Renmore AFC Honours
1975
U11 title
1978/79
On the Friday of that weekend the Junior side won the Schweppe’s Cup, on the Saturday the U-17 side collected the Richard Quinn trophy, and on Whit Monday the U-15 side traveled to Sligo and brought home the Joe Wickham Connacht Cup to Renmore Avenue.
For the record, the goal scorers of that weekend, who will be forever etched in local folklore, were as follows: Paul Greaney, who snatched the only score in the Junior’s Schweppes Cup victory over Salthill Devon; Tommy Walsh’s extra time winner against Corrib Shamrocks in the U-17 decider after Mike Hasset had earlier headed home during normal time; and Jimmy Nolan who scored the winner in Sligo in the Joe Wickham U-15 Cup final, the first Renmore side to win a Connacht Cup title.
1980s
The mid eighties saw the Junior side achieve further success with victory in both the Duignan and Quincintenial Cups, as well as two Reserve league titles.
At Juvenile level, the U-15 side, managed by Dermot Coll and captained by Mark Herrick, were victorious in the Wickham Connacht Cup final, defeating Castlebar Celtic on a 3 – 2 scoreline in Renmore.
1991
Renmore captured the Reserve league
trophy again, defeating local rivals Hibernians in the
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1994
The
Junior side, managed by Justin
Neary, achieve noteable success in the F.A.I. Junior Cup area final.
This side progressed to the semi-final of this prestigious competition
only to be defeated by eventual winners Clonmel Town. This was a great
achievement for the club by any standards.
1996
Renmore
A.F.C. won the Premier League
title for the first time in the clubs history – a
great occasion for manager Neary and the club. That same year, Renmore represented
Galway and Ireland at a Junior International soccer tournament in
Tamasi, Hungary and were victorious in the decider, having defeated the
home side, Hungary.
1997
Further success followed when the Junior side captured the Connacht Senior Cup, defeating Senior League side Salthill Devon in a replay in Terryland Park. The side was managed by Dermot Coll. This was a great achievement for a Junior club. Two weeks later the same side was victorious in the Michael Byrne Cup final in Mc Sharry Park, Sligo, defeating Calry Bohs of Sligo.
At juvenile level, the U-14 side captured the league and cup double while the U-13 side was narrowly beaten in their league final.It was another good year for the club!
1997/1998
Renmore also became Division 2C League winners and the Division 2C Cup Finalists. In 1998, the Premier League trophy was won for the second time in three years, the side managed again by Dermot Coll.
2001
U11: Lydon House Cup
U12: Connacht Cup Winners, Jimmy Melia Cup
U14: Solar travel World Cup, Knockout Cup
U16: Knockout Cup
2006
The U14 and U15 teams travel to the Solar World Cup in Liverpool. Renmore were the Division 2C West League Winners and Division 2C Cup Winners
November 2006 - Renmore AFC player Rory Gartlan played in the U-15 Republic of Ireland Squad in 2 friendly games, on the 28th and 30th November, against Holland in Dublin.
The Renmore website is launched!
2007
The Republic of Ireland U15 team lost the first match of their three-game trip to Qatar against the Aspire Academy when they were beaten 2-0 by their hosts. REPUBLIC OF IRELAND U15s: Craig Sexton (Belvedere); Rory Gartlan (Renmore), Gareth Wallace (Wexford Albion), Jack Carty (Hodson Bay), Daniel Joyce (Belvedere); Jean Biamsumba (Confey), Stephen O’Donnell (Quay Celtic), Sean Skelly (Belvedere), Jordan Phillpott (Kilreen Celtic); Robert Brady( St. Kevin’s Boys), Conor Murphy (St. Kevin’s Boys). Subs: Jeffrey Hendrick (St. Kevin’s Boys) for Skelly (half-time), Ethan Mannion (St. Kevin’s Boys) for Biamsumba (50 mins), Eoin Wearan (St. Kevin’s Boys) for Phillpott (50 mins), Matt Doherty (Belvedere) for Carty (68 mins), Paul Whyte (Ballinroad) for Murphy (75 mins).
Ireland came agonisingly close to opening the scoring in the first-half when denied by the woodwork on three occasions but Phillpott found the range in the 36th minute. Aspire Academy 0 - 1 Republic of Ireland. Republic of Ireland U15s: Keith Wright (WFTA) ; Rory Gartlan (Renmore) (above) ; Stephen O'Donnell (Quay Celtic) ; Daniel Joyce (Belvedere) ; Matt Doherty (Belvedere) ; Eoin Wearan (St. Kevin's Boys) ; Sean Skelly (Belvedere) ; Robert Brady (St. Kevin's Boys) ; Jordan Phillpott (Kilreen Celtic) ; Ethan Mannion (St. Kevin's Boys) ; Paul Whyte (Ballinroad). Subs: Jean Biamsumba - (Confey) for Mannion, 50 Mins ; Conor Murphy - (St.Kevins Boys) for Whyte (Both 50 mins) ; Jack Carty (Hodson Bay) for Gartlan (60 mins)
Galway City Council apply for planning permission for a much needed clubhouse for Renmore AFC. Under the 2007 Sports Capital Programme Renmore AFC has been allocated €170,000.
Renmore captured the Richard Quinn U-18 league with a 3-1 playoff win over local rivals Mervue. Both sides finished the league undefeated & level on points. So the league was decided by a playoff. Played: 7; Won: 6; Draw: 1; Lose: 0; Points 19. The Under 18 team also had a very successful run in the Connaught Cup competition reaching the semi-Final stage where they played the eventual winners Castlebar Celtic. Team: Terry Lee(Coach) David Curran,David O’Connell,Sean Gibbons,Mike Ward,Peter B Power,Paul Conroy(Cpt)William Walsh,James Connolly,Lorcan Carbin,Noel Hynes,Peter J Power(Manager). Eoin Concannon,Alan Flannelly,Alan Hanley,Alex Lee, Enda Burke, Alan Deacy(V.Capt)Joe Boyle,David Hurley, Colm Hickey, Padraic Hickey,& Paul Pender.
Renmore Ladies were joint runners-up in the First Division and narrowly beaten in extra time in the Cup Final by the Tribes.
2008
Republic of Ireland Under-16 manager Vincent Butler named a 17-player squad for the opening game of the new season, a friendly match against Wales. The Irish team began their season by drawing 2-2 with the Welsh on Thursday, August 30th, 2007 in Port Talbot. They had been 2-0 ahead inside the opening 23 minutes. Butler brought an 18-player squad to Turkey for another two friendly matches on Tuesday, September 18th and Thursday, September 20th. Renmore's Rory Gartlan played in both of the Turkey games.
Saturday 22nd September proved to be a very interesting day in Ladies soccer in Terryland Park as First Division League winners Tribes took on Renmore in a very entertaining Divisional Cup Final. Tribes 3 - 1 Renmore (aet)
Renmore U14's Secure the League Title in May! Renmore 2 West Coast 1. On Thursday 22nd May in Terryland Park, Renmore U14's added the 1st Division Cup to the League Winners Title to complete the double.
The Ladies Soccer Team have won the First Division Cup Final. They beat Cois Farraige 5 - 1 in Terryland Park on Wednesday, 8th October. Congratulations and well done to the team and coaches.
Packie Bonner turns the sod on Thursday, 20th November, 2008. At the event is Mike Crowe (Chairman, Renmore AFC), Mayor Padraig Conneelly, Tony Samuels (Chairman, Galway FA) and Packie Bonner (Technical Director, FAI).
2009
Renmore under 10 lost out in the final of the Lydon Cup at a blustery Mervue last Saturday to a strong Barna A team. In the play off sections Renmore over came Mervue, Foyle Hibs and Colga. At the quarterfinals stage Renmore won 3-1 against Cregmore/Claregalway with goals from Dara Mulgannon, Eoin O Donnovan and Ryan Forde. In the semis against Kinvara two goals from Cathal Joyce secured a place in the final. In the final, Barna scored early and were leading 2-0 at half time. In the second half Renmore pressed on but could not break down the Barna denfence. Final score 4-0.
Renmore U14s emerged victorious in a thrilling playoff to the first division. The team had been very unfortunate to lose on penalties after extra time in the Connaught Shield Final.
2010
Renmore U16s sweep to glory in Shield final. RENMORE’S U-16 Soccer team created history last weekend when they travelled to Strandhill in Sligo to capture the club’s first ever Connacht Shield title with a 6-2 victory over Leitrim side Manor Rangers.
The official opening of the Renmore AFC Clubhouse took place on Saturday 17th July. This was a very significant day in the history of Renmore AFC and the club was delighted to welcome the whole community on a glorious Saturday afternoon to celebrate this event. The opening was officiated by Mr. John Delaney CEO of the F.A.I, Councilor Michael J Crowe Mayor of Galway City and Chairman of Renmore AFC. Fr. Mulkerrins of Renmore Parish blessed the building. . Fr. Mulkerrins of Renmore Parish blessed the building.
2011
U16s win the U16 Connacht Shield Final against Corrib Celtic. Renmore 1 – Corrib Celtic 0.
Renmore U16s complete the double by winning the Galway U16s Cup Final. Renmore 2 - Hibs 2 (5 - 4 after penalties).
Team: Martin Boyce (coach ), Joe Healy , Ryan Burke,, Colm Kirrane, Daniel Lenihan, Aaron Doyle , James Concannon, Eric Gannon, Shane Sheridan, David Lawal ,Tom Doyle(coach). Brendan Brennan, Evan Boyce, David Heffernan, Fionnan Gallagher , Cathal O’Regan (Capt), Michael Morris, Stephen O’Connor, Cillian Greaney
The Shapiro Cup pre-season soccer tournament was held in Renmore in August. The event was for under 14 boys from Ballyboro (Longford), St. Francis (Athlone) and Shiven Rovers (Roscommon) as well as Renmore. The tournament was an all day event with all teams participating in 4 matches each with a 3rd/4th place play off followed by the final. Shiven Rovers and St. Francis played for 3rd place, with Renmore and Ballyboro reaching the final. After an entertaining game Renmore won out by 5 goals to 3 against the Longford team. Renmore’s success on the day was inspired by a complete squad performance with great work from Cian Garret, Aaron Moran, Dara Mulgannon and rock solid at the back Eoin O’Donovan who won player of the tournament.
Galway United
When compiling a history of Renmore A.F.C. Soccer club one must not forget those players who played, or had a brief spell, with the club and went on to wear the Galway United jersey in the League of Ireland. They include Jimmy Nolan, Tommy Walshe, Anthony Sherlock, John Naughton, Mark Herrick, Gareth Beatty, Ollie Neary, Donie Farragher, Tom Lally, Alan O’ Shaughnessy, Alan O’ Donnell, and Declan Sheridan.
Irish Trials
2005
U-15 : Kenny Farrell, Paul Conroy (also Galway & District League members in 2005, U16 in 2006).
U15 Irish Developement squad: Alex Lee (also Galway & District League members in 2005, U16 in 2006)
U14: Rory Gaughan
U15: Johnny Roche
2006
U15: Rory Gaughan, Rory Gartlan
U16: Johnny Roche
Galway Town Team Captain: Rory Gartlan
2007
U15: Rory Gartlan
2008
U16: Rory Gartlan