22/10/2026
Limerick Bord na nÓg U16 FOOTBALL DIVISION 1 Final - Saturday 24th October 2026 - MNP - PREVIEW:
**CAPPAGH RATHKEALE V MONALEEN **
CAPPAGH - RATHKEALE started their campaign with a home defeat to Monegea 1-9 to 2-8.
In round 2, after a fine game of football with today's opponents Monaleen, Monaleen came with a late surge to win 1-16 to 3-7.
Despite this defeat, the Cappagh-Rathkeale boys took huge encouragement from this performance.
Round 3 saw Cappagh-Rathkeale crucially improve their scoring difference with an impressive away win over Ahane, 5-15 to 1-4.
Round 4 away to Kildimo/Pallaskenry was a winner-takes--all for 2nd place in the group and a division 1 semifinal. On a very warm evening, Cappagh-Rathkeale came from behind to claim a 1-12 to 1-11 win.
The semi-final v group B winners Mungret-St.Pauls was a tight, early morning affair. Playing with a strong wind, Cappagh-Rathkeale thanks to a Micheal Giltinane goal led by 6 points at HT. The 2nd half saw them defend valiantly to hold on for a 1-8 to 0-8 win.
Looking forward to the Final on Saturday Morning in Mick Neville Park where all the hard work the boys have put in all year has brought them to this point.
Coaches and parents alike are very proud of all their achievements this year.
Cappagh Rathkeale Abú!
MONALEEN’S journey to the U16 County Final began back in February, with cold, dark Monday evenings at the ball wall, when the hard work quietly started. From those early sessions to the excitement of reaching a county final, the journey has been one of commitment, determination, teamwork and tremendous spirit.
Throughout the campaign, we have been hugely impressed by the effort, dedication and enthusiasm shown by the entire panel, led proudly by our joint captains for the year, Jamie Kavanagh and Louis Fitzgerald. There have been tough games, hard-fought battles and plenty of challenges along the way, but this group has continued to rise to every occasion and fight for one another.
Reaching a county final is never something to be taken for granted, and we are immensely proud of what this team has achieved together. We are fortunate to have such a talented bunch of players, with strength, ability and character right across the panel, from number 1 to number 30. Every player has played their part in making this journey so special.
Now, as we look forward to throw in at 11am Saturday, 24th October in Mick Neville Park, we can take great pride in how far we have come. The hard work has earned us this opportunity, and we look forward to embracing the occasion, enjoying the experience and giving it everything we have.
One team, one journey, one final.
Monaleen Abú!
