UNDERAGE FOOTBALL

The new season 2008/9

The new underage season has taken off at an alarmng rate.  Numbers, interest and comittment of all boys, of all age groups has continued to impress coaching staff and led us to believe that another successful year is ahead of us. Coaching staff of Niall Mc Cann, Paul Bradley, Ozan Akif and Pat Winston are enthused by the turnout to each session.  A healthy future for Gaelic football at St. Paul's Academy and Dulwich Harps  GFC.

UNDER 12's

The under 12's are competing in a friendly tournament at Greenford this weekend which will be a fantasic new experience for all boys involved.  A squad of 24 will be departing from the Academy on May the 10th @ 9.30am.

(Results to follow)

(Results to follow)

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How do we manage to consider topping last season??  Well it is going to be extremely difficult but we must start somewhere!!!

Let me take this opportunity to thank all those who continue to support, sponsor and simply acknowledge our efforts in promoting our unique game and provide a magnificant sporting activity for our young, talented, and enthusiastic boys. 

It is important to highlight a few whom without, we would find it extremely difficult to exist.  To Tom Denning for his infectious energy, to Anne Mc Loone and all loyal Dulwich Harps committee, to Paddy Cowan - Irish World for the continued interest and investment, to all parents and guardians for their efforts in maintaing sucess and finally to the boys for whom this is all for.

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U14 BRITISH CHAMPIONS 2007/8

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U12 BRITISH CHAMPIONS 2007/8

Dulwich Harps, London U-14 Gaelic football Champions, have just returned from Birmingham on Saturday the 8th September 2007 where they successfully won the U-14 British Final.  They were up against St. Brendans from Manchester where they comfortably won with a score line of 5-11  -  2-1.  This is a wonderful achievement for the South London club and a milestone in underage football with many boys representing numerous ethnic groups.  Niall Mc Cann and Paul Bradley, Sports teachers and Gaelic football co-ordinators at St. Paul's Academy would like to thank St. Brendans of Manchester for their Sportsmanship regarding this refixture and highlight the support and appreciation to Tom Denning, Anne McAloon, Pat Winston and all Dulwich Harps club Officials and Sponsors for their continued efforts to promote the Gaelic game.

and to top that!!!!!

The Under 12 Gaelic Football team have just recently achieved the wonderful TREBLE.

U12 London League , U12 London Championship and the big one

 U12 BRITISH CHAMPIONS 2007

UNBELIEVABLE SEASON AND TO CELEBRATE WE ARE HOLDING AN UNDERAGE PRIZEGIVING EVENING OF SONG, DANCE, CRAIC AND ACHIEVEMENT!!!

30th November in Addiscombe Church Social Club @ 7.30

see the wonderful pictures by Ann in the gallery

This magnificent link with several schools in the region has been the catalyst to becoming a beacon underage Gaelic football club.  Through the assistance of dedicated club members and expertise of the teaching staff at St. Paul's Academy, students of all ages ranging from 7 - 16 and of all ethnic backgrounds are being coached the skills and are enjoying the thrills of our native game.  Like the senior team, we are continuously on the lookout for new, keen and talented sportsmen and women to get involved and experience the success that has been achieved over the last five years.

If you have an interest or wish to join or even just train please contact:

The 2007 season got under way so successfully early April on Saturday mornings with coaches  Niall, Paul B. and Oz starting the ball rolling at 9.30am and worked tirelessly to 11.30am.  They continuing this push throughout June and early July and here we are now reflecting on what has been the MOST SUSSESSFUL GAELIC FOOTBALL SEASON for DULWICH HARPS.  Not only is Niall and Paul so pleased at the turn out each Saturday and during school  but the attitude and approach to each session by all the boys of all ages from 7 - 14 must be commended.