bit of red' at least a play-off place; while a home victory over bottom club Athlone Town in the Showgrounds next Saturday evening, will give Sligo the Championship and automatic promotion.
Eircom Premier run-in live on TV...04/11/2005
The exciting finale to the Eircom Premier Division reaches its climax over the next two weeks and three of the most vital contests will receive live television exposure. On Friday next, 11 November, Setanta Sports will cover the Shelbourne v Cork City game from Tolka Park at 8.00pm. The Derry City v St Patricks Athletic clash will be screened live by RTE2 on Saturday, 12 November at 5.00pm and the final game of the season, the mouth watering collision of leaders Cork City and Derry City, will be live on RTE2 from Turners Cross on Friday, 18 November at 7.45pm.