28th August 2004 - Martry - AFL - Kilbride 2-05, St. Ultans 3-10

Kilbride's season petered out disapointedly with a poor performance against St. Ultans. Injuries and sendings off did not help, but in reality Kilbride were running on empty with many of the small squad playing on with bad injuries. St. Ultans went on to be promoted despite having exactly the same amount of points as Kilbride and not having to play off for promotion.

Team :

E. Farrell, R. McKiernan, C. Rennicks, S. Sullivan, J. Smith , J. Bruton, R. Bruton, R. Bruton, A. Rennicks, J. Sheridan , B. White , F. Clarke , D. Harford, D. White, O. Nolan.

Subs : D. Barron,

05th August 2004 - Donaghmore - JFC - Kilbride 0-05, Ratoath 2-07

Kilbrides' recent bad run against Ratoath continued on in the Junior Championship in Donaghmore. Kilbride never got going in this match and never looked like getting the better of a well drilled Ratoath team. Ratoath had a game plan which they stuck to and in contrast Kilbride had no direction and no obvious game plan. Ratoath were playing deep to ensure space for their two tricky corner forwards to operate in – a tactic that generally was fruitful. As a result of playing deep, it seemed that when Kilbride got the ball into their forwards they were invariably operating in a crowded area. Nonetheless, the Kilbride forwards did not perform well on the day and never looked dangerous.

Ratoath started well and notched up some quick fire points. Kilbride responded with some good possession but took a long time to finally register a score courtesy of Dermot White, who battled hard throughout but probably lacked support. Kilbride were starting to get on top at midfield but Ratoath’s backs were on top to restrict Kilbride to only one more score in the half. Ratoath put a fine move together dragging Kilbrides backs out of position to grab a goal from close range. The half time score was a goal and 4 points for Ratoath to Kilbride’s 2. In the second half , Kilbride had more possession, due to brave defending and some hard working performances from Richard Bruton, Andy Rennicks, Pat McDonagh and Brian White. It was not to be as Ratoath picked off some more points and a goal which Kilbride will be disappointed with. Kilbride will now be looking for revenge in a possible league final with Ratoath, however Kilbride must first secure a result against St. Ultans to avoid an end of season collapse.

Team :

E. Farrell, J.Sheehy, C. Rennicks, S. Sullivan, J. Smith , R. Bruton, R. Bruton, P. McDonagh, A. Rennicks, J. Sheridan , B. White , F. Clarke , J. Barron, D. White, O. Nolan.

Subs : D. Barron, R. Rooney

25th July 2004 - Skryne - JFC - Kilbride 1-13, O'Mahonys 2-12

Kilbride's JFC ambitions were effectively dashed last Sunday in Skryne. Kilbride went down to a solid if unspectacular O'Mahonys side who roared ahead aided by a gale force wind. A mixture of good approach play and accurate shooting helped them to a sizeable lead midway through the first half. Kilbride managed to steady the ship with a superb run and point from John Bruton as well as pointed free's from David Harford into a fierce wind. Kilbride went into the break 9 points to 4 down.

After the break, Kilbride set about eating into the O'Mahonys lead with the wind at their backs. For a 20 minute spell Kilbride dominated the game. Points from Finbarr Clarke, Jeff Sheridan, David Harford and some fantastic scores from Dermot White helped Kilbride turn a five point deficit into a three point lead with a couple of minutes to go. O'Mahonys gamely fought back and a crossfield shot was punched to the net by Darren O'Toole, who was on the goalline when scoring. Kilbride argued in vain for a square ball decision but the Navan O'Mahony's umpire was not likely to overrule the goal and the referee did not feel the need to ask for an explanation. Kilbride are now free to concentrate on gaining promotion in the league.

Team :

E. Clarke, J.Sheehy, C. Rennicks, R. McKiernan, J. Smith , J. Bruton, R. Bruton, R.Bruton, A. Rennicks, J. Sheridan , B. White , F. Clarke , D. Harford, D. White, O. Nolan.

Subs :

15th July 2004 - St. Pauls - AFL - Kilbride 1-12, St. Pauls 0-09

Eight consecutive wins in the league is a nice record to register at any time, but Kilbride know everything could fizzle out very quickly at this time of the year. St. Pauls have not been going well, but local derby's do not go to form and so it proved. St. Pauls came out fighting and put in some heavy hits, which seemed to put Kilbride off their gameplan. Early points from David Harford and Jeff Sheridan gave Kilbride a platform, but they self distructed for the rest of the first half. St. Pauls realised the direction of the game and upped their physical approach, while making sure their forwards held on to the ball, which resulted in very few free's against them and a multitude of free's in Kilbride territory. Indeed , 80% of St. Pauls scores came from dead balls.

In the second half Kilbride changed their gameplan and played with more width, laying the ball off quicker and not giving St. Pauls a chance to get stuck in. Points from David Harford, Finbarr Clarke, Brian White and Jeff Sheridan drove Kilbride ahead and a goal from 40 yards from David Harford ( later claimed by Joe Barron ) finished the game as a contest. A great goaline block from Richard Bruton saved a certain St. Pauls goal and despite numerous chances from deadballs, St. Pauls could not escape defeat.

Team :

E. Farrell, J.Sheehy, C. Rennicks, R. McKiernan, J. Smith , J. Bruton, R. Bruton, R.Bruton, A. Rennicks, J. Sheridan , B. White , F. Clarke , D. Harford, J. Barron, O. Nolan.

Subs :

08th July 2004 - Bective - JFC - Kilbride 0-12, Drumbaragh 0-10

Kilbride continued their revival in the Championship Group of Death against Drumbaragh on a warm night in Bective. Kilbride started like a train and should have been out of sight midway through the first half but for some indecisive play. Points from David Harford,Andy Rennicks, Ollie Nolan and Brian White edged Kilbride ahead, but Drumbaragh kept plugging away. Kilbride went into the break, 0-8 points to 0-5 ahead.

After the interval, Kilbride edged ahead again with Richard Bruton and Andy Rennicks gaining the upper hand at midfield and Robert Bruton launching most attacks. Drumbaragh threw everything at Kilbride but the defence held out bravely and Kilbride collected another 2 points

Team :

E. Farrell, J.Sheehy, C. Rennicks, R. McKiernan, J. Smith , J. Bruton, R. Bruton, R.Bruton, A. Rennicks, J. Sheridan , B. White , F. Clarke , D. Harford, D. White, O. Nolan.

Sub: D. Barron, S. O'Sullivan,

29th June 2004 - Kilbride - AFL - Kilbride 1-10, Kilmainham 1-04

Kilbride made it 7 wins on the trot in the league with a hard fought win over a determined Kilmainham side. Kilbride started well and dominated the first 15 minutes of play, but were guilty of not converting their chances. Kilmainham made them pay and converted a goal from a long high ball in to the full forward line. Kilmainham had the better of the midfield and won a lot of kickouts in the first half. In windy conditions, both sides made elementary mistakes in general play. Kilbride remained steady and managed to notch scores before the half from Finbarr Clarke, Brian White and David Harford, going in at the break 1 point up , but it could have been so much more.

In the second half , Kilbride started well, faded and then finished well to close off the win. After an initial Kilbride burst, Kilmainham played better scoring some nice points and having a goal disallowed for a square ball, the scorer was not the offender. Two substitutes , Ollie Nolan and Robbie Rooney contibuted valuable scores to edge Kilbride over the finish line. With a few minutes to go Rooney intercepted a kickout, passed to Dermot White who drew the keeper and passed to Ollie Nolan , who fisted to the net. A great point by Richard Bruton, was followed by a well taken point by Robbie Rooney to end the Kilmmainham challenge and edge closer ahead in the league.

Team :

E. Farrell, J.Sheehy, C. Rennicks, R. McKiernan, J. Smith , J. Bruton, R. Bruton, R.Bruton, A. Rennicks, J. Sheridan , B. White , F. Clarke , D. Harford, D. White, J. Barron.

Sub: O. Nolan, R. Rooney

15th June 2004 - Kilbride - AFL - Kilbride 0-12, Rathkenny 0-10

Kilbride registered their 6th win on the trot in the league against Rathkenny in Kilbride to move to the top of division 4 with 4 rounds left. Kilbride are now playing confidently , with all parts of the team linking well. Kilbride's midfield got on top early, with the half backs and half forwards picking up plenty of breaks. Overall Kilbride created plently of scoring opportunities throughout the match, but were very wasteful. Against better opposition, Kilbride would have been made to pay for some bad wides and some sloppy passing, but their general good team play kept Rathkenny at bay. Points from David Harford and Brian White helped Kilbride to a 0-8 to 0-5 lead at the break.

It was more of the same after the break, with Rathkenny never overrunning the Kilbride backs. Rathkenny brought a corner forward out to midfield, but this move helped Kilbride more as they enjoyed the lions share of possession. Points from Ollie Nolan and Joe Barron helped to steady the ship after a 10 minute period when Kilbride kicked wide after wide. Kilbride have 4 remaining games against Kilmainham, St. Pauls, St. Ultans and Moynalty with promotion in their own hands.

Team :

E. Farrell, J.Sheehy, C. Rennicks, R. McKiernan, J. Smith , J. Bruton, R. Bruton, R.Bruton, A. Rennicks, J. Sheridan , B. White , F. Clarke , D. Harford, D. White, J. Barron.

Sub: O. Nolan, D. Barron

12th June 2004 - Dunsany - JFC - Kilbride 2-10, Ballinabrackey 1-11

Kilbride laid the platform for a vital jfc victory in Dunsany, by producing a near perfect first half against Ballinabrackey. From the very first minute, Kilbride set an electric pace, which never let up throughout the game. From the off, Kilbrides midfield of Richard Bruton and Andy Rennicks held the whip hand , giving good ball in to the forwards who made good use of it. Early points from Dermot White, Finbarr Clarke, Brian White and a goal from David Harford meant that Ballinabrackey were struggling before they even caught their breath. Kilbride went in at the break, 7 points to the good.

Ballinabrackey were much improved in the second half, but a combination of tight defending from Kilbride and bad shooting meant that Ballinabrackey couldn't make inroads into the Kilbride lead. A sucker punch of a goal came midway through the second half, when Andy Rennicks and Ollie Nolan setup David Harford for a well taken goal. In the last minute, Ballinabrackey scored a deflected goal, but it was too little too late and Kilbride march on.

Team :

E. Farrell, J.Sheehy, C. Rennicks, R. McKiernan, J. Smith , J. Bruton, R. Bruton, R.Bruton, A. Rennicks, J. Sheridan , B. White , F. Clarke , D. Harford, D. White, J. Barron.

Sub: O. Nolan, E. Clarke, D. Barron

1st June 2004 - Drumbaragh - AFL - Kilbride 0-12, Drumbaragh 1-8

Kilbride registered their fifth consecutive win in the league against a spirited Drumbaragh side last Tuesday evening. Kilbride started at a ferocious pace, causing all sorts of trouble for the Drumbaragh defence. Despite registereing some nice scores, Kilbride should have been out of sight at half time, but for a freak goal by Drumbaragh just before the break.

In the second half, Drumbaragh were a much improved side. Kilbride pushed ahead with points from Finbarr Clarke and David Harford . Some excellent frees kept Kilbride in the driving seat, however Kilbride eased off and Drumbaragh took the initiative with some fine points. Kilbride were dragged deeper into their own half, as Drumbaragh came to within a point of Kilbride. Crucially, Drumbaragh missed a close in free with the last kick of the game to let Kilbride off the hook.

Team :

E. Farrell, J.Sheehy, C. Rennicks, R. McKiernan, J. Smith , J. Bruton, N. Farrelly, R.Bruton, A. Rennicks, J. Sheridan , B. White , F. Clarke , D. Harford, D. Barron, J. Barron.

Sub: O. Nolan,

30th May 2004 - Bective - JFC - Kilbride 0-14, Moynalty 1-8

Kilbride put in a fine team performance last Saturday night to put Moynalty to the sword. Kilbride had men back from injury / exams and this benefitted the overall balance of the team. Moynalty registered the first score and looked to be moving well in the first half, Kilbride then got going and edged into a lead that they were never to relinquish. Kilbride also lost midfielder Robbie Rooney who was playing well at the time. Points from Brian White, Dermot White, David Harford and Joe Barron helped to edge Kilbride into a deserved lead. Kilbride turned the corner when they started to get the upper hand at midfield and went into the interval with a 3 point lead.

Moynalty were never dead though, and some very determined defending from the Kilbride backs helped to restrict their comeback. Kilbride managed to keep up a fast pace to their game and this momentum helped them to close off the game. Some fine fielding at midfield helped to take the pressure off Kilbride at various stages and in general the movement in the forwards was good, which unsettled the Moynalty backline. Points from Finbar Clarke, Brian White and David Harford pushed the game beyond the reach of Moynalty at a crucial time in the match. Even a late goal from a Moynalty Free was just too little to late, as Kilbride stay alive for now in the group of death.

Team :

E. Farrell, J.Sheehy, C. Rennicks, R. McKiernan, J. Smith , J. Bruton, R. Bruton, R. Rooney, A. Rennicks, J. Sheridan , B. White , F. Clarke , D. Harford, D. White, J. Barron.

Sub: O. Nolan, R. Bruton,

18th May 2004 - Ratoath - JFC - Kilbride 1-04, Dunsany 1-9

Despite missing numerous regulars in crucial positions, Kilbride will still feel that they could have given a better account of themselves against a sharp Dunsany outfit, who will harbour ambitions of winning the JFC outright. On the night Dunsany were a more cohesive unit than Kilbride who only played in fits and starts. It must be noted that the Dunsany full forward line were outstanding and will take some stopping. If they had been more clinical the game might have been over earlier as a contest. Similarly Kilbride's free taking on the night could not have been worse with at least 7 frees most of them not far out.

Dunsany were quick out of the traps, notching some quickfire scores to lead by 4 points to no score before a David Barron goal brought Kilbride back into the game. Cruelly Dunsany added a goal of their own and a couple of points for good measure. Going into halftime it was hard to see how Kilbride were going to come by scores, not creating much and unable to put away the frees. However in the second half, Kilbride were much improved at least in general play - having much the better of the possession. Scores from Finbar Clarke and Dermot White edged Kilbride forward, while Dunsany were restricted to a few points - 1 from a highly contested penalty. In the last few minutes, Kilbride had at least 2 very good goal chances as well as a few well placed frees to snatch a result that would have been scarcely deserved.

Team :

E. Farrell, J.Sheehy, J. Bruton, R. McKiernan, J. Smith , B.White, R. Bruton, R. Rooney, A. Rennicks, J. Sheridan , D. White , F. Clarke , D. Harford, D. Barron, O. Nolan

Sub: K. Donnellan, Phelim ___ , E. Clarke

15th May 2004 - Kilbride - AFL - Kilbride 0-11, Bective 0-9

Kilbride came out of the blocks well against Bective in the fifth round of the league last Saturday evening in Kilbride. The conditions were perfect for a clean game of football and so it proved in the first half for Kilbride. Points from Brian White, David Harford and Dermot White helped to establish a sizeable lead. The Kilbride backline were outstanding, tackling tigerishly and staying tight to their men. It was at a cost however as David Cully and then Conor Rennicks limped off before half time.

After the break, Bective upped the ante and started to dominate in the air, especially from Kilbride Kickouts. With Kilbride unable to get out of their own half, Bective tagged on some fine scores. At this stage Kilbride were able to get some scores on the break from Robbie Rooney and Dermot White to squeeze out a win with not a lot to spare. In the final minute, Kilbride had a contentious goal from Joe Barron disallowed when the Bective Umpire convinced the referee that the ball had not crossed the line. Kilbride players and supporters were incensed, but were happy to settle for a win which makes it four wins in a row in the league.

Team :

E. Farrell, R. McKiernan, C. Rennicks, D. Cully , J. Smith , J. Bruton, R. Bruton, R. Rooney, A. Rennicks, J. Sheridan , B. White , F. Clarke, D. Harford, D. White, O. Nolan

Sub: J. Barron, J. Sheehy,

17th April 2004 - Kilbride 1-2, Moynalvey 0-10

Kilbride lost the first game of the championship, continuing the trend of the last few years at Dunshaughlin last Saturday night. On a terrible night for football it was Moynalvey who adapted to the conditions and managed to play an attractive game. Amazingly it was Kilbride who settle quicker and they dominated the first 15 minutes, but crucially added only a single point through Robbie Rooney. Moynalvey went on to dominate the next 20 minutes missing two great goal chances , but contrastingly they added on 8 points to go in at the break 0-8 to 0-1 leaders.

After the resumption, Kilbride looked a different team but they left themselves too much to do. A ooint by David Harford and a goal by Robbie Rooney gave some hope , before Robbie Rooney was sent off. Moynalvey scored some long range frees and defended well to close out a deserved win. Moynalvey will not be beaten easily this year, but if Kilbride could have played to potential the score could have been a lot closer. Next up Dunsany and a crucial match.

Team :

E. Farrell, J. Smith, C. Rennicks, Ronan McKiernan, B. White, J. Bruton, R. Bruton, R. Bruton, A. Rennicks, O. Nolan, J. Barron, F. Clarke, D. Harford, D. White, R. Rooney

Sub: J. Sheridan, J. Sheehy,

4th April 2004 - Kilbride 0-8, St. Mary's 0-5

Kilbride registered a third straight win in the league over St. Mary's last Saturday evening. St. Mary's started brightly, utilising the wind to good effect. St. Mary's lorded it at midfield for the first twenty minutes and scored some nice points. Kilbride's backs held tight at this stage and restriced St. Mary's to 4 points, despite their posession. Indeed after 30 minutes Kilbride registered their first score of the match from a David Harford free, to go into half time 4 points to 1 down. Kilbride wasted a lot of possession in the first half and the forwards failed to settle.

After half time, Kilbride settled somewhat and started to take the game to St. Marys who did not have the answers. Brian White , Finbar Clarke and David Harford added further points. St. Mary's lost their discipline with the referee and this did not help their cause. The 2nd half score was 7 points to 1 and Kilbride ran in comfortable winners at the end. Kilbride have now 6 points now and are in the business end of the league table. Paddy O'Neill had a fine last match before his upcoming trip Down Under.

Team :

E. Farrell, J.Sheehy, C. Rennicks, Ronan McKiernan, P. O'Neill , J. Bruton, R. Bruton, R. Rooney, A. Rennicks, O. Nolan, B. White, J. Sheridan, D. Harford, D. White, F. Clarke,

Sub: Brian Reilly, John Smith,

14th March 2004 - Kilbride 0-7, Moylagh 0-6

Kilbride enjoyed a tight win over battling Moylagh in windswept Oldcastle on Sunday. The conditions were awful, with a driving wind, heavy rain at times and a waterlogged pitch. Kilbride settled fast and played some good football in the opening 20 minutes against the wind racing to a 3 point lead after points from Brian White and Dermot White. Moylagh gave away a lot of frees in the opening period and suffered with their centre back sent from the field for two yellow cards. Moylagh then enjoyed a purple patch and the half ended at 0-4 points apiece. In the second half conditions deteriorated with neither side playing particularly well. Moylagh probably had the best of the second half, but failed to put points on the board and kilbride crept ahead. However, just when Moylagh, threatened to come back into the game, Dermot White got a long range point to edge Kilbride towards victory. Moylagh had another man sent off with a few minutes to go and rallied, but Kilbride held on for the valuable points. .

Team :

E. Farrell, J.Sheehy, C. Rennicks, Ronan McKiernan, J. Smith, J. Bruton, R. Bruton, R. Bruton, A. Rennicks, O. Nolan, B. White, J. Sheridan, R. Rooney, D. White, F. Clarke,

Sub: D. Harford, Phelim ___ ,

22nd February 2004 - Kilbride 2-11, St. Vincents 2-04

Kilbride registered a sweet victory on Sunday at home, over St. Vincents to avenge last years loss in Ardcath. Kilbride played an effective game, playing good football into a strong wind, despite missing key players through injury. The midfield and half backs gave a great supply of ball to the forwards who used it to good effect. Kilbride took a 2 point lead with points from Brian White, Dermot White and David Harford. Then Vincents got a goal against the run of play, only for Kilbride to instantly equalise through Dermot White. Two quick goals followed for each side in a high scoring first half, with Kilbride going in a point to the good.

Kilbride kept plugging away in the second half, with a series of well taken points. Vincents then started to chase the game, but could not convert their possession into scores. In the final ten minutes there was some great defending by the Kilbride backs who held firm despite strong pressure. Overall Kilbride's 13 scores to Vincents 6 was the difference between the sides. Kilbride are now off the mark in the league and will hope to continue in the same vein against St. Mary's in two weeks time.

Team :

E. Farrell, J.Sheehy, C. Rennicks, Ronan McKiernan, P. O'Neill, J. Bruton, R. Bruton, R. Bruton, R. Rooney, , O. Nolan, B. White, J. Barron, D. Harford, D. White, F. Clarke,

Sub: J. Sheridan, K. Donnellan,

8th February 2004 - Ratoath 1-7 , Kilbride 0-6

Ratoath started off their season with a win over Kilbride at their new ground last Sunday. Kilbride started the better team, racking up early scores through well taken David Harford frees. The referee insured a stop start game, with play seemingly stopped every few seconds. Dermot White was showing up very well at full forward and causing the Ratoath full back untold trouble. Kilbride had built up a 3 points to 1 lead, when a huge kick out from the Ratoath Goalkeeper, was caught in the Ratoath Half forward line and resulting pass resulted in a goal. This was a cruel blow to Kilbride , who responded positively through points from Brian White and David Harford, to go in at half time marginally ahead.

The second half was a different story with Ratoath upping a gear and easing away from Kilbride. Ratoaths full forward line started to receive early ball and they took their scores or won frees with ease. Kilbride tried to rally, with Andrew Rennicks starting to impose himself at midfield, but never really got going and Ratoath were deserved winners. Despite this, Kilbride could have taken something from the game, with a crossbar being rattled and a few bad wides , but it was'nt to be.

Kilbride will have to play better to beat St. Vincents in 2 weeks time.

Team :

E. Farrell, J.Sheehy, R. Bruton, D. Cully, J. Smith, J. Bruton, R. Bruton, A. Rennicks, C. Rennicks, F. Clarke, B. White, J. Barron, D. Harford, D. White, O. Nolan,

Sub: J. Sheridan, R. Rooney, E. Clarke