On Saturday night the 2026 Dromintee Juvenile Awards Night took place in Dromintee Function room. All Players from u6.5 up to U14 were in attendance and it was great to see such a fantastic attendance across all ages to celebrate what was a brilliant Juvenile season for the club.
On the night itself, u6.5 coach John Kerr spoke of his pride that himself, alongside Sinead Finnegan and the wider u6.5 coaching group, had in coaching such a well mannered, excellently behaved & great bunch of footballers at u6.5 this year and each child received a Certificate of Achievement as a reward for all their efforts this year.
Next up was u8.5s and Kevin Fearon praised all in this age group for their fantastic development over the last 12 months and also thanked his coaching team led by Marie McCoy for their commitment & hard work all year.
At u8.5 level all kids received Certifcates of Achievement and there was also some individual awards presented to the following players in recognition of their performance & conduct throughout the season.
U8.5 Girls award for most progress towards Dromintee GAC Coaching Values- Niamh Callan
U8.5 Girls best representing Dromintee GAC Coaching Values- Sienna Conway
U8.5 Boys award for most progress towards Dromintee GAC Coaching Values-
Odhran McCoy
U8.5 Boys Winner best representing Dromintee GAC Coaching Values- Luan Fearon & Tom Kelly
Next up was u10.5 Manager Declan McCoy who spoke about the tremendous development of both the boys & girls teams over the season, as shown at their respective Dromintee Festival of Football in August. Declan praised his coaching team and also singled out the Blitz Committee for particular praise for all the work they did in ensuring that Dromintee Festival of Football continues to be highlight of Dromintee Juvenile season.
Once more all u10.5 kids received Certifcates and the following players were recognised for their outstanding performances in 2026.
U10.5 Girls award for most progress Dromintee GAC Coaching Values-
Ellie-May Molloy
U10.5 Girls best representing Dromintee GAC Coaching Values- Natalie McElroy
U10.5 Boys award for most progress Dromintee GAC Coaching Values-
Senan Rice
U10.5 Boys best representing Dromintee GAC Coaching Values- James Convery & Cian McCoy
For u12s Girls, Jack Maguire spoke of his pride of how the girls performed in their first season of competitive football getting better with each game they played. He also thanked his wider coaching team and a special mention for one of his players Gemma Larkin who was a shining light throughout the whole year and he presented Gemma with a special recognition award for her efforts.
Philly McEvoy then spoke on behalf of u12 boys team and presented a few figures from the season just passed including the fact that u12 boys had taken part in 120 matches this year which was an incredible feat. Philly heaped praise on all u12 coaches for all their hard work over last 12 months and thanked them for their tireless work.
Both Jack & Shane McNamee handed out Feedback letters to each player to acknowledge their performance this year which were well received.
U12 Girls award for most progress towards Dromintee GAC Coaching Values-
Orlaith Conlon
U12 Girls best representing Dromintee GAC Coaching Values- Aoife Convery
U12 Boys award for most progress towards Dromintee GAC Coaching Values-
Sean Conlon
U12 Boys best representing Dromintee GAC Coaching Values- Caellum Murphy
Finally we had our u14s with Shane O'Neill speaking on behalf of u14 girls coaching team and spoke of his delight in working with such a dedicated & committed bunch of girls who performed brilliantly across the whole season despite the younger age demographic of this group. Shane also paid homage to those who played up in the club and contributed to the success of the older girl grades and also recognised Molly O'Neills contribution to Armagh u14 girls tremendous run in getting to u14 Platinum All-Ireland Final.
Then it was the u14 boys to round off the night in spectacular fashion as they were presented with their u14 Division 1 Championship medals having won the title back in June defeating Crossmaglen in a thrilling final. Damien Phillips, speaking on behalf of manager Marty O'Rourke, spoke of his, and the wider coaching groups, pride of what was a fantastic season for the lads. The team, superbly led by captain Jude Garvey, act as an inspiration to all juveniles in the club and it was fantastic to see the lads receive their well deserved medals.
U14 Girls award for most progress towards Dromintee GAC Coaching Values- Laina O’Hanlon
U14 Girls best representing Dromintee GAC Coaching Values- Èabha McCreesh
U14 Boys award for most progress Dromintee GAC Coaching Values-
Jack Begley
U14 Boys best representing Dromintee GAC Coaching Values- Paraic McGenity & Tony (Junior) Winters
And that was the Dromintee Juvenile 2026 season complete and what a season it was. Sincere thanks to all parents for their support throughout the whole season & massive thanks to all the coaches who make so many sacrifices to ensure our kids get the very best coaching our club can offer and for that we are indebted.
Massive thanks also to our 2 esteemed Guests of Honour, namely Alana O'Neill & Aaron McKay, who are fantastic role models for our boys & girls and we wish them the very best for their seasons ahead.
Finally the night belonged to the all the boys & girls from u6 up to u14 and we thank them for all their efforts throughout the season and for giving us all some fantastic memories to treasure !!
Roll on 2027!!
On the night itself, u6.5 coach John Kerr spoke of his pride that himself, alongside Sinead Finnegan and the wider u6.5 coaching group, had in coaching such a well mannered, excellently behaved & great bunch of footballers at u6.5 this year and each child received a Certificate of Achievement as a reward for all their efforts this year.
Next up was u8.5s and Kevin Fearon praised all in this age group for their fantastic development over the last 12 months and also thanked his coaching team led by Marie McCoy for their commitment & hard work all year.
At u8.5 level all kids received Certifcates of Achievement and there was also some individual awards presented to the following players in recognition of their performance & conduct throughout the season.
U8.5 Girls award for most progress towards Dromintee GAC Coaching Values- Niamh Callan
U8.5 Girls best representing Dromintee GAC Coaching Values- Sienna Conway
U8.5 Boys award for most progress towards Dromintee GAC Coaching Values-
Odhran McCoy
U8.5 Boys Winner best representing Dromintee GAC Coaching Values- Luan Fearon & Tom Kelly
Next up was u10.5 Manager Declan McCoy who spoke about the tremendous development of both the boys & girls teams over the season, as shown at their respective Dromintee Festival of Football in August. Declan praised his coaching team and also singled out the Blitz Committee for particular praise for all the work they did in ensuring that Dromintee Festival of Football continues to be highlight of Dromintee Juvenile season.
Once more all u10.5 kids received Certifcates and the following players were recognised for their outstanding performances in 2026.
U10.5 Girls award for most progress Dromintee GAC Coaching Values-
Ellie-May Molloy
U10.5 Girls best representing Dromintee GAC Coaching Values- Natalie McElroy
U10.5 Boys award for most progress Dromintee GAC Coaching Values-
Senan Rice
U10.5 Boys best representing Dromintee GAC Coaching Values- James Convery & Cian McCoy
For u12s Girls, Jack Maguire spoke of his pride of how the girls performed in their first season of competitive football getting better with each game they played. He also thanked his wider coaching team and a special mention for one of his players Gemma Larkin who was a shining light throughout the whole year and he presented Gemma with a special recognition award for her efforts.
Philly McEvoy then spoke on behalf of u12 boys team and presented a few figures from the season just passed including the fact that u12 boys had taken part in 120 matches this year which was an incredible feat. Philly heaped praise on all u12 coaches for all their hard work over last 12 months and thanked them for their tireless work.
Both Jack & Shane McNamee handed out Feedback letters to each player to acknowledge their performance this year which were well received.
U12 Girls award for most progress towards Dromintee GAC Coaching Values-
Orlaith Conlon
U12 Girls best representing Dromintee GAC Coaching Values- Aoife Convery
U12 Boys award for most progress towards Dromintee GAC Coaching Values-
Sean Conlon
U12 Boys best representing Dromintee GAC Coaching Values- Caellum Murphy
Finally we had our u14s with Shane O'Neill speaking on behalf of u14 girls coaching team and spoke of his delight in working with such a dedicated & committed bunch of girls who performed brilliantly across the whole season despite the younger age demographic of this group. Shane also paid homage to those who played up in the club and contributed to the success of the older girl grades and also recognised Molly O'Neills contribution to Armagh u14 girls tremendous run in getting to u14 Platinum All-Ireland Final.
Then it was the u14 boys to round off the night in spectacular fashion as they were presented with their u14 Division 1 Championship medals having won the title back in June defeating Crossmaglen in a thrilling final. Damien Phillips, speaking on behalf of manager Marty O'Rourke, spoke of his, and the wider coaching groups, pride of what was a fantastic season for the lads. The team, superbly led by captain Jude Garvey, act as an inspiration to all juveniles in the club and it was fantastic to see the lads receive their well deserved medals.
U14 Girls award for most progress towards Dromintee GAC Coaching Values- Laina O’Hanlon
U14 Girls best representing Dromintee GAC Coaching Values- Èabha McCreesh
U14 Boys award for most progress Dromintee GAC Coaching Values-
Jack Begley
U14 Boys best representing Dromintee GAC Coaching Values- Paraic McGenity & Tony (Junior) Winters
And that was the Dromintee Juvenile 2026 season complete and what a season it was. Sincere thanks to all parents for their support throughout the whole season & massive thanks to all the coaches who make so many sacrifices to ensure our kids get the very best coaching our club can offer and for that we are indebted.
Massive thanks also to our 2 esteemed Guests of Honour, namely Alana O'Neill & Aaron McKay, who are fantastic role models for our boys & girls and we wish them the very best for their seasons ahead.
Finally the night belonged to the all the boys & girls from u6 up to u14 and we thank them for all their efforts throughout the season and for giving us all some fantastic memories to treasure !!
Roll on 2027!!
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