Athenry News & Views Summer 2026

Summer 2026

Aoife and Emma Fundraiser As always, the club remains committed to supporting its members both on and off the field. In recent months, an incredible group of volunteers came together to organise a fundraising campaign for two members of the club’s U14 girls’ teams, Aoife O’Reilly and Emma Caulfield, who are currently facing difficult health challenges. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of the community, more than €50,000 was raised to help support travel, medical treatment and ongoing rehabilitation expenses for both families. Everyone at Athenry FC joins the wider community in sending their very best wishes to Aoife and Emma. We hope that the efforts of the fundraisers and the kindness of those who donated will provide meaningful support throughout their journey ahead. Fundraising Committee members: Jack Duffy, Anne Walsh, Paul Michael, Elileen and Tony Caulfield, Joe O’Reilly, Deirdre Leech, Brian McDermott, Mary O’Reilly, Suzanne Greaney and Niamh McDermott.

Galway FA Kennedy Cup and Gaynor Cup Congratulations to the Galway FA boys’ squad, who won the Kennedy Cup Final in early June. This prestigious competition brings together the best emerging talent from across the country for a week of elite football. Athenry FC was proudly represented by players Harry Milia and Maks Lukaszewski, along with club coach Jack Duffy, all of whom played their part in this remarkable achievement. The club was also represented on the Galway FA girls’ Gaynor Cup squad by Roisin Hannon and Sophie Cosgrove, whose team narrowly missed out on cup success.

The Athenry Boys Under 15 team, who won the Premier/Championship Division Cup, in a thrilling game at Eamonn Deacy Park, defeating a strong Knocknakarra team 1–0 in the Final.

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