9 teams particpated in the Semester 1 Apprentice League. The event started out as an astro league but due to bad weather the final few games turned to Futsal and were played in CIT's Sports Hall.
Karma Sutra entered the 4 way playoffs as the favourite but it was A Cat Above who stole the show and were crowned the winners.
The Winners: A Cat Above
30th November 2010
CIT Bank of Ireland Astro League
10 teams entered this years Semester 1 Astro League sponsored by the Bank of Ireland. The 6-a-side competition began in early October and ended on November 30th.
Having won the Freshers Tournament, Chicks Stars were the favourites and they did not fail to deliver once again. Team Noreen pushed them all the way in the playoff final but Chicks Stars were too strong in the end and emerged as winners.
17th November 2010
CIT Win the Premer South Division
CIT had wins over UL and UCC before having a minor setback with a loss to IT Tralee. CIT went on to secure top spot with victory in the games against WIT and CSN.
CIT will now face UCC in the quarter final of the competition.
30th September 2010
CIT Fresher's Week Tournament
20 teams consisting of 150 male students participated in the CIT Fresher's Week Tournament. The knock-out competition was played over three days on CIT's astro-turf pitches.
The teams battled it out for the prize money of €100 under the watchful eye of the referees provided by the CIT Soccer Club.
The tournament came down to a three way playoff between Super Hoofers, Damaged Goods and Chicks Stars. The three games were tightly contested, favourites Super Hoofers managed to fall at the final hurdle to allow Super Chicks to take the title as this years Fresher's Weeks winners.
The Winners: Chicks Stars
8th September 2010
Upcoming Events in CIT
September:
Trials For Men's and Women's College teams - 23rd, 27th and 30th September
The CIT Fresher's Week Tournament 28th, 29th and 30th of September
October Events to look out for:
The CIT Astro League
The Students Union Mixed Futsal League
The Apprentice League
The NMCI Futsal League
For Further details contact Eric Marah FAI/CIT Football Facilitator 0867816710, eric.marah@fai.ie or call to the Sports Office, 1st floor Student Centre in CIT.
30th July 2010
FAI Summer Camp at CIT
Photo's:
Soccer hockey
5-a-side match
Offering Advice
Obstacle Course
6th May 2010
CIT Mixed Futsal League
The CIT Mixed Futsal League took place in CIT's Sports Hall from March to May. 5 teams took part which included 18 males and 14 females. The teams included Team Jaffo, The 5 Chicks, College C, Macca Rovers and The Students Union. The league became extremely competitive but was played in a friendly manner. Team Jaffo were identified early on as the team to beat, while The 5 Chicks looked to be their closest rivals. Team Jaffo didnt disapoint and mannaged to stay unbeaten for the entire league.
The Winners of the CIT Mixed Futsal League: Team Jaffo
Sponsored by the CIT Students Union.
24th March 2010
Southern National Futsal Finals
The men's National Futsal Finals this year were held in UCC. CIT, UCC, IT Tralee and Cork College of Commerce battled it out for the elusive top spot. A poor start from IT Tralee and CIT meant it was a two horse race. And when UCC and Cork College of Commerce came head to head the University made no mistake to claim a trip to Limerick on April 19th for the National Finals.
CIT
UCC
IT Tralee
Cork College of Commerce
16th March 2010
The CIT Astro League
Semester 2 saw the second of the CIT Astro Leagues take place. 13 teams, including 90 people participated and battled it out for the coveted trophy and the much sought after prize money. The teams played three times a week in 30 minute matches during lunch time throughout February and March. The top four would enter a semi-final and final play-off to decide the winner.
Having won the Semester 1 CIT Astro League, M.M.M. FC entered this competition as firm favourites. But after a slow start and some disappointing results they would never recover, eventually finishing in 5th and missing out on a play-off spot. From an early stage in the league "Fat Penguins" emerged as favourites after some great results. "Six Chicks" also looked strong at this stage.
After 12 games played, an entertaining and tight league unfolded with only 3 points seperated the 4th and 7th team. The four teams that grabbed the all important 4 places were; Team Discovery Channel, the outsiders Barceloners, Six Chicks and the favourites Fat Penguins.
Semi-Finals - Six Chicks took on the Barceloners and Team Discovery Channel played Fat Penguins. In the first semi-final the favourites Six Chicks were in for a shock. A strong start from the Barceloners gave them a 2-0 lead, they then defended in numbers to shut out the opposition and claim a place in the final. The second semi-final was more straight forward, unsurprisingly Fat Penguins took a 2 goal lead, Team Discovery Channel did reply but Fat Penguins saw out the game.
Onlookers expected the final to be a straight forward win for Fat Penguins but Barceloners would have their say. A nervy start from the Fat Pengiuns gave the Barceloners a chance and they grabbed it with both hands. The Barceloners took the game by the scruff of the neck taking an early lead. They didn't look back from here, adding a second to win the final 2-0.
The Winners: The Barceloners
10th March 2010
Umbro CFAI Cup Finals:
The 2010 Umbro CFAI Cup Finals took place in CIT's fantastic sports facilities on March 9th and 10th. Ten teams travelled to Leeside and played out some entertaining games, showing great ability, skill and determination over the course of the two epic days.
The Umbro CFAI Cup Final:
IT Carlow 2 - 1 Colaiste Ide
Winners: IT Carlow
The Umbro CFAI Plate Cup Final:
Cork College of Commerce 1-0 South West College Enniskillen
Winners: Cork College of Commerce
Bob-Eustace Cup Final:
O'Fiach College Dundalk 5-0 Inchicore College of FE
Winners: O'Fiach College Dundalk
B-Teams Cup Final:
IT Tralee 1-0 Athlone IT
Winners: IT Tralee
8th March 2010
CIT Apprentice Astro League:
Throughout February and March the CIT Apprentice Astro League took place. Eight teams including 64 players players participated in this fantastic competition.Each team played each other once in 30 minute matches, with each team having an eye on the prize money that was up for grabs. The top four would qualify for the semi-finals.
It wasn't long before the Barcelectricians became the most feared side comfortably brushing aside their opponents in the opening matches. But the likes of the Live Wires, Bog Monsters, Car-Painters and Schmutzdeske all had enough quality to challange for top spot.
The semi-finals saw the Bog-Monsters take on the Live Wires and Bacelectricians take on the Car-Painters. Surprisingly the Bog-Monsters progressed even though they had finished 4th in the league, but having been consistant all the way, it was no surprise to see that they would have to face Barcelectricians.
Barcelectricians entered the final as firm favourites but in a final with so much at stake and the pressure involved anything can happen. It was the Bog-Monsters who adapted quicker and took the game to Barcelectricians. A tense and nervy final unfolded looking like 1 goal would be the difference and eventually it was the Bog-Monsters who took the lead on 22 minutes with a superb strike from a difficult angle. The game looked all but over as neither side gave the other any space in this tight affair. But in the dying moments an attack came from Barcelectricians, a ball crossed in was met by the toe of the striker and somehow after a very lucky bounce trickled into the net. Sudden death penalties awaited. Anybodies game now, each team scored 3 pens before the Bog-Monsters agonisingly missed. Up stepped a Barcelectricians and the prize was finally theirs.
The Winners: Barcelectricians
1st March 2010
Umbro CFAI Cup Finals Launch at Cork Institute of Technology
Pictured at the Umbro CFAI Cup Finals Launch are Colin O' Brien (FAI), Padraig Carney (Chairperson of the CFAI), John Quinlan (CFAI Secretary), Eric Marah (FAI/CIT Football Facilitator), John Caulfield and Dr. Barry O' Connor (CIT's Registrar and Vice President for Academic Affairs).
25th February 2010
Apprentice Futsal Tournament in CIT
CIT's Apprentice Students were given an introduction to Futsal throughout January and February in what turned out to be a fantastic competitive competition. 10 teams consisting of 70 players competed over the 6 weeks. 2 groups of 5 teams played each other once and the top 2 played off in the Final.
6E Warriors and Denny Ham were the two teams who got to grips with the fast pace and skills of Futsal. Both teams managed to go through their respective groups unbeaten to set up a much anticipated final. Denny Ham entered the final as favourites, their free flowing football and their ability to score goals caught the eye of onlookers, but 6E Warriors were yet to have their say.
The final got off to a slow start, both teams very cagey and wary of giving a way an early goal. 6E Warriors came with a specific game plan, shut off the opposition and hit them on the counter attack. Denny Ham played their usually way, passed and moved, showed good skills but the Warriors were devastating on the counter and just before half time they took the lead.
In such a tight game the first goal was always going to be crucial. Denny Ham came flying out of the traps for the second half, attack came after attack but the Warriors lived up to their name and battled hard to keep the lead. The two teams showed their quality and the reason why they were in the final throughout the game. With minutes to go 6E Warriors produced a sucker punch on a swift counter attack which ended with a sublime finish to become the first CIT Apprentice Futsal Champions and claimed the prizes.
Pitured Above: The 6E Warriors wearing their prizes of CIT Drill Tops. Also pitured are Colin Kearney (left) and Thomas Houlihan (right), two CIT Bursary recipents who helped organise the competition. Also thanks to Kevin Linehan and Ben Daly of the CIT Soccer Club committee.
25th February 2010
CFAI Umbro Cup Finals
This years Umbro Cup Finals will be held in CIT on the 9th and 10th of March. The two Semi Finals of the Umbro Cup will be held side by side at 2pm and The Bob Eustace Final will be held on the main Stadium pitch at 4pm.
On the 10th of March the Plate Final will be held at 12.30pm and the B Cup final will be held at 1.30pm. The much anticapated CFAI Umbro Cup Final will be held on the main Stadium pitch at 4pm.
The Launch of the CFAI Umbro Cup is on Monday 1st March @ 6pm in CIT's Sports Stadium, all welcome.
For further details contact Eric Marah @ 0867816710 or eric.marah@fai.ie
1st February 2010
Munster Schools Futsal Finals held in CIT Sports Hall
18th January 2010
CIT Futsal Tournament
In preparation for the CFAI Futsal competition CIT held a Futsal Tournament consisting of two teams from CIT and two teams from UCC. The competition took place in CIT’s Sports Hall on January 18th. Matches lasted for 20 minutes and each team played each other once.
UCC A deservedly finished as winners with 9 points, winning all 3 matches. UCC B had a slow start losing to UCC A but impressed by winning the other two matches and finished as highest scorers, they finished second. CIT B only managed to win against their close rivals CIT A, leaving them in third place. CIT A battled hard but fell short in each game leaving them in fourth position.
Top Scorer: Luke Burges of UCC A with 8 goals
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CIT A
UCC A
CIT B
UCC B
The Action:
13th January 2010
CIT Futsal Tournament
In preparation for the WSCAI Futsal Intervarsity’s CIT held a Futsal Tournament consisting of two teams from CIT and two teams from UCC.
The competition took place in CIT’s Sports Hall on January 13th. Matches lasted for 20 minutes and each team played each other once. Chris O’ Mahony took charge of the CIT teams while Bryan Phelan managed the UCC ladies.
Megan Spillane of CIT A proved to be the difference between these four well matched teams. Megan finished top scorer with an amazing 7 goals in 3 matches. Linda Douglas of UCC A pushed Megan all the way in the scoring charts but just fell short netting an impressive 5 goals.
The league was tight from the start and only goal difference separated the top two and the teams in 3rd and 4th. UCC B’s best moment came with a victory over their compatriots UCC A but still managed to finish fourth, level on goal difference with CIT B but scored less. CIT B looked confident at times but lacked the cutting edge needed. UCC A previously beat the league winners but could only grab second spot, and even with the fantastic form of Zoe Murphy and the goal scoring machine Linda Douglas still fell short. CIT A had a shaky start but from there they went from strength to strength and the form of Valerie Leahy ,the finishing pedigree of Megane Spillane and with a little help from an old foe UCC B, CIT A topped the table.
CIT B
UCCA
CIT A
UCC B
Action Photo's:
15th December 2009
NMCI Indoor Soccer Tournament
An Indoor Tournament took place in the National Marine College of Ireland (NMCI). The college is part of CIT and is based in Ringaskiddy.
6 teams took part in the 5-a-side competition and every team played the other in one hour matches.
The tournament took place in the NMCI's fantastic Sports Hall throughtout November and December.
Winners: Kids with Sticks
8th December 2009
CIT Astro League
13th teams consisting of 95 students entered the CIT Astro League. The teams battled it out for the past 3 months, everyone played each other once and the top four entered a playoff. The competition to secure a top four place was immense and went all the way to the final day. The Island Boyz from the NMCI who held 2nd spot throughout the tournament suffered dramatically by being pipped on the final day, ending up finishish 6th. 'We Got No Jobs Except For Gav' had gone on a 6 match winning streak leading up to the final day, but with a loss at the hands of the impressive Bamsenal they finished 5th.
The top four consisted of Bamsenal, MMM F.C, Biscuits and The Super 6.
The semi-finals were a heated affair as the four teams attempted to cease their opportunity and reach the final and secure the €100 prize money. Bamsenal who topped the league, led by the fantastic Mark Kearney just did enough to see off Biscuits, while MMM F.C who went from strenght to strenght througout the tournament brushed The Super Six aside.
The final saw two fanastic teams battle out a magnificient match. Bamsenal took the lead and looked to be in control with Mark Kearney and Roy pulling the strings. But then up stepped Ken Murphy with a thunderbolt to make it 1-1. It was all one way traffic from here with MMM F.C pressing. And it was again Ken Murphy who opened up the Bamsenal defense with a sublime bit of skill and cutback providing his teamate with the simple task of slotting home.
Final score Bamsenal 1 MMM F.C 2.
The winners of the 2009 CIT Astro League MMM F.C.
1st December 2009
Valerie Leahy named Evening Echo Sports Star of the Month
CIT ladies soccer captain Valerie Leahy created a bit of history by becoming the first ever ladies soccer player to win the Evening Echo sportstar of the month for October. In the three successful years that the award has been running there has never been a ladies soccer player awarded but CITs Leahy can now lay claim to being the first.
She has been an integral part of Cork side Lakewood Rangers who won the Cork Ladies Senior League this year and also beaten finalists in the FAI Womans Intermediate Cup losing 5-4 on penalties to a Donegal side.
She Captained the Cork Ladies side who won their first Munster Senior Ladies soccer title this year against Aisling Annacotty of Limerick. Leahy had a hand in all three goals in Corks 3-1 victory in the final scoring the second herself.
Valerie is also captain of the college Ladies team who are having a mixed season this year. the team started off brightly beating the guards 6-0 and in their second game were trailing 4-0 to NUIG with nine minutes remaining. Megan Spillane scored what seemed like a consolation goal for the college side but Valerie Leahy turned the game around for the college side scoring a fantastic hat trick in the remaining 7 mins of the game including a 25 yard free kick and earned CIT a vital point.
26th November 2009
WSCAI Futsal
This year's Futsal Tournament was held in Colasite Stiofain Naofa. Four teams, CORK IT, UCC, CCFE and Waterford IT, competed in the event. All four teams put on a great display which was appreciated by the many onlookers. The matches were fiercely contested and the girls played some fantastic football. The teams played each other twice and matches lasted 15 minutes. Although there was not much between the three Cork teams, UCC eventually triumphed and topped the group. CCFE pipped an unlucky CIT to grab the all important 2nd spot and a Waterford side who never went down without a fight finished in 4th spot. Best of luck to UCC and CCFE in the next round.
Cork Institue of Technology
University College Cork
CCFE
Waterford Institute of Technology
CIT V CCFE
22nd October 2009
CIT V UCC Intercultural Match
Once again CIT and UCC came together for FARE week and played out a fantastic match. It was goals galore in this fiercely but fair competitive match. Onlookers were far from disappointed as both teams netted 4 goals. The game went to penalties and CIT just edged it to retain their trophy.
CIT's keeper Andrea saves the penalty to allow CIT retain their cup.
6th October 2009
The Irish Women's Senior Team train at CIT
In the lead up to Ireland's vitory over Kazakhstan in the World Cup Qualifier, Noel King's team trained at CIT. The session was held on CIT's main pitch overlooked by the all-seated stadium.
6th October 2009
CIT Sports Day
The CIT annual sports day was held on September 22nd, CIT students were given the opportunity to sign up for their favourite clubs.
6th October 2009
Fresher's Week Soccer Tournament
32 teams entered CIT's highly competitive fresher's week soccer tournament. The 6-a-side tournament was held over 3 days on CIT's astro-turf pitches and the teams battled hard to secure the €100 prize money.
The eventual winners of the tournament - Man-Bear-Pigs. Pictured below: Eric Kennedy, Eoghan Greene, Kevin O' Connor, Patrick Horgan, Shane Dorgan, Greg Dunnigan.
21st September 2009
CIT Soccer:
Women's Senior Irish Team Training
- Open Session, free entry, begins @ 3pm 22nd September on Stand pitch
All welcome
Men's College Team Trials
- Tuesday 29th September @ 7pm
Women's College Team Training
- Begins Monday 21st September 5.45pm @stand
Men's Munster Senior League Training
- Every Tuesday & Thursday 7pm @ stand
Everyone welcome at all events contact Eric 0867816710 or call to Sports Office
11th August 2009
Eric Marah has been employed as FAI Facilitator in Cork IT. Eric can be contacted on 086-7816710.
7th April 2009
Futsal Tournament held in UCC
CIT Squad: Fabien Godard, Colin Kearney, Shane Harrington
Sean Foley, Brian Bell and James Groarke
7th April 2009
Cork College of Commerce
7th April 2009
IT Tralee
7th April 2009
St Johns Central College, Cork
7th April 2009
Tipperary Institute
3rd April 2009
30th March 2009
Don Givens U20 Squad at a training session in Cork IT
30th March 2009
Barbara O Connell (FAI Football Facilitator for CIT) with Irish U20 International Manager Don Givens, during a training session in Cork IT
3rd February 2009
CIT s lads who played an integral part of Cork City's U 20 win over Bohemians in the National Cup Final
Wesley Tong, Brian Murphy, and Paul Deasy
10th December 2008
1st December 2008
CIT 's NEW STADIUM
1st December 2008
cit ladies squad
10th November 2008
CIT A SQUAD
30th October 2008
MULTI CULTURAL CUP
CIT (3) V UCC (1)
30th October 2008
AFRICAN DRUMMERS PLAYING DURING THE MULTI CULTURAL GAME
30th October 2008
CIT's CAPTAIN FABIEN GODARD RECEIVING THE MULTI CULTURAL CUP FROM STEVEN RYAN
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1st December 2010
CIT Apprentice League
9 teams particpated in the Semester 1 Apprentice League. The event started out as an astro league but due to bad weather the final few games turned to Futsal and were played in CIT's Sports Hall.
Karma Sutra entered the 4 way playoffs as the favourite but it was A Cat Above who stole the show and were crowned the winners.
The Winners: A Cat Above
30th November 2010
CIT Bank of Ireland Astro League
10 teams entered this years Semester 1 Astro League sponsored by the Bank of Ireland. The 6-a-side competition began in early October and ended on November 30th.
Having won the Freshers Tournament, Chicks Stars were the favourites and they did not fail to deliver once again. Team Noreen pushed them all the way in the playoff final but Chicks Stars were too strong in the end and emerged as winners.
17th November 2010
CIT Win the Premer South Division
CIT had wins over UL and UCC before having a minor setback with a loss to IT Tralee. CIT went on to secure top spot with victory in the games against WIT and CSN.
CIT will now face UCC in the quarter final of the competition.
30th September 2010
CIT Fresher's Week Tournament
20 teams consisting of 150 male students participated in the CIT Fresher's Week Tournament. The knock-out competition was played over three days on CIT's astro-turf pitches.
The teams battled it out for the prize money of €100 under the watchful eye of the referees provided by the CIT Soccer Club.
The tournament came down to a three way playoff between Super Hoofers, Damaged Goods and Chicks Stars. The three games were tightly contested, favourites Super Hoofers managed to fall at the final hurdle to allow Super Chicks to take the title as this years Fresher's Weeks winners.
The Winners: Chicks Stars
8th September 2010
Upcoming Events in CIT
September:
Trials For Men's and Women's College teams - 23rd, 27th and 30th September
The CIT Fresher's Week Tournament 28th, 29th and 30th of September
October Events to look out for:
For Further details contact Eric Marah FAI/CIT Football Facilitator 0867816710, eric.marah@fai.ie or call to the Sports Office, 1st floor Student Centre in CIT.
30th July 2010
FAI Summer Camp at CIT
Photo's:
Soccer hockey
5-a-side match
Offering Advice
Obstacle Course
6th May 2010
CIT Mixed Futsal League
The CIT Mixed Futsal League took place in CIT's Sports Hall from March to May. 5 teams took part which included 18 males and 14 females. The teams included Team Jaffo, The 5 Chicks, College C, Macca Rovers and The Students Union. The league became extremely competitive but was played in a friendly manner. Team Jaffo were identified early on as the team to beat, while The 5 Chicks looked to be their closest rivals. Team Jaffo didnt disapoint and mannaged to stay unbeaten for the entire league.
The Winners of the CIT Mixed Futsal League: Team Jaffo
Sponsored by the CIT Students Union.
24th March 2010
Southern National Futsal Finals
The men's National Futsal Finals this year were held in UCC. CIT, UCC, IT Tralee and Cork College of Commerce battled it out for the elusive top spot. A poor start from IT Tralee and CIT meant it was a two horse race. And when UCC and Cork College of Commerce came head to head the University made no mistake to claim a trip to Limerick on April 19th for the National Finals.
CIT
UCC
IT Tralee
Cork College of Commerce
16th March 2010
The CIT Astro League
Semester 2 saw the second of the CIT Astro Leagues take place. 13 teams, including 90 people participated and battled it out for the coveted trophy and the much sought after prize money. The teams played three times a week in 30 minute matches during lunch time throughout February and March. The top four would enter a semi-final and final play-off to decide the winner.
Having won the Semester 1 CIT Astro League, M.M.M. FC entered this competition as firm favourites. But after a slow start and some disappointing results they would never recover, eventually finishing in 5th and missing out on a play-off spot. From an early stage in the league "Fat Penguins" emerged as favourites after some great results. "Six Chicks" also looked strong at this stage.
After 12 games played, an entertaining and tight league unfolded with only 3 points seperated the 4th and 7th team. The four teams that grabbed the all important 4 places were; Team Discovery Channel, the outsiders Barceloners, Six Chicks and the favourites Fat Penguins.
Semi-Finals - Six Chicks took on the Barceloners and Team Discovery Channel played Fat Penguins. In the first semi-final the favourites Six Chicks were in for a shock. A strong start from the Barceloners gave them a 2-0 lead, they then defended in numbers to shut out the opposition and claim a place in the final. The second semi-final was more straight forward, unsurprisingly Fat Penguins took a 2 goal lead, Team Discovery Channel did reply but Fat Penguins saw out the game.
Onlookers expected the final to be a straight forward win for Fat Penguins but Barceloners would have their say. A nervy start from the Fat Pengiuns gave the Barceloners a chance and they grabbed it with both hands. The Barceloners took the game by the scruff of the neck taking an early lead. They didn't look back from here, adding a second to win the final 2-0.
The Winners: The Barceloners
10th March 2010
Umbro CFAI Cup Finals:
The 2010 Umbro CFAI Cup Finals took place in CIT's fantastic sports facilities on March 9th and 10th. Ten teams travelled to Leeside and played out some entertaining games, showing great ability, skill and determination over the course of the two epic days.
The Umbro CFAI Cup Final:
IT Carlow 2 - 1 Colaiste Ide
Winners: IT Carlow
The Umbro CFAI Plate Cup Final:
Cork College of Commerce 1-0 South West College Enniskillen
Winners: Cork College of Commerce
Bob-Eustace Cup Final:
O'Fiach College Dundalk 5-0 Inchicore College of FE
Winners: O'Fiach College Dundalk
B-Teams Cup Final:
IT Tralee 1-0 Athlone IT
Winners: IT Tralee
8th March 2010
CIT Apprentice Astro League:
Throughout February and March the CIT Apprentice Astro League took place. Eight teams including 64 players players participated in this fantastic competition.Each team played each other once in 30 minute matches, with each team having an eye on the prize money that was up for grabs. The top four would qualify for the semi-finals.
It wasn't long before the Barcelectricians became the most feared side comfortably brushing aside their opponents in the opening matches. But the likes of the Live Wires, Bog Monsters, Car-Painters and Schmutzdeske all had enough quality to challange for top spot.
The semi-finals saw the Bog-Monsters take on the Live Wires and Bacelectricians take on the Car-Painters. Surprisingly the Bog-Monsters progressed even though they had finished 4th in the league, but having been consistant all the way, it was no surprise to see that they would have to face Barcelectricians.
Barcelectricians entered the final as firm favourites but in a final with so much at stake and the pressure involved anything can happen. It was the Bog-Monsters who adapted quicker and took the game to Barcelectricians. A tense and nervy final unfolded looking like 1 goal would be the difference and eventually it was the Bog-Monsters who took the lead on 22 minutes with a superb strike from a difficult angle. The game looked all but over as neither side gave the other any space in this tight affair. But in the dying moments an attack came from Barcelectricians, a ball crossed in was met by the toe of the striker and somehow after a very lucky bounce trickled into the net. Sudden death penalties awaited. Anybodies game now, each team scored 3 pens before the Bog-Monsters agonisingly missed. Up stepped a Barcelectricians and the prize was finally theirs.
The Winners: Barcelectricians
1st March 2010
Umbro CFAI Cup Finals Launch at Cork Institute of Technology
Pictured at the Umbro CFAI Cup Finals Launch are Colin O' Brien (FAI), Padraig Carney (Chairperson of the CFAI), John Quinlan (CFAI Secretary), Eric Marah (FAI/CIT Football Facilitator), John Caulfield and Dr. Barry O' Connor (CIT's Registrar and Vice President for Academic Affairs).
25th February 2010
Apprentice Futsal Tournament in CIT
CIT's Apprentice Students were given an introduction to Futsal throughout January and February in what turned out to be a fantastic competitive competition. 10 teams consisting of 70 players competed over the 6 weeks. 2 groups of 5 teams played each other once and the top 2 played off in the Final.
6E Warriors and Denny Ham were the two teams who got to grips with the fast pace and skills of Futsal. Both teams managed to go through their respective groups unbeaten to set up a much anticipated final. Denny Ham entered the final as favourites, their free flowing football and their ability to score goals caught the eye of onlookers, but 6E Warriors were yet to have their say.
The final got off to a slow start, both teams very cagey and wary of giving a way an early goal. 6E Warriors came with a specific game plan, shut off the opposition and hit them on the counter attack. Denny Ham played their usually way, passed and moved, showed good skills but the Warriors were devastating on the counter and just before half time they took the lead.
In such a tight game the first goal was always going to be crucial. Denny Ham came flying out of the traps for the second half, attack came after attack but the Warriors lived up to their name and battled hard to keep the lead. The two teams showed their quality and the reason why they were in the final throughout the game. With minutes to go 6E Warriors produced a sucker punch on a swift counter attack which ended with a sublime finish to become the first CIT Apprentice Futsal Champions and claimed the prizes.
Pitured Above: The 6E Warriors wearing their prizes of CIT Drill Tops. Also pitured are Colin Kearney (left) and Thomas Houlihan (right), two CIT Bursary recipents who helped organise the competition. Also thanks to Kevin Linehan and Ben Daly of the CIT Soccer Club committee.
25th February 2010
CFAI Umbro Cup Finals
This years Umbro Cup Finals will be held in CIT on the 9th and 10th of March. The two Semi Finals of the Umbro Cup will be held side by side at 2pm and The Bob Eustace Final will be held on the main Stadium pitch at 4pm.
On the 10th of March the Plate Final will be held at 12.30pm and the B Cup final will be held at 1.30pm. The much anticapated CFAI Umbro Cup Final will be held on the main Stadium pitch at 4pm.
The Launch of the CFAI Umbro Cup is on Monday 1st March @ 6pm in CIT's Sports Stadium, all welcome.
For further details contact Eric Marah @ 0867816710 or eric.marah@fai.ie
1st February 2010
Munster Schools Futsal Finals held in CIT Sports Hall
18th January 2010
CIT Futsal Tournament
In preparation for the CFAI Futsal competition CIT held a Futsal Tournament consisting of two teams from CIT and two teams from UCC. The competition took place in CIT’s Sports Hall on January 18th. Matches lasted for 20 minutes and each team played each other once.
UCC A deservedly finished as winners with 9 points, winning all 3 matches. UCC B had a slow start losing to UCC A but impressed by winning the other two matches and finished as highest scorers, they finished second. CIT B only managed to win against their close rivals CIT A, leaving them in third place. CIT A battled hard but fell short in each game leaving them in fourth position.
Top Scorer: Luke Burges of UCC A with 8 goals
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CIT A
UCC A
CIT B
UCC B
The Action:
13th January 2010
CIT Futsal Tournament
In preparation for the WSCAI Futsal Intervarsity’s CIT held a Futsal Tournament consisting of two teams from CIT and two teams from UCC.
The competition took place in CIT’s Sports Hall on January 13th. Matches lasted for 20 minutes and each team played each other once. Chris O’ Mahony took charge of the CIT teams while Bryan Phelan managed the UCC ladies.
Megan Spillane of CIT A proved to be the difference between these four well matched teams. Megan finished top scorer with an amazing 7 goals in 3 matches. Linda Douglas of UCC A pushed Megan all the way in the scoring charts but just fell short netting an impressive 5 goals.
The league was tight from the start and only goal difference separated the top two and the teams in 3rd and 4th. UCC B’s best moment came with a victory over their compatriots UCC A but still managed to finish fourth, level on goal difference with CIT B but scored less. CIT B looked confident at times but lacked the cutting edge needed. UCC A previously beat the league winners but could only grab second spot, and even with the fantastic form of Zoe Murphy and the goal scoring machine Linda Douglas still fell short. CIT A had a shaky start but from there they went from strength to strength and the form of Valerie Leahy ,the finishing pedigree of Megane Spillane and with a little help from an old foe UCC B, CIT A topped the table.
CIT B
UCCA
CIT A
UCC B
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15th December 2009
NMCI Indoor Soccer Tournament
An Indoor Tournament took place in the National Marine College of Ireland (NMCI). The college is part of CIT and is based in Ringaskiddy.
6 teams took part in the 5-a-side competition and every team played the other in one hour matches.
The tournament took place in the NMCI's fantastic Sports Hall throughtout November and December.
Winners: Kids with Sticks
8th December 2009
CIT Astro League
13th teams consisting of 95 students entered the CIT Astro League. The teams battled it out for the past 3 months, everyone played each other once and the top four entered a playoff. The competition to secure a top four place was immense and went all the way to the final day. The Island Boyz from the NMCI who held 2nd spot throughout the tournament suffered dramatically by being pipped on the final day, ending up finishish 6th. 'We Got No Jobs Except For Gav' had gone on a 6 match winning streak leading up to the final day, but with a loss at the hands of the impressive Bamsenal they finished 5th.
The top four consisted of Bamsenal, MMM F.C, Biscuits and The Super 6.
The semi-finals were a heated affair as the four teams attempted to cease their opportunity and reach the final and secure the €100 prize money. Bamsenal who topped the league, led by the fantastic Mark Kearney just did enough to see off Biscuits, while MMM F.C who went from strenght to strenght througout the tournament brushed The Super Six aside.
The final saw two fanastic teams battle out a magnificient match. Bamsenal took the lead and looked to be in control with Mark Kearney and Roy pulling the strings. But then up stepped Ken Murphy with a thunderbolt to make it 1-1. It was all one way traffic from here with MMM F.C pressing. And it was again Ken Murphy who opened up the Bamsenal defense with a sublime bit of skill and cutback providing his teamate with the simple task of slotting home.
Final score Bamsenal 1 MMM F.C 2.
The winners of the 2009 CIT Astro League MMM F.C.
1st December 2009
Valerie Leahy named Evening Echo Sports Star of the Month
CIT ladies soccer captain Valerie Leahy created a bit of history by becoming the first ever ladies soccer player to win the Evening Echo sportstar of the month for October. In the three successful years that the award has been running there has never been a ladies soccer player awarded but CITs Leahy can now lay claim to being the first.
She has been an integral part of Cork side Lakewood Rangers who won the Cork Ladies Senior League this year and also beaten finalists in the FAI Womans Intermediate Cup losing 5-4 on penalties to a Donegal side.
She Captained the Cork Ladies side who won their first Munster Senior Ladies soccer title this year against Aisling Annacotty of Limerick. Leahy had a hand in all three goals in Corks 3-1 victory in the final scoring the second herself.
Valerie is also captain of the college Ladies team who are having a mixed season this year. the team started off brightly beating the guards 6-0 and in their second game were trailing 4-0 to NUIG with nine minutes remaining. Megan Spillane scored what seemed like a consolation goal for the college side but Valerie Leahy turned the game around for the college side scoring a fantastic hat trick in the remaining 7 mins of the game including a 25 yard free kick and earned CIT a vital point.
26th November 2009
WSCAI Futsal
This year's Futsal Tournament was held in Colasite Stiofain Naofa. Four teams, CORK IT, UCC, CCFE and Waterford IT, competed in the event. All four teams put on a great display which was appreciated by the many onlookers. The matches were fiercely contested and the girls played some fantastic football. The teams played each other twice and matches lasted 15 minutes. Although there was not much between the three Cork teams, UCC eventually triumphed and topped the group. CCFE pipped an unlucky CIT to grab the all important 2nd spot and a Waterford side who never went down without a fight finished in 4th spot. Best of luck to UCC and CCFE in the next round.
Cork Institue of Technology
University College Cork
CCFE
Waterford Institute of Technology
CIT V CCFE
22nd October 2009
CIT V UCC Intercultural Match
Once again CIT and UCC came together for FARE week and played out a fantastic match. It was goals galore in this fiercely but fair competitive match. Onlookers were far from disappointed as both teams netted 4 goals. The game went to penalties and CIT just edged it to retain their trophy.
CIT's keeper Andrea saves the penalty to allow CIT retain their cup.
6th October 2009
The Irish Women's Senior Team train at CIT
In the lead up to Ireland's vitory over Kazakhstan in the World Cup Qualifier, Noel King's team trained at CIT. The session was held on CIT's main pitch overlooked by the all-seated stadium.
6th October 2009
CIT Sports Day
The CIT annual sports day was held on September 22nd, CIT students were given the opportunity to sign up for their favourite clubs.
6th October 2009
Fresher's Week Soccer Tournament
32 teams entered CIT's highly competitive fresher's week soccer tournament. The 6-a-side tournament was held over 3 days on CIT's astro-turf pitches and the teams battled hard to secure the €100 prize money.
The eventual winners of the tournament - Man-Bear-Pigs. Pictured below: Eric Kennedy, Eoghan Greene, Kevin O' Connor, Patrick Horgan, Shane Dorgan, Greg Dunnigan.
21st September 2009
CIT Soccer:
Women's Senior Irish Team Training
- Open Session, free entry, begins @ 3pm 22nd September on Stand pitch
All welcome
Men's College Team Trials
- Tuesday 29th September @ 7pm
Women's College Team Training
- Begins Monday 21st September 5.45pm @stand
Men's Munster Senior League Training
- Every Tuesday & Thursday 7pm @ stand
Everyone welcome at all events contact Eric 0867816710 or call to Sports Office
11th August 2009
7th April 2009
Futsal Tournament held in UCC
CIT Squad: Fabien Godard, Colin Kearney, Shane Harrington
Sean Foley, Brian Bell and James Groarke
7th April 2009
Cork College of Commerce
7th April 2009
IT Tralee
7th April 2009
St Johns Central College, Cork
7th April 2009
Tipperary Institute
3rd April 2009
30th March 2009
Don Givens U20 Squad at a training session in Cork IT
30th March 2009
Barbara O Connell (FAI Football Facilitator for CIT) with Irish U20 International Manager Don Givens, during a training session in Cork IT
3rd February 2009
CIT s lads who played an integral part of Cork City's U 20 win over Bohemians in the National Cup Final
Wesley Tong, Brian Murphy, and Paul Deasy
10th December 2008
1st December 2008
CIT 's
NEW STADIUM
1st December 2008
cit ladies squad
10th November 2008
CIT A SQUAD
30th October 2008
MULTI CULTURAL CUP
CIT (3) V UCC (1)
30th October 2008
AFRICAN DRUMMERS PLAYING DURING THE MULTI CULTURAL GAME
30th October 2008
CIT's CAPTAIN FABIEN GODARD RECEIVING THE MULTI CULTURAL CUP FROM STEVEN RYAN
30th October 2008
ACTION FROM CIT V UCC GAME
30th October 2008
CIT AND UCC JOIN TOGETHER FOR FARE WEEK
30th October 2008
18th October 2008
fai football facilitator launch at ul
18th October 2008
football launch
18th October 2008
cit sports day