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Official feed for Freebooters AFC. 3 time winners of the Leinster Junior Cup, 2 time winner LFA Youths Cup. Home ground Fair Green, Gaol Rd, Kilkenny, R95TWY6
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The club are delighted to announce we are opening for rental slots on our brand new 3G Astro turf pitch at the Fair Green.
All bookings can be made on Sportskey. The booking link is below. Times , slots & prices included on the link.
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All at Freebooters would like to pass on our sincerest condolences to the Molloy family on the passing of Aaron. We would like to let the family know we are thinking of them at this heartbreaking time. RIP Aaron.
Thanks to the Molloy family for allowing permission to post this.
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A heartbreaking week for soccer in Kilkenny. Lads please get in touch , to talk. In confidence. It’s ok not to be ok.
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A lovely tribute to a fantastic servant of Freebooters football club 💙
Aaron was a wonderful talent and great character who is missed by all 🔵⚪️
#AM9
📸
@M_DesmondPhoto
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Extremely disappointing news this evening that all levels of sport will have to be played behind closed doors meaning no spectators allowed. We have put measures in place but still the government see fit to blame the clubs rather than the factories.
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1/2 All at Freebooters would like to offer their deepest condolences to the Doyle family on the hearing the sad news of the passing of John. A founder member of the club John has been a huge influence on Freebooters Afc & their success. From a player ,manager , mentor , officer
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2 in a row Leinster champions . What an achievement by our club.
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1/2 It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of our friend Paul Smith yesterday. Paul has been involved with Freebooters as a player and a coach since he came to Kilkenny almost 25 years ago. On behalf of everyone at Freebooters AFC deepest condolences to his wife
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A terrific turn out today for our coach Paul Smith on his fundraiser dribble for MND day. Paul dribbled 15km today with the support of the entire club .A massive thanks to all who donated , the kindness of everyone today must be mentioned
Here is Paul finishing it today 🔵⚪️👏
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2/2 & a huge supporter John has always been an integral part of the Blues. He will be sadly missed by all around the club and even more so by Kitty and all the family. May he Rest In Peace 💙
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Mock Lawlor Cup Final Result AET
Freebooters A 3 Evergreen A 2
( Ger Hayes , Andy Walsh , Jamie Holden )
A “speculative” effort from Jamie Holden clinched the Moc Lawlor Cup in extra time. Well done lads 🔵⚪️🏆
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Leinster Junior Cup Result
Aungier Celtic 4-4 Freebooters AET
Freebooters win 7-6 on pens.
( Jamie Holden , Chris Phelan , Sean Bolger , Harry Jordan )
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The club is delighted to announce that we will be live streaming our Leinster Junior Cup SF vs North End this Sunday. It will on striker online Facebook page as well as posting the link on our own Facebook for our supporters to watch. 🔵⚪️
#hontheblues
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A huge day for the club , we say goodbye to the grass in the Fair Green and we look forward to making new memories once the Astro turf pitch is laid in a couple of months. The hard work of the committee in the last few years is paying off🔵⚪️
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Maher Shield Final Result
Freebooters A 3 Evergreen A 2
( Jamie Holden , Jim Ryan , Chris Phelan )
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All at Freebooters would to pass on their sincerest condolences to the Doyle family on the passing of Kitty. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time.
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A terrific win today for our junior side in the Leinster Junior Cup , beating a well organised Gorey Rangers. The game was decided on penalties . Cian Rowe in goal saving 2 penalties to emerge the hero today. We now move on to an away quarter final next Saturday v Dublin Bus
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All at Freebooters AFC would like to pass on their sincerest condolences to the Byrne family and to Bridge Utd on the untimely passing of 13 year old Harry. RIP.
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Unbelievable news from Dublin!! Our brilliant U14 side have defeated Leicester Celtic to qualify for the SFAI Trophy Final!!! YES!!!!
A brilliant 3-2 win sees our lads through. Goals from James Kovar , Paudraic Meany & Kyrell Mtinsi. Huge congrats to all the squad and coaches 🔵
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All at the club would like to wish the very best of luck to Paddy Cahill & Emmet Nugent as they move on to Wexford Fc in Airtricity League. Thanks for your efforts at Freebooters PC & Pike 💪🔵⚪️
@PCahill13
@EmmetNugent95
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Leinster Final here we come!!!!! ⚪️💪💪
What a fantastic disciplined performance from the lads . Well done to the squad.
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Tomorrow marks a huge day for the club as we begin development work on the Astro Turf pitch at the Fair Green. The club have made huge strides off the pitch in the last 18 months. Thanks to all supporters for been behind us all the way, a lot of hard work has gone in by the
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Congrats to our B team on winning the Division One League today , a deserved title for our lads this season. Some outstanding football played by this young much of lads. Well done to Eddie , Shane & squad ! Champions!!! 🏆🥇🔵⚪️💪
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Leinster Youths Cup Final Result
Freebooters 4 St Kevins Boys 1
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It doesn’t come much bigger than an SFAI U14 National Trophy Final this Saturday. The first time one of our schoolboys side has appeared in all Ireland final.
Freebooters V Tramore with KO 12 Noon in Cahir Park AFC 🔵⚪️
The best of luck to Andrew, Chris ,Dela,John and the squad
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FT: Blues advance into the last 32 of the FAI Junior Cup with a hard fought 2-1 victory over Fenit Samphires 🤝
Goals from Yandy & Jim ⚽️⚽️
Not often a Kilkenny team come to Kerry and get a win playing with the big Ball 😀
#FAIJuniorCup
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We are edging closer to the finished article. Won’t be much longer ⏳ We can’t wait
@PST_Sport
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U12
@SFAIreland
Sketchers Cup Result
Mullingar Ath 1 Freebooters 1
Freebooters win on penalties.
A fantastic result sees the lads into the last 16 with a home draw up next. Well done to all the squad and coaches Philly & Franky 🔵⚪️💪
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The club would like to announce a new B team manager in Graham Doyle, former captain & Wexford Youths keeper. We wish Graham every success.
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Premier Division Result
Freebooters A 3 Evergreen A 1
( Joe Banville , Emmet Nugent 2)
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A magnificent day for the club as we win our second Leinster youths title in a row. Terrific achievement, what a bunch of players . They’re effort and application today was fantastic . A brilliant win
#5
leinster titles in the club now. 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
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2/2 Natasha and his children Holly and James. During Paul’s illness he worked so hard trying to help others fighting Motor Neuron disease which is a reflection of the brave and courageous person he was. Rest in peace Paul
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Maher Shield Final Result
Freebooters 3 Bridge Utd 1
( David Rice, Ger Hayes, Seanie Bolger)
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Works are continuing at a fast rate in the Fair Green. All the drainage stone is nearly complete. It’s beginning to take shape. Exciting times lie ahead!
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Massive congratulations to our U13 Athletic squad and coaches on clinching the Division 1 league title this morning bydefeating Evergreen Ath 2-1.
Goals from Daniel O’Connell & Noah Flynn gave the lads a fully deserved victory.
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Congrats to our U19’s tonight who clinched the league title after a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Evergreen . Well done to the squad & coaches Ray & Shane.
They’ve added the league title to their shield win from a few weeks ago 🏆🔵⚪️💪
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Leinster Junior Cup QF 85mins
Dublin Bus 2 Freebooters 7
( Emmet Nugent 4, Chris Phelan , Paddy Cahill , Jason Hennesey )
Club sponsor : Modern Printers.
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GOALAZO 💥
67’ Who else but the Yandy Walsh fella 🔥 Jim Ryan returns the favour with an excellent chest down to Yandy who finishes 1st time into bottom corner 🔵⚪️
#KingsOfLeon
#FAIJuniorCup
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LFA Youths Cup QF Result
St Kevin’s Boys 2 Freebooters 3
( Jim Ryan 2, Success Eodogan)
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A terrific 1-0 win today vs a tough and spirited Newpark sees us through to the last 32 of the Leinster junior cup in front of a huge crowd. We now have a home tie vs Glynn Barntown of Wexford.A goal from captain Peter Higgins sees us advance.
Club sponsor : Modern Printers 🔵
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Moc Lawlor Cup Final Result
Freebooters 4 Bridge Utd 2
(Ger Hayes 2, Eoin Hanney ,Harry Jordan)
That rounds up a clean sweep of all 3 local cup & shield titles this season. Well done to Peter , Chris , Sean & all the squad 🔵⚪️💪
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Best of luck
@EmmetNugent95
. On the back of a superb season for us , no doubt you will tear it up 💪👍
NEW SIGNING ALERT | Emmet Nugent has joined
@WexfordFC
, arriving from Freebooters FC in Kilkenny having just been named Player of the Year for the Kilkenny District League.
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Thinking of changing our name to a meat factory to allow gatherings....any ideas on a good name????👀👀
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All at Freebooters would like to wish our U12 squad & coaches the very best of luck as they travel to Mullingar tomorrow to take on Mullingar Ath in the
@SFAIreland
Sketchers Cup last 32 tie. Best wishes lads , we are all behind you 🔵⚪️💪
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FAI Junior Cup Result
North End 1 Freebooters 2 (Emmet Nugent , Andrew Wall )
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Premier Division Result
Freebooters A 4 Evergreen A 1
( Henry O’Neill 2, Emmet Nugent pen, Craig Hayes)
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Leinster Junior Cup Last 32 Result
Booters 2 Beechwood 1
Seani Bolger & Andy Walsh with the goals ⚽️⚽️
🔵⚪️
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Congrats to former underage star Eoin Wall on making his debut today for Ireland u19 in a 2-1 won over Romania. 🔵⚪️
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Well done to the squad & coaches on winning the Maher Shield tonight 🔵⚪️💪 Great squad photo from
@M_DesmondPhoto
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4 KDL player of the year awards in junior for the club this year . Well done to all our winners :
Division One - Ben Maher
U19 - Jamie Holden
U17 - Jack Cornally
Ladies - Tara Clifford
🔵⚪️👏👏👏
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A massive thanks to everyone who turned up today , FAI CEO John Delaney opening the new Astro today 🔵⚪️
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Leinster Junior Cup Result
Balbriggan 0 Freebooters 2
( Paddy Cahill, Joe Banville )
Great win today in Dublin , sees the lads through to the last 8. Next up is an away QF to New Oak Boys of Carlow.
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Some photos from yesterday’s opening of the clubs new Astro Turf pitch . Thanks to all who attended & made the day a great one for the club & local community 🔵⚪️👍👏👏👏👏 Thanks to FAI CEO John Delaney , ministers , councilors , deputy mayor & local officials for attending
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A great away victory today in Leixlip for our youths squad. A screamer from Mati Zych sets up a final next Sunday vs St Kevins Boys in the AUL at 3pm. Well done lads 🔵⚪️👏👏
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We have been drawn at home to Trim AFC from Meath in the Semi Final of the Leinster Junior Cup ⚽️
Game to be played Sun April 30th
🔵⚪️
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FAI U17 Challenge Cup Result
St Kevin’s Boys 0 Freebooters 5
( Success Eodogan 3, Conor Kelly, Jamie Holden )
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GOALAZO ⚽️
8’ Jim Ryan with a tidy finish with a great through ball from Yandy Walsh 🔵⚪️
#FAIJuniorCup
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Captain 🏆🏆
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Maher Shield Final Result
Freebooters 3 Thomastown Utd 2.
( Paddy Cahill, Jamie Holden, Zach Bay Hammond )
Congrats to the lads, Maher Shield champions 🔵⚪️💪
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Leinster Junior Cup QF result from the Coldcut.
@dublinbusfc
2 Freebooters 7
( Emmet Nugent 4, Chris Phelan , Paddy Cahill , Jason Hennesey ). We move on to the semi finals now. A terrific performance from the lads away home.
Club sponsor : Modern Printers.
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Leinster Junior Cup FT
Freebooters 1 Gorey Rangers 1 (David Rice) . We won 4-3 on penalties
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The club is delighted to announce that we were successful in our 2017 Sports Capital Grant application for funds to complete works in the Fair Green. Further details to follow over coming weeks.🔵⚪️
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Tomorrow’s sees a massive game for our youths squad as they bid for a place in the semi finals of the FAI Youths Cup. Ko is 2pm vs last years winners Mervue Utd from Galway. All at the club would like to wish Michael , Seanie & squad the very best of luck tomorrow. 🔵⚪️💪⚽️
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Freebooters AFC are delighted to announce we have been awarded the FAI Club Mark Entry Level Award. The FAI Club Mark is an award for grassroots clubs based on best practice in their management and administration.
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1/4 Freebooters committee would like to announce that on Monday November 7th we begin our development of the Fair Green Astro Turf pitch. After 72 years of grass football the pitch will be dug up and replaced by a 3G full size Astro Turf costing in the region of €600,000.
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Leinster Youths Cup QF FT
Freebooters 4 Forth Celtic 1
( Cian Franey , Niall Rowe , Zac Hammond , Darren Lawlor )
Club sponsor : Modern Printers
A very strong second half sees the holders qualify for the semi finals for the third year in a row.
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Best of luck Success. A terrific signing for Wexford.
🚨✍️🏼Wexford FC sign highly-rated forward Success Edogun!
The ex-
@FreebootersAFC
man has won two U19 Airtricity League medals, with Waterford and St. Patrick's Athletic
📰Full Story:
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What an U17 final tonight v
@EvergreenFC
. Two absolute committed teams put on a terrific spectacle with Booters running out 4-3 winners. Some outstanding footballers from both clubs on show tonight. Well done to all involved tonight.
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Best wishes to last years winning LFA Youths Cup management team of
@leesul74
&
@derrickkenny9
as they take up a new post with the KDL youths squad . Joining them will be
@shaylynch10
& Cian Rowe for the youths interleague next month.
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Congrats to U19 captain Evan Buggy who won the K&DL U19 player of the year award 👏👏
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Freebooters POTY Awards
Our A & B team Player of the Year recipients receive their watches from sponsors Fran & David Grincell Properties.
Congrats to Joe Banville on the A team award & Charlie Deegan on the B team award.
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Tonight’s Results
Mock Lawlor Premier Cup
Evergreen A 2 Freebooters A 3 ( David Rice, Jason Hennesey 2)
Freebooters B 2 Thomastown A 0
( Ethan Butler, Charley Deegan)
Div 3 Cup
Thomastown B Freebooters C - we received a walkover
Club sponsor : Modern Printers.
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Sunday sees a massive fixture for the club , a Leinster Junior Cup Semi Final in Derdimus v Trim Celtic from Meath. Kick off is 2pm.
We would love to see a huge support out in Derdimus to cheer the lads on and get behind them as we look to reach the final.🔵⚪️💪
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Premier Division Result
Freebooters 2 Thomastown Utd 1 (emmet Nugent , Cian Loy)
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Maher Shield Result
Evergreen 0 Freebooters 1
( Craig Hayes )
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Terrific achievement tonight for
@Seani_Maguire_
, making his Ireland 🇮🇪 debut. Fabulous for Seanie & family
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Leinster Junior Cup Result
Peamount Utd 1 Freebooters 4
( Mikey Clifford 2, David Rice , Joe Banville )
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Huge congrats to U17 player Owen Hanney on winning the K&DL U17 player of the year 👏👏
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Congrats to ex Booters man Success Edogun on tonight’s win 👏
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Leinster junior cup latest . Booters lead 1-0 through Paddy Cahill.
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The club would like to say massive congratulations to Youths player Andy Walsh on winning the K&DL Youths Player Of The Year.Well done Andy.
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Leinster Junior Cup Result
Abbeyleix Ath 1 Freebooters 4
( Harry Jordan 3, Brooklyn Sinnott )
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Leinster Youths Cup QF Result
Freebooters 4 Malahide 1
( Success Edogun 2, Jamie Holden 2)
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FAI Youths Cup Last 16 Result
Freebooters 3 Fairview Rangers 2 ( Zac Hammond 3)
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Brilliant achievement by our lads today , we are back in a final vs St Kevin’s Boys. A repeat of last years final.
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