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Academy. Live updates & news for CCFCโs MU14, MU15, MU17 & MU20 teams playing in the national underage leagues. Sponsored by
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Many thanks to Liverpool player Caoimhin Kelleher for speaking to our Under 15s tonight on Zoom โฝ๏ธ
He spoke about life with
@LFC
First Team, making his Premier League debut and his journey from
@corksl
football to being a Champions League winner ๐
Thanks Caoimhin ! ๐ช๐ผ
#CCFC84
Then and now ๐
From leading our Under 19s in 2016, to leading
@CorkCityFC
1st team back to the Premier Division in 2022 !
Congratulations Cian Coleman, and to our many other current and former
#CCFCAcademy
players involved ๐โฝ๏ธ
We are so proud of ye ๐๐ผ
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@sportsfile
Check out Alex Kelliherโs goal in yesterdayโs MU19 victory over
@SpursOfficial
which saw all 11 players involved and 25 uninterrupted passes in the build up ๐๐ผ
What a fantastic team goal ๐
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History written in Portugal as City defeat Sporting Lisbon ๐๐
A massive congratulations to our MU17 players and staff who have won 2-0 thanks to goals from Rhys-Kelly Noonan and Cillian Mulvihill ๐
April 19th, 2023. A day we wonโt be forgetting any time soon !
#CCFCAcademy
Under 14s beat Rangers in Scotland ๐ช๐ผ
Well done to our Under 14 side who defeated
@RangersFC
4-2 this evening ๐
Evan Peelo (2), Jaden Umeh (P) & Luke Hurley with the goals for City !
Well done lads, brilliant stuff โฝ๏ธ
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@CorkCUs
Quarter Finals here we come ๐ฎ๐ช โค๏ธ
Congratulations to Matthew Moore and Matthew Murray and all involved with
#IRLU17
on qualifying for the Euros Quarter Finals ๐ช๐ผ
Next up, Spain ๐ช๐ธ on Saturday ! Well done lads ๐๐ผ
#COYBIG
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Cup Final here we come ๐
Full Time in Dublin and our Under 17s have beaten
@stpatsfc
and have qualified for the Under 17 Mark Farren Cup Final ! ๐๐ผ
Congratulations to David Moore, his management team and all the squad ๐ช๐ผ
#CCFCAcademy
The Cork lads โค๏ธ๐
Cityโs Joe O-Brien Whitmarsh and former players Mark Oโ Mahony, Franco Umeh and Cathal Heffernan pictured with their Irish caps after representing
#IRLU19
this week ๐ฎ๐ช
Well done lads ๐๐ผ
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#COYBIG
Under 14โs win again in Scotland โ
Congratulations to our Under 14 side who tonight defeated
@CelticFC
3-1 with goals from Jaden Umeh, Luke Hurley and Tim Hegarty โฝ๏ธ
Well done to all the squad, Greg Yelverton and his staff !
We are all very proud of ye ๐
#CCFCAcademy
Cork City Academy would like to place on record our thanks to outgoing U17 manager David Moore who has left the club.
Dave coached at U13, U15, U17, U19 and 1st Team level during his years at City ๐๐ผ
Thanks Dave and best wishes for the future !
#CCFCAcademy
Congratulations to Mark OโMahony who has been named Irish U17 Player of the Year ! ๐
Mark has scored a total of 14 goals in 16 international appearances at U17, U18 and U19 level โฝ๏ธ
Fantastic achievement Mark, well done ๐๐ผ
#CCFCAcademy
Cork City FC Academy would like to place on record our thanks to Stephen Bermingham who has stepped down from his position as U20 manager, due to work and family commitments.
Stephen most recently served as our U15 manager in 2021 & 2022 and U19 manager in 2023.
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#CCFC84
Congratulations to City U17 manager David Moore, who has received his
@UEFA
A Licence from
@FAICoachEd
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Dave joined our Under 19 staff in 2018, before going on to manage our Under 13s and 15s, while also working with City 1st team last season ๐ช๐ผ
Well done Dave !
#CCFC84
A fantastic team performance from our Under 19 side against Aston Villa this afternoon ๐๐ผ
The game finished 1-1 with Matthew Murray on target for City ๐ช๐ผโฝ๏ธ
Well done lads, doing yourselves and the club proud !
#CCFCAcademy
Sullyโs back ๐ช๐ผ๐
After just under a year out with a serious injury, MU17 player Cathal Oโ Sullivan returned to action against Waterford yesterday ๐๐ผ
Welcome back Cathal, fantastic to see you back on the pitch again ๐
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From
#CCFCAcademy
to scoring goals for
@FAIreland
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Fantastic to see Academy player Franco Umeh score 2๏ธโฃ goals for
#IRLU17
today in Portugal !
Former Academy players Chiedozie Ogbene and Alan Browne also on target this evening in the Aviva ๐๐ผโฝ๏ธ
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Congratulations to Cityโs Jaden Umeh, who was recently named League of Ireland Academy MU15 Player of the Season! ๐๐ป
Massively deserved ๐
#CCFC84
#IRLU15
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Fantastic to see Cathal Oโ Sullivan and Matthew Moore part of an
@FAIreland
training camp this week in Dublin โฝ๏ธ
Cathal captained the side today, with Matthew among the goal scorers ๐ช๐ผ
Well done lads ๐๐ผ
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๐ธ Our 2010 Development Squad pictured at Cork Airport this evening, prior to departing to the UK ! ๐ซ
The lads play Birmingham City and Aston Villa over the next few days โฝ๏ธ
Best of luck lads, enjoy the experience ๐
#CCFCAcademy
Congratulations to Head of
#CCFCAcademy
Liam Kearney who completed yet another Cork City Marathon today, in aid of Jigsaw ๐ช๐ผ
If you are in a position to support Liamโs fundraiser, please do so below ๐๐ผ
Well done Liam ๐๐ผ
#CCFCAcademy
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Cup Final here we come ๐
Congratulations to our Under 15 side who are into the EA Sports Cup Final after a 1-0 victory over
@derrycityfc
Roscommon ๐๐ผ
Well done to all the squad and management team ๐ช๐ผ
#CCFCAcademy
#IRLU15
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Brilliant to see Matthew Moore make his International debut yesterday against Poland in Richmond Park ๐๐ผ
Cathal Oโ Sullivan started the game with Denzell Obenge also in the matchday squad !
Congratulations lads ๐ช๐ผ
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One to be framed ! ๐ธ๐
Matthew Murray and captain Matthew Moore pictured after winning the 2022 Victory Shield with
#IRLU16
today ๐
What an exceptional achievement for the lads and their families ๐๐ผ
To say weโre proud is an understatement! Well done lads โฝ๏ธ
#CCFCAcademy
#IRLU17
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Congratulations to Cathal Heffernan, Mark Oโ Mahony, Franco Umeh and Liam Murray who have been included in the Ireland MU17 squad for upcoming EURO qualifiers in Cork ๐ช๐ผ
Arran Healy, Eanna Fitzgerald and Ryan Delaney are on standby ! ๐ฎ๐ช
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Another game and another top class finish from
@cianbargary00
๐ช๐ผ
Check out his match winning goal against
@AcademyWFC
yesterday in the RSC ๐
Great to see Cian back scoring goals as he makes his return from injury !
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@CorkCUs
Congratulations to Mark OโMahoney, Joe OโBrien Whitmarsh and รanna Fitzgerald who got called up to the
@FAIreland
u-14 squad this week to play Holland, fantastic achievement lads, keep up the great work ๐๐ผ
#CCFC84
#CCFCAcademy
#COYBIG
Congratulations to
#CCFCAcademy
player, Mark Oโ Mahony who had his first start for
@CorkCityFC
1st Team this evening !
Mark was accompanied by 7๏ธโฃ former Academy players in tonightโs squad ๐
Well done Mark, all the hard work paying off ๐ช๐ผ
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๐ธ
#IRLU16
captain, Matthew Moore lifts the 2022 Victory Shield this afternoon in Waterford, following victory over Scotland ! ๐
What a brilliant picture ๐
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๐ธ -
@FAIreland
From
@CarrigalineUtd
โก๏ธ City U15 โก๏ธ City U17 โก๏ธ City U19 โก๏ธ City 1st Team โก๏ธ
@OfficialBHAFC
โ
Congratulations to one of
#CCFCAcademy
โs hardest working players, Mark Oโ Mahony who secures a move to England ๐๐ผ
To say he deserves it is an understatement. Best of luck Mark !
Cup Final here we come !!! ๐๐๐
Congratulations to our Under 17 squad and management team who are through to the 2022 Mark Farren Cup Final after defeating
@shelsfc
1-0 this afternoon ๐ช๐ผ
Well done lads, what a fantastic achievement, we are very proud of ye โฝ๏ธ
#CCFCAcademy
Matthew Moore signs for Hoffenheim ! ๐
Congratulations to Matthew and to his family. One of the hardest working players we have ever had the privilege of having in our academy. ๐ช๐ผ
Well done to all Matthewโs coaches in
#CCFCAcademy
and in
@CarrigalineUtd
โฝ๏ธ
Cork City FC can confirm that the club has reached an agreement with Hoffenheim for Matthew Moore to join the German side.
Full story ๐๐ผ
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Congratulations to all involved with
#IRLU17
who are heading to the Euros ! ๐ฎ๐ช
A very special mention to Cityโs Matthew Moore and Matthew Murray who both played today, representing their country a year above their age ๐๐ผ
Weโre very proud of ye lads ๐ช๐ผ
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Head of
#CCFCAcademy
Liam Kearney presenting yesterday at the 2024
@LeaguofIreland
Academy Conference in the Aviva Stadium ๐ฃ๏ธ
Liam discussed the benefits of taking our teams away on trips in 2023 to play top opposition in the UK and Portugal โฝ๏ธ
#CCFC84
Congratulations to City's Mark O'Mahony, who was recently named Men's International Under 17 Player of the Year, in the 32nd
@FAIreland
International Football Awards! ๐ฎ๐ช
Well done, Mark !
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Our Under 15 side were delighted to welcome
@NorwichCityFC
striker Adam Idah to their training session on Thursday !
Adam gave some words of advice and also took the players for some shooting practice โฝ๏ธ
Thanks
@adamidah1
! Best of luck for the new season ๐ช๐ผ
#CCFCAcademy
As Tuesdays go, it doesnโt get much better ๐
Itโs Matchday for our MU17 side in Portugal ๐
Best of luck lads, enjoy the fantastic experience ๐ช๐ผ
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Congratulations to
#CCFCAcademy
graduates Noah Sowinski and Cathal OโSullivan who took part in Irish U19 Assessments in Abbotstown.
We are so proud lads ๐๐ผ
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Well done to six of our Under 15 squad who travelled to Abbotstown, Dublin yesterday for
#IrlU16
assessments !
Left โก๏ธ Right
๐ด รanna Fitzgerald
๐ด Mark OโMahony
๐ด Cathal Heffernan
๐ด Ryan Delaney
๐ด Liam Murray
๐ด Joe OโBrien-Whitmarsh
#CCFCAcademy
#COYBIG
@CorkCUs
๐ธ Matthew Moore and Matthew Murray pictured with U17 Manager, David Moore and Liam Kearney tonight ! โฝ๏ธ
The lads were recently presented with their
#IRLU17
caps for appearances in the UEFA European Qualifiers earlier this month ๐๐ผ๐ฎ๐ช
Fantastic stuff lads ๐ช๐ผ
#CCFCAcademy
๐ธ The main man ๐ฎ๐ช
Cork City Academy player Jaden Umeh receives his Irish Cap from
#IRLU15
Head Coach, Jason Donohue and Senior Manager, Stephen Kenny ๐๐ผ
A proud day for Jaden, his family, our Academy and all
@RingmahonRanger
โฝ๏ธ Well done Jaden !
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Congratulations to Under 19 player Uniss Kargbo on making his
@SSEAirtricityLg
First Team debut yesterday ๐๐ผ
Hard work paying off for the young defender ๐ช๐ผ
#CCFCAcademy
@CorkCUs
( ๐ธ Stephen McCarthy - Sportsfile )
Introducing your 2022 Mens
#CCFCAcademy
Player of the Year winners who received their awards tonight from Liam Kearney ! ๐๐ผ
MU14: Jaden Umeh
MU15: Matthew Moore
MU17: Sam Bailey
MU19: Franco Umeh
Stay tuned over the coming days for some of their season highlights ๐ฌ
#CCFC84
#IRLU15
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Congratulations from everyone in
#CCFCAcademy
to Under 15 players; Robert Barry and Cian Spillane, who have been named in the
@FAIreland
Under 15 squad for a training camp in Wexford later this month โฝ๏ธ
Well done lads ! ๐ช๐ผ
#CCFC84
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Jaden Umeh, Matthew Moore (Captain) and Matthew Murray pictured in Oliva Nova, Spain this afternoon after representing
#IRLU16
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The game finished level at 2-2, with the sides facing each other again on Friday โฝ๏ธ
Well done lads ๐๐ผ
#COYBIG
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Congratulations and Best of Luck to the 6 Cork City Womens Academy U17 players called for
@FAIWomen
U17 assessments on 7th and 13th of July . Fiana Bradley , Niamh Cotter , Grace Flanagan , Heidi Mackin ,Ailbhe O Donovan and Kiera Sena doing themselves and the club proud ๐ ๐ช
This week, City players Mark O'Mahony, Franco Umeh & Liam Murray received their caps from their recent games with the
#IRLU17
squad! ๐ฎ๐ช
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#WeAreCity
Well done to
#CCFCAcademy
players Ellie O Brien and Chloe Atkinson who both played for
@FAIWomen
U19's today Vs England . Unfortunately Ireland lost 1-0 but another great experience for these 2 who both made their
@CorkCityFCWomen
Senior Debuts this season ๐๐
#CCFC84
@CorkCUs
Huge Congratulations to
#CCFCAcademy
player Kiera Sena who was Player of the Match in yesterdays Ireland WU17 win v Finland.She was presented with her pennant by Irish Womens U17 Assistant Coach and fellow Cork women
@FAI_Chelsea
@CorkCUs
#IRLU15
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Cathal Oโ Sullivan scores a late winner as
@FAIreland
Under 15s beat Wales 3-2 !
Cathal and Matthew Moore both representing their country and winning, on St. Patrickโs Day. It doesnโt get much better ๐ช๐ผ
Well done lads ๐๐ผ
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Congratulations and best wishes to Joe OโBrien Whitmarsh who captains
@FAIreland
Under 15s today against Czech Republic! Best of luck also to Cathal Heffernan who starts as well
#CCFCAcademy
#COYBIG
#IRLU18
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Well done to Cathal Heffernan and Joe OโBrien-Whitmarsh who both started for
@FAIreland
Under 18s in a 2-0 victory over Hungary !
Great stuff lads ๐๐ผ
#CCFCAcademy
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#COYBIG
Report | Hungary U18 0-2 Ireland U18
Goals either side of half time give Colin OโBrien the win in his first game as
#IRLU18
Head Coach ๐ฎ๐ช
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Weโre off again โ๏ธ
Itโs the turn of our MU15 side to travel this week as they head to the UK for games against Derby County and Sheffield United โฝ๏ธ
Best of luck lads, enjoy the fantastic experience ๐๐ผ๐
#CCFCAcademy
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@CorkCUs
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Matthew Murray, Seรกn Richmond and Matthew Moore pictured after an
#IRLU16
friendly game in Athlone today !
Great to see the lads involved in a training camp over the last few days ๐ฏ
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Under 15 โก๏ธ Under 17 โก๏ธ Under 19 โก๏ธ First Team ๐
Congratulations to
#CCFCAcademy
player, Franco Umeh on making his
@CorkCityFC
league debut last night ๐๐ผ
Well done Franco, all the hard work paying off โฝ๏ธ
๐ธ
@posephoto
#CCFC84
Best of luck to our MU15 side who are heading to Seville today to face off against Sevilla and Real Betis.
vs Real Betis tomorrow at 8pm local time (7pm Irish time)
vs Sevilla Friday morning at 9:30am local time (8:30am Irish time)
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Congratulations to Cathal O'Sullivan on being named EA SPORTS U14 National League of Ireland Player of the Month for August! ๐
Well done Cathal! ๐ช๐ป
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Welcome back Joe ๐
After over a year out with injury, it was absolutely fantastic to see Joe Oโ Brien Whitmarsh back in action in todayโs Under 19 game ๐ช๐ผ
Well done Joe, everyone in
#CCFCAcademy
is delighted to see you back โฝ๏ธ
#CCFC84
#IRLU15
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Cork City Under 15 players; Cathal Oโ Sullivan and Matthew Moore pictured after representing their country in Wales this afternoon !
Everyone in
#CCFCAcademy
is very proud of ye ๐๐ผ
Well done lads ๐ช๐ผ
#COYBIG
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@CorkCUs
What a day ๐
A fantastic performance and experience for our MU17 side today with Benfica emerging as winners !
Time to recover now as next up is Matchday 2 tomorrow ๐ช๐ผ
#CCFCAcademy
#IRLU18
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Another day, another 3๏ธโฃ
#CCFCAcademy
players taking part in
@FAIreland
assessments !
๐ข Eanna Fitzgerald
๐ข Liam Murray
๐ต Ryan Delaney
Well done lads, great to see all your hard work paying off ๐
#COYBIG
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@CorkCUs
Hard to luck to our fantastic Under 15 side who just fell short in todayโs Cup Final after a brilliant team performance.
Attention now turns to next weekend, where they have a chance to win the league โฝ๏ธ
Weโre all very proud of ye lads ๐๐ผ
#CCFCAcademy
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MU14 Head Coach, Greg Yelverton and Head of Academy, Liam Kearney welcome the new Under 14 parents this morning โฝ๏ธ
โ Introduction to Cork City Football philosophy โฝ๏ธ
โ Understanding maturation in young players ๐โโ๏ธ
โ Player Development Plan ๐
#CCFCAcademy
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@CorkCUs
Congratulations to Laura Shine on being named EA SPORTS WU19 National League of Ireland Player of the Month for August! ๐
Well done Laura! ๐ช๐ป
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#CCFCAcademy
Goal of the Season ๐
Congratulations to Oran Crowe, who has won Under 17 Goal of the Season across all our social media channels ๐๐ผโฝ๏ธ
Well done Oran !
Our Under 15 Goal of the Season is next up during the week ! ๐ช๐ผ
#CCFC84
@CorkCUs
Congratulations to Mark Oโ Mahony who made his 1st Team debut yesterday !
Mark has progressed hugely since joining the club at U15 level from local side
@CarrigalineUtd
and has been among the goals for
@FAIreland
U17s and 18s โฝ๏ธ
Well done Mark ๐๐ผ
#CCFCAcademy
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@posephoto
Heโs back ๐๐ผ ๐
After a long road back from injury, it was fantastic to see Joe Oโ Brien-Whitmarsh make his 1st Team debut last night ! ๐
On top of that, it was brilliant to see
#CCFCAcademy
players Aaron Mannix and John Oโ Donavan also part of the squad โฝ๏ธ
#CCFC84
๐ธ
#IRLU19
๐ฎ๐ช
Ryan Delaney, Leon Ayinde and Zach Dunne pictured at an
@FAIreland
In-house friendly in Abbotstown today !
Great stuff lads ๐ช๐ผ๐ฏ
#COYBIG
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Commiserations to our U15 side who were defeated today, finishing 2nd in the league.
We are all very proud of you lads, ye have had a brilliant year and represented the club so well๐๐ผ
Our thanks to manager Stephen Bermingham and his staff for all their work.
#CCFC84
Congratulations to Beineon O'Brien-Whitmarsh on getting his first start for the first team against UCD last night!
Another
#AcademyGraduate
in the starting XI โ
#CCFCAcademy
#CCFC84
A new generation ๐ฎ๐ช
Well done to
#CCFCAcademy
players Dylan Oโ Connell and Jaden Umeh who were part of an
#IRLU15
training camp this week in Dublin โ
Brilliant stuff lads ๐
#COYBIG
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@CorkCUs
Congratulations to Matthew Moore who was named MU15 Player of the Year recently ๐๐ผ
Check out some of Matthewโs best goals from 2022 and some words from Liam Kearney below ๐๐ผ
#CCFCAcademy
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#IRLU19
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Congratulations from everyone in
#CCFCAcademy
to Mark Oโ Mahony who has today being named in Tom Mohanโs
@FAIreland
Under 19 squad ๐
Ireland take on Iceland on Wednesday and Saturday in Spain !
Well done Mark and best of luck ๐ช๐ผ
#COYBIG
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@CorkCUs
#IRLU16
captain Matthew Moore and goal scorer Matthew Murray pictured in RSC, Waterford tonight ! ๐
The game ended 2-2 with Ireland winning on penalties ๐๐ผ
A phenomenal achievement for our two lads, fully deserved for all their hard work ๐ช๐ผ
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๐ธ FAI
Cork City Academy are delighted announce our Under 14 squad for 2023 ! ๐
Liam Kearney ๐ฃ โWe are delighted to welcome our newest U14 group to the club. Huge credit must go to all of their schoolboy clubs and coaches who have done a fantastic jobโ
Check out the squad ๐๐ผ
Our very own Heidi Mackin leading out
@FAIWomen
as Captain v Northern Ireland today
#proud
and City's own Fiana Bradley also in the side ....Best of luck girls
MU19s head to England! โ๏ธ
Best of luck to our Mens Under 19 squad and management team who fly to England tonight for two games this week ๐
MD 1๏ธโฃ - Tomorrow
๐ Aston Villa
MD 2๏ธโฃ - Thursday
๐ West Brom
Enjoy the experience lads ๐ช๐ผ
#CCFCAcademy
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FT | ๐ฎ๐ช
#IRLU17
4-2 Israel๐ฎ๐ฑ
Ireland qualify for the Elite Round as group winners! ๐
Goals from Sinclair Armstrong and Evan Ferguson ensure Ireland win 3โฃ out of 3โฃ in Cork
Superb performances from this young side ๐
#COYBIG
For the final time in 2022, itโs Matchday ! ๐
Best wishes to our Under 15 squad and management team who head to Dublin to take on Shamrock Rovers in the last game of the season โฝ๏ธ
A win will secure the National League Title ๐ช๐ผ Enjoy lads !
#CCFCAcademy
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A great afternoon for our 2010 Development Squad!
Ryan Horan, Tristian OโDriscoll and Fionnan Wrixon on the scoresheet in a 3-0 victory over Birmingham City! ๐คฉ
They also face Aston Villa tomorrow.
Well done, lads!
#CCFC84
CUP FINAL HERE WE COME ๐๐๐
Congratulations to our Under 15 side who are through to the 2022 Michael Hayes Cup Final after a 4-0 victory over St. Pats !
Goals came from Matthew Murray (2), Seรกn Richmond and Denzell Obenge along with a great defensive display !
#CCFCAcademy
3 of our
#CCFCAcademy
girls who lined out with Ireland WU16 today in a Challenge match Vs Peamount WU19 . Well done to Kiera Sena , Clodagh Fitzgerald and Ciara Fitzpatrick.
#CCFC84
@CorkCUs
Matchday again in Portugal ! ๐
๐ Sporting Lisbon ๐
What another fantastic experience ahead for our young players, best of luck lads ๐ช๐ผ
#CCFCAcademy
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@CorkCUs